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Nakshatra #9

Ashlesha Nakshatraआश्लेषा

106.67° - 120.00° • Ruled by Mercury • Deity: Sarpa (Serpent)

Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury and represents the coiled serpent. Natives have deep mystical powers, intuition, and the ability to embrace or constrict.

Quick Facts

Symbol
Coiled serpent
Animal
Cat
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Deity
Sarpa (Serpent)
Gender
Female
Nature
Mixed

Temperament & Health

Gana (Temperament)

Rakshasa - Demonic

Intense, powerful, and transformative

Nadi (Health)

Antya - End

Kapha constitution, sustaining energy

Naming Letters (Pada)

डी

Pada 1

डू

Pada 2

डे

Pada 3

डो

Pada 4

Personality Traits

MysticalIntuitiveHypnoticSecretivePenetrating insight
KundaliniMysticismEmbraceIntuition

Career Paths

  • Occult sciences
  • Psychology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Research
  • Tantric practices

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashlesha nakshatra personality?

Ashlesha natives are mystical, intuitive, and have hypnotic abilities. They possess deep psychological insight and kundalini energy.

Which planet rules Ashlesha nakshatra?

Mercury rules Ashlesha, combining intellect with the serpent's mystical wisdom and intuition.

What careers suit Ashlesha nakshatra?

Occult sciences, psychology, pharmaceuticals, and research are ideal for Ashlesha natives.

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My Kundli AI combines classical Vedic astrology principles from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra with modern astronomical precision from the Swiss Ephemeris library (accurate to 0.001 arc-seconds). All calculations use the Lahiri Ayanamsa, adopted by India's Calendar Reform Committee in 1955, and follow the Whole-Sign house system as prescribed in traditional Jyotish texts.

Content reviewed by the My Kundli AI editorial team. Last updated: February 2026. Learn more about our approach.