Jyeshtha Nakshatra

Jyeshtha, 'the eldest', belongs to Indra, king of the gods. It gives seniority, protectiveness and responsibility, along with sensitivity to status.

Characteristics

  • Protective
  • Resourceful
  • Proud
  • Intense

Favourable careers

  • Administration
  • Police and security
  • Management
  • Engineering

Padas (quarters)

PadaSignSpanNavamsaName letter
1Scorpio16° 40′ 00″ – 20° 00′ 00″SagittariusNo
2Scorpio20° 00′ 00″ – 23° 20′ 00″CapricornYa
3Scorpio23° 20′ 00″ – 26° 40′ 00″AquariusYi
4Scorpio26° 40′ 00″ – 30° 00′ 00″PiscesYu

Previous: Anuradha. Next: Mula.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the lord of Jyeshtha nakshatra?

Mercury. People born with the Moon in Jyeshtha begin life in the Mercury Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system.

What are the name letters for Jyeshtha?

The four padas of Jyeshtha correspond to the syllables No, Ya, Yi, Yu. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which gana and nadi does Jyeshtha belong to?

Jyeshtha is Rakshasa gana and Adi nadi with Deer yoni — the factors used in Kundli Milan.