Jyeshtha Nakshatra
ज्येष्ठा
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury and presided over by Indra, the king of the gods. As “the eldest”, it is the star of seniority, authority and protective power earned through responsibility.
Ruling PlanetMercury (बुध)
DeityIndra (king of the gods)
SymbolEarring / umbrella
GanaRakshasa
ZodiacScorpio 16°40′–30°00′
Star No.18 of 27
Personality & Traits
Responsible, capable, protective and proud; natural seniors who carry authority but value privacy and may feel the weight of duty.
Best Careers
Administration and management, military and police, occult and research, engineering and surgery.
Mantras for Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Mercury and honour your deity Indra (king of the gods) with these mantras.
#1
#2
दुर्गा चालीसा
Invokes protective, sovereign power (Indra’s domain)
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी । नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी ॥
#3
महामृत्युंजय मंत्र
Steadies Jyeshtha’s intense, responsible nature
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Jyeshtha Nakshatra?▼
Jyeshtha means “the eldest”. It is ruled by Mercury and presided over by Indra, king of the gods. Its symbol is an earring/umbrella of royalty, and it spans 16°40′–30°00′ of Scorpio.
All 27 Nakshatras
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