Nakshatra List (27 Nakshatras)
18
Jyeshtha
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 DeityIndra (King of the Gods)
RulerMercury (Budha)
NatureTeekshna / Daruna (Sharp & Senior)
ElementWater (Jala)
SymbolCircular Amulet / Umbrella
Favorable
- •Starting tantric acts and black magic
- •Training and taming animals
- •Sadhana and Hatha Yoga
Unfavorable
- •Not among the nakshatras counted auspicious for a marriage.
- •Not among the nakshatras counted auspicious for Griha Pravesh.