Ashlesha Nakshatra

January 18,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

Introduction to Ashlesha Nakshatra

Ashlesha Nakshatra represents the energy of Mercury and strength of serpent God, Ashlesha is the 9th nakshatra in among all nakshatra constellations. Ashlesha Nakshatra is also known as Clinging Star or structure like a snake. This nakshatra shows substantial negativity, despite its influence and power and this constellation contains of five stars. Mercury is the lord of this nakshatra and this nakshatra is influenced by the Mercury and Ketu.

Characteristics of Ashlesha Nakshatra

Ashlesha nakshatra born people is by nature it is represented as a serpent, selfish, always try to work as they wish. They can be changed their colours any times, anywhere, if the native into the politics, the native would a very worst and corrupted politician. However, the native cannot be accepted his/her defeat, they will try to achieve the position anyhow and anyway. The native always try to dominate and show overpower around his/her people or employees. The native is very cunning and try to creates any serious situations which don’t exist. Sometimes they can raise very minor issues to measure, they are like a master to hide the truth. You can’t judge them whether they are saying right or wrong. If the native enter into the marketing field, they can be a very good marketing manager due to their cunning nature and good communication skills. Suppose, the native sells comb in the market, they can do sell comb to a bald person easily. Very funny, a bald person can’t require a comb because there is no hair in his head, so comb is required.

Symbol: Cobra Snake in a Coiled Position
Ruling planet: Mercury
Gender: Female
Gana: Rakshasa
Guna: Rajas/Sattva/Sattva
Presiding Deity: Nagas
Animal: Male Cat
Indian Zodiac: 16°40' to 30° Cancer Zodiac Sign
Direction: North-West, North
Nakshatra Element: Water

Ashlesha Nakshatra Lord

Ashlesha Nakshatra deity is “Nagas” means cobra snake or serpent. Mercury is the lord of this nakshatra. The nakshatra is located in the range of 16.40 to 30.00 degrees in Cancer Zodiac Sign.

Ashlesha Nakshatra Padas

Pada 1

The First Quarter of the Ashlesha Nakshatra comes in 16° 40' to 20° 00' of the Sagittarius Navamansa that is ruled by Jupiter. The natives born in this pada are caring nature, emotional and always acquire wealth moods in the life from multiple sources whether it is legal or illegal and they also loved to do charity.

Pada 2

The Second Quarter of the Ashlesha Nakshatra comes in 20° 00' to 23° 20' of the Capricorn Navamansa that is ruled by Saturn. People born in the quarter is very serious and silent type nature. The natives born in this pada are cunning and clever. The native can do anything and don't shy away from using you for their own benefit after taken benefits they don’t care of others.

Pada 3

The Third Quarter of the Ashlesha Nakshatra comes in 23° 20' to 26° 40' of the Aquarius Navamansa that is ruled by Saturn. The native would be very secretive, silent type nature. But responsible to take any risk during the work, very serious towards work. These people are also may have chronic skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, acne etc.

Pada 4

The Fourth Quarter of the Ashlesha Nakshatra comes in 26° 40' to 30° 00' of the Pisces Navamansa which is ruled by Jupiter. The native will be serious to take the responsibility for anything wrong, intelligent, sometimes ego seen in the behaviour. They like their mother very much and they can do anything for their mother, also taken interest to earn a lot of wealth and happiness from their mother.

New Name Can be Suggested for People Born in Ashlesha Nakshatra Start With Following Letter would Very Fortunate and Auspicious for Their Life:

Sound of Ashlesha Nakshtra

Quarter 1: Name start with “di” Quarter 2: Name start with “du” Quarter 3: Name start with “de” Quarter 4: Name start with “do”

Career & Profession Comes in Ashlesha Nakshatra

A cunning politician or a lawyer turn towards lie without blinking, and that is a great significance of Ashlesha nakshatra born native. Native can have a great career in fields of arts and commerce, they do best in commerce because Mercury is the star lord gives good analytical and problem-solving skills. They are always come with an agenda; however, they do dirty politics where they are whether in office or politics. The native can do well as a career in the fields are as good politician, engineers, media and communication, marketing, business owners, and entrepreneurs.

Plant Worship for Ashlesha Nakshatra

As per Vedic Astrology, the “Nagakesara Tree”, is considered very auspicious for Ashlesha Nakshatra constellation. If the native can do “Pradakshina” around this tree and do puja on regular basis will be very beneficial for them.

Ashlesha Nakshatra Mantra

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, which are divided into 27 distinct segments. These represent the path of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, known as the Zodiac. Each Nakshatra possesses its own ruling planet, deity, nature, and energy, which influence an individual's personality and destiny based on the position of the Moon at the time of birth.

There is a total of 27 Nakshatras, along with one additional Nakshatra known as Abhijeet. However, the Abhijeet Nakshatra is not like the others Nakshatra; it rises for a brief period for each day and consider for good Muhurta and timing only. But it holds no significance in a birth chart.

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, with each Nakshatra spanning 13.20 degrees. If we divide this 13.20-degree span into four parts known as Padas or Charanas then each individual part measures 3.20 degrees. Thus, every Nakshatra consists of four Charanas or Padas. If we perform the calculation:

Total Nakshatras × 13.20 degrees, or 27 × 13.20 = 360 degrees which signifies one complete circle, revolution, or transit.

There are total four padas/Charans consists of a Nakshatra.

Bharani Nakshatra is well known for business.

The Lagna Nakshatra (Ascendant Star) reflects an individual's physical body, outward personality, health, and the general direction of their life. One might consider it a mirror of one's karma. Conversely, the Chandra Nakshatra (Moon Star) signifies a native's mental strength, thought processes, emotions, and destiny. The 'Vimshottari Dasha' system is determined based on the Chandra Nakshatra. In essence, the Chandra Nakshatra holds greater significance.

Jeystha, Mula, Aslesha, Magha, and Ashwini. These nakshatras’ starting and ending points by degree wise are considered gandanta or dangerous.

Ashwini, Magha, Mula Nakshatras are ruled by Ketu.

Punarvashu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Jupiter.

Pushya, Rohini, Anuradha, Mrigashira, and Uttara Pahlguni are the most auspicious Nakshatras.

In our Hindu tradition, for centuries, a child's name has been chosen based on the Nakshatra (lunar mansion) under which they were born. It is at this juncture that the child's Kundali (birth chart) is also prepared. The primary objective behind this practice is to attract positive energy, good fortune, and success into the native's life. According to astrology, the specific Nakshatra phase occupied by the Moon at the moment of birth significantly influences the child's personality and destiny.

Pushya: is considered for most auspicious and nourishing,

Rohini: is for creativity and beauty, Ashwini: is for leadership and vitality,

Anuradha: is for balance and wisdom, Uttara Phalguni: is well known for leadership.

Rohini is called the queen of all Nakshatra.

Pushya Nakshatra is called the king of all Nakshatra.

Rohini, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati, Hasta, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Purvashada Nakshatras are well known for wealth and prosperity giving.

Pushan is the deity of Revati Nakshatra and a pair of fish is the symbol of this Revati Nakshatra.

Jupiter is the lord of Punarvasu Nakshatra and mother Aditi is the deity of Punarvasu Nakshatra.

The lord of Krittika Nakshatra is Surya Dev and Agni Dev is the deity of Krittika Nakshatra. And such people are influenced by the fire element, which makes them courageous, confident, energetic, and determined. These people are natural leaders, articulate and hard-working, who often shine in fields such as the military, police or management. Such a person can be arrogant, stubborn, and even angry at times.

Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Saturn.

Top compatible Nakshatras are like following:

Magha + Jyeshtha= good compatible,

Revati + Purva Ashadha= good and well-suited,

Hasta + Mrigashira= good compatible,

Anuradha + Rohini= good companionable and creative,

Uttara Phalguni + Uttara Ashadha= well-matched.

Pushya Nakshatra is the 8th among 27 Nakshatras.

Poorvashada Nakshatra is the 20th among 27 Nakshatras.

Moon is the lord of Hasta Nakshatra.

Lotus flower is the symbol of Anuradha Nakshatra.

Shravana is the 22nd Nakshatra, falling within the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The symbol of this Nakshatra is the ear, and its presiding deity is Lord Vishnu. Individuals born under the Shravana Nakshatra are intelligent, possess a keen desire to learn, and are natural-born listeners. Influenced by Lord Vishnu and the Moon, they are compassionate, helpful, and calm by nature; however, due to the presence of Saturn in Capricorn, they can also be somewhat stubborn and disciplined. They typically attain stability in life after the age of 30. Natives born under the Shravana Nakshatra generally take a deep interest in religion and spirituality.

Ashwini is the first Nakshtra comes in Aries or Mesha Sign and Revati is the 27 and last Nakshtra comes in the Pisces or Meena Sign.