The forked — focused ambition and the drive to a goal.
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Jupiter |
| Presiding deity | Indra-Agni (the dual power of leadership and fire) |
| Symbol | Triumphal archway or potter's wheel |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Naming syllables (pada 1–4) | Ti, Tu, Te, To |
| Position in zodiac | Nakshatra 16 of 27 |
Vishakha is ruled by the paired deities Indra and Agni, combining sovereignty with transforming fire. Its triumphal-arch symbol marks the threshold of achievement. This is the nakshatra of determined, goal-directed ambition. Tradition associates Vishakha with focus, perseverance, competitive drive, the patience to wait for the right moment and the resolve to break through to victory.
If a child is born under Vishakha nakshatra, tradition suggests a name beginning with one of these syllables, chosen by the Moon's pada (quarter) at birth: Ti, Tu, Te, To — one syllable for each of the four padas.