Jyeshtha nakshatra: deity, symbol, ruling planet, traits and name letters

Protective, responsible and senior in spirit; takes charge and shields others.

Deity

Indra, king of the gods

Symbol

An earring or an umbrella

Ruled by

Budh

Gana

Rakshasa (fierce)

Nature

Tikshna (sharp)

Signs

Vrishchika

Name letters

No (नो), Ya (या), Yi (यी), Yu (यू)

Good for research, ending what must end, deep healing, inner practice.

Chant the Hanuman Chalisa; respect the elders of the family.

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