Chief is the key word to describe Jyeshtha Nakshatra in one word. Magha to Jyeshtha the entire series is mostly related to worldly activities and materialistic approach. This is Jyestha, the respected Elder. Of all 27 Nakshatra. For Jyeshtha people keeping up image is everything in their life.
Those born under Jyestha seek to be the best the highest but on their own, by their own effort, as individuals, not by relying on others. They often do their best when left alone.
I know better than you. This one is the self-appointed authority. Jyeshtha claims to receive direction from the Divine. Jyestha is the most likely or the most tempted to misuse one’s power to control others. The Jyestha native faces lifelong potential for self-deception. The stereotypical mob leaders, corrupt and unwise politicians, bureaucrats and managers are all Jyeshta characters.
Jyeshtha born have excellent physical stamina. Strong Jyeshta influence connected to the Ascendant, usually mature very quickly both physically and mentally. They have well-proportioned bodies but are not able to hold onto their youth for long. Their upper body is usually stronger than their lower body.
The people born under this star are not very clear about the profession they want to pursue for life, and hence keep on changing jobs or the lines of business often. They can be involved in religious practices while simultaneously entrenched in materialistic pursuits.
Jyeshtha born natives are very much open in their behavior where secrecy or mystery doesn’t exist in their dictionary at all. As it’s the combination of Mars-Mercury power, so Jyeshtha people are usually hot tempered, obstinate to some extent, rash in their attitude, doesn’t really care to receive advice from others. Jyeshtha people gives lots of value to Principles in their life. Though they always want to go with the ethical side keeping the principle straight and clean, still they keep messing up with situation cause of their hot headedness. Jyeshtha natives are always keen on showing kindness to people and doing charity.
Apart from being hard working, principle oriented and positive Jyeshtha people are always ready to take extra responsibility on their shoulder. They will cross all their limits to provide helping hand and supportive protection to weak and needy people. Most of the Jyeshtha people have excessive inclination towards materialism, unwilling to compromise. They are dictator at times. Their over protectiveness and possessiveness at times become their greatest negative traits.
They have outstanding capability of achieving fame and goodwill in their life time. This is one of the biggest traits in Jyeshtha people. Usually they are good lovers as they can show good emotional vibrancy and sensitivity to their partner.
Body Parts : Neck
Direction : It is related primarily to north and south.
- 1st Pada 16° 40′ – 20° 00′ Scorpio falls in Sagittarius Navamsa ruled by Jupiter. The emphasis here is on family concerns and interests. This pada is very concerned about financial affairs even though its prosperity in that area will swing from one extreme to the other. Generosity is more prominent in this pada in comparision to other Jyeshta padas. Sun, Mars, Jupiter & Ketu are strong here and Jupiter tends to give the best results .
- 2nd Pada 20° 00′ – 23° 20′ Scorpio falls in Capricorn Navamsa ruled by Saturn. This pada is very rigid in regards to responsibility and doing the right thing. Natives here are fiercely protective and like to challenge others. This pada produces authority type figures.This pada can be selfish, stingy, materialistic and vengeful.
- 3rd Pada 23° 20′ – 26° 40′ Scorpio falls in Aquarius Navamsa ruled by Saturn. This pada gives a strong humanitarian instinct and allows the native to play roles which are beneficial or protective towards society. The native works best in professions which involve protecting the underdog or under privileged. They like serving causes. This pada gives a love for researching science or mysticism.
- 4th Pada 26° 40′ – 30° 00′ Scorpio falls in Pisces Navamsa ruled by Jupiter. This is a very emotional pada and the native is inclined to get carried away. The native can simply drown themselves. There is a danger of too much indulgence in fantasy, sexual intrigue and intoxication. This pada tends to be the most self destructive, when working through its negative aspect.
Profession : All Policing Professions, Government Officials, Administrative Posts of all types, Orators, Firemen, Occultists (mainly Black Magicians), Detectives, Mafia, Politicians, Bureaucrat, Military Professions in general; Salvation Army and other such “Caring for the Aged’ professions, Athletes, especially Sprinters, All managerial posts are suitable for them, Military skill, investigation, protection of law and order, Entrepreneurship etc.
Planetary Ruler ship : Mercury is the main planetary ruler of this nakshatra. Jyeshta natives feel like the police of the world. Mars, the ruler of Scorpio, of course supports this policing mentality and provides the energy and initiative required for it. The Mercury-Mars combination can turn self-serving very quickly as the martian energy afflicts the perceptive and discriminative part of mercurial energy.
Mercury-Mars & Mercury-Mars-Ketu conjunctions in a chart, carry similar energies to Jyeshta.
Example : Albert Einstein, Van Gogh .