Jyeshtha Nakshatra (ज्येष्ठा)
Jyeshtha is the 18th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with protectiveness, seniority, responsibility and inner strength.
- Zodiac span
- 16°40′ to 30°00′ Vrishchika (Scorpio)
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Deity
- Indra (king of the gods)
- Symbol
- Circular earring or umbrella
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Nadi
- Adi
- Yoni
- Deer
- Moon sign(s)
- Vrishchika (Scorpio)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
All 27 scores for a Jyeshtha boy
| Magha मघा | 32/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 31/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 29.5/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 28/36 | |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | 26/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 26/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 24.5/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 23.5/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 22/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | Bhakoot | 21.5/36 |
| Vishakha विशाखा | Bhakoot | 21.5/36 |
| Revati रेवती | 21/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 21/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 21/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | 20/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | Nadi | 20/36 |
| Bharani भरणी | 18.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 18.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | Bhakoot | 17.5/36 |
| Mula मूल | 16/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | Bhakoot | 15/36 |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 14/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | Nadi | 14/36 |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | Nadi | 14/36 |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | Nadi | 12/36 |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | Nadi Bhakoot | 8/36 |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | Nadi Bhakoot | 4/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury. People born with the Moon here begin life in Mercury Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Jyeshtha?
Jyeshtha belongs to Rakshasa gana and Adi nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the deer.
Which nakshatras match best with Jyeshtha?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Jyeshtha boy are with Magha (32), Anuradha (31), Krittika (29.5). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Jyeshtha have Nadi dosha with Ashwini?
Jyeshtha shares Adi nadi with Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.