Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Jyeshtha is the 18th of the 27 nakshatras. Elder, eldest — leadership. It is ruled by Mercury and lies in Vrishchika (Scorpio).
Jyeshtha at a glance
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Deity | Indra, king of the gods |
| Symbol | a circular amulet or umbrella |
| Element | Water |
| Quality | Sharp |
| Zodiac span | 16°40′ Vrishchika to 30°00′ Vrishchika |
| Rashi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
The four padas of Jyeshtha
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ Vrishchika – 20°00′ Vrishchika | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 20°00′ Vrishchika – 23°20′ Vrishchika | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 23°20′ Vrishchika – 26°40′ Vrishchika | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 26°40′ Vrishchika – 30°00′ Vrishchika | Meena (Pisces) |
Jyeshtha and the Mercury Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Mercury rules Jyeshtha, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Mercury Mahadasha. A full Mercury Mahadasha lasts 17 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Jyeshtha. The other nakshatras ruled by Mercury are Ashlesha and Revati.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Mercury is the Vimshottari lord of Jyeshtha. A person born with the Moon in Jyeshtha starts life in a Mercury Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Mercury Mahadasha lasts 17 years.
Which rashi is Jyeshtha in?
Jyeshtha spans 16°40′ Vrishchika to 30°00′ Vrishchika of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Vrishchika (Scorpio).
What are the deity and symbol of Jyeshtha?
The deity of Jyeshtha is Indra, king of the gods. Its symbol is a circular amulet or umbrella.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.