Symbol
Umbrella or earringThe emblem classical texts give it NAKSHATRA GUIDE · 18 OF 27
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Ruled by Mercury · presided by Indra (chief of the gods) · symbol: Umbrella or earring
Deity
Indra (chief of the gods)Presiding devataLord
MercuryVimshottari dasha ruler — sets the first dashaSpan
226.67°–240.00°Sidereal zodiac arc, four padasMEANING
Born under Jyeshtha
Jyeshtha grants seniority, protectiveness and commanding responsibility. You rise to authority through experience and vigilance.
IN THE ZODIAC
Jyeshtha sits inside
Its 13°20′ arc crosses one rashi — which is why the same nakshatra can colour two different Moon signs.
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