Which planet rules Jyeshtha Nakshatra?

Mercury is the Vimshottari lord of Jyeshtha. A person born with the Moon in Jyeshtha starts life in the Mercury Mahadasha, which lasts 17 years in full; the part of the nakshatra the Moon has already crossed at birth is deducted from that first period.

What is the gana and nature of Jyeshtha Nakshatra?

Jyeshtha belongs to the Deva (divine) gana; Deva gana natives are described as gentle, generous and refined. The gana is what Gana Koota compares in horoscope matching. Its nature is Tikshna (sharp), so in muhurta it is chosen for cutting, separating and forceful work.

What are the padas and name letters of Jyeshtha Nakshatra?

Pada 1: "No" (navamsha Dhanu (Sagittarius)); Pada 2: "Yaa" (navamsha Makara (Capricorn)); Pada 3: "Yee" (navamsha Kumbha (Aquarius)); Pada 4: "Yoo" (navamsha Meena (Pisces)). A child born in Jyeshtha is traditionally named starting with the syllable of their birth pada.

What is the symbol and yoni of Jyeshtha Nakshatra?

The symbol of Jyeshtha is the ear rings and its yoni (sacred animal) is the deer, which is what Yoni Koota compares in horoscope matching. Its Ayurvedic dosha is Vata and purushartha is Artha.

2026 Jyeshtha Nakshatra

Quick Overview

Lord: Mercury
Deity: Indra
Symbol: Ear Rings
Gana: Deva (divine)
Rashi span: Vrischika (Scorpio), 16°40' to 30°00'
Next Moon transit (New Delhi): Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 11:38 AM to Thu, Nov 12, 2:19 PM

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Jyeshtha is Nakshatra 18 of the 27, spanning 226°40' to 240°00' of the sidereal zodiac, entirely within Vrischika (Scorpio). Its ruling deity is Indra and its Vimshottari lord is Mercury; the name is rendered as "Eldest".

Jyeshtha belongs to the Deva (divine) gana and its nature is Tikshna (sharp). Its symbol is the ear rings, its yoni animal the deer, its dosha Vata and its purushartha Artha. Names for a child born in its four padas begin with No, Yaa, Yee and Yoo.

Jyeshtha Nakshatra in other languages

Nakshatra number 18

Astronomical name: Antares
English: Jyesta
Hindi / Sanskrit: Jyeshtha
Tamil: Kettai
Telugu: Jyesta
Sinhalese: Deta
Gujarati: Jayeshta
Malayalam: TrikEtta
Marathi: Jyeshta
Kannada: Jyeshta

Jyeshtha Nakshatra characteristics

Meaning: Eldest
Tara: 3
Principal Star (Yogatara): Antares
Ruling Deity: Indra
Temperament: Penetrating
Mannerism: Head -slant
Vision: One-eyed
Kulakula: Self-made
Class: Crafts-man
Sex: Female
Element: Air
Visha Portion (96 Minutes): From 5 h 36 m
Amrita Portion (96 Minutes): From 15 h 12m
Inauspicious Part: III & IV quarters
Limb: Upper thighs
Start: 16 Sc 40
End: 30 Sc 00
Degrees of Zodiac: 226° 40' to 240° 0'
Vimshottari Lord: MercuryMore
Ruling Deity (Vedic): Indra
Pada 1 Letter: नो (No)
Pada 2 Letter: या (Yaa)
Pada 3 Letter: यी (Yee)
Pada 4 Letter: यू (Yoo)
Sacred Animal: Deer
Devata who connects with the Sacred Animal: Soma
Gender: Male
Friendly Animal: Cow
Opposing Animal: Tiger
Nakshatra Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha): Vata
Purusharta (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha): Artha
Pada1 Purushartha: Moksha
Pada2 Purushartha: Kama
Pada3 Purushartha: Artha
Pada4 Purushartha: Dharma
Gana List: Deva
Direction of Nakshatra: West
Primary: Tamas
Secondary: Sattva
Tertiary: Sattva
Sidereal Longitude of Yogataras: 225°39'38"
Magnitude: Variable
Latitude: 4°34'S
Declination: 26°28'S
Special Group: M-A
Combustion: December 02 - December 15
Deep Combustion Dates: December 01 - December 02
Trade Items: Gur, mercury, chemicals, resins, mint, white items, sugar-product, cotton, champhor
Months: 7 days
Gotra of the Nakshatra: Atri-One Who Devours
Bird: Cock/Chataka (Hawk-cuckoo)
Tree/Plant/Fruit: 1. Shimalo (Red silk cotton tree) 2. Kate savar (Red cotton tree) 3. Neem (Margosa tree)
Botanical Name for Tree: 1. Bombax malabaricum 2. Bombax ceiba 3. Azadirachta indica
Birth in Suklapaksha: Cock
Birth in Krishnapaksha: Owl
Vedic Names of the Nakshatras: Jyeshtha/Aarohini
Vedanga Jyotisha short forms of Nak.: Jye
Srishti/Sthiti/Samhara: Samhara

Moon in Jyeshtha Nakshatra in 2026

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January 2026

Jan 202615Thu

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 3:03 AM, January 15Ends: 5:47 AM, January 16

February 2026

Feb 202611Wed

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 10:53 AM, February 11Ends: 1:42 PM, February 12

March 2026

Mar 202610Tue

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 7:05 PM, March 10Ends: 10:00 PM, March 11

April 2026

Apr 20267Tue

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 2:56 AM, April 7Ends: 5:54 AM, April 8

May 2026

May 20264Mon

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 9:58 AM, May 4Ends: 12:54 PM, May 5

May 202631Sun

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 4:12 PM, May 31Ends: 7:08 PM, June 1

June 2026

Jun 202627Sat

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 10:11 PM, June 27Ends: 1:09 AM, June 29

July 2026

Jul 202625Sat

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 4:36 AM, July 25Ends: 7:35 AM, July 26

August 2026

Aug 202621Fri

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 11:53 AM, August 21Ends: 2:49 PM, August 22

September 2026

Sep 202617Thu

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 7:53 PM, September 17Ends: 10:44 PM, September 18

October 2026

Oct 202615Thu

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 4:03 AM, October 15Ends: 6:47 AM, October 16

November 2026

Nov 202611Wed

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 11:38 AM, November 11Ends: 2:19 PM, November 12

December 2026

Dec 20268Tue

Jyeshtha NakshatraBegins: 6:16 PM, December 8Ends: 9:00 PM, December 9

Frequently Asked Questions about Jyeshtha Nakshatra

The ruling deity of Jyeshtha is Indra. It is Nakshatra 18 of the 27 and is counted as a group of 3 stars, with Antares as its principal star (yogatara).