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Nakshatra #18 · ज्येष्ठा

Jyeshtha

226.67° – 240.00° sidereal · in Scorpio

The eldest — Jyeshtha natives are often firstborns or naturally take elder roles. Indra's authority + Mercury's intelligence + Scorpio's depth gives commanding, secretive, often lonely figures. Authority comes naturally but isolation is the price.

Lord

mercury

Deity

Indra (king of gods)

Symbol

Earring / amulet / umbrella

Gana

Rakshasa

Nature

Sharp

Yoni (compatibility)

Deer

Gender

female

Positive traits

  • Natural authority
  • Strategic mind
  • Protective of younger
  • Capable in crisis

Shadow traits

  • Loneliness
  • Burden of responsibility
  • Suspiciousness

Suited professions

  • Senior leadership
  • Strategic / intelligence
  • Eldest-child roles
  • Investigation