The word Jyeshtha means, chief, best, greatest, first, eldest.
Indra is the deity of this Nakshatra. The words Indra and Jyeshtha are synonyms. Both mean eldest. Indra is Jyeshtha. He is the first born among Gods.
Jyeshtha Nakshatra empowers its native to become Indra-like. The Nakshatra helps them to be the best, first, foremost and kingly. However, it also gives flaws like Indra i.e., to become intoxicated in power.
Jyeshtha’s higher nature is to empower its natives to shelter and protect others. Like a king Indra does for his citizens and like the eldest does for his siblings. The title Indra is also given to the Supreme Godhead Vishnu, for it generically means the best, the first and the eldest.
However, as a proper noun it refers to a God who is the king of paradise. Jyeshtha is excellent wherever power can be obtained by using strategy, cunning means and by intrigue.
Its symbol, the divine umbrella, signifies divine protection from troubles.
Location: 16°40’ Scorpio to 30°00’ Scorpio
Nakshatra lord: Mercury
Sign lord: Mars
Deity: Indra (king of Gods)
Symbol: earrings, umbrella or amulet
The natives of this Nakshatra are proud, aggressive and ruthless in pursuit of their goals.
This Nakshatra falls under Scorpio sign which gives Jyeshtha native – the nature of Mars. The ruler of Jyeshtha Nakshatra is Mercury. In astrology, Mercury is known for logic and intelligence. The natives of Jyeshtha are generally intelligent.
However, they are also experts in planning and make good schemes. They are highly ambitious.
The natives of Jyeshtha may have very bad tempers, giving way to violent outbursts at times.
Jyeshtha natives have very few friends. The natives are spontaneous, learned, practical, philosophical and witty.
This Nakshatra is also excellent in difficult situations, since it has the knack for turning strife and conflict to one’s own advantage. Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu tend to give positive results here.
Jyeshtha natives often become dictators in the world. They have great desire to grow very high in whatever line they pursue.
These natives are highly secretive and are also loners. It imparts special status to the natives. They are easily accepted as leaders.
The natives should take time to choose the right job which suits their interest, caliber and which can use their inherent creativity to the utmost. They shouldn’t be swayed away by decisions or people around them.
They should keenly work for jobs that motivates, excites, makes them curious, makes them confident and proud. Only such a career path can give them long-term happiness and fulfillment.
Jyeshtha natives can be one of the most passionate signs. They are a pool of deep emotions, sexuality, and primal instincts. They can make excellent lovers.
They are loyal and dedicated in all their relationships, and once they get the feeling that they have got the right kind of person in their life. They will open up, will be protective and will become incredibly close.
They generally don’t settle for less than what they feel is right, and they may get vindictive once they get betrayed.
The natives of Jyeshtha generally do well financially. However, even if they are not very prosperous, they would still be charitable.
Generally, the native of Jyeshtha may have big dreams. Their passion or desire can be king-like as the Nakshatra is ruled by Indra.To achieve these dreams most Jyeshtha natives work relentlessly to achieve financial abundance.
How much they will eventually earn will depend on their individual focus and grooming. However, their materialistic approach towards life may help them to achieve what they really crave for.
Jyeshtha rules over the genital organs of lord Shiva. It also rules over the tongue of lord Vishnu. If this Nakshatra is afflicted the native may have issues related to sexual problems.
They may also have issues in their speech or tongue-related diseases.
If this Nakshatra is afflicted the native can also suffer from bleeding piles, fistula, bowel infection, leucorrhoea, pain in arms and shoulders.
They can suffer from mental and physical fatigue. They are prone to skin rashes. But, most often they have lots of strength in their body.
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