Vishakha nakshatra
विशाखा16 of 27- Lord: Jupiter
- Deity: Indra and Agni
- Where it sits: Libra / Scorpio
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 12-10-2026, 11:52 PM to 1:43 AM, 14 Oct
- 09-11-2026, 7:24 AM to 9:19 AM, 10 Nov
- 06-12-2026, 1:38 PM to 3:48 PM, 7 Dec
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordJupiter
- DeityIndra and Agni
- SymbolA triumphal arch
- GanaRakshasa
- YoniTiger
- ElementAir
- MotivationMoksha
- DoshaVata
- GenderMale
- Where it sits20°00' – 3°20' Libra / Scorpio
About Vishakha nakshatra
Vishakha has two devatas, Indra and Agni, and its symbol is a triumphal arch. This is the nakshatra of the goal: reaching what you set out for.
What they are like
- Eyes fixed on the goal
- No shortage of effort
- A strong wish to win
- Also gets caught between two roads
- Can wait patiently
- Persuasive
- Ambitious
- Success comes late but large
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Does not let go of a goal
- Comes back after a defeat
- Brings people along
- Stays the course for long
Weak side
- Stays very restless
- Compares themselves to others
- Jealousy creeps in
- Wants two things at once
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ti (ती) | Aries |
| 2 | Tu (तू) | Taurus |
| 3 | Te (ते) | Gemini |
| 4 | To (तो) | Cancer |
Work that suits
- Politics and leadership
- Sales and marketing
- Banking and finance
- Research and higher study
- Religion and preaching
Watch in health
- Lower abdomen
- Kidneys and bladder
- Joint pain
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ इंद्राग्निभ्यां नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Thursday.
Remedies
- Read the Vishnu Sahasranama on Thursday
- Chant 'Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah'
- Wear yellow
- Offer water to a banana tree
- Donate gram dal and turmeric
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Vishakha nakshatra?
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Jupiter for someone born in Vishakha.
Which rashi does Vishakha nakshatra fall in?
Vishakha spans two rashis: the first part is in Libra and the rest in Scorpio.
Which syllable should a baby born in Vishakha nakshatra be named with?
Ti, Tu, Te or To, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Vishakha nakshatra?
Vishakha's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni is Tiger. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.