Jyestha Nakshatra
Jyestha (16.40-30.00 Scorpio) is ruled by the Ruler of Gods, Lord Indra. The name literally translates into the elder one or the senior one and it holds true for that which is characterized by supreme glory. Indra is the protector of heroes and it is he who is the divine slayer and warrior. Vedic astrologers are of the opinion that at some point of time, there were 18 nakshatras used and Jyeshta happened to be the final constellation.
Reflections of Jyestha :
The natives of Jyestha Nakshatra are perceived to be strong personas who would appear as potent statures for which they are believed to be warriors and could be seen pursuing routine excises. Besides this, they are strong at minds too with firm composition of thoughts for which they could also appear as harsh personalities with some of stubbornness as well. These people would confer respect to Brahmins and are believers of divine presence besides this, they stay surrounded by good people and are wise people but they could also emerge as untruthful at times. These are pure souls at the core and are intelligent and intellectual at mind.
General Characteristics :
Mental brilliance and analytical ability, few friends, cheerful and virtuous.
Translation :
Elder sister, the middle finger or the holy river Ganges, The Eldest (last of the best)
Symbol :
earring or circular protective talisman that may represent Vishnu's disc.
Ruling planet : Mercury
Nature : Rakshasa (demon).
Career Interest :
Self employed, management, military leaders, musicians, dancers, modeling, police detectives, engineers, intellectuals, philosophers, U.N personnel, shaman.
Family Portrait :
The male natives of Jyestha Nakshatra are the people of individual arenas who prefer to walk alone in the path of life and so on could be seen as staying separate from their family from a very early age. These people would not receive any support from his mother and siblings besides which he would not carry much cordial relations around as he would be disliked by many around. All these facts along with their being independent at the core takes them towards emerging as a individual identity and life. The spouses of Jyestha Nakshatra natives would bring some of happiness in the natives life as his conjugal path is believed to be harmonious and blissful besides which there might be some health problems to the spouse in the path and he would be compelled to stay away from his wife.
Health :
The Jyestha Nakshatra natives would confront some health hurdles in their life path which would make their path quite difficult and these would comprise cough and cold, stomach problems, asthmatic attacks, dysentery, frequent temperature and pains in arms and shoulders. These natives would confront frequent presence of such obstacles.
Favorable Activities :
Most successful of their family, keeps friends and builds a good support network, generous, self-reliant, eventually wealthy, takes charge of the family, passionate response to love, reputable, receives fame and honors, takes control, gets things done when they want to, virtuous, satisfied, talented at music, capacity for inventive design, creative genius, interested in the occult, can accomplish anything they set their minds to, want to make a difference.
Unfavorable Activities :
Angry, has family problems, too intense for others, self-important, egotism, hides their feelings and intentions, peaceful demeanor covers impatience and immorality, conniving, control freak, makes other dependent on them to gain control, possessive, dramatizes illness and troubles to gain sympathy, has many illnesses, many job changes, early troubles in life, tormented, hypocritical and secretive behavior.
Suggestions for Jyestha Natives :
Jyestha natives should worship Lord Vishnu, or fierce female deities like Durga and Kali, and chant the root mantra "Om Dham" 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing blue, light blue, dark green, black and red is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.