Ashlesha Nakshatra
#9 of 27 · 106°40′–120°00′ sidereal · in Cancer
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Deity | Nagas |
| Symbol | Coiled serpent |
| Gana (temperament) | a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Kapha (earthy) constitution — steady, patient and nurturing |
| Yoni (instinct) | Cat — independent and subtle |
| Nature (muhurta) | Tikshna — suits sharp works (discipline, focus, severance) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106°40′ – 110°00′ | Cancer (Karka) |
| 2 | 110°00′ – 113°20′ | Cancer (Karka) |
| 3 | 113°20′ – 116°40′ | Cancer (Karka) |
| 4 | 116°40′ – 120°00′ | Cancer (Karka) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Ashlesha
Ashlesha — presided by Nagas, symbol "Coiled serpent", ruled by Mercury. The temperament is a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional with a Kapha (earthy) constitution — steady, patient and nurturing, and a independent and subtle instinct (Cat yoni). The Mercury lordship lends intellect, communication, commerce, analysis and adaptability. Energies here favour sharp works (discipline, focus, severance).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Ashlesha nakshatra?
Mercury — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Ashlesha.
Who is the deity of Ashlesha?
Nagas; its symbol is the coiled serpent.
What degrees does Ashlesha span?
106°40′–120°00′ sidereal — that is 16°40′ Cancer to 30°00′ Cancer, in Cancer.
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