Jyeshtha nakshatra (கேட்டை)
Jyeshtha is the 18th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Mercury, its presiding deity is Indra, king of the gods, and its symbol is an earring or an umbrella.
| Tamil / Hindi | கேட்டை / ज्येष्ठा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 16°40′ Vrishchika – 30°00′ Vrishchika |
| Rasi | Vrishchika (all four padas) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mercury |
| Deity | Indra, king of the gods |
| Symbol | an earring or an umbrella |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Deer (male) |
| Nadi | Adi |
| Rajju | Pada |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Ashwini |
People born with the Moon in Jyeshtha begin life in the dasha of Mercury. In marriage matching, its Rakshasa gana, Adi nadi and Pada rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Jyeshtha bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: Anuradha.
Uttamam for some padas: Vishakha.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for a Jyeshtha bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Vishakha | 6–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Anuradha | 8 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Pushya | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 3 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 9 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Magha | 7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Jyeshtha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Revati | 5 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Punarvasu | 4–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shatabhisha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 3–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashwini | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ardra | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Hasta | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mula | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Jyeshtha groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: Uttara Bhadrapada.
Uttamam for some padas: —.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for a Jyeshtha groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 9 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Krittika | 8–9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Anuradha | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Revati | 7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Magha | 6 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Jyeshtha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Shatabhisha | 8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ashwini | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Phalguni | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Ardra | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mula | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Punarvasu | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Hasta | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
Matching here uses the birth stars only, with the rules AstroRealm applies (strict view: partial matches not counted). A full match also depends on the rasi and pada, which come from the exact birth time — check the full matching with both birth details, and consult an astrologer before deciding.
Check full matching Porutham table
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