Jyeshtha nakshatra: name letters, lord, gana and nadi
Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठा) is the 18th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans Scorpio 16°40′ to 30°00′ (sidereal, Lahiri). Its lord is Mercury, so a person born in Jyeshtha begins life in the Vimshottari mahadasha of Mercury (17 years).
Jyeshtha: key facts
| Number | 18 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Scorpio 16°40′ to 30°00′ |
| Lord (dasha) | Mercury · 17 years |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Adi |
| Yoni | Mriga (deer) |
| Name syllables | नो, या, यी, यू |
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Scorpio | नो |
| Pada 2 | Scorpio | या |
| Pada 3 | Scorpio | यी |
| Pada 4 | Scorpio | यू |
Nature of people born in Jyeshtha
Responsible, protective and big-hearted; able to hold authority.
All 27 nakshatras
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