# Jyeshtha

> The star of seniority, protective sovereignty, occult mastery, and courage.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/jyeshta

Nakshatra List (27 Nakshatras)

18

Jyeshta (ज्येष्ठा) is the 18th lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Indra (King of the Gods) with planetary ruler Mercury (Budha), it guides the rhythm of thought, action, and timing.

Ruling Deity Indra (King of the Gods)

Ruler Mercury (Budha)

Nature Teekshna / Daruna (Sharp & Senior)

Element Water (Jala)

Symbol Circular Amulet / Umbrella

Significance

The star of seniority, protective sovereignty, occult mastery, and courage. Valued in Vedic astrology for muhurat selection, spiritual contemplation, and understanding mental tendencies.

Favorable

- Spiritual meditation and learning
- Initiatives aligned with Indra (King of the Gods)
- Skill enhancement and study

Unfavorable

- Unrighteous undertakings
- Actions conflicting with Teekshna / Daruna (Sharp & Senior) nature