Jyeshtha Nakshatra
#18 of 27 · 226°40′–240°00′ sidereal · in Scorpio
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Deity | Indra |
| Symbol | Earring / Umbrella |
| Gana (temperament) | a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Vata (airy) constitution — quick, mobile and creative |
| Yoni (instinct) | Hare/Deer — gentle and quick |
| Nature (muhurta) | Tikshna — suits sharp works (discipline, focus, severance) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 226°40′ – 230°00′ | Scorpio (Vrishchika) |
| 2 | 230°00′ – 233°20′ | Scorpio (Vrishchika) |
| 3 | 233°20′ – 236°40′ | Scorpio (Vrishchika) |
| 4 | 236°40′ – 240°00′ | Scorpio (Vrishchika) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Jyeshtha
Jyeshtha — presided by Indra, symbol "Earring / Umbrella", ruled by Mercury. The temperament is a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional with a Vata (airy) constitution — quick, mobile and creative, and a gentle and quick instinct (Hare/Deer yoni). The Mercury lordship lends intellect, communication, commerce, analysis and adaptability. Energies here favour sharp works (discipline, focus, severance).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Mercury — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Jyeshtha.
Who is the deity of Jyeshtha?
Indra; its symbol is the earring / umbrella.
What degrees does Jyeshtha span?
226°40′–240°00′ sidereal — that is 16°40′ Scorpio to 30°00′ Scorpio, in Scorpio.
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