ज्येष्ठा
16°40' - 30° Scorpio
Jyeshtha, meaning "the eldest," is the final nakshatra in Scorpio. Ruled by Mercury and governed by Indra, it bestows the qualities of a chief or elder. Jyeshtha natives are courageous protectors with sharp minds, natural authority, and a deep sense of responsibility toward those they lead.
Deity
Indra (King of Gods)
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Symbol
Circular Amulet or Earring
Element
Water
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Jyeshtha is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It is ruled by the planet Mercury and governed by the deity Indra (King of Gods). It falls in the zodiac sign(s) of Scorpio. Your Janma Nakshatra is determined by the Moon's position at the time of birth and influences personality, compatibility, and life path.
People born under Jyeshtha Nakshatra are typically influenced by its ruling planet Mercury and deity Indra (King of Gods). This gives them distinct personality traits related to the energy of this nakshatra. Vedic astrology uses the Janma Nakshatra to determine Vimshottari Dasha periods, compatibility, and daily auspicious timings.
Jyeshtha Nakshatra is ruled by Mercury. The ruling planet determines the Vimshottari Dasha starting period and influences the nakshatra's energy expression. Strengthening Mercury through remedies can enhance positive qualities of this nakshatra.
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