Viśākhā

Viśākhā, ruled jointly by Indra and Agni, is associated with focused ambition, determination, and goal-directed effort. Its symbol of a triumphal arch evokes hard-won achievement. Many connect it with purpose, drive, and the will to reach a goal.

Stable attributes

Deity: Indra and Agni (Indrāgnī)
Symbol: Triumphal archway / potter's wheel
Graha lord: Jupiter (Guru)
Gaṇa: Rākṣasa
Yoni: Tiger (male)
Nāḍī: Kapha

Śakti

The power to achieve many fruits / many-pronged effort (vyāpana śakti)

Pada	Rāśi	Navāṃśa	Sound
1	Libra	Aries	Ti (ती)
2	Libra	Taurus	Tu (तू)
3	Libra	Gemini	Te (ते)
4	Scorpio	Cancer	To (तो)

Related feelings

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Duty vs. desire, decision paralysis

Related ślokas

BG 2.48

योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय |

Why this verse: Steadfastness in action while remaining even-minded resonates with Viśākhā's determined, goal-directed effort.

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