Jyohiri

Nakshatras

Vishakha

Vishakha, 'the forked branch', is the star of goals, ambition and victory.

Star lord
Jupiter
Rasi
Tula (padas 1–3) · Vrishchika (pada 4)
Deity
Indra and Agni
Symbol
Triumphal arch
Animal (yoni)
Tiger
Gana
Rakshasa (fierce)

Nature

Vishakha people are focused, determined and ambitious. Once they choose a goal they pursue it with great patience, and they often achieve success later in life after steady effort.

Strengths

  • Determination and focus
  • Courage and drive
  • Ability to unite people for a goal

Watch out for

  • Impatience or jealousy of others' success
  • Choosing between two paths for too long

Careers

Politics and leadership, research, law, business, sales targets, and religious or social causes.

Health

Linked with the lower abdomen and kidneys; balance work with rest.

Keys to success

  • Be patient: success often comes later in life
  • Celebrate others' success too
  • Choose one path and commit

Remedies

  • Pray to Lord Murugan or Ganesha before big goals
  • Light a lamp for Agni
  • Share success with others

Story

Indra, king of the gods, and Agni, the sacred fire, stand together as the powers of victory and devotion. Vishakha's arch is the gate one walks through after winning: reached by many small steps.

Good for (muhurta)

Mishra (mixed)

Everyday and fire-related work: routine duties, cooking, metal and fire work, and finishing what is already begun.

Not among the 11 stars usually chosen for weddings.

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