Which planet rules Vishakha nakshatra?

Vishakha nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Jupiter Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Vishakha nakshatra?

The symbol of Vishakha is the triumphal archway, and its presiding deity is Indra-Agni. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Vishakha nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Vishakha Nakshatra

The star of purpose and triumph — determined, goal-driven and achievement-oriented.

Number: 16 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Jupiter
Presiding deity: Indra-Agni
Symbol: Triumphal archway

Nature and traits

People associated with Vishakha are often described as determined, ambitious, focused and competitive. As a Jupiter-ruled nakshatra under Indra-Agni, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Jupiter planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Vishakha nakshatra?: Vishakha nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Jupiter Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Vishakha nakshatra?: The symbol of Vishakha is the triumphal archway, and its presiding deity is Indra-Agni. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Vishakha nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.