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Jyeshtha Nakshatra
ज्येष्ठा नक्षत्र
Today's nakshatra is Ashlesha (at sunrise in New Delhi). Its end time, the tithi and Rahu Kaal are on today's Panchang.
| Number | 18 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 16°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 30°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
| Rashi | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mercury 17-year mahadasha |
| Deity | Indra, king of the gods |
| Symbol | A circular amulet or earring |
| Gana | Rakshasa राक्षस |
| Yoni (animal) | Deer male |
| Nadi | Adi Vata |
| Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan) | Brahmin |
| Name syllables (namakshar) | नो या यी यू No, Ya, Yi, Yu |
Nature and traits
Jyeshtha is ruled by Indra, king of the gods, and symbolised by a circular amulet or earring. Its name means "the eldest", and people with the Moon here often take on responsibility early, protect those around them and carry a quiet authority. They are resourceful, perceptive and capable under pressure. Tradition links Jyeshtha with seniority and protection, so leadership, management, administration, security and any role that looks after others suit it well. Its gift is courage and capability; its lesson is to lead with humility and to let others share the load rather than carrying everything alone.
These are traditional tendencies, not verdicts. Your full kundali — ascendant, planets and dasha — gives the personal picture.
The four padas and their name syllables
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 20°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | नो No |
| 2 | 20°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 23°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | या Ya |
| 3 | 23°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 26°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | यी Yi |
| 4 | 26°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 30°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | यू Yu |
Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the pada the Moon occupied at birth (namakshar). Syllables follow the 108-pada Swar Siddhanta list (the Avakahada Chakra) as published by Drik Panchang.
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All 27 nakshatras
- 1. Ashwini
- 2. Bharani
- 3. Krittika
- 4. Rohini
- 5. Mrigashira
- 6. Ardra
- 7. Punarvasu
- 8. Pushya
- 9. Ashlesha
- 10. Magha
- 11. Purva Phalguni
- 12. Uttara Phalguni
- 13. Hasta
- 14. Chitra
- 15. Swati
- 16. Vishakha
- 17. Anuradha
- 18. Jyeshtha
- 19. Mula
- 20. Purva Ashadha
- 21. Uttara Ashadha
- 22. Shravana
- 23. Dhanishta
- 24. Shatabhisha
- 25. Purva Bhadrapada
- 26. Uttara Bhadrapada
- 27. Revati