Nakshatra #18 · ज्येष्ठा

Jyeshtha

226.67° – 240.00° sidereal · in Scorpio

The eldest — Jyeshtha natives are often firstborns or naturally take elder roles. Indra's authority + Mercury's intelligence + Scorpio's depth gives commanding, secretive, often lonely figures. Authority comes naturally but isolation is the price.

Lord

mercury

Deity

Indra (king of gods)

Symbol

Earring / amulet / umbrella

Gana

Rakshasa

Nature

Sharp

Yoni (compatibility)

Deer

Gender

female

Positive traits

•Natural authority
•Strategic mind
•Protective of younger
•Capable in crisis

Shadow traits

•Loneliness
•Burden of responsibility
•Suspiciousness

Suited professions

Senior leadership
Strategic / intelligence
Eldest-child roles
Investigation