Vishakha Nakshatra
20° Libra–3°20′ Scorpio
Ruling Planet
Jupiter
Deity
Indra-Agni
Symbol
Triumphal Arch
Degrees
20° Libra–3°20′ Scorpio
Number
16
Padas
4
Four Padas of Vishakha
Pada 1
Libra
Navamsa: Libra
Pada 2
Libra
Navamsa: Libra
Pada 3
Libra
Navamsa: Libra
Pada 4
Scorpio
Navamsa: Scorpio
Classical Significance
Vishakha is the 16th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Indra-Agni and its ruling planet is Jupiter, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Triumphal Arch encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Vishakha express the qualities of Jupiter filtered through the archetypal energy of Indra-Agni.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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