Vishakha
Alternate nameVishākham (Malayalam), Visakam (Tamil)
Word meaningForked, poison vessel
Physical attributesArchway with a hanging of stringed leaves
Extent200°00' – 213°20'
20° - 30° Tula, 0° - 3°20' Vrischika
20° - 30° Tula, 0° - 3°20' Vrischika
No. of stars2 or 4 (ι, γ, β, α Librae)
Direction↓ Adho-mukha (facing downwards)
Planetary LordJupiter
DeityIndragni (Indra, chief of the gods; Agni, god of Fire)
Key attributesSingle minded, Fixated, Burning passion, Pomp and ceremony, envious, vicious, Obssessed, Overcome obstacles
Vishakha in Predictive Astrology
Jealous, rapacious, of bright appearance, clever speaker, , quarrelsome.
Vishakha in Muhuratas
Clothes, ornaments, hoarding, song, dance, sculpting, writing.