PosituneJyeshtha Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 18 of 27. Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury and its presiding deity is Indra. Its symbol is: circular amulet.
Ruling planetMercury
DeityIndra
SymbolCircular amulet
SignVrischika
When the Moon is in Jyeshtha
Naming sounds by Pada
Jyeshtha runs from 16°40′ to 30°00′ of Vrischika, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 16°40′ to 20°00′ |
| 2 | Ya | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 20°00′ to 23°20′ |
| 3 | Yi | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 23°20′ to 26°40′ |
| 4 | Yu | Vrischika (Scorpio) | 26°40′ to 30°00′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.