| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Deity | Indra and Agni |
| Symbol | A triumphal arch |
| Span | 20°00' Libra – 3°20' Scorpio |
| Sign | Libra |
| Nature | Mixed (Mishra) |
| Dasha length | 16 years |
Strengths
Determination, ambition, focus, and the patience to pursue one thing for years.
Challenges
Obsessiveness, impatience near the finish, and sacrificing relationships to the goal.
Work it suits
Entrepreneurship, research, politics, competitive sport, any long campaign with a single target.
Vishakha and the Jupiter dasha
Because Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter, a Moon placed here means life opens with a Jupiter Mahadasha lasting 16 years. That single fact shapes the timing of an entire chart, which is why the birth nakshatra matters far more in Jyotish than the Sun sign most people know.
What planet rules Vishakha nakshatra?
Vishakha is ruled by Jupiter. A Moon in Vishakha therefore begins life in a Jupiter Mahadasha of 16 years, and Jupiter's condition in the chart carries extra weight throughout life.