Vishakha nakshatra
Vishakha is nakshatra 16 of 27, spanning 20°00′ Libra to 3°20′ Scorpio. Its lord is Jupiter, so a person born with the Moon in Vishakha begins life in the Jupiter Mahadasha.
At a glance
| Number | 16 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac signs | Libra, Scorpio |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter (16-year Mahadasha) |
| Yoni (animal) | Tiger (male) |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Nadi | Antya |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four quarters (padas) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsha sign.
| Pada 1 | Libra 20°00′ – 23°20′ |
| Pada 2 | Libra 23°20′ – 26°40′ |
| Pada 3 | Libra 26°40′ – 30°00′ |
| Pada 4 | Scorpio 0°00′ – 3°20′ |
The tiger yoni
Traditionally associated with force, directness and dislike of being managed.
In Kundali matching the tiger and the cow are traditional adversaries, which lowers the Yoni koota score between the two charts.
How it is used
Dasha: the Moon's position inside Vishakha decides how much of the first Jupiter period remains at birth, and everything after follows the fixed Vimshottari order.
Matching: the nakshatra supplies the Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi kootas of the 36-point Ashtakoota match.
Other nakshatras ruled by Jupiter: Punarvasu, Purva Bhadrapada.
Questions
Who is the lord of Vishakha nakshatra?
Jupiter. Its Mahadasha lasts 16 years.
What is the yoni of Vishakha nakshatra?
The tiger (male).
Which gana is Vishakha nakshatra?
Rakshasa (fierce).