Vishakha at a glance
| Hindi name | विशाखा |
|---|---|
| Number | 16 of 27 |
| Span | 20°00′ Tula – 3°20′ Vrishchika |
| Rashi | Tula (Libra), Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Jupiter (गुरु) |
| Deity | Indra and Agni |
| Symbol | Triumphal arch |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Tiger |
| Nadi | Antya |
Vishakha nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ti | ती | Tula (Libra) |
| 2 | Tu | तू | Tula (Libra) |
| 3 | Te | ते | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | To | तो | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Vishakha
Goal-driven and determined; achievement through effort. The presiding deity, Indra and Agni, colours its qualities, and its lord Jupiter sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Vishakha?
Tue, 10 Nov, Mon, 7 Dec, Sun, 3 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Vishakha; see today's panchang.
Vishakha nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Vishakha nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Ti (ती); pada 2 – Tu (तू); pada 3 – Te (ते); pada 4 – To (तो). A baby born in Vishakha is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Vishakha nakshatra?
Jupiter (गुरु) is the ruling planet of Vishakha, which begins the Jupiter mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Indra and Agni.
Which rashi does Vishakha belong to?
Vishakha is split between Tula (Libra) and Vrishchika (Scorpio): padas 1, 2, 3 fall in Tula (Libra) and the rest in Vrishchika (Scorpio).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Vishakha?
Vishakha has Rakshasa gana, Tiger yoni and Antya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.