Ashlesha at a glance
| Hindi name | आश्लेषा |
|---|---|
| Number | 9 of 27 |
| Span | 16°40′ Karka – 30°00′ Karka |
| Rashi | Karka (Cancer) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mercury (बुध) |
| Deity | The Nagas, serpent deities |
| Symbol | Coiled serpent |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Cat |
| Nadi | Antya |
Ashlesha nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Di | डी | Karka (Cancer) |
| 2 | Du | डू | Karka (Cancer) |
| 3 | De | डे | Karka (Cancer) |
| 4 | Do | डो | Karka (Cancer) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Ashlesha
Perceptive and strategic, with deep hidden power. The presiding deity, The Nagas, serpent deities, colours its qualities, and its lord Mercury sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Ashlesha?
Mon, 2 Nov, Mon, 30 Nov, Sun, 27 Dec (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Ashlesha; see today's panchang.
Ashlesha nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Ashlesha nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Di (डी); pada 2 – Du (डू); pada 3 – De (डे); pada 4 – Do (डो). A baby born in Ashlesha is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Ashlesha nakshatra?
Mercury (बुध) is the ruling planet of Ashlesha, which begins the Mercury mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is The Nagas, serpent deities.
Which rashi does Ashlesha belong to?
All four padas of Ashlesha fall in Karka (Cancer).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Ashlesha?
Ashlesha has Rakshasa gana, Cat yoni and Antya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.