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Vishakha Nakshatra
Vishakha is the star of the single aim. With Indra's power and Agni's heat behind it, it fixes on a goal and walks through seasons to reach it — the archway is entered only after the long road.
| Sidereal span | 20°00′ Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Indra-Agni (power and fire together) |
| Symbol | A triumphal archway |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter — a Vishakha Moon begins life in a Jupiter mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| In a word | determination, goals, achievement |
Moon in Vishakha (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Vishakha is purposeful and persevering — happiest with a summit in view, and wise to celebrate the base camps along the way.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Jupiter — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
Marrying (or matching) with a Vishakha Moon? See Vishakha's computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras — ashtakoota guna milan, scored.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Vishakha nakshatra?
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Vishakha begins life in a Jupiter mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Vishakha mean?
A Moon in Vishakha is purposeful and persevering — happiest with a summit in view, and wise to celebrate the base camps along the way.
What is the symbol and deity of Vishakha?
Vishakha’s symbol is a triumphal archway, and its presiding deity is Indra-Agni (power and fire together). Its span is 20°00′ Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio (Lahiri sidereal).