Nakshatra #18 / 27
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Jyeshtha means "the eldest" — natives carry protective seniority, sharp intelligence and hidden occult depth, guarding what they love with fierce responsibility.
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Deity
- Indra (king of gods)
- Symbol
- Earring / umbrella
- Zodiac span
- Scorpio
- Gana
- Rakshasa (Demonic)
- Nadi
- Adi (Vata)
- Yoni
- Deer
- Name syllables
- No, Ya, Yi, Yu
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Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury. Natives born under it begin life in a Mercury mahadasha.
Which syllables should a Jyeshtha-born baby's name start with?
By pada, tradition assigns: No, Ya, Yi, Yu.
What are the gana and nadi of Jyeshtha?
Jyeshtha belongs to the Rakshasa (Demonic) gana and Adi (Vata) nadi — these decide the Gana (6 points) and Nadi (8 points) kootas in marriage matching.