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Jyeshtha Nakshatra

The Star of Indra • Ruled by Mercury

Astrological Overview

Zodiac Range 16°40' Scorpio — 30°00' Scorpio

Planetary Ruler Mercury

Presiding Deity Indra

Symbol Umbrella, Earring, or Amulet

Shakti (Cosmic Power)

Arohana Shakti — Power to rise and conquer obstacles

Seniority, protection, authority, hidden power, occult wisdom, and combatting hurdles.

The Four Padas (Quarters)

Each Nakshatra is divided into four equal parts of 3°20', known as Padas. These determine the elemental alignment (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) and the placement in the Navamsha (D9) chart.

Pada 1

16°40' - 20°00' Scorpio

Aligns with Dharma (Duty & Identity). Highly spiritual and creative impulse.

Pada 2

20°00' - 23°20' Scorpio

Aligns with Artha (Wealth & Security). Practical, grounded, and productive energy.

Pada 3

23°20' - 26°40' Scorpio

Aligns with Kama (Desire & Relationships). Intellectual, communicative, and artistic exploration.

Pada 4

26°40' - 30°00' Scorpio

Aligns with Moksha (Liberation & Healing). Deeply intuitive, emotional, and transformative qualities.

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