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Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Jyeshtha means 'the eldest.' It is the star of rank earned and the duties that come with it — the umbrella that shelters others. Its tests are the classic tests of power: pride, rivalry, and the loneliness of being in charge.
| Sidereal span | 16°40′ Scorpio – 30°00′ Scorpio (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Indra (the king of the gods) |
| Symbol | An earring, a royal umbrella |
| Ruling planet | Mercury — a Jyeshtha Moon begins life in a Mercury mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| In a word | seniority, protection, responsibility |
Moon in Jyeshtha (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Jyeshtha matures early and protects instinctively — it carries responsibility well once it stops carrying it alone.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Mercury — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
Marrying (or matching) with a Jyeshtha Moon? See Jyeshtha's computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras — ashtakoota guna milan, scored.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Jyeshtha begins life in a Mercury mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Jyeshtha mean?
A Moon in Jyeshtha matures early and protects instinctively — it carries responsibility well once it stops carrying it alone.
What is the symbol and deity of Jyeshtha?
Jyeshtha’s symbol is an earring, a royal umbrella, and its presiding deity is Indra (the king of the gods). Its span is 16°40′ Scorpio – 30°00′ Scorpio (Lahiri sidereal).
Which nakshatra is compatible with Jyeshtha?
Compatibility is scored pair by pair in ashtakoota guna milan (36 points across eight kootas). Jyeshtha's computed matches with all 27 nakshatras — best and worst — are on the Jyeshtha kundli-matching page.
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