Ashlesha Nakshatra
Ashlesha shows deep intelligence, a keen understanding of people and strategic thinking.
- Ruling planet
- Mercury · dasha 17 years
- Deity
- The Nagas
- Symbol
- A coiled serpent
- Gana
- Rakshasa (fierce)
- Yoni
- Cat
- Nadi
- Antya (Kapha)
- Zodiac span
- Kataka (Cancer) 16°40′ – 30°
Nature of people born in Ashlesha
There is also a tendency to guard one's own feelings.
The four padas of Ashlesha
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kataka (Cancer) | 16°40′ – 20° | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Di |
| 2 | Kataka (Cancer) | 20° – 23°20′ | Makara (Capricorn) | Du |
| 3 | Kataka (Cancer) | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | Kumbha (Aquarius) | De |
| 4 | Kataka (Cancer) | 26°40′ – 30° | Meena (Pisces) | Do |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Ashlesha the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Rakshasa (fierce)), yoni (Cat) and nadi (Antya (Kapha)) of Ashlesha are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Ashlesha nakshatra?
Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Mercury dasha (17 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Ashlesha?
Ashlesha: Rakshasa (fierce) gana, Cat yoni, Antya (Kapha) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Ashlesha?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Di · 2 — Du · 3 — De · 4 — Do.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.