VISHAKHA NAKSHATRA (LORD – JUPITER) – 200 00′ LIBRA – 030 20′ SCORPIO

विशाखा नक्षत्र वेद मंत्र :

ॐ इन्द्रान्गी आगत गवं सुतं गार्भिर्नमो वरेण्यम ।

अस्य पात घियोषिता । ॐ इन्द्रान्गीभ्यां नम: ।

Indragni, presiding over Vishakha nakshatra, is a dual Vedic deity, which combines and unites the qualities of Indra (representing our life force, as well as our soul) and Agni (inner fire of will power). The forces of Indra and Agni uniting in Vishakha nakshatra awaken within us the power of devotion, determination and ambition to move forward and progress. That is why the shakti of this lunar mansion is vyapana shakti or the power to penetrate through all things. It is one of the most passionate and devotional nakshatras.

The deity of Vishakha nakshatra is sometimes also addressed as Indrani, the consort of Indra, known also as Shachi, who is the Vedic personification of Adishakti, primordial feminine force. She is compared to a lightening and brings into our awareness the striking light of inspiration. On esoteric level she represents Kundalini shakti herself. Indrani was also known as a very short-tempered Goddess of wrath and jealousy, which is why we all may have a tendency to be a bit impulsive, when Moon dwells in this lunar mansion – and which is why sensitive Moon is debilitated here.

NAKSHATRAS & RELATED PROFESSION

The sixteenth Nakshatra is Vishakha Nakshatra, and its lord is ‘Jupiter’, this nakshatra symbolizes Power, Position, and Authority as it is ruled by Indra and Agni. Natives born in this Nakshatra can be related to the professions like Alcohol & Liquor Industry, Bartenders, Models and Actresses, Politicians, TV and Radio Broadcasters, Sports including Toughness and Effort, Ideological Fanatics, Fundamentalists, Agitators, Dancers, Soldiers, Police, Criminals & Mafia, Immigration and Customs Officials, Militant Revolutionaries. Natives of Vishakha Nakshatra may be found in all kinds of professions, although they tend to change professions throughout their life.