Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mercury (17-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Vrischika |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni (symbol) | Deer |
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Jyeshtha Nakshatra (18 of 27)
Jyeshtha nakshatra (#18 of 27): ruling planet Mercury, Rakshasa gana, Aadi nadi, Deer yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Jyeshtha is the 18th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Vrischika, ruled by Mercury with Rakshasa gana and Aadi nadi.
The 4 padas of Jyeshtha
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 226°40′–230°00′ | Dhanu | Jupiter | No |
| Pada 2 | 230°00′–233°20′ | Makara | Saturn | Ya |
| Pada 3 | 233°20′–236°40′ | Kumbha | Saturn | Yi |
| Pada 4 | 236°40′–240°00′ | Meena | Jupiter | Yu |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Jyeshtha →.
Essence of Jyeshtha
Jyeshtha, the eldest, carries the protector's burden and the chief's insight. Responsibility finds you early; mastery follows it.
People born in Jyeshtha carry the Rakshasa temperament and Deer yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Aadi nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Jyeshtha in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Jyeshtha's Rakshasa gana, Aadi nadi and Deer yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Jyeshtha nakshatra good for?
Jyeshtha (Rakshasa gana, Aadi nadi) is classically associated with Jyeshtha, the eldest, carries the protector's burden and the chief's insight. Responsibility finds you early; mastery fo — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Jyeshtha?
In gun milan, Jyeshtha's Rakshasa gana and Deer yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Krittika, Mrigashira, Ashlesha — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Jyeshtha?
Mercury rules Jyeshtha in the vimshottari dasha system (17 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Babies born in Jyeshtha are traditionally named starting with No, Ya, Yi, Yu — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Jyeshtha baby-name list for examples.