Vishakha Nakshatra
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- Vishakha
“The Star of Purpose”
Symbol: A “Triumphal Arch” covered with Leaves and used in Marriage Ceremonies (The Archway is a symbol of Success and Achievement and indicates moving through Thresholds of Spiritual Initiation), a Potter’s Wheel (symbolises the Patience that must be developed in order to Progress on the Spiritual Path), a Tree with Spreading Branches giving Protection to Others, a White Lotus
Deity: Indragni (the Dimorphic pair of Indra and Agni in one Body). Indra (Chief of Gods, God of Transformation, God of Lightning) & Agni (God of Fire, representing the Pure Fire of Consciousness), this nakshatra is also controlled by Radha (the Romantic Consort of Sri Krishna)
Favourable: War, Executive Ability, Argument, Harshness, Mental Focus, Goal Oriented Acts, Ceremonies, Parties, Functions, Awards, Decorative Acts, Romance, Sexuality, Penance, Resolving, Accomplishing Tasks, Aggressive or Harsh Activities, Executive Talents, Argumentative Tactics, Anything requiring Focus on Goals, Celebrations, Ornamentation, Getting Dressed Up, Romance and Sexual Activity, Making Resolutions
Unfavourable: Marriage, Travel, Beginnings, Tact, Initiations, and Diplomacy
Elements connected to Vishakha Nakshatra
| Deity | Indragni (Indra-Agni) |
| Symbol | Triumphal Arch |
| Planet | Jupiter |
| Purushartha | Dharma |
| Gana | Rakshasha (Demon) |
| Varna | Mcleccha (Outcaste) |
| Element | Agni (Fire) |
| TriMurthi | Brahma (Create) |
| Animal | Male Tiger |
| Bird | Red Tailed Hawk) |
| Tree | Nagkesar or Wood Apple |
| Sound | Thee, Thoo, They, Tho |
Bit lines about Vishakha Nakshatra
Key Themes
- Pre-eminence of Strength, Power and Brilliance
- Unrelenting Focus, Perfectionism and Exactitude
- Alcohol Brewers, Vintners and Liquor Business
- Ever Youthful & Themes of Lost Battles,
- Triumphant Comebacks
Star: Vishakha
Rasi (Zodiac): Libra/ Scorpio
Range: 20o 00’ Libra- 03o 20’ Scorpio
Padas: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Meaning: “The Forked One”, “Two Branches”, Radha the “The Delightful One”
Indication: “The Star of Purpose”
Body Part: The Arms, the Breasts
Guna (Quality): Sattwa
Gana (Race): Rakshasa (Demon)
Purushartha (Goal): Dharma (Righteousness)
Tridosha: Kapha (Phlegm or Water + Earth)
Nature/ Category of Star: Misra (Mixed/ Sharp and Soft)
Varna (Caste): Mleccha (Outcaste)
Gotra (Clan): Vashistha (name translates as the “Possessor of Wealth”)
Direction: East
Pancha Mahabhuta (Element): Agni (Fire)
Shakti (Power): Vyapana Shakti (The Power to “Achieve and Make Manifest, Power to Achieve many and various Fruits of Life”)
Basis Above: To Cultivate
Basis Below: Reaping the Harvest
Desire: To gain the Greatest Splendour amongst the Gods
Result of Shakti, Basis, & Desire: Fruit of the Harvest
Activity: Active
TriMurthi (Process): Brahma (Create)
Direction / Motion: Adho Mukha (Looking Down/ Facing Downwards)
Yoni (Gender): Male
Animal Symbol: Tiger
Bird: Red Tail Sparrow, Swan
Sounds: Thee, Thoo, They, Tho
Tree/ Plant: Vikankatha, Nagkesar, Kaith, Vila, Elephant Apple or Wood Apple (Latin Name: Mesua Ferrea or Limonia Acidissima)
Colour: Golden
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