Jyeshtha nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Jyeshtha is nakshatra 18 of 27. Its name means "The eldest". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Jyeshtha is the 18th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 16°40′–30°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio). It is ruled by Mercury; its deity is Indra (symbol: earring / umbrella). Jyeshtha natives are protective, responsible and courageous; natives naturally take charge, but can be secretive or proud. Name syllables: No, Ya, Yi, Yu.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Jyeshtha
"Jyeshtha" means "The eldest". Its presiding deity is Indra and its symbol is earring / umbrella. It covers 16°40′–30°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) of the sidereal zodiac.
Jyeshtha nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Jyeshtha are protective, responsible and courageous; natives naturally take charge, but can be secretive or proud.
Career themes: administration, police, management, research, politics.
The four padas of Jyeshtha
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′–20°00′ Scorpio | No | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 20°00′–23°20′ Scorpio | Ya | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Makar (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 23°20′–26°40′ Scorpio | Yi | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Kumbh (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 26°40′–30°00′ Scorpio | Yu | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Meen (Pisces) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Rakshasa
- Yoni: Deer
- Nadi: Adi (Vata)
- First Mahadasha: Mercury (17 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Mercury (Budh). People born in Jyeshtha begin life in the Mercury Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 17 years in full.
Which rashi is Jyeshtha nakshatra in?
Vrishchik (Scorpio). It spans 16°40′–30°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio).
What are the name syllables for Jyeshtha nakshatra?
No, Ya, Yi, Yu. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Jyeshtha?
Gana: Rakshasa, yoni: Deer, nadi: Adi (Vata). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.