Ashlesha Nakshatra आश्लेषा
Ashlesha, the ninth nakshatra, closes Cancer. Ruled by Mercury and presided over by the Nagas, the serpent deities, its symbol - a coiled snake - embodies hypnotic power, insight and hidden depths.
- Ruling Graha
- Mercury
- Deity
- Nagas (serpents)
- Symbol
- Coiled serpent
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Zodiac
- 16°40' - 30°00' Cancer
- Nature
- Sharp (Tikshna)
Mercury - the planet of intellect, communication, commerce and skill.
Nagas (serpents) - the serpent deities - keepers of hidden wisdom, instinct and secret power.
Personality & traits
Ashlesha natives are perceptive, intuitive and magnetic, with penetrating minds and strong influence over others. That power can turn to secrecy, manipulation or possessiveness.
Career & profession
Psychology and counselling, medicine and toxicology, research and investigation, and politics - work that requires insight into hidden motives.
Favorable activities
Its sharp (Tikshna) nature suits incisive and covert undertakings; avoid it for auspicious beginnings and ceremonies.