Nakshatra 18 of 27 · Scorpio (Vrishchika) · Lord Mercury
Jyeshtha
The eldest, carrying seniority and its burdens.
At a glance
Ruling planet
Mercury (Budha)
Deity
Indra
Symbol
A circular amulet or earring
Gana
Rakshasa
Jyeshtha is the eighteenth nakshatra, spanning 16°40' to 30°00' of Scorpio. It is ruled by Mercury, presided over by Indra (king of the gods), and symbolised by a protective amulet or umbrella.
Personality
Jyeshtha personality
Jyeshtha means the eldest or the senior-most. People with a strong Jyeshtha Moon carry authority, responsibility and a protective instinct, often shouldering more than their share. Mercury gives sharp intelligence, while Indra gives a kingly, sometimes embattled nature. There is courage and capability here, along with a sense of carrying a heavy mantle.
Strengths
- ·Courageous and capable
- ·Protective of those in their charge
- ·Sharp, strategic intelligence
- ·Takes responsibility willingly
Challenges
- ·Carries too much alone
- ·Pride and a need for control
- ·Can feel isolated or burdened
- ·Secretive about struggles
Career
Jyeshtha career and work
Jyeshtha suits leadership and management, the military and police, administration, crisis work, and any role that demands responsibility, protection and the courage to lead from the front. They take charge when others hesitate.
Professions often linked to Jyeshtha: Leadership, administration, and protective and managerial roles.
Love
Jyeshtha in love and relationships
In love Jyeshtha is protective, intense and loyal, but the weight of responsibility they carry can make them guarded or proud. They need a partner who respects their seniority without being controlled by it.
The data
Jyeshtha nakshatra facts
Position
18 of 27
Sidereal span
16°40' to 30°00' Scorpio
Rashi (sign)
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
Ruling planet (dasha lord)
Mercury (Budha)
Deity
Indra (king of the gods)
Symbol
A circular amulet or earring (also an umbrella)
Gana
Rakshasa
Yoni (compatibility)
Deer (male)
Naming syllables
No, Ya, Yee, Yoo
Pada navamsa signs
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Associated star
Antares (Alpha Scorpionis)
The four padas
The four padas of Jyeshtha
Every nakshatra splits into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which adds a finer layer of meaning to a Moon or planet sitting here. Jyeshtha’s four padas land in these navamsa signs, in order:
Pada 1
Sagittarius navamsa
Syllable: No
Pada 2
Capricorn navamsa
Syllable: Ya
Pada 3
Aquarius navamsa
Syllable: Yee
Pada 4
Pisces navamsa
Syllable: Yoo
In the Hindu naming tradition (namakaran), a child born under Jyeshtha is often given a name starting with one of these syllables (No, Ya, Yee, Yoo), picked by the pada the Moon falls in.
Which pada your Moon lands in comes down to its exact degree, and that needs your real birth time. A full reading pins down your Moon nakshatra and pada from your birth details.
Remedy
Jyeshtha remedy and deity
Its deity is Indra; "Om Indraya Namah" and Indra worship are traditionally used for courage and seniority.
These are traditional devotional practices, not guaranteed outcomes.
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Jyeshtha nakshatra FAQ
What planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Mercury (Budha) is the dasha lord of Jyeshtha, giving sharp intelligence and strategy to its senior, authoritative nature.
What does Jyeshtha mean?
Jyeshtha means the eldest or the senior-most. It is the nakshatra of seniority, responsibility and the authority (and burden) that comes with being in charge.
What is the fixed star of Jyeshtha?
Antares, the red heart of the Scorpion (Alpha Scorpionis) and one of the four royal stars, is the star of Jyeshtha.