Nakshatra #9 of 27

Ashlesha

आश्लेषा

Ruled by Mercury · 106.67° to 120° · Cancer

Deity
Naga (Serpent God)
Symbol
Coiled Serpent
Gana
Rakshasa (Demon)
Quality
Sharp/Fierce (Tikshna)
Element
Water
Direction
South
Gender
Female
Color
Black/Red

🧠 Personality

Hypnotic, cunning, deeply intuitive, with a penetrating gaze. Masters of psychology and manipulation. Mystical and secretive. Can be suspicious and distrustful but fiercely loyal once bonded.

💼 Career

Occult sciences, pharmaceuticals, politics, espionage, psychiatry, snake handling, poisons and toxicology. Roles involving hidden knowledge and manipulation.

🏥 Health

Nervous system, poisoning risk, joint pains, venereal diseases. Hypochondriac tendencies; sensitive constitution.

🧘 Spiritual Path

Kundalini awakening energy. The serpent power rises through Ashlesha. Spiritual growth through tantra, pranayama, and mastering the primal life force.

4 Padas

Pada 1:Sagittarius Navamsha — Philosophical serpent wisdom, teaching hidden truths.
Pada 2:Capricorn Navamsha — Practical application of occult knowledge, strategic cunning.
Pada 3:Aquarius Navamsha — Humanitarian use of mystical abilities, social manipulation for good.
Pada 4:Pisces Navamsha — Deepest mysticism, psychic abilities, spiritual serpent power at its peak.

Remedies & Mantras

Mantra: Om Sarpebhyo Namah

Remedy: Naga Puja on Naga Panchami. Offer milk to snakes at anthills.

Gemstone: Emerald (Panna)

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