According to classical texts on Vedic astrology, the deity ruling Vishakha nakshatra is Indragni. Meditating with the mantra of your moon nakshatra is a powerful way to connect with the symbology of that nakshatra which will have a significant influence over your purpose in this life. Chanting the mantra of your nakshatra can also remedy or strengthen the placement of the moon in your chart. In the video below, we document the sound of this simple nama mantra of Indragni:
oṁ indrāgnibhyām namaḥ
|| ॐ इन्द्राग्निभ्याम् नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit “Indragni” (इन्द्राग्नि) refers to a composite deity of Indra and Agni together in one form. Indra is known as the king of the Demigods who periodically wage war against the demons to maintain the balance of the cosmos and Agni is the personification of fire, considered the medium through which offerings are carried to the Gods. “Indragni” can also be taken to mean the most eminent form of fire, the fire of ritual sacrifice as described in the ancient Vedas.
Vishakha nakshatra is connected with themes of fruitfulness and the achievement of goals which require diligence and effort to be put forth consistently over a long period of time. Vishakha is often considered a star of purpose. Vishakha natives can exhibit a high degree of patience, persistence and perseverance in the accomplishment of a task. This asterism is symbolized by a triumphant archway or finish line.