AstrologgerAbout Ashlesha Nakshatra
Ashlesha, the coiled serpent nakshatra, is ruled by Mercury and presided over by the Naga serpent deities, merging the analytical Mercurial mind with deep occult and emotional intelligence. Occupying the final segment of Cancer, it represents the culmination of emotional experience and the hidden power of the subconscious. Natives are perceptive, psychologically astute, and often carry a magnetic yet enigmatic quality; at their best, they use their insight and understanding of human nature for healing and guidance.
Key qualities
- perceptiveness
- cunning
- mystery
- intuition
- healing
Padas (quarters) of Ashlesha
| Pada | Navamsa Sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagittarius | Di |
| 2 | Capricorn | Du |
| 3 | Aquarius | De |
| 4 | Pisces | Do |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashlesha Nakshatra?+
Ashlesha (आश्लेषा) is the 9th of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It spans 16°40′–30°00′ Cancer in the sidereal zodiac and is ruled by Mercury. Its presiding deity is Sarpas (Naga) and its symbol is the Coiled serpent. Ashlesha belongs to the Rakshasa gana and its yoni (animal instinct) is the Cat.
What are the personality traits of Ashlesha Nakshatra natives?+
People born under Ashlesha Nakshatra are typically associated with qualities such as perceptiveness, cunning, mystery, intuition, healing. Occupying the final segment of Cancer, it represents the culmination of emotional experience and the hidden power of the subconscious. Natives are perceptive, psychologically astute, and often carry a magnetic yet enigmatic quality; at their best, they use their insight and understanding of human nature for healing and guidance.
Which planet rules Ashlesha Nakshatra?+
Ashlesha Nakshatra is ruled by Mercury. In the Vimshottari Dasha system, a person born with the Moon in Ashlesha begins their life with the Mercury Dasha. The planetary energy of Mercury strongly colours the nature and potential of this Nakshatra.
What deity governs Ashlesha Nakshatra?+
The presiding deity of Ashlesha Nakshatra is Sarpas (Naga). This divine energy shapes the higher spiritual purpose and the archetypal themes that Ashlesha natives encounter throughout their lives, including lessons related to perceptiveness and cunning.
Is Ashlesha Nakshatra good for marriage?+
In Vedic kundli matching (Guna Milan), Ashlesha's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni (animal symbol) is the Cat — two of the eight kootas weighed when matching charts. No nakshatra is universally "good" or "bad" for marriage; compatibility depends on how these factors align with the partner's nakshatra. Check any pairing with our Kundli Matching tool.