Lunar mansion · 2026
Jyeshtha
Nakshatra.
Jyeshtha nakshatra spans from 16°40' to 30°00' in Scorpio, ruled by Mercury with Indra as deity. The symbol is a circular amulet or earring, representing protection and seniority. This nakshatra embodies protective authority and elder wisdom.
Annual lunar calendar
Every Jyeshtha
window in 2026.
Begin and end times are calculated for New Delhi, India.
Auspiciousness Guide
Character & expression
The meaning of
Jyeshtha.
Description
Jyeshtha nakshatra spans from 16°40' to 30°00' in Scorpio, ruled by Mercury with Indra as deity. The symbol is a circular amulet or earring, representing protection and seniority. This nakshatra embodies protective authority and elder wisdom.
Characteristics
Jyeshtha natives are protective, authoritative individuals with strong sense of responsibility. They naturally take on elder roles and possess wisdom beyond their years. Their protective instincts and leadership abilities make them natural guardians.
Strengths
Protective nature and strong responsibility, natural leadership abilities, elder wisdom and maturity, ability to take charge, strong organizational skills, natural authority, ability to guide others, protective instincts, sense of duty, administrative abilities.
Challenges
Overly controlling behavior, authoritarian tendencies, too critical of others, can be domineering, tendency toward pride, may be inflexible, struggles with delegation, overly protective, can be judgmental, tendency toward superiority.
Career fields
Administration and management, protective services, elder care, government positions, security services, supervisory roles, organizational leadership, protective industries, authority positions, guidance counseling.
Compatibility
Most compatible with Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha. Good with Anuradha, Shravana. Moderate with Vishakha, Dhanishta. Caution with Bharani, Mrigashira.