Nakshatras/Ashlesha

आश्लेषा

Ashlesha

16°40' - 30°00' Cancer

RulerMercury
DeityNagas/Serpents
SymbolCoiled Serpent
GanaRakshasa
NatureSharp
GenderFemale
ElementWater
AnimalMale Cat
BirdSparrow
DirectionSouth
Body PartNails/ears
TreeNaga Champa

About Ashlesha

Ashlesha is the serpent nakshatra, representing mystical power, kundalini energy, and the ability to hypnotize and influence others. Ruled by the Nagas, the divine serpents, it bestows psychic abilities, sharp intelligence, and a secretive nature. Natives are deeply intuitive, strategic, and possess hidden reserves of power.

Characteristics

  • ·Mystical and psychic abilities
  • ·Sharp intelligence and cunning nature
  • ·Magnetic and hypnotic personality
  • ·Secretive and private temperament
  • ·Strong kundalini and spiritual potential
  • ·Suspicious and mistrustful tendencies
  • ·Excellent at reading people and situations
  • ·Independent and self-reliant nature

Suitable Careers

  • ·Astrologer or occultist
  • ·Politician or diplomat
  • ·Snake handler or herpetologist
  • ·Spy or intelligence agent
  • ·Pharmacist or toxicologist
  • ·Lawyer or legal strategist
  • ·Psychic or mystic
  • ·Chemical engineer or chemist

Pada Details

Pada 1(Sagittarius)

16°40' - 20°00' Cancer

Philosophical serpent, truth-seeking, expansive wisdom, moral

Pada 2(Capricorn)

20°00' - 23°20' Cancer

Ambitious, practical power, structured cunning, career-driven

Pada 3(Aquarius)

23°20' - 26°40' Cancer

Innovative, humanitarian instincts, unconventional methods, visionary

Pada 4(Pisces)

26°40' - 30°00' Cancer

Deeply intuitive, spiritually powerful, mystical, compassionate depths

Remedies

  • ·Worship Naga Devata on Naga Panchami
  • ·Donate milk and sandalwood to Naga temples
  • ·Wear an Emerald gemstone after consulting an astrologer
  • ·Chant the Ashlesha mantra 108 times daily
  • ·Perform Naga Puja or Sarpa Dosha Nivarana rituals

Mantra

Om Sarpebhyo Namah