Nakshatra 16/27
Vishakha (விசாகம்) nakshatra
Vishakha is nakshatra number 16 of 27. Rasi span 20°00' Tula - 3°20' Vrischika; Vimshottari lord Jupiter. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 20°00' Tula - 3°20' Vrischika
- Vimshottari lord
- Jupiter
- Deity (traditional)
- Indra-Agni
- Symbol (traditional)
- Archway
- Gana
- Rakshasa gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Ti, Tu, Te, To
Padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).
Traditional characteristics
Vishakha is linked with Indra-Agni; classical readings emphasize purpose, ambition, and dual drive.
Jupiter is the lord. Spans Tula into Vrischika.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vishakha my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Vishakha?
The Vimshottari lord is Jupiter. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.
How does this relate to porutham?
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.