Nakshatra 16

Vishakha

"The forked or two-branched"

Triumphal Archway/Potter's Wheel
Indra-Agni (King of Gods and Fire)
Jupiter

The nakshatra of goal-oriented achievement and transformation.

Cosmic Data

Translation"The Forked One", "Two Branched", "Radha"
SymbolTriumphal Archway/Potter's Wheel
AnimalA Male Tiger
DeityIndra-Agni (King of Gods and Fire)
PlanetJupiter
Ruling DeityShiva

Vishakha natives are ambitious, determined, and possess strong willpower. They excel in achieving their goals through focused effort.

Strengths

  • Ambitious
  • Determined
  • Focused
  • Powerful
  • Charismatic
  • Goal-oriented

Shadows

  • Aggressive
  • Jealous
  • Manipulative
  • Overly ambitious
  • Impatient

The Four Padas

Pada 1

Aries

Mars ruled, pioneering and active

Litigation LawyerMilitary StrategistAthleteEntrepreneur

Pada 2

Taurus

Venus ruled, stable and material

Music ProducerFinancial ConsultantArtistLuxury Goods

Pada 3

Gemini

Mercury ruled, communicative and versatile

Motivational SpeakerJournalistMarketerRadio Host

Pada 4

Cancer

Moon ruled, emotional and nurturing

PsychotherapistHR ManagerTeacherHotelier