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Vishakha

The fire of purpose and the branching journey to victory

Libra / Scorpio 20°00' (Terazi) – 3°20' (Akrep) Jupiter Branched victory gate, lightning bolt

Western astrology calls you "Libra/Scorpio." But in Jyotish, you are Vishakha — like lightning focused on a single goal, reaching your victory through the sharpest thorns.

RULING PLANET
Jupiter
SIGN & DEGREE
Libra / Scorpio 20°00' (Terazi) – 3°20' (Akrep)
GUNA
Rajas
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ELEMENT
Hava / Su
✦ DISCOVER YOURSELF
How does Vishakha's goal-focused energy show up in you?
Strong Vishakha determination — keep this focus energy within ethical boundaries and you'll win great victories.
✦ VEDIC MYTH

The Vishakha Legend

Vishakha is the shared nakshatra of Indra and Agni. When Indra's power combines with Agni's fire, incredible focus and determination emerge. The branched gateway symbol expresses the choice of reaching the goal through various paths. Difficult roads make Vishakha stronger.
STRENGTHS
  • Strong focus and determination
  • Ambitious and persevering nature
  • Leadership capacity
  • Transformative energy
  • Deep conviction and motivation
WATCH OUT FOR
  • Fanaticism and excessive focus
  • Using others as instruments
  • Jealousy
  • Impatience
✦ COMPATIBLE WITH
KrittikaUttara PhalguniChitra
⚠ BE CAREFUL WITH
RohiniPurva Phalguni
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