Jyeshtha · ज्येष्ठा
Jyeshtha is the 18th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 16°40′ Vrishchika (Scorpio) – 30° Vrishchika (Scorpio) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the eldest”.
| Ruling planet | Budha (Mercury) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Indra, king of the gods |
| Symbol | a circular amulet or earring |
| Span (sidereal) | 16°40′ Vrishchika (Scorpio) – 30° Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Thursday, 15 October 2026
- Friday, 16 October 2026
- Thursday, 12 November 2026
- Wednesday, 9 December 2026
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia