Nakshatra 18 of 27
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
ज्येष्ठा
Jyeshtha is the 18th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 16°40′ – 30°00′ in Vrishchika (Scorpio). Its lord is Mercury, its presiding deity is Indra (king of the gods), and its symbol is the circular amulet / earring. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Jyeshtha as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Mercury
Deity
Indra
Symbol
Circular amulet / earring
Rashi
Vrishchika (Scorpio)
Degrees
16°40′ – 30°00′
Gana
Rakshasa
Yoni
Mriga (Deer)
Name letters
No, Ya, Yi, Yu
Nature & Characteristics
Jyeshtha means "the eldest": the senior star Antares, wearing the amulet of rank. Ruled by Mercury with Indra as deity, it grants the burdens and powers of seniority: penetrating intelligence, protective authority, and the expectation (welcome or not) that they will handle what others cannot. Jyeshtha natives grow up early and are consulted often.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Command suits them: management and crisis leadership, police and defence, occult sciences, investigative work, and the protection of family honour. Indra's amulet shields dependents, Jyeshtha defends the weak fiercely. Its shadows are the elder's vices: pride of position, secrecy, and resentment when care goes unthanked. The remedy is Indra's own hard lesson, authority kept humble survives; authority displayed invites the fall.
Jyeshtha Padas & Baby Name Letters
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapped to a navamsa rashi and a traditional naming syllable. A child born under Jyeshtha is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Dhanu Navamsa | No |
| Pada 2 | Makara Navamsa | Ya |
| Pada 3 | Kumbha Navamsa | Yi |
| Pada 4 | Meena Navamsa | Yu |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Jyeshtha Nakshatra in?
Jyeshtha Nakshatra spans 16°40′ – 30°00′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Vrishchika (Scorpio). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Jyeshtha as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Jyeshtha Nakshatra?
Mercury is the Vimshottari lord of Jyeshtha, so a person born under it begins life in a Mercury Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Indra (king of the gods), and its symbol is the circular amulet / earring.
What are the baby name letters for Jyeshtha Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Jyeshtha are No, Ya, Yi, Yu — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "No", pada 2 with "Ya", pada 3 with "Yi", and pada 4 with "Yu".
What is the gana and yoni of Jyeshtha Nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is a Rakshasa gana nakshatra with Mriga (Deer) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.