Vishakha Nakshatra (विशाखा)
Vishakha is the 16th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with ambition, focus, determination and reaching goals.
- Zodiac span
- 20°00′ Tula (Libra) to 3°20′ Vrishchika (Scorpio)
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Deity
- Indra and Agni
- Symbol
- Triumphal arch
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Nadi
- Antya
- Yoni
- Tiger
- Moon sign(s)
- Tula (Libra) and Vrishchika (Scorpio)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
All 27 scores for a Vishakha boy
| Chitra चित्रा | 34.5/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 28/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 26/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 26/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 24.5/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 22.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 21.5/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 21/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | 21/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | Bhakoot | 20.5/36 |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 20.5/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 20/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 20/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 20/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 19/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 18.5/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 18.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 17/36 | |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | Nadi | 16.5/36 |
| Magha मघा | Nadi | 16.5/36 |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 16.5/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 16.5/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 16/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 14.5/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 12/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 9.5/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | Nadi Bhakoot | 4.5/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Vishakha nakshatra?
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter. People born with the Moon here begin life in Jupiter Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Vishakha?
Vishakha belongs to Rakshasa gana and Antya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the tiger.
Which nakshatras match best with Vishakha?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Vishakha boy are with Chitra (34.5), Vishakha (28), Mula (26). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Vishakha have Nadi dosha with Krittika?
Vishakha shares Antya nadi with Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.