Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 18 of 27 -- Deity: Indra, Ruler: Mercury
Quick Facts
- Number
- 18 of 27
- Sanskrit Name
- Jyeshtha
- Deity
- Indra
- Ruling Planet
- Mercury (Me)
- Zodiac Range
- 226.67° -- 240.00°
- Padas
- 4 (3°20' each)
Ruler: Mercury
- Vimshottari Period
- 17 years
- Planet Key
- Me
Four Padas of Jyeshtha
Each nakshatra is divided into 4 padas (quarters) of 3°20' each. The pada determines the subtle variation in the nakshatra's energy based on its position within the constellation.
Pada 1
226.67° -- 230.00°
Pada 2
230.00° -- 233.33°
Pada 3
233.33° -- 236.67°
Pada 4
236.67° -- 240.00°
About Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Jyeshtha is the 18th of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It spans from 226.67° to 240.00° in the sidereal zodiac.
The presiding deity of Jyeshtha is Indra, and it is ruled by the planet Mercury in the Vimshottari dasha system. Natives born under this nakshatra are influenced by the characteristics of both the deity and the ruling planet.
Each pada (quarter) of Jyeshtha falls in a different Navamsa sign, giving subtle variations in the expression of this nakshatra's energy. Understanding your birth nakshatra and pada provides deep insight into your personality, strengths, and life path.