Nakshatra 18

Jyeshtha

226°40′ to 240°00′·Lord: Mercury·Deity: Indra

Zodiac

Scorpio (Vrushika)

Celestial Profile

LordMercury

DeityIndra

TreeSamber

YoniDeer (Mriga)

GanaRakshasa

NadiAadya (First)

StarsThree

LettersNo, Ya, Yi, Yu

Range226°40′ to 240°00′

ZodiacScorpio (Vrushika)

DonateFootwear/Sandals (Padatrana)

Personality & Nature

Medium height, strong and robust build, broad and somewhat short limbs, triangular face. Stubborn, vengeful, short-tempered, cunning, and mischievous.

Professions

SurgeonsSpiesLawyersFactory OwnersChemistsHigh-ranking Officials

Auspicious Activities

Strictly avoided for auspicious ceremonies
Good for occult arts (Garudi Vidya)
surgeries
plowing land
mantra practice
first entry of a bride

Mantra

ॐ इन्द्राय नमः

Om Indraya Namah