Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Jupiter (16-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Tula–Vrischika |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Tiger |
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Vishakha Nakshatra (16 of 27)
Vishakha nakshatra (#16 of 27): ruling planet Jupiter, Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, Tiger yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Vishakha is the 16th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Tula–Vrischika, ruled by Jupiter with Rakshasa gana and Antya nadi.
The 4 padas of Vishakha
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 200°00′–203°20′ | Mesha | Mars | Tee |
| Pada 2 | 203°20′–206°40′ | Vrishabha | Venus | Too |
| Pada 3 | 206°40′–210°00′ | Vrishabha | Venus | Tay |
| Pada 4 | 210°00′–213°20′ | Karka | Moon | Tou |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Vishakha →.
Essence of Vishakha
Vishakha, the triumphal gateway, gives single-minded purpose. Your focus on the goal is formidable — pace it, and nothing long resists it.
People born in Vishakha carry the Rakshasa temperament and Tiger yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Antya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Vishakha in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Vishakha's Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi and Tiger yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Vishakha nakshatra good for?
Vishakha (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi) is classically associated with Vishakha, the triumphal gateway, gives single-minded purpose. Your focus on the goal is formidable — pace it, and nothin — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Vishakha?
In gun milan, Vishakha's Rakshasa gana and Tiger yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Krittika, Punarvasu, Ashlesha — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Vishakha?
Jupiter rules Vishakha in the vimshottari dasha system (16 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Vishakha nakshatra?
Babies born in Vishakha are traditionally named starting with Tee, Too, Tay, Tou — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Vishakha baby-name list for examples.