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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