Vishaka Nakshatra - Fork shaped(having branches)

General Characteristics: Energy, strength and potential power, bright in appearance, distinct in speaking, skilled at making money. 
Symbol: A large tree with spreading branches giving protection to others, potters wheel, a decorated gateway used for marriage ceremonies. 
Translation: Enter the heavens 

Animal symbol: Male Tiger 
Ruling planet: Jupiter 
Nature: Rakshasa (demon) 
Presiding deity: Indra - the god of transformation and Agni the god of fire. 

Positive Traits: Intelligence of the highest order, bright appearance, attracts others, clever, has respect for intelligent and spiritual people, enterprising, self-satisfied, determined, gets things done, humanitarian, politically inclined, can appear soft but is very powerful underneath, excellent communicator, persuasive speech, leadership qualities, truthful, sexually alluring, a good mate in marriage, benefits through marriage, traveling and through change, mathematical talent, courageous, powerful achiever. 

Negative Traits: Overly talkative, negative, militant, creates quarrels between people, restless, covetous of other's success, feels isolated, critical of others, fault finding, infidelity, too much ambition - spread too thin, manipulate others to meet their own needs, socially isolated, not open to advice, offensive, stingy, not easy to like, greedy, deceitful, aggressive, domineering, quick to take offense, argumentative, jealous, frustration and anger when goals impeded, suspicious, possessive, envious, feels suppressed and taken advantage of by others, too many interests, not satisfied by accomplishments, restlessness - change partners 

Career Interests: Researchers, scientists, military leaders, writers, public speakers, politicians, lawyers, ambassador, dictator, leader, conqueror.