Jyeshtha nakshatra
ज्येष्ठा18 of 27- Lord: Mercury
- Deity: Indra
- Where it sits: Scorpio
The Moon in this nakshatra
- Running now17-09-2026, 7:54 PM to 10:45 PM, 18 Sep
- 15-10-2026, 4:03 AM to 6:48 AM, 16 Oct
- 11-11-2026, 11:38 AM to 2:19 PM, 12 Nov
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordMercury
- DeityIndra
- SymbolAn earring and an umbrella
- GanaRakshasa
- YoniDeer
- ElementWater
- MotivationArtha
- DoshaKapha
- GenderMale
- Where it sits16°40' – 0°00' Scorpio
About Jyeshtha nakshatra
Jyeshtha means 'the eldest'. Its devata is Indra, king of the gods. This nakshatra is about seniority — and about the weight that comes with it.
What they are like
- A sense of seniority
- Takes responsibility on themselves
- Speaks from experience
- Manages alone
- Proud
- Protects others
- Deep understanding
- Says the bitter truth
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Leads in a crisis
- Their experience counts for a lot
- Protects their own
- Holds firm even alone
Weak side
- Feels alone
- Pride creeps in
- Keeps anger inside
- Does not know how to ask for help
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No (नो) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Ya (या) | Capricorn |
| 3 | Yi (यी) | Aquarius |
| 4 | Yu (यू) | Pisces |
Work that suits
- Administration and senior posts
- Army and police
- Engineering and technology
- Accounting and audit
- Public speaking
Watch in health
- Neck and shoulders
- Lower abdomen
- Mental exhaustion
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ इंद्राय नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Wednesday.
Remedies
- Worship Ganesh ji on Wednesday
- Chant 'Om Bum Budhaya Namah'
- Wear green
- Serve elders and teachers
- Donate moong dal
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Mercury for someone born in Jyeshtha.
Which rashi does Jyeshtha nakshatra fall in?
All of Jyeshtha sits in Scorpio — from 16°40' to 0°0'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Jyeshtha nakshatra be named with?
No, Ya, Yi or Yu, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni is Deer. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.