Vishakha Nakshatra

Information on Vishakha Nakshatra Characteristics in Vedic Astrology

Vishakha nakshatra is the 16th nakshatra of the Indian Vedic Astrology and is ruled by agni and Inria which has significant impact on their personality. This nakshatra spans across the constellation of Libra in the night sky. Agni and Indra symbolizes power, position and authority and there traits strongly relates to the natives of this nakshatra. They signify purpose and are always looking for power and authority in different spheres of life. Some of the other meanings that it embodies are poison vessel and branched or forked. One of the interesting meanings of this nakshatra is 'Radha', which is considered to a symbol of delightfulness and also represents the love interest of Lord Krishna. Thus this nakshatra has very different and peculiar representations. They have very strong and attractive physical features which makes them noticeable in a crowd. They have a round and bright face and are very good looking. This great looks are nicely complimented by their personality.

Number : 16
Gender : Female
Translation : The Forked One, Two Branched, Radha
Symbol : An archway covered with leaves and used in marriage ceremonies
Animal Symbol : A Male Tiger
Presiding Deity : Lord Indra - the king of Gods; Lord Agni - the God of Fire
Ruling Planet / Ruling Lord : Jupiter
Nature : Rakshasa (Demon)
Dosha : Kapha
Guna : Sattwic
Element : Fire
Disposition : Sharp and Soft

Vishakha Nakshatra Physical Appearance

They are born with round face with natural attractive form and two different appearances fatty and long body structure.

Vishakha Nakshatra Personality Traits

Along with good looks they have a personality which impresses people around them. People are easily and smoothly attracted towards them as they are very charming and impressive. They are very energetic and full of vigor and vitality. They strongly believe in god and are very spiritual. They are principled and their actions are guided by truthfulness and a purpose. They are also very intelligent and knowledgeable and like sharing it with others. They are quite modern and advanced in their thoughts and distance themselves from orthodox ideas and practices. They like adapting to new changes and changing themselves with time. They have a very happy go lucky personality and are always seen jovial and having fun. They complain less and enjoy more. They appreciate all that they have in life and like to celebrate even the smallest occasion in life. They always spread joy and happiness wherever they go.

Vishakha Nakshatra Positive & Negative Traits

As much as they like to share their knowledge and opinions with others, they also give equal importance to the opinion and ideas of others. They respect other people's point of view. They are good listeners and learners, always ready to learn and discover new things in life. They are spiritual and religious but not superstitious. They do not have blind faith and do not believe in all kinds of rituals and procedures. They are also very non violent and believe in Gandhian ideas of peace, non violence and austerity. They live and let live and use the minimum that is required for them to live their life. As they are always inclined to learn new things they are always ready to change and adapt. They are always very energetic and full of passion. They do even the simplest things with a great deal of passion in them. They are very hard working and dedicated. They will go to any extent to fulfill their goals and accomplishments.

At times they become so focused and concentrated on their goals that when it does not work out they become easily vulnerable to breakdowns and get easily attracted to harmful practices that might destroy life and personality. Alcoholism, sex, drug abuse might attract them as an outlet of their anger and frustration. Sometimes they become very restless and impatient and feel that they haven't achieved enough. They keep on continuously worrying about what they have yet to achieve and in the process stops enjoying what they have already achieved. Sometimes they tend to over complicate simple things and create their own hurdles in the path of their success. They are always searching for something, and the result is, they can either discover the ultimate or profound truth or get lost on the way.

Vishakha Nakshatra Career Options

They have good oratory and communication skills which help them impress people and have a good influence on them. They can become good politicians and even good businessmen, riding on their oratory or communication skills.

Vishakha Nakshatra Compatibility

The natives of this nakshatra are compatible with the natives of other nakshatra like Swati, Ashwini and Bharani and are incompatible with nakshatras like Ardra and Purva Phalguni.

Vishakha Nakshatra Male Characteristics

The male natives of this nakshatra will have extremely attractive features with a round and bright face. He is very passionate, full of vigor and vitality. He is very intelligent and knowledgeable and does not mid sharing it with others. He believes in god and fears him, which ultimately guides his action. His spirituality makes him have faith and belief in his actions. He is quite open minded and modern and wants to break away from all the orthodox principles and old tradition. He gives due importance to the people around him and respects their ideas and opinions, but also sticks to his own. He discards all sorts of superstitions and religious fanaticism. He is a very secular and tolerant person and treats all religions, castes and creed as one. He is not very much connected to the worldly and materialistic possessions and does not even mind entering sanyasa after a certain age. He can do well in professions like politics, business, banking, teaching, printing etc. He is highly responsible and committed person and will never run away from his duties and responsibilities.

Vishakha Nakshatra Female Characteristics

The female natives of this nakshatra will have many qualities similar to their male counterparts but will also have a distinctness of their own. Blessed with attractive and good looks, they attract a lot of attention of the opposite sex. She has an extremely pleasant and sweet tongue and thus people like being in her company. They hardly have any arrogance in them and are always very humble and polite. They are very down to earth and loves to live a very simple and low profile life. She loves simplicity which enhances her beauty and personality. Because of such characteristics she is liked by everyone but at the same time she is also subject to jealousy from other females. She has firm faith in god and religion but is not a religious fanatic or fundamentalist. She follows the rules and regulations of her religion but also gives equal respect and honor to other religions as well.

Famous People Born Under Vishakha Nakshatra

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