JYESHTA NAKSHATRA (LORD – MERCURY) – 160 40′ – 300 00′ SCORPIO
ज्येष्ठा नक्षत्र वेद मंत्र
ॐ त्राताभिंद्रमबितारमिंद्र गवं हवेसुहव गवं शूरमिंद्रम वहयामि शक्रं
पुरुहूतभिंद्र गवं स्वास्ति नो मधवा धात्विन्द्र: । ॐ इन्द्राय नम: ।
The name Indra comes from indriyas, which is the word to describe our sense organs. Indra, symbolic king of heaven, represents what is highest within our inner energy kingdom, and what gives strength and protects all our other inner “gods” or Divine qualities: the life force within us, which enlivens the senses and controls them at the same time. Indra was also often seen as the symbol of the soul itself, which rules over all powers of our physical body (indriyas) and energy body (the symbolic gods, or devas), as well as has the power to defeat all the demons (inner blockages), vritras (“restrainers”, representing inner sabotaging powers), dispell the darkness, restore health and re-establish the light. Presiding over Jyeshta or “chiefmost” nakshatra, he represents what is highest, most perfect and most mature within us. He inspires us to constantly “fight” for our own self-perfection and self-mastery, by controlling our desires and senses, so we may ascend to higher level of existence (arohana shakti).
As Indra’s nakshatra, Jyeshta, is dwelling at the end of Scorpio and close to gandanta zone coinciding with Galactic Center, Indra also teaches us how to welcome all transformative forces in our life and take every challenge as an opportunity to grow, ascend and build our inner strength. No matter which difficulty came his way or how powerless he sometimes felt, Indra never gave up to fulfill his duty and protect the heavens. He teaches us to develop a similar determination in life and never give up, no matter what comes. Jyeshta natives are good strategists and are often highly intelligent, yet often way too critical about themselves (or even others) or trying to be too perfect, which can make them constantly stressed or tensed – always ready for battle. Learning how to relax more often is very important for them.
NAKSHATRAS & RELATED PROFESSION
Ruler of Jyeshta is Indra, the ruler of the Gods. Mercury is the planet that rules this Nakshatra and Mars the planet of wars is the ruler of the constellation of Scorpio. So these people are under the influence of Mars as well as Mercury. . Natives born in this Nakshatra can be related to the professions like Forest Officer, Military Professions, Administrative Posts of all Types, Reporters, Radio & Television Commentators, News Readers, Government Officials, Talk Show Hosts, Actors, Occultists (Mainly Black Magicians), Athletics, Medical Professionals, Air Traffic Controllers, Navy Officers, Leaders, Detectives, Politicians, Surgeons, Managers of Loan Accounts, Fund Generation Managers, Political Advisor etc.
