Jyeshtha
Alternate nameKēṭṭa (Malayalam), Kettai (Tamil)
Word meaningEldest, senior-most
Physical attributesA circular talisman
Extent226°40' – 240°00'
16°40' - 30° Vrischika
16°40' - 30° Vrischika
No. of stars3 (α, σ, τ Scorpii)
Direction↔ Tiryang-mukha (facing sideways)
Planetary LordMercury
DeityIndra, chief of the gods
Key attributesFierce, protective, authority position, responsible, jealous, revengeful, prosperous, amorous, Dysfunctional family
Jyeshtha in Predictive Astrology
Few friends, contented, religiously inclined, easily angered.
Jyeshtha in Muhuratas
Shaving, weapons, business, cattle, water, music, sculpting, writing.