Jyeshtha

One of the 27 lunar mansions.

N18

Jyeshtha (Lunar Mansion 18)

A specific 13°20' sector of the ecliptic used in Vedic astrology for timing, personality, and plant-based remedies. Each nakshatra carries a distinct vibration through its deity, symbol, and planetary ruler.

Deity: Indra (the elder)Planet: MercurySymbol: Earring / umbrellaWithin: Scorpio

"The eldest; the chief protective elder."

Plants of Jyeshtha

Echinacea

Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Earth·Virgo+House 6·Mutable·Hasta

Pacifies Kapha & PittaTaste: Pungent; BitterEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Cold & flu, Infection, Wounds & cuts, Swollen lymph