Jyeshtha
Seniority, protection, responsibility.
At a glance
| Vimshottari lord | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Deity | Indra |
| Symbol | circular amulet or earring |
| Position in the zodiac | From 16°40′ Vrishchika to 0°00′ Dhanu |
| Vimshottari years | 17 years |
Traditional keywords
Seniority, protection, responsibility.
Traditional keywords for study. They describe classical attributions and are not predictions about a person.
Padas (quarters)
- Pada 1: 16°40′ Vrishchika – 20°00′ Vrishchika
- Pada 2: 20°00′ Vrishchika – 23°20′ Vrishchika
- Pada 3: 23°20′ Vrishchika – 26°40′ Vrishchika
- Pada 4: 26°40′ Vrishchika – 0°00′ Dhanu
Neighbouring nakshatras
Other nakshatras with the same Vimshottari lord
Questions and answers
Who is the Vimshottari lord of Jyeshtha?
Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury in the Vimshottari system (17 years).
Where does Jyeshtha lie in the zodiac?
Jyeshtha lies From 16°40′ Vrishchika to 0°00′ Dhanu.
Which nakshatra comes before and after Jyeshtha?
Before it is Anuradha and after it is Mula.
See it in a chart
The Moon's nakshatra at birth sets the starting lord of your dasha. Use the dasha tool to see the full timeline. Vimshottari dasha.
Classical attributions as given in standard Jyotish texts such as Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra. [Exact chapter to be confirmed before publication.]