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Jyeshtha Nakshatra – Lord, Deity, Name Letters, Traits & Compatibility
Protective elder-like leader; responsible and powerful, needs to manage pride and stress.
| Number | 18 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Scorpio 16°40′ – Scorpio 29°60′ |
| Rashi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Ruling planet (dasha) | Mercury – 17 years mahadasha |
| Deity | Indra |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Adi |
| Yoni | Deer |
| Name letters | No, Ya, Yi, Yu |
Padas, rashi and name letters
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 2 | Ya | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 3 | Yi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 4 | Yu | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
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What are the name letters of Jyeshtha nakshatra?
The name syllables for the four padas of Jyeshtha are: pada 1 – No, pada 2 – Ya, pada 3 – Yi, pada 4 – Yu.
Who is the lord of Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury, so a person born in it starts life in Mercury mahadasha (full period 17 years).
Which rashi does Jyeshtha nakshatra fall in?
Pada 1: Vrishchika (Scorpio), Pada 2: Vrishchika (Scorpio), Pada 3: Vrishchika (Scorpio), Pada 4: Vrishchika (Scorpio).
Is Jyeshtha a Gandmool nakshatra?
Yes, Jyeshtha is one of the six Gandmool nakshatras. Traditionally a Gandmool shanti puja is done on the 27th day after birth or when the same nakshatra returns.