Nakshatra #18 of 27

Jyeshtha

ज्येष्ठा

Ruled by Mercury · 226.67° to 240° · Scorpio

Deity
Indra (King of Gods)
Symbol
Circular Amulet/Umbrella/Earring
Gana
Rakshasa (Demon)
Quality
Sharp/Fierce (Tikshna)
Element
Air
Direction
West
Gender
Female
Color
Cream

🧠 Personality

The eldest and most senior. Authoritative, protective, courageous, with a warrior spirit. Natural protector of family and community. Jealous of rivals, fierce in defending honor. Can be arrogant and vindictive.

💼 Career

Military leadership, intelligence agencies, occult sciences, administration, senior management, policing. Roles carrying seniority, authority, and protective power.

🏥 Health

Neck, shoulders, colon, reproductive issues. Strong but vulnerable to chronic conditions from overwork.

🧘 Spiritual Path

Indra guards the heavens. Spiritual growth through protecting dharma, taking responsibility, and understanding that true authority comes from self-mastery, not domination of others.

4 Padas

Pada 1:Sagittarius Navamsha — Philosophical authority, righteous protection, senior wisdom.
Pada 2:Capricorn Navamsha — Practical leadership, disciplined seniority, material authority.
Pada 3:Aquarius Navamsha — Humanitarian protection, social authority, reformist leadership.
Pada 4:Pisces Navamsha — Spiritual authority, compassionate protection, surrendered leadership.

Remedies & Mantras

Mantra: Om Indraya Namah

Remedy: Worship Indra. Donate blue clothes and sesame seeds on Wednesdays.

Gemstone: Emerald (Panna)

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