Nakshatra
Jyeshtha nakshatra
Jyeshtha is the eldest: responsible, protective and capable, with natural seniority.
| Spans | Vrishchika 16° 40′ – Dhanu 0° |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Budh |
| Deity | Indra |
| Symbol | Earring or umbrella |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Yoni (animal) | Deer |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Rashi | Vrishchika |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Emerald (Panna) |
Nature of Jyeshtha
Jyeshtha is the eldest: responsible, protective and capable, with natural seniority. Its natives are courageous and resourceful, often carry family burdens, and are wise when they use power gently.
Its ruling planet Budh signifies intellect, speech, business and learning, and its dasha is the first one for people born with the Moon here.
The four padas
- Pada 1 · Vrishchika 16° 40′ – Vrishchika 20° · Dhanu navamsa · Name syllable: No
- Pada 2 · Vrishchika 20° – Vrishchika 23° 20′ · Makara navamsa · Name syllable: Ya
- Pada 3 · Vrishchika 23° 20′ – Vrishchika 26° 40′ · Kumbha navamsa · Name syllable: Yi
- Pada 4 · Vrishchika 26° 40′ – Dhanu 0° · Meena navamsa · Name syllable: Yu
Compatibility
By Guna Milan, the most compatible nakshatras are Magha, Anuradha, Ashlesha, Chitra and Dhanishta.
The least compatible are Purva Bhadrapada, Punarvasu and Ardra.
Calculated with the 36-point Ashtakoot for the middle padas; your exact padas and full charts can change this.
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