Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Protective elders at any age — sharp, responsible, and formidable when tested. Jyeshtha is the 18th of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Mercury, with Indra as its deity and circular amulet as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jyeshtha pada 1 | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Dhanu | No |
| Jyeshtha pada 2 | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Makara | Ya |
| Jyeshtha pada 3 | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Kumbha | Yi |
| Jyeshtha pada 4 | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Meena | Yu |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Mula (31), Magha (30), Purva Phalguni (30), Purva Ashadha (28), Dhanishta (27). Lowest: Mrigashira (12), Krittika (12), Swati (13).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Jyeshtha traditionally begin with No, Ya, Yi, Yu, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Jyeshtha nakshatra →
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What is Jyeshtha nakshatra known for?
Protective elders at any age — sharp, responsible, and formidable when tested. Its ruling planet is Mercury, its deity Indra, its symbol Circular amulet, and it belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
Which rashi is Jyeshtha nakshatra in?
All four padas of Jyeshtha fall in Vrishchika (Scorpio).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Jyeshtha?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Jyeshtha are Mula (31/36), Magha (30/36), Purva Phalguni (30/36) and Purva Ashadha (28/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Jyeshtha nakshatra baby names start with?
No, Ya, Yi, Yu — one for each pada. Names beginning with No for the first pada, Ya for the second, and so on.
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