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Nakshatra

Shri Shri Ganapati

Vishaka * Bisaja * Radha

to split, to grow, to cast, to throw

Kunkuma archchitha anuthina sevitha visaakathevi sahaayakrube|

Chandra in Bishaja

Sacred Tree for Vishaka Nakshatra

 lotus_flower.jpg

Lord Guru 's optimistic, truth-expanding, inclusive Nakshatra trine =

  1. Punarvasu

  2. Bishaja

  3. Purvabhadra

Radha celebrating Holi, c1788 Kangra, India - Vic-Albert Museum

Radha celebrating Holi, c1788. Kangra, India

collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

Regional Names for Bishaja

Vaishakha - Vishaka- Visaakham - Visakam

Raaraa

Aindraagna

Zkragni - Satragni - Sadvhava

Meanings

  • "Grows by Splitting"

  • first half of the Nakshatra pair = Radha-Anuradha

  • Lightning-Fork Shakti Shock

  • "The Forked" - "Two-Branched"; Radha = "The Delightful"

  • wikipedia = Vishaka

Nakshatra Celestial Location =

  • 20:00 Thula - until - 03:20 Vrischika (Libra-Scorpio)

  • the Sixteenth Nakshatra

  • pada 61, 62, 63, 64 of total108

  • Stars = Zuben el Genubi, Zuben el Chamali, Zuben el Hakhrabi: Alpha, beta, gamma, and iota Librae -- The Circle of Stars

Sacred Tree for VishakaNakshatra

see nakshatra gardens at:

www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

  • western botanical name = Limonium acidissima

  • Sanskrita nama: Kapittha, Dadhistha, Surabhicchada, Kapipriya, Dadhi, Puṣpapahala , Dantasātha, Phalasugandhika, Cirapākī, Karabhithū, Kanṭī, Gandhapatra, Grhiphala, Kamlaphala

  • Common names = English: Wood Apple, Elephant Apple, Monkey Fruit or Curd Fruit

Common names =

Limonium acidissima (Kaitha, Wood Apple) tree = sacred to Vishakanakshatra

Limonium acidissima = Kaitha = Wood Apple tree

= sacred to Bisaja nakshatra

Nakshatra Body Part:

  • Breasts of Kalapurusha

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    Auspicious Nakshatra events:

    [BPHS]

    • Activities relating to house or land,

    • making ornaments,

    • architecture (sculpture, construction)

    • making chariots and other vehicles,

    • taking medicine.

    Deity:

    • Indra

    Nakshatra Symbol:

  • potter's wheel

    • Nakshatra Gana / Group:

    • Demonic / Rakshasa

    Vajra-sattva Mandala

    • "Diamond Thunderbolt Energy Balances the World "

    Vajrasattva Mandala ThangkaTibetan Tradition

    • Saga (sa-ka)

    • Goddess Wangpo Denma= She who has power;

    • Namthong Og = Lower Celestial vision

    quoted from Dennis Harness "The Nakshatras of Vedic Astrology: Ancient & Contemporary Usage" "16. Vishakha: The Star of Purpose (Libra 20 00’ to Scorpio 03 20’)
    • The symbols associated with Vishakha are an archway and a potter’s wheel. The archway is a symbol of moving through thresholds of spiritual initiation.
    • Jupiter is the ruling planet of this nakshatra, reflecting a deep connection with one’s soul purpose.
    • The potter’s wheel symbolizes the patience that must be developed in order to progress on the spiritual path.
    • Vishakha has a rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation of dharma.
    • Its animal symbol is a male tiger.
    • The main deities are Radha, the divine consort of Sri Krishna and Indra / Agni.
    • The shakti is “the power to achieve many and various fruits in life”.

    Vishakha Career Interests:

    • Teachers, public speaking, writers, literature.
    • Researchers, scientists.
    • Politicians, lawyers.
    • Military leaders, dictators or ambassadors for humanitarian causes.

    Vishakha is formed by four stars of the Northern Scales."

    Arabic tradition: Ar-Ra'd = lightning-thunder

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ar-Ra%27d

    ...Sūratu ar-Ra'd, "The Thunder" is the 13th sura of the Qur'an ...

    هُوَ الَّذِي يُرِيكُمُ الْبَرْقَ خَوْفًا وَطَمَعًاوَيُنْشِىءُ السَّحَابَ الثِّقَالَ

    13:12 He is the One Who keeps visually showingto you people the lightening, causing a state of fear and generating hope of profitability. [release of atmospheric nitrogen brought down by rain-sustenance 45:05]. And He gradually and successively raises the [middle] drifting/trailing heavy laden clouds. [13:12]"

    David Frawley,

    "Indra and Agni desired,

    "May I gain the greatest splendor among the Gods."

    • He makes the appropriate offering to Indra and Agni, to Vishaka,

      • gains the greatest splendor among his peers.

      Vishaka is a competitive Nakshatra

    • and has a fiery and lightning-like energy effects.

    • Its natives seek power and recognition."

    Nakshatra Vocabulary for Radha - Bisaja - Vishaka

    Lightning photo courtesy NASA Bis

    • to go , move

    • to split or grow

    • to urge on , incite

    • to cast , throw

    Bisaja - bisakusuma

    • lotus-flower

    bisa

    • also written vIsa

    • a shoot or sucker , the film or fibre of the water-lily or lotus ,

    • also the stalk itself or that part of it which is underground - eaten as a delicacy

    rAdhA:

    • beauty, splendor

    • lightning; branched / forked ;

    • partic. attitude in shooting (standing with the feet a span apart)

    • prosperity , success

    • a gift, favor

    • The month Vaishakha (= April-May)

    • prosperity , success

    • the 21st Nakshatra Vishaka(containing 4 stars in the form of a curve supposed to be Librae , and Scorpionis)

    • Clytoria Ternatea

    • a celebrated cowherdess or Gopi

      • (beloved by Krishna , and a principal personage in Jaya-deva's poem Gita-govinda ;

      • at a later period worshipped as a goddess,

      • and occasionally regarded as an Avatara of Lakshmi , as Krishna is of Vishnu)

    • a female slave

    Aindraagna

    • sacred or belonging to or coming from Indra and Agni

    • The Nakshatra Vishaka

    zkrAgni:

    • Indra and Agni (lords of the Nakshatra Vishaka)

    In Buddhist lore, Visakha was one of the women in Buddha's harem (a wife and student of Buddha).

    Visakha famously possessed the five kinds of feminine beauty:

    • beautiful hair,

    • a beautiful curvaceous figure,

    • beautiful bone structure,

    • beautiful skin which was smooth and golden (Guru) in colour,

    • and youthfulness.

    She died at the age of 120 years after completing her realization.

    In the future, she will lead a group of 84,000 women out of the clutches of Samsara (forced rebirth).

    FEMALE

    Vishaka

    • Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra . p 97.

    "... delicate features and a soft pleasing voice.

    • But do not let these deceive you.

    Underneath she has a strong character, even hard at times.

    • She will always follow her own inclinations

    • and is not amenable to advice from others.

    She will be distinctly appealing to the opposite sex

    • and will make a very fortunate marriage.

    Her husband will be well-to-do if not wealthy

    • and she will have few if any children, not more than two.

    She will be fond of travel and change

    • and will travel much with her husband .

    Her favorite color is red or crimson.

    She has beautifully shaped legs."

    Females

    Radix Lagna in Splendidly Splitting Vishaka:

    Thula portion = pada-1, pada-2, pada-3

    Guru mulatrikona = Dhanushya 3rd from Thula = writings, scripts, communication, announcements, media-message, plan, documentation, schedule, commerce, discussions, meetings, teamwork, explanation, instruction

    Vrischika portion = pada-4

    Guru mulatrikona = Dhanushya 2nd from Vrischika = banking, hoard, treasury, face, hair, mouth-teeth, voice-song-speech, knowledge of history, collections, storage, languages, bloodline, lineage values, "dynasty"

    MALES

    Vishaka

    • Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra .p 84

    "... Aggressiveness and impatience.

    These people are overbearing in their desire to get things done.

    They are very active but not popular ,

    • since their manner causes causes people to actively dislike them

    • and to resent their extreme aggressiveness.

    they are very proud

    • and because of this, they take offense easily at some fancied slight.

    their anger makes enemies of people who might cooperate with them, if treated differently.

    they will overcome their enemies through sheer force of character,

    • but such people will still remain enemies.

    Tact and kindness are qualities which they should try to develop."

    MALES

    Radix Lagna in Splendidly Splitting Vishaka:

    Males = brilliant, terrible agency of "storm", tremendous acceptance of large-scale (Guru) annihilation (even torture) and capacity for destruction enroute to equity and justice

    Thula portion = pada-1, pada-2, pada-3

    Vrischika portion = pada-4

    Vaishakhya = Bisaja "Splitting"

    Indra-Agni = psychic orientation to storms. Shakti through touch.

    • Delivers piercing, brilliant observations in the context of excess pressure and torment.

    • Bisaja's powerful insights can be dangerous and frightening, but are usually more spectacular and stunning.

    The life of the Bishaja the Splitter = punctuated by numerous psycho-emotional shocks. Terrible but brilliant truths long hidden may be suddenly exposed. Catastrophic shock occurs several times during the lifetime.

    • Bishaja the Splitter's pattern often involves sudden changes in public social role, as well as sudden changes in behavior and expectations driving the roles within close relationships.

    • Bishaja the Splitter = associated with the pleasurable shock of female sexual orgasm; Vaishakhya = a name for the plant Clytoria Ternatea

    • Bishaja the Splitterfemale is often a vibrantly sexual person, and the Vishaka male is happy to participate.

    Thula Vaishakhya vs. Vrischika Vaishakhya

    For Thula lagna+ L-6 Guru = loss of security and loss of agreement. Guru = enemy of balancing, materially accumulative Shukra.

    • one is a natural teacher who shows wisdom by example, who demonstrates grace (Thula) and faith (Guru) within recurring circumstances (lagna) of brilliant, widely visible shock (Vishaka)

  • Thula lagna is blessed in many ways, but Thula does not receive protection from normally auspicious Guru. L-3+L-6 Brihaspati is a papa-graha for Thula.

  • Because Vishaka Nakshatra is ruled by Guru, the trials and tribulations which induce Vishaka's greatest flashes of brilliant insight, are also exhausting patterns of mental (3) and physical (3) distress.

  • The Thula-ruled quarters of Vishaka struggle with mental balance and physical well-beingthroughout their life.

  • Guru rules family historyand kids

  • The Vrischika-ruled quarter of Vishakamay lack Thula's Yogakaraka-Shani assets (solid education and disciplined intelligence)

    • but the final Pada of Vishaka does benefit from Guru's favorable role as L-2+L-5 from Scorpio lagna.

  • Flashes of insight are obtained at a lesser price, without draining the mental and physical health.

  • The source of brilliance = psychic jolts that come from family history(2), works of art, children, games (5). Much easier!

    • Career for Vaishakhya

    Like all of the Guru-ruled Nakshatra trine [ Punarvasu + Vishaka + Purvabhadrapada] Vishakanatives express the qualities of their Lord Brihaspati. As a broad pattern they are all natural educators, with a distinctive propensity toward world travel, a pronounced interest in religious belief systems and ritual traditions, and as a rule they adore children.

    This group are often found running schools or educational tour programs, taking teachings from their Guru or pursing university degrees in philosophy, or even when life is more localized they will find a way to express their inner preacher such as teaching 'Sunday School' (religious instruction for children).

    • Vishaka's shaktipulses a momentarily shocking, sudden bright light onto the world's darkness. Native should pursue a career which supports their tendency toward sudden, brilliant revelations.

      • The three quarters of Vishakathat fall within Thula rashi exhibit strong diplomatic skills, and these natives are typically gifted social entertainers and counselors.

      • However Vishakaare very complex, psychically charged people who pretty much live in a state of circuit-breaking overload. Mere diplomacy, counseling, or entertainment activities will not be satisfying. the native will seek environments where the most intense level of psychic charge is available but where their philosophical interest in religious principles and practices can still be developed.

      Psychological work with trauma and healing, medical diagnosis, counseling professions, investigative journalism, divination, intuitive and clairvoyant work, and scientific research are all suitable, but do not expect consistency or routine, at least until the end of life..

    Psychic effects for Vaishakhya in radix lagna:

    • Vishakaindicates the tremendous build-up of atmospheric energy right before a Thunderstorm.

    • Psychically, the events of the Vishakanative's life will be highly charged. There is shock, after shock; the native loses one's social grounding again and again.

    • There may also be magnificent insights, and a spectacular capacity for healing others through extraordinary compassion. Yet, the body of the native must find some way to process these continuous shocks.

    • Vishakhya tends to build up a huge accumulation of astral current(a variety of electricity), which is contained in a state of compressed, highly charged excitement -- awaiting the signal to release.

    • However the "release" moment does not occur until the subsequent Nakshatra = Anu-radha. Anuradha brings the tremendous release of healing rains.

    Physical effects for Vaishakha in radix lagna:

    Vishaka are often very attractive, with bright-dark eyes and a lightning-flash smile.

    • They generate electrically charged human contact via quality of voice, brilliant eyes, and gentle touch.

    • Their shakti is tangible.

  • Naturally, Vishaka's tendency to accumulate high-voltage psychic impressions and reactions on the astral plane, while not being able to release these, will result in weight gain on the physical plane.

    • (Other factors can alter this general prediction of course, not the least of which are placement of the lagnesha and incoming drishti to lagna.)

  • Vishaka = traditionally associated with a sedentary, observer's lifestyle.

  • Vishaka in radix lagna produces a tendency to gain flesh-body weight. (See Shil Ponde.)

  • the native born under Vishakastar is predisposed to dislike physical exercise. Therefore one must watch the food diet vigilantly,in order to avoid Vishaka's expansive tendencies.

  • Regular bodily exercise, although naturally anathema to the Vaishakha native, is indeed required if the native is to avoid the unconscious default condition.

    The default for those born under Vishakais to use their physical body for containment of the psychic overflow. Corrective work of physical-body discipline then must be accomplished at the physical level.

    • If the native is blessed to learn to process this highly compressed psychic accumulation with direct psychic intervention, then the default "downstream" into the physical body need not occur (or, can be reduced).

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    General Description of Vishaka characteristics -- from Das/ Behari

    General results of being born in Vaishakha Nakshatra :

    1. Physical features:

    • Your face will be round, bright and physical appearance extremely attractive.

    There has been noticed two types of physical appearance:

    • one with fatty and long structure

    • and the other with very lean and short structure.

    2. Character and general events:

    • You will be full of vigor and vitality and possess intelligence of the highest order.

    • You are a firm believer in God and lead a life of truthful existence.

    • You do not believe in the orthodox principles nor the age old tradition.

    • You are fond of adopting modern ideas.

    • Mainly, you live away from your family.

    • You are overly generous when dealing with others.

    • While you are very much religiously active, you do not follow any superstitious religious fanaticism.

    • You treat all religions, castes and creed as one.

    • You will follow a non-violent approach to life and may become a renunciate in your mid-30s.

    3. Education, sources of earning/profession:

    • You are a very good orator and have the capacity to attract a crowd.

    • You will win several prizes in elocution competition.

    • Hence you will be the fittest person to be in the political circle.

    There is a peculiar spending tendency.

    While on the one side you are very careful spending,

    • on the other side you may be extravagant in spending where it is not required.

    • You are fit for doing an independent business,

    • or a job involving high responsibility,

    • banking and religious professions,

    • mathematician or a teacher or a printer.

    4. Family life:

    • You may not enjoy love and affection from your mother, caused mainly by separation.

      On the other hand, there may be several beneficial points of your father

      of which you can always be proud,

      • even though you will lead a very independent life.

    • there may be difference of opinion between your father and you that seem irresolvable.

    • It is due to these reasons from childhood that you become a hardworking and self-made person.

    • You love your spouse and children very much,

    • although you may struggle with addiction to intoxication

    • and intimate relationships outside of marriage.

    Despite these weaknesses, it will not become a hindrance either in the family or in your social life.

    5. Health:

    • Your health will normally be very good.

    • However, you may be prone to paralytic attack after the age of 55 years.

    • You may also be prone to asthmatic attack."

    Description of the Pada = four quarters = four steps = of Vishaka- Bisaja

    Vishaka Pada 1 = Thula Rashi * Mesha navamsha

    MALES

    FEMALES

    -- from Das/ Behari

    Description of the Four Pada = quarters = of Vaishaka **for Male only** = Shil-Ponde.(1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 110.

    • Red flash in the eyes, a ruddy complexion, and a scar or mark on the stomach.

    • Health is poor.

    • Has very little intelligence, and is secretive.

    • Best occupations = importer or exporter of food supplies.

    • Has a quarrelsome attitude.

    • Easily angered.

    Vishaka Pada 2 * Rishabha navamsha = Pushkara Navamsha

    MALES

    FEMALES

    Das/ Behari

    Description of the Four Pada = quarters = of Vaishaka **for Male only** from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 110.

    • (Same as pada-1)

    • Red flash in the eyes, a ruddy complexion, and a scar or mark on the stomach.

    • Health is poor.

    • Has very little intelligence, and is secretive.

    • Best occupations = importer or exporter of food supplies.

    • Has a quarrelsome attitude.

    • Easily angered.

    Vishaka Pada 3 = Mithunya Navamsha

    MALES

    FEMALES

    -- from Das/ Behari

    Description of the Four Pada = quarters = of Vaishaka Vaishaka **for Male only** from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 110.

    • Same as padaa-1.

    Vishaka Pada 4 = Vrischika rashi

    Karkata navamsha = Pushkara Navamsha

    MALES

    FEMALES

    -- from Das/ Behari

    Description of the Four Pada = quarters = of Vaishaka **for Male only** from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 110:

    • Is always in the company of the opposite sex;

    • is somewhat careless and thoughtless.

    • Is suave and smooth spoken.

    • Likes to live alone.

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