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Ashlesha Nakshatra

Ashlesha, the coiled serpent, is ruled by Mercury and the Nagas. It gives penetrating insight, strategic thinking and a magnetic, sometimes secretive nature.

Characteristics

  • Perceptive
  • Strategic
  • Secretive
  • Persuasive

Favourable careers

  • Psychology
  • Politics
  • Pharmacy and chemistry
  • Occult studies

Padas (quarters)

PadaSignSpanNavamsaName letter
1Cancer16° 40′ 00″ – 20° 00′ 00″SagittariusDi
2Cancer20° 00′ 00″ – 23° 19′ 59″CapricornDu
3Cancer23° 20′ 00″ – 26° 40′ 00″AquariusDe
4Cancer26° 40′ 00″ – 30° 00′ 00″PiscesDo

Previous: Pushya. Next: Magha.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the lord of Ashlesha nakshatra?

Mercury. People born with the Moon in Ashlesha begin life in the Mercury Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system.

What are the name letters for Ashlesha?

The four padas of Ashlesha correspond to the syllables Di, Du, De, Do. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which gana and nadi does Ashlesha belong to?

Ashlesha is Rakshasa gana and Antya nadi with Cat yoni — the factors used in Kundli Milan.