Jyeshtha nakshatra
ज्येष्ठा · 16°40′ – 30°00′ Scorpio · ruled by Mercury, presided over by Indra.
Quick facts
Powerful · responsible · protective. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.
| Pada | Span | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 226°40′ – 230°00′ | Sagittarius | No |
| Pada 2 | 230°00′ – 233°20′ | Capricorn | Ya |
| Pada 3 | 233°20′ – 236°40′ | Aquarius | Yi |
| Pada 4 | 236°40′ – 240°00′ | Pisces | Yu |
A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Mula; before it, in Anuradha.
Indra's elder authority gives courage, responsibility and a strong sense of rank. Natives carry burdens and defend their circle.
Leadership, administration, defence, politics and operations.
Heart, back and stress-related conditions; delegation is medicine.
Protective and committed, but pride and control need watching.
Remedies & practice
Honour elders and mentors, and share authority rather than hoard it.
Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
