Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Jyeshtha shows responsibility, a protective instinct and leadership ability.
- Ruling planet
- Mercury · dasha 17 years
- Deity
- Indra
- Symbol
- An earring / umbrella
- Gana
- Rakshasa (fierce)
- Yoni
- Deer
- Nadi
- Aadi (Vata)
- Zodiac span
- Vrischika (Scorpio) 16°40′ – 30°
Nature of people born in Jyeshtha
There is strength in managing challenging situations.
The four padas of Jyeshtha
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 16°40′ – 20° | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | No |
| 2 | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 20° – 23°20′ | Makara (Capricorn) | Ya |
| 3 | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Yi |
| 4 | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 26°40′ – 30° | Meena (Pisces) | Yu |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Jyeshtha the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Rakshasa (fierce)), yoni (Deer) and nadi (Aadi (Vata)) of Jyeshtha are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Mercury dasha (17 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Jyeshtha?
Jyeshtha: Rakshasa (fierce) gana, Deer yoni, Aadi (Vata) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Jyeshtha?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — No · 2 — Ya · 3 — Yi · 4 — Yu.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.