NAKSHATRA 18 OF 27 · VRISHCHIKA RASHI
Jyestha Nakshatra
The eighteenth star of the zodiac. The star of the eldest: protection, authority and responsibility.
RULING PLANET
Mercury
PRESIDING DEITY
Indra
SYMBOL
Umbrella / Disc
ZODIAC SPAN
16°40′ – 30°00′ Scorpio
ABOUT JYESTHA
Jyestha is the eighteenth of the 27 Nakshatras and lies in Scorpio (Vrishchika), from 16°40′ to 30°00′. Its presiding deity is Lord Indra, ruler of the gods, who blesses natives with a shrewd and courageous nature. Its planetary lord is Mercury (Budha).
Its symbol is the umbrella or disc, which represents the divine energy of Lord Vishnu and Mercury, who give protection and intellectual ability.
According to Varahamihira, the Moon in Jyestha gives an angry disposition, few friends, passion, contentment and a sense of responsibility.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Those with the Moon in Jyestha are capable of great accomplishment. They are protective, wise, profound and responsible. They are sincere about their duties and understand the value of time. They are broad minded and courageous and deal intelligently with difficult situations. They can tell right from wrong and decide with wisdom.
They are self-reliant and self-disciplined, ready to shoulder any responsibility, and are generally guided by the pursuit of material achievement. They tend to hide their inner feelings and intentions and work hard to build a good image, and they are able to command respect.
They are hard working, result oriented and ambitious, with well-defined goals. They know what they want and strive to get it, and do not let distractions pull them off their chosen path.
STRENGTHS
Generous and philanthropic, they always help the needy and never send a person in need away empty handed. Their kind, protective and compassionate nature makes them go out of their way for others. A desire for name and fame is natural to them.
CHALLENGES
On the negative side, they can be rash and impulsive and rarely listen to advice. Anger, arrogance and mood swings can make things unpleasant for those around them. They like to dominate and control others, and at times they can be malicious and revengeful.
CAREER
Police and government officials, reporters and administrators, radio and TV commentators, talk show hosts and newsreaders, actors, firefighters, orators, trade unionists, forest rangers, military and naval personnel, magicians, bureaucrats, detectives, athletes and sprinters, telecom professionals, radar experts, air traffic controllers and surgeons.
HEALTH
Those with the Moon in Jyestha may be prone to problems of the reproductive organs and ovaries, muscular problems, neck pain, earaches, colds and stomach trouble.
REMEDY FOR JYESTHA NATIVES
Worship Vishnu, or the fierce goddesses Kali and Durga, to ease the effects of afflictions to this nakshatra.
Repeat the root mantra “Om Dham” 108 times when the Moon transits Jyestha and during its lunar month. This is believed to reduce suffering and bring enlightenment.
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