Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?

Jyeshtha nakshatra is ruled by Mercury in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Mercury Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Jyeshtha nakshatra?

The symbol of Jyeshtha is the earring / umbrella, and its presiding deity is Indra. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Jyeshtha nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Jyeshtha Nakshatra

The eldest star ruled by Indra — seniority, protection and hard-won authority.

Number: 18 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Mercury
Presiding deity: Indra
Symbol: Earring / umbrella

Nature and traits

People associated with Jyeshtha are often described as protective, responsible, resilient and authoritative. As a Mercury-ruled nakshatra under Indra, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Mercury planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?: Jyeshtha nakshatra is ruled by Mercury in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Mercury Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Jyeshtha nakshatra?: The symbol of Jyeshtha is the earring / umbrella, and its presiding deity is Indra. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Jyeshtha nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.