BIRTH STAR - VISHAKHAM - VISHAKA

Birth Star Vishakham

Vishakham – Vishaka (20*00’ Libra to 03*20’ Scorpio)

In the night sky, Vishakham consist of four stars in the constellation of Libra; Alpha, Beta, Gama and Lota Librae. These stars from a “forked branch” and can be seen under the bright star Spica. In astrology, Vishakham bridges the signs of Libra and Scorpio. It is referred to a star of purpose because it gives determination and a single-pointed focus. People born under Vishakham often find themselves at a crossroads. Once they choose a direction, they have the ambition, along with the patience to succeed, even if the success arrives later in life. This star fuels competition and also excellent leadership abilities. Vishakham is a combination of its ruling deities, the mighty Indra and the purifying Agni. Thus people born under Vishakham have passionate and courageous warrior energy.

Scorpio

Libra

Male:

You give very little importance to traditional values and beliefs even as young boy. You have clearly and individually developed views on life. You tend to be separated from members of your family. You are a clever communicator, efficient worker, and careful spender. You have all the tools to make you a successful individual. You do not act blindly and thoughtlessly, and your concern and understanding for others will definitely be noticed and appreciated. You enjoy pleasure and are keenly interested in sexual enjoyment. At times you may seem overly selfish in this regard. This may be a cause for problems in your family life.

Female:

You are well liked in your youth. You have an irritable temper and tend to get moody. You are careful about your money, but often wonder why you seem to run out of it as fast as you do. You enjoy the finer things in life. You also enjoy a good argument. You have a special talent for debates. You are capable of analyzing and criticizing the actions of others. You are a practical thinker. You would make a good administrator. Do not except too much from your mother. You may rebel against, or otherwise be removed from the control of your father. You are broad-minded, independent, sympathetic and reasonable women. You welcome new activities and endeavors. You will be intimately and emotionally close to your husband. Give your love to a man who can appreciate the depth of your love. You should careful not to do things just because you are put under a lot of pressure. You choose your words carefully and wisely.

Lord Kuja

Lord Shukra

Translation	Symbol	Animal Symbol	Presiding Deity	Controlling Planet	Ruling Deity of Jupiter	Nature	Mode	Number	Gender(Yoni)
“The Forked One”, “Two Branched”, “Radha”	An arch way covered with leaves and used in marriage ceremonies; a potter’s wheel; a tree with spreading branches giving protection to others.	Female Tiger	Lord Indra, the God of transformation; Lord Agni the God of Fire.	Jupiter	Vishnu	Rakshasa (Demon)	Active	16	Male

Crow

Female Lion

Dosha	Guna	Element	Disposition	Bird	Tree	Botanical name	Seed sounds	Also related to Planets
Kapha	Sattwic	Fire	Sharp and soft	Crow	Vayyankathavu (A Thorn Tree)		Ti, Tu, Te, To.	Venus, as the ruler of Libra, mars, as the ruler of scorpio; Ketu, who has a strong influence on Scorpio.

Vayyamkathavu

Vayyamkathavu

Pada	Position	Ruled by	Soul Sound	Key word
First Pada	20*00’ to 23*20’ of Libra	Mars	Ti	Zeal
Second Pada	23*20’ to 26*40’ of Libra	Venus	Tu	Persistence
Third Pada	26*40’ to 30*00” of Libra	Mercury	Te	Expression
Fourth Pada	00*00’ to 03*20’ of Scorpio	Moon	Tu	Transformation

Maha Vishnu

Indra

Famous Vishakhams:

Alexander the great, Jimmy Carter, Warren Beatty, Margret Thatcher, Elisabeth Taylor

Favorable activities: Initiations, Making Jewelry, taking medicine, making vehicle, craft, argumentative tactics, romance and sexual activities

Unfavorable activities:

Initiations, Diplomacy, Travel, Marriage

REMEDIES:

Padas- 1,2,3.

The lord of the birth sign Libra (Thulam) is Venus

Avoid transactions and auspicious functions in the unfavorable stars of Thrikketta, Pooradam, Thiruvonam, Karthika (Edavom (Tours Sign) Raashi), Rohini and Makayiram

Praying regularly to Jupiter and Lord Vishnu

Visit temples on the Birth Star Vishakham and on the associated stars of Pooruruttathi and Punartham.

Measures to please the lord of the Sign Venus will bring good prospects.

Indra the lord of Vishakham star chant faithfully any of the following Mantras to appease this lord and receive good prospects.

1.      Om indhraagnee aagatham sutham geerbirthamo

Vamenyam aspaatham dhiyeshithaa

Lord Agni

2.      Om indhraagnibyam namaha

PADA-4

Measures to please The lord of the sign Mars will bear fruit. Selecting and wearing black, dark blue and red dresses will appease both the lord of the star and Rasi.

Besides, nurturing plants, animals and birds is considered highly auspicious. Especially, avoid harming Lion, the animal of Vishakham star and being instrumental in their extinction. Try to plant and grow Vayyankathavu, the official tree of Vishakham. Do not harm crow, the official bird of Vishakham and if possible feed them. The element of Vishakham is Fire.

OM SARAVANABHAVA