Ashlesha
Embrace, intuition, shrewdness.
At a glance
| Vimshottari lord | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Deity | Nagas (serpents) |
| Symbol | serpent |
| Position in the zodiac | From 16°40′ Karka to 0°00′ Simha |
| Vimshottari years | 17 years |
Traditional keywords
Embrace, intuition, shrewdness.
Traditional keywords for study. They describe classical attributions and are not predictions about a person.
People born in Ashlesha
Ashlesha natives are perceptive, strategic and persuasive. They understand people deeply and can be secretive. Turning insight into healing rather than control is their path.
Work
Medicine, psychology, research, politics, investigation and writing.
Relationships
Intense and private; trust has to be earned.
Well-being
Watch digestion and nerves; avoid worry.
Padas (quarters)
- Pada 1: 16°40′ Karka – 20°00′ Karka
- Pada 2: 20°00′ Karka – 23°20′ Karka
- Pada 3: 23°20′ Karka – 26°40′ Karka
- Pada 4: 26°40′ Karka – 0°00′ Simha
Neighbouring nakshatras
Other nakshatras with the same Vimshottari lord
Questions and answers
Who is the Vimshottari lord of Ashlesha?
Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury in the Vimshottari system (17 years).
Where does Ashlesha lie in the zodiac?
Ashlesha lies From 16°40′ Karka to 0°00′ Simha.
Which nakshatra comes before and after Ashlesha?
Before it is Pushya and after it is Magha.
See it in a chart
The Moon's nakshatra at birth sets the starting lord of your dasha. Use the dasha tool to see the full timeline. Vimshottari dasha.
Classical attributions as given in standard Jyotish texts, chiefly Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (the chapters on the grahas and rashis) and Brihat Samhita. Positions are computed by this site.