Known as: the star of purpose
Symbol: a large tree with spreading branches. The tree provides protection to others. Trees also spread and grow, having more influence as they mature.
Common characteristics of people born under this star: enthusiasm, faith, optimism, hope for the future, patience, persistence, determination, hard-working, strategic-thinking
This star’s day is great for working on long-term projects.
Power: to achieve many and various fruits in life
Common professions: Vishakha-born individuals often work in several professions throughout their lives
Astronomically Vishakha is an asterism corresponding to the 4 stars in Libra which form the left half of the hanging scales: Alpha-Librae, Beta-Librae, Gamma-Librai, Iota-Librae
Alternative spellings: Visakha, Vishaka
For further reading consult the following books:
- Harness, Dennis M. The Nakshatras: the Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology Twin Lakes: Lotus Press, 1999.
- Trivedi, Prash. The 27 Celestial Portals: the Real Secret Behind the 12 Star Signs Revealed New Delhi: Sagar Publications, 2004.
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