#Vishaka is the 16th star among the 27 stars described in the #Vedicastrology. It is also known as The #Star of #Purpose, as it gives determination and a single point of focus to people born under the star.
Four stars, namely Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Iota Librae, forms Vishaka. It stretches across both Libra and Scorpio. The stars form a forked branch and hence the translation of two-branched or the forked one. They are visible under Spica
#Vishakha #Nakshatra
Astrological Range: 200°00′ to 210°00′ Libra to 210°00′ to 213°20′ Scorpio
Nakshatra Number: 16
Gender: #Female
Symbol: An archway covered with leaves and used in marriage ceremonies; a potter’s wheel; a tree with spreading branches giving protection to others; Leaf decked triumphal gate
Presiding Deity: Lord #Indra, the God of Transformation; Lord #Agni, the God of Fire.
Controlling/Ruling Planet: #Jupiter
Ruling Deity of Ruling Planet: Shiva
Shakti: Vyapana Shakti, Achieve many and various fruits
Caste: Shoodra
Nature: The Sharp and Soft (Mixed)
Gana: Rakshasa (Demon)
Body Varāhamihira: Arms
Body Parashara: Navel
Rashi/Zodiac: Scorpio Sign
Marriage: Not Auspicious
Translation: Enter the heavens
Beejakashra for 4 pada’s: Ti, Tu, Te, To
Lucky letters: Z
Lucky Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Lucky Color: Golden
Lucky or Favourable Numbers: 4
Common Name of Associated Tree: Wood Apple, Kaith, Vila
Botanical Name of Associated Tree: Feronia Limonia
Astronomical Name: Alpha Librae
Dosha: #Kapha
Guna: #Sattwic
Element: #Fire
Bird Name: Red Tail #Sparrow
Yoni/Animal Symbol: A #Male #Tiger
Career: public speakers, politicians, entrepreneurs, administrators, teachers, professors, mathematicians, broadcasters, lawyers, soldiers, immigration officials
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