Jyeshtha means "The Eldest" or "The Senior Most." Its deity is Indra, the King of the Gods. Unlike Vishakha (where Indra shares power with Agni), here Indra rules alone. This is the star of the alpha, the chief, and the protector. The mythology of Indra involves his constant battle to maintain his supremacy. He is the hero who slew the dragon Vritra to release the waters. This makes Jyeshtha a star of heroism and protection. However, Indra is also known for his insecurity. He is always afraid someone will steal his throne. Jyeshtha natives often struggle with this: they have power, but they feel threatened. The symbol is an Earring (an ancient sign of royalty) or an Umbrella (symbolizing protection and status). Jyeshtha natives have a natural air of authority. Even as children, they act like the "eldest." They are responsible, protective, and often have to grow up too fast. There is a story of Jyeshtha Devi (Alakshmi), the elder sister of Lakshmi. While Lakshmi brings wealth, Alakshmi brings poverty or hardship. This connects Jyeshtha to the concept of "misfortune" leading to wisdom. Many Jyeshtha natives face early struggles, poverty, or scandal, which toughens them and makes them wise leaders. They learn the hard way. Located at the end of Scorpio, Jyeshtha is the spiritual culmination of the Martian energy. It is the "General" who has seen too much war and now seeks to rule with wisdom. They are the gatekeepers of the occult.