Characteristics of Jyeshta / Ketta

Kettai or Jyeshta is ruled by Indra, the ruler of the Gods. This is the 18th nakshatra of the zodiac, spanning in the sign of Vrishchika. Jyeshtha means the eldest one, the senior most, more excellent than, preferred one or someone who is supreme andglorious.

Jyeshta / Ketta

Jyeshta / Ketta nakshatra
Jyeshta Nakshatra

Location: 16.00 Scorpio to 30.00 Scorpio
Ruler: Mercury
Deity: Indra (the King of Gods that gives a shrewd and courageous nature)
Symbol: Umbrella, Earring or disc, Amulet (represents the energies of Lord Vishnu and Mercury)
Animal: Male Deer or Rabbit
Lucky color: Cream
Ruling Deity of Mercury: Vishnu
Gender: Female
Gana: Rakshasa
Guna: Satwic


Jyeshta Nakshatra characteristics: They have brilliant and analytical abilities and are generally cheerful and virtuous.

They are healthy, energetic, and attractive in personality. Kind-hearted, serious-sincere nature is their speciality. They like to work as per their conscience. As they don't listen to others, they feel that they are adamant in nature. Being a purist, they do what they feel is right. They have an open mind, due to which they can't stay bound to conservativeness. Their brain is sharp that is why they can understand any subject immediately. They try to hurry up too much, which causes them make mistakes many times. There is a strong desire in them to get something or to become something. Consequently, they try to do so many things to impress others.

They are clear at heart and decent in nature, but in order to prevent their feelings getting communicated to anyone else, these qualities of theirs stay hidden. They will enter the professional world quite early and for this, they won't mind traveling to far off places. They try to do everything with dedication, which brings them success as well. Being agile, they do everything swiftly. They know the value of time very well. Hence, they don't waste their time in doing things which has no value. Be it job or business, they will be successful.

In employment, they will get a high position and many people will help them in finding the right direction. In Business as well, they will get complete success. When it comes on competition at any point of time in life, they will overpower theircompetitors. They will face some struggle from the age of 18 to 26, but it will give them with their good experience. Intoxication is not good for their health. They are quite thoughtful, skilled, and intelligent. Everyone around them will experience pure love and in order maintain their reputation, they will always stay alert. They will get quite a good education and they will utilize this education properly in running their livelihood.

Jyeshta Nakshatra Male, Female characteristics: The males are pure-minded, sober in nature. hard-working and sincere individuals. Their hard-working nature helps them progress faster in their professional career.

The females of this nakshatra are very-sensitive, a little jealous by nature, brilliant, thoughtful, and intuitive. They are very organized and highly meticulous about their work.

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