Vishakha Nakshatra

As per the Indian mythology, Goddess Radha was born in this nakshatra/constellation and is the Pratyadi devata (presiding deity) of this constellation. It spans across 20.00 degrees in Libra to 03.20 degrees in Scorpio. She represents devotion and spiritual surrender. She has unconditional love for Krishna (higher consciousness) and together they form the example of everlasting and unconditional love.

This nakshatra is also known for its high sense of justice and fairness. It belongs to Libra which stands for balance and transcends into Scorpio which symbolizes transformation. This nakshatra radiates energy of fairness along with being in a state of growth and transformation throughout life.

The symbol of Vishakha Nakshatra is a triumphal archway, which indicates celebrations after achieving victory and success. Potter’s wheel signifies continuous movement and the transformation and patience that needs to be developed to move ahead in the journey of life and spiritual path.

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Key Traits of Vishakha

• Vishakha are justice-oriented. They are the ones who will always stand by what is right and will raise their voice against injustice. They treat everyone fairly.
• They are physically beautiful, and the women of this nakshatra detest even the littlest of makeup of any sort. They have naturally beautiful skin and their tall stature, combined, is likely to catch your attention.
• The men in Vishakha nakshatra have a handsome look as well. They have an oval face, thick hair, and slender bodies.
• They are very sharp, intelligent and quick to understand a situation. They are, therefore, hard to conceal things from or play around with. They are also very good at what they do. They are independent in their thoughts, courageous in action and ambitious in nature.
• They carry themselves with poise, class and an air of sophistication.
• They are extremely devoted and loyal in love much like the nature of Vishaka’s presiding deity -Radha. This nakshatra loves unconditionally, not only out of choice but out of their nature of extreme devotion. For other nakshatras, it might sound like a beautiful ‘idea’ but to follow it through is not everyone’s cup of tea, essentially due to their own nature. Vishakha live it because they mean it.

4 Padas of Vishakha Nakshatra

1^st Quarter/1^st Pada: 

1^st Pada/quarter of Vishakha comes between 200°00′ – 203°20′ in Libra. Those born in this pada of Vishakha take the initiative to build contacts and are good at making larger networks. These people are good at tie-ups and provide a platform to grow others. They are good at providing unique ideas and they tend to attain success abroad. When it comes to relationships, they implement emotional intelligence and give emotional security. If there is affliction to Mars, they will not have a balanced approach and due to that, they face challenges in their relationship.

2^nd Quarter/2^nd Pada:

The 2^nd quarter/pada of Vishakha comes between 203°20′ – 206°40′ in Libra. Those born in the 2^nd Pada will have the eye for detail. They believe in perfection and also expect the same from others. If there is affliction with Venus, they will face relationship challenges. They demand for free space but perfection in a relationship.

3rd Quarter/3^rd Pada:

The 3rd quarter/pada  of Vishakha comes in between 206°40′ – 210°00′ in Libra. These people are communicative and ready to make friends and have a good friend circle. They also have good professional and business contacts. They are good with writing, communication, and business skills. They look younger in age. They are also good at relationships with their children if there is no affliction to Mercury in their horoscope.

4^th Quarter/4^th Pada:

They 4^th quarter/pada comes in between 210°00′ – 213°20′ in Scorpio.  Those born in this pada of Vishakha are good at developing emotional bonds in family and friends. They are good at making professional contact with a balanced approach. When it comes to relationships, if the status of the Moon is positive in the D9 chart of the relationship, things will be good in your life. The relationship of Mars and Moon decides how marital life will be for the person born with Vishakha Nakshtra 4^th quarter.

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Career & Professional Life of Vishakha Nakshatra

• Vishakha has the confidence, personality, knowledge and wisdom which can make them suitable for administrative work as well as reputable positions of responsibility.
• They have a natural affinity towards making quick decisions and finding solutions. Their style of leadership is fair, peace-loving and not bossy.
• They are assertive but they know how to strike the perfect balance with a person as per their position. Their ability to talk to a person from a place of equality, neither above nor below and making clear points with logic, works well for them in their career.
• Success is almost certain after the age of 28.

Family & Financial Life of Vishakha Nakshtra

• Vishakha make the most devoted and loyal family members and partners, but they generally get betrayed. Their married life can be smooth if they get their horoscope matched with their partner, as romantically, they are extremely devoted but sexually, their energy is not easily matched.
• Vishakha are known to get ahead in life and fulfill their dreams. They already have what it takes to make it big, which starts manifesting after the age of 28. The graph of financial success is positive after this age.
• A woman belonging to Vishakha nakshatra is extremely devoted to the point of almost worshipping her husband. She gets along with her in-laws well due to the same reason.

Important Years for Vishakha Nakshatra

• Vishakha goes through an early life full of artistic pursuits. They are often quite involved in extra-curricular activities without anyone having to push them towards it due to their natural affinity towards art. They might become very good debaters as well due to their sense of justice and fairness, which enables them to see clearly and come up with logical points. However, success doesn’t come as easily to them.
• The years which can be significant for a Vishakha are 27 to 29. Although individual charts show differences in the years significant to each, generally, Vishakha starts gaining success in professional life and personal life from the age of 27. Their career gets more stable when they attract the right kind of relationships and massive self-growth can happen around this time.

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Ruling Planet of Vishakha Nakshatra (Graha Devta): Jupiter

As per Vedic astrology the ruling planet for Vishakha is Jupiter. Jupiter is considered the most auspicious planet and understanding the ruling planet can help understand the nature of a person and how it behaves in a certain sign and constellation.

Also known as Dev Guru or Brihaspati, Jupiter is the personal advisor to Indra,(“The King of Gods”) and bestows people of this Nakshatra with great intelligence, skills and knowledge in many areas. They are spiritually inclined and like to follow the path of righteousness and ethics. They have good oratory and diplomatic skills which makes them good advisors, teachers, philosophers, preachers, administrators, professors, lawyers, and counselors.

Energy Source of Vishakha Nakshatra (Adhi Devta): Indra and Agni

The Adhi Devata of Vishakha Nakshatra is Indra(the king of Gods) and Agni (the religious or spiritual fire). The combined effect of both gives the people of this Nakshatra the courage, determination and brilliance to achieve success in life. They are enterprising and possess great leadership qualities.

Natural Instincts of Vishakha Nakshatra

Vishakha belongs to the tiger yoni, which is characterized by its ferocity. They are ferocious and have a high sex drive. They are, therefore, one of the constellations which cannot be easily paired with any other since their sexual energy is hard to match. Sexually, they are best paired with the same yoni. But for overall romance, love and emotion – which can make or break the joy of sex or have a fulfilling relationship on all levels – Chitra and Jyestha are best compatible. This ferocity translates into their lives other than romance as well. These people have a mind of their own and they are very assertive in their choices.

Broad Nature of Vishakha

In Indian philosophy, there are three Gunas, known as -Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. These are known as the three processes that build a successful life. The Guna of Vishakha Nakshatra is Sattva Guna which makes this Nakshatra very spiritual, knowledgeable and highly ambitious. They have a humanitarian approach towards life and respect religious and spiritual people.

Broad Instinct of Vishakha

There are three Gana or basic nature type that a person belongs to which frame out outlook, reactions and attitude towards life. These are Dev Gana, Manushya Gana and Rakshasa Gana. Vishakha belongs to the Rakshasa Gana. Rakshasa Gana constitutes of people with a heightened sense of intuition, they pick up on energies very quickly and understand if there is any negativity present around them. They are generally soft-spoken, unlike the name of the Gana, but they raise their voice whenever required.

Vishakha Nakshatra Male

People born as Vishakha Nakshatra males have high ambition, a long-term plan, and a determined personality. They pursue their goal relentlessly. If the status of Venus and Jupiter is positive, then they overcome obstacles through sheer willpower. When it comes to relationships, they seek freedom and also provide that to their partner. Vishaka born male is career-oriented, excels in leadership roles, politics, and business.

Vishakha Nakshatra Female

People born as Vishakha Nakshatra female will be strong-willed, intelligent, and highly self-motivated, but if the status of Jupiter and Venus is not good, they will always be attention seekers, make volatile decisions, and not allow their partner to have free space. Strong status of Venus blesses them with an eye for detail and makes them research oriented. They will be ambitious and career-oriented, excelling in professions related to education, administration, law, finance, or business.

Vishakha Nakshatra Compatibility with Other Nakshatras

They give free space in relationship but demand perfection in love and marital life. They provide emotional security and also demand freedom to express what they feels.

Most Compatible Nakshatras with Vishakha

• Chitra and Vishakha Nakshatra

Vishakha has been through enough bad relationships and insecure people in life to finally meet someone who matches the same level of charm and sensuality in Chitra. Vishakha cherishes the relationship and doesn’t mind compromising their freedom for the same. Both Chitra and Vishakha have a history of unfulfilling relationships on the emotional level which gets fulfilled when they meet. With the level of toxicity and imbalance both have been through with their ‘crazy’ exes, they deserve a good one!

Chitra and Vishakha Nakshatra Compatibility is 74%.

• Jyeshtha and Vishakha Nakshatra

This is a relationship where interests match, sensuality is delightful, and trust is at par. Vishakha and Jyeshtha both love discussing a lot of philosophy, spirituality, the ways of the world & their own place in it and sensual knowledge and its relation to various subjects. They see and discover things together which makes this relationship awesome. Jyeshtha teaches Vishakha to let go of the stiffness of conservatism and think beyond what is prescribed by society.

Jyeshtha and Vishakha Nakshatra Compatibility is 72%.

Least Compatible Nakshatra with Vishakha

• Revati and Vishakha Nakshatra

Revati are critical people with strong opinions, at the same time they can be super-sensitive as well and point out what’s ‘essentially invisible to the eye’. With Vishakha, they can go from being charming and loving to critical and pointing out their weaknesses. This might make Vishakha restless and not willing to put up with their criticisms every day and look for a more accepting love elsewhere.

Revati and Vishakha Nakshatra Compatibility is 18%.

• Uttara Ashadha and Vishakha Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha can be needy in love who needs constant reassurance that Vishakha is into them. This may create a situation where Vishakha is constantly supporting Uttara Ashadha emotionally and assuring them that they love them, but the reciprocation is not on the same level and they aren’t confident enough to trust it either, this will create restlessness in Vishakha where they feel they deserve a more dependable and self-assured partner much as themselves.

Uttara Ashadha and Vishakha Nakshatra Compatibility is 32%.

Some Interesting Facts About Vishakha Nakshatra

Conclusion

Vishakha Nakshatra represents connectivity and also gives ideas for connecting with the masses. People who belong to Vishakha Nakshatra have the skill to transform challenges into opportunities. They are wise and have the patience to work on long projects. They are good at financial planning and have a creative mind.

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