Ashlesha nakshatra
आश्लेषा · ruled by Mercury · 16°40′ Karka – 29°60′ Karka
Ashlesha is nakshatra 9 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 16°40′ Karka to 29°60′ Karka; it is ruled by Mercury. It carries kundalini symbolism — hidden energy, perception and the power to hold on. Ashlesha natives are often perceptive, strategic and persuasive, with a gift for reading people and situations.
What is Ashlesha like?
Ashlesha, “the embrace”, belongs to the Nagas and is symbolised by a coiled serpent. It carries kundalini symbolism — hidden energy, perception and the power to hold on. Ashlesha natives are often perceptive, strategic and persuasive, with a gift for reading people and situations. Mercury makes them clever with words. Tradition warns of secrecy and manipulation; at its best Ashlesha is deep insight and healing knowledge.
Key strengths
- Perceptiveness
- Strategic thinking
- Persuasion
- Depth of insight
Traditional fields of work
Psychology, research, strategy, politics, pharmacology, investigation, negotiation and occult or esoteric studies.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ Karka | Dhanu | Di (डी) |
| 2 | 20°00′ Karka | Makara | Du (डू) |
| 3 | 23°20′ Karka | Kumbha | De (डे) |
| 4 | 26°40′ Karka | Meena | Do (डो) |
How does Ashlesha shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Ashlesha, life begins in Mercury mahadasha. Mercury’s full period is 17 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Ashlesha the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Ashlesha gives almost the full 17 years, while one near the end gives only months. Ketu dasha (7 years) follows.
How does Ashlesha work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Antya nadi: Krittika, Rohini, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Rakshasa) — full 6 Gana points: Krittika, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha.
Same yoni (Cat) — full 4 Yoni points: Punarvasu.
What else do people ask about Ashlesha?
Who is the lord of Ashlesha nakshatra?
Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury, and its deity is Nagas (serpent deities). People born with the Moon in Ashlesha begin life in the Mercury Vimshottari dasha (a 17-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Ketu.
What are the name syllables for Ashlesha nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Di, Du, De, Do (डी, डू, डे, डो). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Ashlesha?
Ashlesha is Rakshasa gana, Cat yoni (male) and Antya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Ashlesha in?
Ashlesha spans 16°40′ Karka to 29°60′ Karka, so it lies in Karka.
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