Ashlesha Nakshatra
Ashlesha is the 9th of the 27 nakshatras. Mystical serpent wisdom. It is ruled by Mercury and lies in Karka (Cancer).
Ashlesha at a glance
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Nagas, the serpent deities |
| Symbol | a coiled serpent |
| Element | Water |
| Quality | Sharp |
| Zodiac span | 16°40′ Karka to 30°00′ Karka |
| Rashi | Karka (Cancer) |
The four padas of Ashlesha
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ Karka – 20°00′ Karka | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 20°00′ Karka – 23°20′ Karka | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 23°20′ Karka – 26°40′ Karka | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 26°40′ Karka – 30°00′ Karka | Meena (Pisces) |
Ashlesha and the Mercury Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Mercury rules Ashlesha, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Mercury Mahadasha. A full Mercury Mahadasha lasts 17 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Ashlesha. The other nakshatras ruled by Mercury are Jyeshtha and Revati.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Ashlesha nakshatra?
Mercury is the Vimshottari lord of Ashlesha. A person born with the Moon in Ashlesha starts life in a Mercury Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Mercury Mahadasha lasts 17 years.
Which rashi is Ashlesha in?
Ashlesha spans 16°40′ Karka to 30°00′ Karka of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Karka (Cancer).
What are the deity and symbol of Ashlesha?
The deity of Ashlesha is the Nagas, the serpent deities. Its symbol is a coiled serpent.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.