The Nakshatra which spreads from 16 degrees 40 minutes to 30 degrees of Vrischika Rashi is called Jyeshta (ज्येष्ठा). This is the 18th Nakshatra in Vedic Astronomy. In Modern Astronomy, Jyeshta corresponds to α Antares, σ, and τ Paikauhale Scorpionis. 

Characteristics

Traits of those born in Jyeshta Nakshatra are:

• Intelligent
• Active
• Fickle minded
• Lack of self-confidence
• Interest in occult
• Crookedness
• Short-tempered
• Selfish
• Trouble from children
• Stay away from the birthplace
• Frequent changes in career
• Healthy
• Trouble during the earlier part of life
• Do not like to help relatives
• Troubled relationship with elder siblings
• Learned
• Skillful
• Quick-witted
• Inquisitive
• Quarrelsome 

Mantra

ॐ इन्द्राय नमः

om indraya namah'

Click below to listen to Jyeshta Nakshatra Mantra 

Unfavorable Nakshatras

• Purvashada
• Shravana
• Shatabhisha
• Mrigashira Mithuna Rashi
• Ardra
• Punarvasu Mithuna Rashi

Those born in Jyeshta Nakshatra should avoid important events on these days and also avoid partnership with those belonging to these Nakshatras. 

Health issues

Those born in Jyeshta Nakshatra are prone to these health issues:

• Leucoderma
• Hemorrhoids
• Venereal diseases
• Shoulder pain
• Pain in the arms
• Tumor 

Suitable career

Some of the suitable careers for those born in Jyeshta Nakshatra are:

• Printing
• Publishing
• Inks and dyes
• Wires and cables
• Advertising
• Linen
• Furnaces and boilers
• Motors and pumps
• Chemical Engineer
• Construction
• Drainage related
• Insurance
• Health Industry
• Military
• Judge
• Postal department
• Courier
• Prison officer 

Can Jyeshta Nakshatra wear diamond?

No. 

Lucky stone

Emerald. 

Favorable colors

Red, green. 

Names for Jyeshta Nakshatra

The starting letter of the name as per Avakahadadi system for Jyeshta Nakshatra is:

• First charana - नो (No)
• Second charana - या (Ya)
• Third charana - यी (Yi)
• Fourth charana - यू (Yu)

These letters can be used for the traditional Nakshatra name kept at the time of the naming ceremony.

In some communities, the names of the grandparents are kept during the naming ceremony. There is no harm in following that system.

Shastra prescribes that the official name kept for records and all practical purposes should be different from this. It is called Vyavaharika nama. The Nakshatra name as per the above system should be known only to close family members.

Letters that you should avoid in the official name for those born in Jyeshta Nakshatra are - अ, आ, इ, ई, श, स, क, ख, ग, घ (a, aa, i, ee, sha, sa, ka, kha, ga, gha) 

Marriage

Marriage will be happy and comfortable in general. Women sometimes face difficulties in marriage. 

Remedies

Periods of Surya, Guru/Brihaspati, and Shukra are generally unfavorable for those born in Jyeshta Nakshatra. They may perform the following remedies.

• Perform Mangala/Angaraka/Kuja Shanti  Homa
• Perform Budha Shanti Homa
• Listen to this Mangala/Kuja Mantra every day
• Listen to this Budha Mantra every day 

Jyeshta Nakshatra

• Lord - Indra
• Ruling planet - Budha
• Animal - Barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak)
• Tree - Baill (Aporosa lindleyana)
• Bird - Cock 
• Bhuta - Vayu
• Gana - Asura
• Yoni - Deer (Male)
• Nadi - Adya
• Symbol - Umbrella

Knowledge Bank

Akshaya Tritiya

Fasting and worshiping Lord Vishnu on Akshaya Tritiya gives the results of Rajasuya yaga - Matsya Purana.

Why is it called Pancha patra?

The vessel containing water used in rituals is called Pancha patra. Pancha means five. In elaborate worship, five vessels are used- Vishesha arghya patra containing a mix of 8 dravyas, Nirodha arghya patra containing a mix of 7 dravyas, Parangmukha arghya patra containing a mix of 6 dravyas, Padya patra, and Achamaniyaka patra. Even if only one vessel is used in their place, it came to be called Pancha patra.