Nakshatra 18 of 27
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
A sharp, senior Nakshatra of seniority and hard-won responsibility — courageous and protective, carrying the weight and isolation that can come with authority.
intenseTikshna (sharp)Ruled by Mercury
Sign span (computed)
Vrishchika
226°40′–240°00′ of the zodiac
Ruling planet &
Mercury · 17 years
period length
Deity & symbol
an earring / talisman
Deity: Indra (king of the gods)
the power to rise and gain courage in battle
Temperament & matching attributes
- : Rakshasa (intense) — strong-willed, independent and determined.
- : Deer — the animal symbol used in compatibility.
- : Aadi (Vata) — the first Nadi group. The heaviest koota in Kundali matching.
These feed the 36-point Kundali matching score.
Name sounds by pada
Each of the four quarters () of Jyeshtha has a traditional starting sound for a baby's name:
Pada 1: No (नो)Pada 2: Ya (या)Pada 3: Yi (यी)Pada 4: Yu (यू)
Looking for a name? See Jyeshtha baby names.
Frequently Asked Questions
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