Jyeshtha Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Jyeshtha is the 18th nakshatra, spanning 16°40' Vrishchika to 0°00' Dhanu in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Mercury, its deity is Indra, and its symbol is the circular amulet, umbrella. Classified as Rakshasa gana with Deer yoni and Madhya nadi, its theme is seniority — the eldest, carrying authority and its cost.
- Lord
- Mercury
- Deity
- Indra
- Symbol
- Circular amulet, umbrella
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Yoni
- Deer
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Varna
- Shudra
- Span
- 16°40' Vrishchika to 0°00' Dhanu
- Rashi
- Vrishchika
Padas
- Pada 1: 16°40' Vrishchika – 20°00' Vrishchika
- Pada 2: 20°00' Vrishchika – 23°20' Vrishchika
- Pada 3: 23°20' Vrishchika – 26°40' Vrishchika
- Pada 4: 26°40' Vrishchika – 0°00' Dhanu
How it tends to read
The through-line is seniority — the eldest, carrying authority and its cost. Strengths commonly noted: Takes charge competently when needed; Protects those with less power; Considerable resilience. The corresponding costs: Responsibility carried alone; Authority guarded rather than shared; Isolation that comes with visibility.