Jyeshta Nakshatra

Everything you need to know about Jyeshta Nakshatra

 Jyeshta means the “eldest” and this nakshatra is associated with seniority, protectiveness, leader of the family, chief of an organisation. Jyeshta nakshatra is in the sign of scorpio and the last pada (part) of Jyeshta forms the karmic Gandanta zone between the watery sign Scorpio and the fire sign Sagittarius.

Characteristics of people born with prominent planets in Jyeshta Nakshatra

1. You are either the eldest in your family or you are in a very prominent role in taking care of your family and helping them fulfill their issues.
2. You have an authoritative voice and people look up to you either out of fear or out of respect
3. You have good connections and cordial relationships with people in authoritative positions.
4. People often feel jealous about your position, but what they fail to see is how much you have gone through, either during this lifetime or previous lifetimes, to get what you deserve.
5. You are very protective about your loved ones and would do anything within and beyond your limits to make sure of that.
6. You have a secret love towards occult sciences like astrology and numerology.
7. A little mistake of yours can be more costly for people around you, over it causing harm to your own self.
8. For the welfare of your loved ones or people important to you, you may tend to control them which can cause conflict in your life. Sometimes, people fail to see the good motive behind your actions.
9. Any misuse of power and authority hurts you and it is something you need to be extremely careful about.
10. The way people perceive you is extremely important to you. But you do not disclose this to anyone.
11. Sometimes you could magnify your troubles and worries. This is something you should learn to manage in this lifetime.
12. People can easily notice and be drawn to your probing and penetrating eyes.
13. It is hard for people to keep secrets from you.
14. It is wise for people to strive hard to be in your good books, because if someone turns against you, you’ll find it hard not to take revenge.
15. More often in life, you fall prey to jealousy. Either you experience feelings of jealousy or people feel jealous about you.
16. You are extremely caring and protective of people who are less privileged than you. They often look up to you for safety and protection.
17. In the process of helping others, sometimes you fail to take care of your own self.

Remedies and Rituals for Jyeshta Nakshatra

1. Chant the root mantra “Om Dham” 108 times on days when the Moon transits Jyeshta nakshatra.
2. Draw, trace and paint a Male deer. You can also use the color of the planet that is in Jyeshtha nakshatra in your chart to paint. Male deer is the animal associated with Jyeshta Nakshatra.
3. The Ganesha associated with Jyeshtha Nakshatra is Srishti Ganapati. Chant the mantra “Aum Srishti Ganapataye Namaha” 108 times to get rid of obstacles and get the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
4. Meditation is extremely important for people who are born in this nakshatra or those who have prominent planets in this nakashatra. Mercury the ruler of Jyeshta is the link between materialism and spiritualism. In the dasha system Mercury dasha is followed by Ketu (the significator of Moksha). And every Gandata involves Mercury ruled nakshatras. 
5. If you have your lagna or Moon in Jyeshta nakshatra, Worship Lord Shiva by offering water to Shivling on days when the Moon transits Anuradha nakshatra which is the 27th Nakshatra from Jyeshta. The 27th Nakshatra is called “Abhisheka” nakshatra and it is highly auspicious to worship Lord Shiva with Abhishekam on this day. After you complete your abhishekam you can light an incense stick and offer it to Lord Shiva.

Story about Lord Indra – The deity governing Jyeshta Nakshatra

Lord Krishna saw huge preparations for the annual offering to Indra (for rain) and questions his father Nanda about it. He debated with the villagers about what their ‘dharma’ truly was. They were farmers, they should do their duty and concentrate on farming and protection of their cattle. He continued to say that all human beings should merely do their ‘dharma’, to the best of their ability and not pray or conduct sacrifices for natural phenomena. The villagers were convinced by Krishna and did not proceed with the special puja (prayer). Indra was then angered and flooded the village. Krishna then lifted Mt Govardhan and held it up as protection to his people and cattle from the rain. Indra finally accepted defeat and recognized Krishna as supreme.

Jyeshtha means “eldest” or the “first one”.  This lunar mansion’s deity is Lord Indra – The first among Gods. The higher purpose of Jyeshta natives is to protect their family and surroundings. They should be careful not to create their own misfortune just like what Indra did. The planetary ruler of Jyeshtha is Mercury – which is the link between the material and the spiritual world. At Jyeshtha the change starts happening for the soul to move towards spirituality. It is also interesting to note that the end of Jyeshta Nakshatra in Scorpio is a Gandanta Point (A point of transformation).

Favorable Activities to do when the Moon transits Jyeshta Nakshatra

Harshness, Spying, Scheming, Controlling, Authoritativeness, Administration, Taking Care, Taking Charge, Occult, Monitoring, Responsibility, Concern, Family Matters, Assisting Elders, Discussing Serious Matters, Large Scale Planning, Activities requiring Responsibility, Protection, Plotting, Putting your Foot Down, Taking Control, Harsh Activity, Expressing Authority, Administration, Associating with Elders, taking Care of Family, Discussions on Serious Issues, Planning, Discipline.

Unfavorable Activities to do when the Moon transits Jyeshta Nakshatra

Depression, Anger, Infidelity, Selfishness, Exploitation, Marriage, Recovery, Recreation, Tact, Gentleness, Traveling, Taking Advantage of Others, Healing, too much Rest, Overindulgence, Activities that require Diplomacy or Sensitivity.

some more notes:

Jyestha Nakshatra General Attributes:
1. Jyestha means the “”eldest”” and is a star associated with seniority, protectiveness, leader of family, chief of a tribe/ organisation.
2. Associated with battle heroes, influential persons and those noted for pedigree, wealth, fame, thieves, kings, intent on conquest, and commanders.
3. As the patriarch or matriarch of the family they are the ones who will run the show.
4. In general, they know how to deal with wealth and power.
5. They have a good character and perform their duties in timely manner.

Jyestha Nakshatra Positive Traits:
1. Those born under Jyestha will defend the vulnerable or underprivileged.
2. Their generosity and charity is the key to establishing authority.
3. Talent of sweet talk, have many friends and will talk about themselves very proudly with others.
4. The natives usually mature earlier both physically and mentally.
5. They are very concerned about their status and image in the society.

Jyestha Nakshatra Shadow Traits:
1. They must first learn to deal with their inner conflicts and wield their power responsibly.
2. Be cautious of the tendency to become overly concerned with recognition.
3. They can be naughty, selfish and have a talent to complete tasks by hook or crook.
4. They can be very forceful, dishonest at times and sharp in nature.
5. At times they can be arrogant and hypocritical, because of their low self-esteem.
6. The natives may hide their feelings, are possessive, prone to illness & may change jobs frequently.

Jyestha Career Interests:
1. Military, Police Department, Administrative Posts, Bureaucrats
2. Managers, Trade Unionists, Leaders, Mafia, Politicians
3. Self-employed, Musicians, Dancers, Actors, Models
4. Mystics, Psychics, Shamans, Occultists
5. Police Detectives, Fraud Experts, Murder Lawyers, Engineers, Intellectuals, Philosophers.

Favourable Activities when moon transits Jyeshtha Nakshatra:
Harshness, Spying, Scheming, Controlling, Authoritativeness, Administration, Taking Care, Taking Charge, Occult, Monitoring, Responsibility, Concern, Family Matters, Assisting Elders, Discussing Serious Matters, Large Scale Planning, Activities requiring Responsibility, Protection, Plotting, Putting your Foot Down, Taking Control, Harsh Activity, Expressing Authority, Administration, Associating with Elders, taking Care of Family, Discussions on Serious Issues, Planning, Discipline.

Unfavourable Activities Today when moon transits Jyeshtha Nakshatra:
Depression, Anger, Infidelity, Selfishness, Exploitation, Marriage, Recovery, Recreation, Tact, Gentleness, Traveling, Taking Advantage of Others, Healing, too much Rest, Overindulgence, Activities that require Diplomacy or Sensitivity.

Anuradha Nakshatra

Anuradha Nakshatra Characteristics 

1. Like the lotus flower, you have the ability to rise and shine through the muddy waters.
2. In any situation, you have the capability to remain pure and untainted.
3. You like to bring people together, motivate them and inspire them to work towards a common goal.
4. Once you have decided to pursue something, you have it in you to even make your enemies work with you to help you.
5. You never stop learning. It is always part of you.
6. At least once in life, you would have tried your hand at creating music, either for your own pleasure or for others.
7. You excel at communication and you can easily get rid of conflict through proper communication.
8. You have a deep need for freedom. When it is curbed it is not easy for you to function.
9. You love occult sciences like numerology, astrology, Ayurveda etc.
10. You are a rebel when it comes to questioning orthodox thinking. You are not shy to start a revolution when you find things are not working the way they should.
11. You love being around people and friends but it has to be balanced with some headspace and aloofness.
12. You are extremely sensitive inside, even though you come across as a tough person on the outside.
13. You are very innovative and you can be a great leader whom people love.
14. You are extremely devotional and often at times, you have someone or something in your life where you channel this energy.
15. You love to travel to foreign lands and learn more about their culture and values.
16. You are extremely curious and that inspires you to travel.

Shakti of Anuradha Nakshatra

The power or shakti of Anuradha nakshatra is Radhana Shakti (The Power “of Worship”)

“Love can become devotion. Love is the first step; only then can devotion flower.

If your love grows deeper, the other becomes more and more significant – so significant that you begin to call the other your god.

That is why Meera goes on calling Krishna, God. No one can see Krishna, and Meera cannot prove that Krishna is there, but she is not interested in proving it at all. And remember, whether you make a real person your love object or whether it is just your imagination, it makes no difference, because the whole transformation comes through devotion, not through the beloved – remember this. Krishna may not be there at all; it is irrelevant. For the lover, it is irrelevant.

For Radha, Krishna was there in reality. For Meera, Krishna was not there in reality. That is why Meera is a greater devotee than Radha. For Meera, Krishna is everything and all. She cannot prove it; it is irrational. But she took a jump and she became transformed. Devotion freed her.

This feeling that Krishna is there, this total feeling of love, this total surrender, this losing oneself into one who may be or may not be, this losing itself is the transformation. Suddenly one is purified – totally purified – because when the ego is not there you cannot be impure in any way. Because the ego is the seed of all impurity.

The feeling of ego is the root of all madness. For the feeling world, for the world of the devotee, the ego is the disease. Ego dissolves, and it dissolves in only one way; there is no other way. There is only one way: the other becomes so important, so significant, that by and by you fade out and disappear. One day you are no more; just a consciousness of the other remains. ” – Osho

Vedic Deity of Anuradha Nakshatra

Anuradha nakshatra is ruled by Mitra who is one among the 12 Adityas. Mitra is often invoked with Varuna the protector or Rta (cosmic laws). Mitra is the divine embodiment of honesty, contracts, meetings, friendships and cordial relationships.

He can be worshipped at dawn with the mantra – “Aum Ghrini Mitra Aditya”

The Symbol of Anuradha Nakshatra

Lotus is the symbol of Anuradha Nakshatra. Lotus flower grows in dirty and muddy waters but manages to transform itself into the most spiritual flower.

Similarly, people with prominent planets in Anuradha nakshatra may have a lot of early setbacks but they do have the power to withstand, transform and succeed in the end. The lotus flower’s journey from muddy water to a glorious blossom teaches us that if we withstand the pain and suffering we will eventually succeed.

Anuradha Nakshatra Ruler – Saturn Vs the Ruler of Scorpio – Mars

Anuradha Nakshatra is ruled by the disciplinarian and hard-working Saturn and it sits in the zodiac sign of Scorpio ruled by Mars. Mars and Saturn are natural enemies as they are opposing energies. Mars wants to act without thinking which is a big set back to the Saturnian way of doing things slowly with patience and precaution. That is why Mars gets exalted in the sign of Saturn (Capricorn) where it learns to channel its positive energy with discipline and hard work. Saturn, on the other hand, debilitates in the sign of Mars (Aries) unable to keep up with the martian way of doing things. 

his energy gives Anuradha the passion to do things and the perseverance needed to succeed. 

Mudra for Anuradha Nakshatra – Ganesha Mudra

his mudra is the perfect remedy to harmonize the opposing energies of Mars and Saturn. 

And the co-ruler of Scorpio is Ketu and Lord Ganesha is the deity associated with Ketu.

Lord Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles. Rightly named after HIM, this Mudra helps you release all the stress and tension that’s prevalent in your life so you can move forward with confidence and courage. Most of the time we are held back by our own mind and emotions that create stress. When the mind is entangled in useless pursuits, we lose track of the higher purpose and the bigger picture and get stuck. When energy does not flow freely, we are unable to imbibe positivity and get bogged down by negativity. 

Perform the Ganesha Mudra with utmost devotion to gain courage and confidence that will help you cruise through obstacles and succeed in your endeavors. 

Technique:

Hold your left hand in front of your chest with the palm facing outward. Bend the fingertips and grasp the left hand with your right hand. 

Take a long deep breath and exhale slowly. As you exhale pull the hands apart vigorously without releasing the fingers. You may feel some tension in the upper arm and chest. After holding it for a few seconds let go slowly and repeat. You can also chant the mantra “Aum Gam Ganapathaye Namaha” silently in your heart when you do this Mudra. You can repeat this 5 or more times and then do the same thing with your right hand.

While exhaling, vigorously pull the hands apart without releasing the grip. This will tense the muscles of the upper arms and chest area.

Anuradha Nakshatra Remedies

1. Listen to music that opens up your heart chakra
2. Draw, trace and paint a Female deer. You can also use the color of the planet that is in Anuradha nakshatra in your chart to paint. Female deer is the animal associated with Anuradha Nakshatra.
3. The Ganesha associated with Anuradha Nakshatra is Ekadanta Ganapati. Chant the mantra “Aum Ekadanta Ganapataye Namaha” 108 times to get rid of obstacles and get the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
4. Chant the Anuradha nakshatra mantra “oṁ ṭam ṭham ḍaṁ anūrādha nakṣatrayai namaḥ” for a minimum of 21 times on days when Moon transits Anuradha nakshatra.
5. If you have your lagna or Moon in Anuradha nakshatra, Worship Lord Shiva by offering water, milk and turmeric to Shivling on days when the Moon transits Vishakha nakshatra which is the 27th Nakshatra from Anuradha. The 27th Nakshatra is called “Abhisheka” nakshatra and it is highly auspicious to worship Lord Shiva with Abhishekam on this day. After you complete your abhishekam you can offer flowers and sweets to Lord Shiva.

Favorable activities to do when the Moon transits Anuradha Nakshatra

Scientific Research, Meditation, Occult Study, Foreign Affairs, Healing, Friendship, Accounts/Finances, Reflective sessions, Activities that involve secrecy, Connecting and Socializing with Friends, Group Activities, Travel to Foreign Lands, Immigration, Financial Tasks, Exploration, Introducing and connecting people.

Unfavorable activities to do when the Moon transits Anuradha Nakshatra

Marriage, Confrontation, Inaugurations, Beginnings or Inaugural Events, Routine or common Activities.