Nakshatra
Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Born under Jyeshtha? It is ruled by Mercury, its symbol is an earring, and it belongs to the Rakshasa (intense) gana, Adi (Vata) nadi and Deer yoni. In a guna match, the Gana, Nadi and Yoni kootas come from these. The naming syllables are in the padas below.
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Gana
- Rakshasa (intense)
- Nadi
- Adi (Vata)
- Yoni
- Deer
- Symbol
- an earring
- Deity
- Indra
Padas, degrees & syllables
| Pada | Degrees | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 226°40' – 230° | No नो |
| Pada 2 | 230° – 233°20' | Ya या |
| Pada 3 | 233°20' – 236°40' | Yi यी |
| Pada 4 | 236°40' – 240° | Yu यू |
Yoni Koota
Jyeshtha belongs to the Deer yoni. The Yoni koota (max 4 points) in Guna Milan assesses physical and instinctive compatibility between two individuals.
The mortal-enemy pairing for Deer is Dog. This pair scores 0 in the Yoni koota.
Other nakshatras with Deer yoni:
What this gana means for matching
Rakshasa (intense) · Deva (divine): A Deva-Rakshasa pairing is traditionally flagged as gana dosha, worth checking closely in a full kundli match.
Rakshasa (intense) · Manushya (human): This pairing is generally considered workable in the Gana koota, without a major red flag.
FAQ
Which planet rules Jyeshtha nakshatra? +
Jyeshtha nakshatra is ruled by Mercury.
Which gana and nadi does Jyeshtha nakshatra belong to? +
Jyeshtha belongs to the Rakshasa (intense) gana and Adi (Vata) nadi. The Gana and Nadi kootas of Guna Milan rest directly on these.
What is the symbol and deity of Jyeshtha nakshatra? +
Jyeshtha's symbol is an earring and its presiding deity is Indra.
What is the yoni of Jyeshtha nakshatra? +
Jyeshtha's yoni is Deer. Its mortal-enemy yoni pairing in Yoni koota is Dog.
What are the baby name syllables for Jyeshtha nakshatra? +
The starting syllables for Jyeshtha's four padas are: Pada 1: No, Pada 2: Ya, Pada 3: Yi, Pada 4: Yu.
Next step
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In a guna match, Jyeshtha counts through its gana, nadi and yoni. Both partners' nakshatras give your score.
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