Nakshatra
Ashlesha nakshatra
Ashlesha gives depth, sharp intelligence and strong intuition, with a hypnotic, persuasive quality.
| Spans | Karka 16° 40′ – Simha 0° |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Budh |
| Deity | The Nagas |
| Symbol | Coiled serpent |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Yoni (animal) | Cat |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Rashi | Karka |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Emerald (Panna) |
Nature of Ashlesha
Ashlesha gives depth, sharp intelligence and strong intuition, with a hypnotic, persuasive quality. Its natives understand people well and are skilled strategists; trust and openness are their lessons.
Its ruling planet Budh signifies intellect, speech, business and learning, and its dasha is the first one for people born with the Moon here.
The four padas
- Pada 1 · Karka 16° 40′ – Karka 20° · Dhanu navamsa · Name syllable: Di
- Pada 2 · Karka 20° – Karka 23° 20′ · Makara navamsa · Name syllable: Du
- Pada 3 · Karka 23° 20′ – Karka 26° 40′ · Kumbha navamsa · Name syllable: De
- Pada 4 · Karka 26° 40′ – Simha 0° · Meena navamsa · Name syllable: Do
Compatibility
By Guna Milan, the most compatible nakshatras are Pushya, Ashwini, Chitra, Jyeshtha and Dhanishta.
The least compatible are Swati, Revati and Uttara Ashadha.
Calculated with the 36-point Ashtakoot for the middle padas; your exact padas and full charts can change this.
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