Nakshatra 18 of 27
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Jyeshtha means "the eldest" and belongs to Indra, king of the gods. It is associated with seniority, protective leadership and the responsibilities of power.
Zodiac range16°40′ Scorpio – 0°00′ Sagittarius
Ruling planetMercury
DeityIndra
SymbolCircular amulet or umbrella
GanaRakshasa
RashiScorpio
Traditional themes
Jyeshtha is traditionally associated with seniority, protection, responsibility. Its ruling planet, Mercury, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Jyeshtha, who begins life in the Mercury Mahadasha (17 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Rakshasa gana places Jyeshtha among the rakshasa (intense, independent) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Jyeshtha
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 16°40′ Scorpio – 20°00′ Scorpio | Sagittarius | No |
| Pada 2 | 20°00′ Scorpio – 23°20′ Scorpio | Capricorn | Ya |
| Pada 3 | 23°20′ Scorpio – 26°40′ Scorpio | Aquarius | Yi |
| Pada 4 | 26°40′ Scorpio – 0°00′ Sagittarius | Pisces | Yu |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: No, Ya, Yi, Yu. Find yours.
Is Jyeshtha your birth star? Your Janma Nakshatra depends on the Moon's exact position at birth. Use the Nakshatra calculator to find yours and its pada.