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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).
Which nakshatra is compatible with Vishakha?
Compatibility is scored pair by pair in ashtakoota guna milan (36 points across eight kootas). Vishakha's computed matches with all 27 nakshatras — best and worst — are on the Vishakha kundli-matching page.