Barbara Pijan Lama Jyotisha Jyotish Vedic Astrology

IJyeshtha - Zakra

Kettai - Thrikketta - Pauramdara - Zakradaivata - Varta - Nron (Tibetan)


Indra


The Eighteenth Nakshatra

16:40 - 30:00 Vrischika (Scorpio)

Location = Antares: alpha Scorpionis

-- The Circle of Stars


Antares = "The Rival of Mars"

"The Eldest", "The Most Certain", "The Senior"

pauraMdara = 

  • relating to or derived from or sacred to Indra

  • the Nakshatra Jyeshtha


zAkra = 

  • strong , powerful , mighty

  • relating or belonging or sacred to or addressed to Indra

  • Indra's wife (also applied to Durga)

  • the Nakshatra Jyeshtha (presided over by Indra)

  • Wrightia Antidysenterica; Terminalia Arjuna


zakradaivata = 

  • the Nakshatra Jyeshtha


~~ Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary


"Power & seniority combined with a certain amount of danger"

"eldest of the Moon god's Queens" 

~~ Valerie Roebuck, Circle, p. 99


  • most excellent, pre-eminent, first, chief. best, greatest; best in speech; more excellent than; the eldest brother


"Indra desired, "May I gain supremacy among the gods." One who makes the appropriate offering to Indra, to Jyestha, gains supremacy among his peers.

Those born under Jyestha seek to be the best and the highest but on their own, by their own effort, as individuals, not by relying on others.  

They often do their best when left alone."

~~ David Frawley, Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra


Jyestha, for females:


"... independent and self-sufficient, capable, dignified, and proud. If she is not born in a wealthy or well-to-do family, she will herself become wealthy through her own efforts. In such case, her family will be dependent on her and she will be recognized as the head of the family

She is careful and canny regarding money matters

Being proud, she has a tendency to dramatize herself and secretly glories in being the pivot or centre around which her family affairs revolve. She will, at some time in her life, occupy a very influential position and be greatly respected."

 

~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 98. 


    Jyestha lagna

  • Angela D. Merkel (Chancellor of Germany); Mother Teresa; Tammy Faye Bakker (fraudulent preacher); film director/actor Jodie Foster; US-Sen. Elizabeth Dole (lifelong high positions);
  • Chandra in Jyestha [intense mental-emotional control]:

  • Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, cult-leader Elizabeth Clare Prophet


Jyestha, for males: 


"A dark and sensitive nature ... superficially religious but are hypocrites at heart. On the surface they are respectable, law abiding citizens, ostensible church-goers, but secretly their morals are loose and their tempers passionate. 

Smooth, oily, and suave to all appearances, they carry in their hearts schemes and thoughts which might not stand the light of day."


~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 85.



Barbara's viewpoint on Jyestha:

Anuradha's alliance-building negotiations have become prolonged. In the chaotic aftermath of Vishakha followed by still-incomplete negotiations for order within Anuradha, the people need a senior leader to bring the conflicted factions together. 

Thus Jyestha often finds social destiny as a politician (Thomas Jefferson, Angela D. Merkel, John Forbes Kerry, Elizabeth Dole) or an influential religious leader (Mother Teresa, Tammy Faye Bakker, Elizabeth Clare Prophet). 

One individual with a strong vision will arise in the disorder following the shock caused by a great storm (Vishaka). Jyestha knows, or believes that one knows, the true path toward greater world order and a lasting peace.

This one speaks with articulate (Budha) seniority, with calm certainty in the rightness of one's own view. This one is the self-appointed authority. This one claims to receive direction from the Divine. This is Jyestha, the respected Elder.

Jyestha is often associated with cult leadership . However, Jyestha's proclaimed certainty may be deceptive to less discriminating minds. Jyestha must maintain the highest standards of personal integrity in order to withstand the temptation to misuse one's inherent seductive charisma.

The native has darkly charismatic and manipulative powers. The status of Budha and Kuja within the Jyotisha nativity will determine the course of one's true righteousness. 

Of all 27 nakshatras, Jyestha is the most likely or the most tempted to misuse one's power to control others. The Jyestha native faces lifelong potential for self-deception. Jyestha may fall prey to the belief that, in a time of desperate tribal need for leadership, one has been "Chosen". As the people beg for leadership, Jyestha may slip into delusion, believing that all of one's thoughts and actions respond only to the highest powers. A "reality check" on one's own humble humanity is permanently in order for the Jyestha native! 

Cf. Mother Teresa who had super-strong Kuja AND super-strong Budha. Note her awareness of her Jyestha predicament, and how she kept it under control through vigorous humility practice.

Jyestha can be a "control freak". (If Chandra- Jyestha, obsessive emotional control.) If there is a Jyestha person in your life, things will be easier in the relationship when the Jyestha person is allowed to have firm control over his or her physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual destiny. Outsiders will be disregarded. One may however extend positive influence to the Jyestha native through subtle psychic suggestion and (in case the Jyestha is still a child) through parental role-modeling. Jyestha has a fixed-direction mentality and physical habit, but also a very fluid psychic aura.

Jyestha must rigorously discipline a tendency to appropriate power through psycho-mental manipulation. Jyestha should avoid the temptation to believe that one "knows better" what is good for the partner or the people. 

Jyestha is advised to wait to assume leadership until public trust is fully earned through a track record of transparent moral action. If self-discipline, including even the mortification of the flesh, is in place, then Jyestha may indeed act as a great and transformative channel for the progress of human civilization


General Description of Jyeshtha characteristics 

-- from Das / Behari

General

Mother Teresa

Elvis Presley

Brad Pitt

Christopher Reeve

Elvis Presley

USA-Sen John Forbes Kerry;

Brad Pitt

Ronald Reagan

Ted Turner

Timothy Leary (LSD cult icon).

General results of being born in Jyestha Nakshatra: 

1. Physical features: You will have a very good physical stamina and attractive countenance. It may be noticed that most of the persons born in this Nakshatra may have defective teeth. 


2. Character and general events: You are clear minded and sober, although your humility will prevent you from showing off these qualities. It may be difficult for you to face even a small problem. You may not be able to keep a confidence. You may tell everything, even your own problems, without discrimination. This may even affect your sleep. 

You may appear hot tempered and obstinate. Due to this temperament you may face difficulties and obstacles. You may not accept the advice given by others. Your tendency to act solely on the idea of principle may lead you into trouble. Be cautious of your hot temper as you may end up hurting those that have helped you. There may be no closeness with your family. Although on the external you may appear proud, you are actually humble. Close association with drugs or alcohol may lead to the demise of your reputation.


3. Education, sources of earning/profession: You will leave your hometown at a young age. You will earn of your own efforts. Your sincerity in the work field will lead to rapid advancement. Constant change of jobs or professions are noticed . Period up to 50 years of age will be full of trial. Any stability in your life starts thereafter. Period from 18 years of age to 26 years of age may a be period of trouble. During this period you may undergo financial problems, or mental troubles. Period from 27th years of age will be a beginning of progress towards stability, even though the pace may be slow, until your 50th year of age. 


4. Family life: There may be limited or no relationship with your siblings or parents. Your spouse will be demanding and insist on staying away from intoxication. While married life will be completely harmonious, occasional health problems of your spouse or separation due to some unavoidable circumstances will greatly affect your mind. 


5. Health You will suffer from typical health problems of the human race, cough, colds, etc.

 

Description of the Padaa (quarters) of Jyeshtha

-- from Das/Behari

[BPL note: for MALE nativities: Jyestha's lord Budha is particularly influential and if Budha occupies one of the marriage houses (7 for  marriage-1, 2nd for marr-2, dharma bhava for marriage-3 etc) that wife will have enormous effect for the male. Cf. Ronald Reagan and Brad Pitt, Budha = 2nd wife. Had Elvis Presley lived longer, his 2nd wife would have been definitive.]

Padaa 1

Brad Pitt

Ted Turner

Elvis Presley


Mother Teresa

 

  *for the Male only* from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 111

Is of dark complexion, hands and legs are weak. 

Is jealous, revengeful secretive, and may be a politician. At the age of 7 or 8 or 27 or 28, will be seriously ill from chicken pox, small pox, or have an accident with machinery which can permanently disable the legs. 

Is not happy in family life and has few friends. After 28, may take up the study of magic and mysterious things and will travel much by sea. 

Likely to be greatly influenced by his wife.



Padaa 2

  *for the Male only* from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 111

same as pada-1

Padaa 3

*for the Male only* from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 111

same as pada-1

Padaa 4

Ronald Reagan

  *for the Male only* from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 111

same as pada-1

 


 

from BPHS, Ch. 94 -"Remedies from the Effects of Birth in Jyestha Gandanta" (Ranjan edition, 1995, p. 1035 Vol 2.)


"A girl born in Jyestha Nakshatra destroys (is the cause of death of) the elder brother of her husband 

and a girl born in Vishaka Nakshatra destroys (is the cause of death of) the younger brother of her husband.

Therefore a cow should be given in charity at the time of the marriage of such girls to wipe out the aforesaid evil effects."


18. Jyeshtha  - 16:40 - 30:00 Vrischika

Ruler:

Budha

Body part:

Right Torso of Kalapurushaa

Symbol:

  • circular talisman

  • Earring

Related activities:

 Facing one's foes directly, performing actions for subduing one's competitors, apologies, metallurgy, architecture, heating oil and other things. [BPHS]

Deity:

Indra

Gana/Caste:

Demonic / Rakshasa

Tibetan deities:

  • Nrön - Dubu, Bracelet; 

  • Lha Wangden, Divine Might

 

Nakshatras

intercalary nakshatra = Abhijit

 

  

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