Nakshatra 9/27
Ashlesha (ஆயில்யம்) nakshatra
Ashlesha is nakshatra number 9 of 27. Rasi span 16°40'-30°00' Kataka; Vimshottari lord Mercury. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 16°40'-30°00' Kataka
- Vimshottari lord
- Mercury
- Deity (traditional)
- Nagas
- Symbol (traditional)
- Serpent
- Gana
- Rakshasa gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Di, Du, De, Do
- Yoni (Animal)
- Cat (Male)
- Rajju
- Pada Rajju (Foot)
- Bird
- Sparrow
- Sacred Tree
- Alexandrian Laurel (Punnai)
- Element
- Water (Jala)
Padas & Navamsa (D9)
Ashlesha occupies Kataka (Cancer) from 16°40' to 30°00'. It marks the end of Kataka and the first Gandanta junction of the sidereal zodiac.
| Pada | Span | Rasi | Navamsa (D9) | Lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 16°40' - 20°00' | Kataka (Cancer) | Dhanus (Sagittarius) | Jupiter | Di |
| Pada 2 | 20°00' - 23°20' | Kataka (Cancer) | Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | Du |
| Pada 3 | 23°20' - 26°40' | Kataka (Cancer) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | De |
| Pada 4 | 26°40' - 30°00' | Kataka (Cancer) | Meena (Gandanta Junction) | Jupiter | Do |
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Classical Parihara Temple & Lore
Sri Naganathaswamy Temple / Mannargudi Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple
📍 Thirunageswaram, Thanjavur & Mannargudi, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Ruled by Mercury and governed by the Sarpas (divine serpents), Ashlesha natives classically perform milk abhishekam at Thirunageswaram and Mannargudi on Ayilyam star days to neutralize Sarpa afflictions and awaken sharp intellectual acumen.
Traditional characteristics
Ashlesha represents penetrating psychological perception, shrewd diplomacy, and intense protective magnetism. Symbolized by the coiled serpent, natives possess innate situational awareness.
Career lore highlights eminence in political diplomacy, intelligence analysis, forensic law, pharmaceutical sciences, toxicology, and strategic consulting.
Fiercely protective of trusted confidants, the blend of watery Cancerian intuition with Mercurial intellect grants persuasive charm and unmatched problem-solving agility.
Because Pada 4 touches the Gandanta boundary, devotion to Lord Shiva, Nagaraja, or Sri Maha Vishnu grounds emotional turbulence into profound spiritual mastery.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Ashlesha belongs to Rakshasa gana. Yoni rules caution against Rat yoni (Magha, Purva Phalguni). Stars sharing Pada rajju fail traditional Rajju porutham.
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Which rasi does Ashlesha nakshatra belong to?
Ashlesha resides wholly within Kataka (Cancer) from 16°40' to 30°00'. Its rasi lord is the Moon and its nakshatra lord is Mercury.
Is Ashlesha considered a Gandanta nakshatra?
Yes, particularly Pada 4, which marks the water-fire transitional junction (Gandanta) between Kataka (Cancer) and Simha (Leo).
Who is the ruling planet and deity of Ashlesha?
The planetary ruler is Mercury (Budha), and its presiding deities are the Sarpas (divine serpents).
What is the sacred tree and lucky gemstone for Ashlesha?
Its sacred tree is Alexandrian Laurel (Punnai), and its traditional gemstone is Emerald (Maragatham), representing Mercury.
What is the prime worship temple for Ashlesha?
Sri Naganathaswamy Temple in Thirunageswaram and Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple in Mannargudi are the premier pilgrimage shrines.