Vishakha Nakshatra

विशाखा नक्षत्र

Today's nakshatra is Ashlesha (at sunrise in New Delhi). Its end time, the tithi and Rahu Kaal are on today's Panchang.

Number	16 of 27
Span (sidereal)	20°00′ Tula (Libra) – 3°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Rashi	Tula (Libra), Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Jupiter 16-year mahadasha
Deity	Indra and Agni (Indragni)
Symbol	A triumphal arch
Gana	Rakshasa राक्षस
Yoni (animal)	Tiger male
Nadi	Antya Kapha
Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan)	Shudra, Brahmin
Name syllables (namakshar)	ती तू ते तो Ti, Tu, Te, To

Nature and traits

Vishakha is ruled by Indra and Agni together, and symbolised by a triumphal arch decorated with leaves. People with the Moon here are often purposeful, ambitious and determined to reach the goal they have set. They have energy, conviction and the patience to keep going over a long road. Tradition calls Vishakha the nakshatra of purpose, so leadership, research, politics, sales, teaching and any long-term mission suit it well. Its gift is focus and the ability to inspire others towards a shared aim; its lesson is to enjoy the journey, not only the arch at its end.

These are traditional tendencies, not verdicts. Your full kundali — ascendant, planets and dasha — gives the personal picture.

The four padas and their name syllables

Pada	Span	Rashi	Name syllable
1	20°00′ Tula (Libra) – 23°20′ Tula (Libra)	Tula (Libra)	ती Ti
2	23°20′ Tula (Libra) – 26°40′ Tula (Libra)	Tula (Libra)	तू Tu
3	26°40′ Tula (Libra) – 30°00′ Tula (Libra)	Tula (Libra)	ते Te
4	0°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 3°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio)	Vrishchik (Scorpio)	तो To

Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the pada the Moon occupied at birth (namakshar). Syllables follow the 108-pada Swar Siddhanta list (the Avakahada Chakra) as published by Drik Panchang.

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Vishakha Nakshatra

Nature and traits

The four padas and their name syllables

Related

All 27 nakshatras