The Sky Library · Nakshatra 16 of 27
Vishakha
the forked, the two-branched
Span20°00′ Libra – 3°20′ Scorpio (sidereal)
RulerJupiter
Symbola triumphal archway; a potter's wheel
StarsAlpha, Beta, Gamma and Iota Librae, the scales' beam
Presiding deity Indra and Agni
The archway just ahead, victory promised to the persistent.
Vishakha is jointly ruled by Indra and Agni, kingship and fire together, and it burns toward its goal with single-minded ambition. The triumphal gate is its emblem, success visible ahead and reached through sustained effort. It teaches patience on the far side of desire.
ambitiondeterminationvictoryfocuspatience rewarded
10Magha 11Purva Phalguni 12Uttara Phalguni 13Hasta 14Chitra 15Swati 16Vishakha 17Anuradha 18Jyeshtha
Third nine