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Jyeshtha

Jyeshtha is a celestial body in Hindu astrology, representing the "eldest" or "senior" star among Nakshatras (lunar mansions). It symbolizes authority, seniority, and protection, often associated with wisdom and leadership. Located in the constellation of Orion, Jyeshtha influences qualities like responsibility, ambition, and a sense of guardianship. Its positioning in a person's astrological chart can indicate their approach to leadership roles, sense of duty, and how they handle authority. In mythology, it is linked to the elder sister or senior figure, embodying traits of experience and seniority within the cosmic and human order.