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Nakshatra #16 of 27

Vishakha

विशाखा

Ruled by Jupiter · 200° to 213.33° · Libra — Scorpio

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Deity
Indra-Agni (King of Gods & Fire God)
Symbol
Triumphal Arch/Potter's Wheel
Gana
Rakshasa (Demon)
Quality
Mixed (Mishra)
Element
Fire
Direction
East
Gender
Female
Color
Golden

🧠 Personality

Single-minded, ambitious, determined, and fiercely goal-oriented. The gateway star between effort and achievement. Courageous, competitive, and zealous. Can be jealous, aggressive, and power-hungry.

💼 Career

Politics, military command, religious leadership, research, publishing, agriculture, brewing. Roles requiring relentless ambition and goal-fixation.

🏥 Health

Arms, reproductive organs, hormonal issues. Strong stamina but prone to overexertion and burnout.

🧘 Spiritual Path

Indra-Agni grants the fire of ambition directed by divine will. Spiritual growth through focused tapas, unwavering determination, and channeling fierce energy toward moksha.

4 Padas

Pada 1:Aries Navamsha — Fiercest ambition, warrior determination, pioneering goals.
Pada 2:Taurus Navamsha — Material ambition, wealth accumulation through persistence.
Pada 3:Gemini Navamsha — Intellectual ambition, communicative leadership, versatile goals.
Pada 4:Cancer Navamsha — Emotional ambition, nurturing leadership, protective determination.

Remedies & Mantras

Mantra: Om Indragnibhyam Namah

Remedy: Worship Indra and Agni. Perform Havan on Thursdays.

Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

All 27 Nakshatras

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