Ashlesha · nakshatra 9 of 27
Ashlesha Nakshatra
Ashlesha is the ninth nakshatra, occupying late Cancer under Mercury’s rulership. The Nagas, or serpent deities, preside over it, and its symbol is a coiled snake. It is associated with perception, persuasion, intuition and kundalini energy. People with the Moon here are often shrewd, deeply intelligent and unusually good at reading motives.
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Symbol
- Coiled serpent
- Presiding deity
- the Nagas (serpent deities)
- Zodiac span
- 16°40′–30°00′ Cancer
- Gana
- Rakshasa (intense)
Ashlesha personality traits
- Perceptive and intuitive
- Persuasive and hypnotic
- Shrewd and strategic
- Deeply intelligent
Strengths
Ashlesha can see beneath appearances and understand what drives people. Persuasion, intuition and access to subtle or mystical knowledge are natural strengths.
Growth areas
Shrewdness can become secrecy or manipulation. Ashlesha uses its insight best when it stays direct and honest.
FAQ
Which planet rules Ashlesha nakshatra?
Mercury is the ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha lord) of Ashlesha, which spans 16°40′–30°00′ Cancer.
What are the symbol and deity of Ashlesha?
The symbol of Ashlesha is the coiled serpent, and its presiding deity is the Nagas (serpent deities).
How do I know if Ashlesha is my nakshatra?
Your nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your birth. Open the free Vedic snapshot, enter your birth details, and it shows your Moon nakshatra instantly.