Vishakha Nakshatra
विशाखा
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Indra-Agni, the combined powers of leadership and fire. It is the star of focused ambition and goal-driven triumph — the archway to victory.
Ruling PlanetJupiter (गुरु)
DeityIndra-Agni (power & fire)
SymbolTriumphal archway / potter’s wheel
GanaRakshasa
ZodiacLibra 20°00′ – Scorpio 3°20′
Star No.16 of 27
Personality & Traits
Ambitious, determined, goal-focused and persuasive; patient achievers who pursue their aims with single-minded purpose.
Best Careers
Leadership and politics, research, religion and reform, military and competitive fields.
Mantras for Vishakha Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Jupiter and honour your deity Indra-Agni (power & fire) with these mantras.
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विष्णु सहस्रनाम
Strengthens Jupiter, the ruling planet of Vishakha
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vishakha Nakshatra represent?▼
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Indra-Agni. Its symbol is a triumphal archway, representing focused ambition and victory. It spans from 20°00′ Libra to 3°20′ Scorpio.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती