Jyeshtha at a glance
| Hindi name | ज्येष्ठा |
|---|---|
| Number | 18 of 27 |
| Span | 16°40′ Vrishchika – 30°00′ Vrishchika |
| Rashi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mercury (बुध) |
| Deity | Indra, king of the gods |
| Symbol | Earring or umbrella |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Deer |
| Nadi | Aadi |
Jyeshtha nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | नो | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 2 | Ya | या | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 3 | Yi | यी | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 4 | Yu | यू | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Jyeshtha
Seniority, protection and responsibility; the eldest. The presiding deity, Indra, king of the gods, colours its qualities, and its lord Mercury sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Jyeshtha?
Thu, 12 Nov, Wed, 9 Dec, Tue, 5 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Jyeshtha; see today's panchang.
Jyeshtha nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Jyeshtha nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – No (नो); pada 2 – Ya (या); pada 3 – Yi (यी); pada 4 – Yu (यू). A baby born in Jyeshtha is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Mercury (बुध) is the ruling planet of Jyeshtha, which begins the Mercury mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Indra, king of the gods.
Which rashi does Jyeshtha belong to?
All four padas of Jyeshtha fall in Vrishchika (Scorpio).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Jyeshtha?
Jyeshtha has Rakshasa gana, Deer yoni and Aadi nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.