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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.

☂️13transit windows
LordMercuryDeityIndraNatureSharp/TikshnaGunaSattva

Annual lunar calendar

Every Jyeshtha
window in 2026.

Begin and end times are calculated for New Delhi, India.

Calendar year2026

Auspiciousness Guide

Auspicious - Good for new beginnings, ceremonies
Inauspicious - Avoid important activities
Neutral - Mixed results
01
Jyeshtha is active
Begins02:30 AMJan 15Ends06:30 AMJan 16
neutral
02
Jyeshtha is active
Begins11:44 AMFeb 11Ends12:46 PMFeb 12
inauspicious
03
Jyeshtha is active
Begins08:00 PMMar 10Ends09:01 PMMar 11
neutral
04
Jyeshtha is active
Begins02:16 AMApr 07Ends05:18 AMApr 08
neutral
05
Jyeshtha is active
Begins10:32 AMMay 04Ends01:32 PMMay 05
inauspicious
06
Jyeshtha is active
Begins04:46 PMMay 31Ends07:47 PMJun 01
inauspicious
07
Jyeshtha is active
Begins11:00 PMJun 27Ends02:01 AMJun 29
inauspicious
08
Jyeshtha is active
Begins05:15 AMJul 25Ends08:15 AMJul 26
inauspicious
09
Jyeshtha is active
Begins12:29 PMAug 21Ends03:30 PMAug 22
neutral
10
Jyeshtha is active
Begins08:44 PMSep 17Ends09:45 PMSep 18
neutral
11
Jyeshtha is active
Begins04:59 AMOct 15Ends06:01 AMOct 16
neutral
12
Jyeshtha is active
Begins12:15 PMNov 11Ends03:15 PMNov 12
inauspicious
13
Jyeshtha is active
Begins05:30 PMDec 08Ends09:31 PMDec 09
neutral

Character & expression

The meaning of
Jyeshtha.

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

Career fields

Administration and management, protective services, elder care, government positions, security services, supervisory roles, organizational leadership, protective industries, authority positions, guidance counseling.

06

Compatibility

Most compatible with Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha. Good with Anuradha, Shravana. Moderate with Vishakha, Dhanishta. Caution with Bharani, Mrigashira.