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Ashlesha Nakshatra

Ashlesha Nakshatra spans Cancer 16°40 to 30°. Its ruling (dasha) lord is Mercury and its presiding deity is Nagas (serpents). People born under it are intuitive, magnetic, clever and deeply perceptive.

NakshatraAshlesha

Ruling lordMercury

DeityNagas (serpents)

SymbolCoiled serpent

Zodiac spanCancer 16°40 to 30°

GanaRakshasa

Personality and traits of Ashlesha

People born in Ashlesha Nakshatra are intuitive, magnetic, clever and deeply perceptive. The energy of Mercury and the blessing of Nagas (serpents) shape how they think, act and relate to others. The symbol, coiled serpent, reflects the deeper meaning of this nakshatra.

Career and strengths

Ashlesha natives often do well in medicine, psychology, occult, research and persuasion. Their Rakshasa (temperament) nature influences how they work with others and handle challenges.

Your janma nakshatra is decided by the exact position of the Moon at your birth, which needs your precise birth time. The same nakshatra can express very differently depending on its pada (quarter) and the rest of your chart.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the lord of Ashlesha Nakshatra?

The ruling lord of Ashlesha Nakshatra is Mercury, and its presiding deity is Nagas (serpents).

What is the symbol of Ashlesha Nakshatra?

The symbol of Ashlesha is Coiled serpent, and it spans Cancer 16°40 to 30°.

What careers suit Ashlesha natives?

Ashlesha natives often do well in medicine, psychology, occult, research and persuasion.

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