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Nakshatra 09 · Mercury

Ashlesha Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Ashlesha is about deep insight and caution. You can sense what is unsaid and understand people quite well.

Nakshatra

Ashlesha

Cancer 16°40′ – 30°00′

Ruling planet
Mercury
Deity
Nagas
Illustration of Ashlesha nakshatra

Nature

Sharp, cautious and emotional. You do not trust quickly, and rebuilding broken trust feels difficult.

Deep insight, caution and the ability to sense what is unsaid.

Strengths

  • Deep insight
  • Caution
  • Intelligence
  • Reading people

Good to know

  • Suspicion
  • Bitterness
  • Control
  • Keeping things bottled up

Career

Research, investigation, psychology, medicine and strategy suit you. You do well where deep observation is needed.

ResearchInvestigationPsychologyMedicineStrategy

Love and relationships

You want a deep bond, but suspicion can hurt it. Ask questions instead of making accusations.

Health

Watch your digestion, nerves and stress. Slow breathing practice and good sleep help.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Sagittarius This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Capricorn This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Aquarius This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Pisces This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating green gram on Wednesdays and chanting “Om Bum Budhaya Namah” for Mercury.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Ashlesha?

Sharp, cautious and emotional. You do not trust quickly, and rebuilding broken trust feels difficult.

Which planet rules Ashlesha?

Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury, with Nagas as its deity and Coiled serpent as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Ashlesha?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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