Nakshatra 16 / 27 · विशाखा
Vishakha Nakshatra: Name Letters, Padas and Nature
Vishakha is nakshatra 16 of 27, spanning 20° Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio, ruled by Jupiter. Name letters: ती (Ti), तू (Tu), ते (Te), तो (To).
Vishakha padas and name letters (naam akshar)
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. A child born with the Moon in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable. For Vishakha:
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ती Ti | Libra | Aries |
| 2 | तू Tu | Libra | Taurus |
| 3 | ते Te | Libra | Gemini |
| 4 | तो To | Scorpio | Cancer |
Vishakha nature
Ambitious, focused and determined to reach your goals. You can be patient for years, then achieve a great deal.
Rakshasa gana natives are said to be strong-willed, independent and fearless; the name describes intensity, not bad character.
Dasha at birth
Born with the Moon in Vishakha, your Vimshottari dasha begins with Jupiter, whose full period is 16 years. How much of it is left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
In Kundli matching
Gana, yoni and nadi come from the nakshatra and count for 6, 4 and 8 of the 36 points in Ashtakoota matching. The same nadi for both partners is the one traditionally avoided.
Name letters follow the traditional Avakahada chakra. Spellings of a few letters vary between regions.
Find your birth nakshatra
Your janma nakshatra is where the Moon was when you were born. Enter your birth details in the free birth chart to see it with its pada.
FAQ
Vishakha nakshatra FAQs
What are the name letters for Vishakha nakshatra?
Pada 1: ती (Ti), Pada 2: तू (Tu), Pada 3: ते (Te), Pada 4: तो (To).
Which rashi is Vishakha nakshatra in?
Libra (pada 1, 2, 3) and Scorpio (pada 4). It spans 20° Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio.
Who rules Vishakha nakshatra?
Its planetary lord is Jupiter and its deity is Indra and Agni.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Vishakha?
Gana Rakshasa (fierce), yoni Tiger and nadi Antya (Kapha). Rakshasa gana natives are said to be strong-willed, independent and fearless; the name describes intensity, not bad character.