Jyeshtha nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Jyeshtha nakshatra meaning
- Jyeshtha
- nakshatra
- Mercury
- Indra
- authority
Jyeshtha is the eighteenth nakshatra, at the end of sidereal Scorpio. It is ruled by Mercury, its deity is Indra and its symbol is a round amulet. It is the nakshatra of seniority, strength and protection.
Where is Jyeshtha in the zodiac?
Jyeshtha spans 16°40' to 30° of sidereal Scorpio. On the full zodiac circle that is 226°40' to 240°, the 18th of the 27 nakshatras.
Jyeshtha: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by Mercury (Budha). Its deity is Indra, king of the gods. He stands for strength, authority and the duty to protect others.
Jyeshtha: the symbol and its meaning
The symbol of Jyeshtha is a round amulet, an umbrella or an earring. All of them mean protection, status and the role of the eldest.
Jyeshtha personality traits
Jyeshtha people are strong, independent and protective. They often take on responsibility early, though they can feel alone.
- Strength and authority
- Protectiveness
- A need for control
What is Jyeshtha good for?
Traditionally Jyeshtha is a harsh nakshatra, good for leadership, standing up for your place and work that needs courage.
- Leadership decisions
- Protecting others
- Hard negotiations