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Jyeshtha Nakshatra: Lord Mercury, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Jyeshtha is the 18th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 16°40′ Vrishchika – 30°00′ Vrishchika (226°40′–240°00′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Mercury and its deity is Indra.
The Moon is next in Jyeshtha from 11 November 2026, 11:38 AM IST to 12 November 2026, 2:19 PM IST.
Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra?
Mercury rules Jyeshtha in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Jyeshtha begins life in the Mercury dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 18 / 27 |
| Span | 16°40′ Vrishchika – 30°00′ Vrishchika (226°40′–240°00′) |
| Rashi | Vrishchika |
| Vimshottari lord | Mercury (17 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Indra |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Deer |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
What are the padas of Jyeshtha and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Name letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ Vrishchika – 20°00′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | No |
| 2 | 20°00′ Vrishchika – 23°20′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | Ya |
| 3 | 23°20′ Vrishchika – 26°40′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | Yi |
| 4 | 26°40′ Vrishchika – 30°00′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | Yu |
When is the Moon in Jyeshtha next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Jyeshtha.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 26 h 40 min | ||
| 26 h 44 min | ||
| 26 h 52 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Jyeshtha nakshatra?
- Mercury (Vimshottari dasha of 17 years).
- Which rashi is Jyeshtha nakshatra in?
- Jyeshtha lies in Vrishchika: 16°40′ Vrishchika – 30°00′ Vrishchika.
- What is the gana of Jyeshtha?
- Rakshasa; yoni Deer; nadi Adi (Vata).
- What are the name letters for Jyeshtha nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: No, Ya, Yi, Yu.
- Who is the deity of Jyeshtha?
- Indra, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Jyeshtha nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Jyeshtha from 11 November 2026, 11:38 AM IST to 12 November 2026, 2:19 PM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate