Nakshatra 9 · आश्लेषा नक्षत्र
Ashlesha nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Ashlesha spans 16°40′ to 30°00′ Karka of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Mercury, its deity is The Nagas (serpents) and its symbol is a coiled serpent.
Ashlesha at a glance
| Number | 9 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 16°40′ to 30°00′ Karka |
| Rashi | Karka (कर्क) |
| Lord | Mercury (बुध) |
| Deity | The Nagas (serpents) (नाग (सर्प)) |
| Symbol | a coiled serpent |
| Meaning of the name | The embrace, or the entwiner |
| Nature | Tikshna (sharp) (तीक्ष्ण) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Cat (Marjar) |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Tree | Nagkesar (Ceylon ironwood) (नागकेसर) |
Ashlesha nakshatra traits
Ashlesha natives are often described as perceptive, clever and hard to fool. They read people and situations quickly, keep their own counsel and can be very loyal and protective of those they hold close.
Their caution can show up as suspicion, or as holding on too tightly. Building trust slowly, and saying what they need openly, helps their deep insight work for them.
Fields commonly linked with Ashlesha: research and investigation, psychology and counselling, politics and diplomacy, chemistry.
The four padas of Ashlesha
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Karka | Dhanu | Di (ड) डी |
| 2 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Karka | Makara | Du (ड) डू |
| 3 | 23°20′ to 26°40′ | Karka | Kumbha | De (ड) डे |
| 4 | 26°40′ to 30°00′ | Karka | Meena | Do (ड) डो |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashi: Kark rashi.
What a Ashlesha day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Ashlesha, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- breaking an old habit
- ending what has run its course
- deep research or investigation
- training animals
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Ashlesha
Who is the lord of Ashlesha nakshatra?
Mercury (बुध). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Ashlesha starts life in Mercury’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Ashlesha?
Di (ड), Du (ड), De (ड), Do (ड) for the four padas (डी, डू, डे, डो). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Ashlesha in?
All four padas are in Karka (कर्क).
Is Ashlesha a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Ashlesha is a Tikshna nakshatra, traditionally suited to breaking an old habit and ending what has run its course; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.