This star is known to be ruled by the whole serpent kingdom. The nagas or the serepents are abound throughout all the 14 worlds as described by the vedic texts. Though serpents can live everywhere, they are the forces necessary for proper functioning of the universal affairs.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Diety | Sarpas/ Nagas |
| Sounds | De (डी), Du (डू), De (डे), Do (डो) |
| Planet | Mercury |
| Colour | Blackish Red |
| Gana | Rakshasha (Demon) |
| Animal | Male Cat |
Introduction to Ashlesha Nakshatra
Welcome to the Ashlesha Nakshatra! (The Clinging Star) We’re excited you’re here.
Ashlesha Nakshatra 1st Pada: People with Ashlesha nakshtra pada 1 are very different from the above description yet the same. They are very caring and emotional people who build their huge wealth by giving more wealth to others and opening up charities around the world, however they are same as above description because they also use people in the process of building their wealth, however by giving money to charity balances out their karma. 16° 40″ – 20° 00′ Cancer falls in Sagittarius Navamsa and is ruled by Jupiter.
This pada has he ability to put in the most hard work. It has a lot to do with dealing enmity, diseases and other 6th house affairs.
We have to look janam kundali for detailed analysis:
- Sensual, Seductive and Hypnotic Eyes.
- Disguise, Secrecy, Deception and Manipulation.
- Remorseless, High Ego, Suspicious & Cold Natured.
- Connected Manipulation, Calculation.
- Connected to Snakes.
- Skilled in research and writing
- Sharp intellect
- Mystical
- The ability to entertain
- Good at speach
- Analytical
- Manipulation
- Allergies
- Secretive
- Breaks the rules
- Mental instability
- Independent
- Clever
- Versatile
- Sharp
- Philosophical
- Entertaining
- Multiple occupations
- Seductive
- Gains through spirituality
- Passionate and disciplined when interested in topic
- Ability to accomplish greatness when motivated
- Mental instability
- Nervous
- Depressed
- Moody
- Deceptive
- Tactless
- Lacking social skills
- Impolite
- Careless
- Selfish
- Secretive
- Detached
- Ungrateful
- Unpopular
- Introspective
- Reclusive
- Blunt
- Unappreciative
- Possessive
- Breaks the rules
- Scattered
- Unproductive
- Chemist or chemical engineer
- Professions handling poison or hazardous materials
- Petroleum industry
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Drug dealer
- Tobacco industry
- Thieves
- Embezzler
- Prostitutes
- Adult entertainment industry
- Working with reptiles
- Snake charmer
- Surgeons
- Covert operations
- Secret service
- Lawyers
- Politician advisors
- Psychologists
- Hypnotist
- Yoga instructors and charlatans
Nakshatra Padas
| First Pada | Second Pada | Third Pada | Fourth Pada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16° 40′ – 20° 00′ (04) | 20° 00′ – 23° 20′ (04) | 23° 20′ – 26° 40′ (04) | 26° 40′ – 30° 00′ (04) |
| Navamsa: Sagittarius | Navamsa: Capricorn | Navamsa: Aquarius | Navamsa: Pisces |
| Sound: Dee | Sound: Doo | Sound: Day | Sound: Doh |
| Keyword: Industrious | Keyword: Ambitious | Keyword: Secretive | Keyword: Illusive |
| Ashlesha Nakshatra 1st Pada Characteristics | Ashlesha Nakshatra 2nd Pada Characteristics |
| Ashlesha Nakshatra 3rd Pada Characteristics | Ashlesha Nakshatra 4th Pada Characteristics |
Elements of Ashlesha Nakshatra
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Star | Ashlesha Nakshatra |
| Sign | Cancer |
| Range | 16°40′ – 30°00′ in Cancer |
| Diety | Sarpas or Nagas |
| Planet | Mercury |
| Meaning | “The Embracing”, “The Entwiner” |
| Indication | “The Clinging Star” |
| Symbol | Coiled Serpent, Circle, Wheel |
| Shakti (Power) | Vis Ashleshana Shakti (The Power to “Inflict Poison and Destroy the Victim”) |
| Basis Above | The Approach of the Serpent |
| Basis Below | Agitation or Trembling |
| Desire | To Overcome Enemies |
| Body Part | Joints, Nails, Ears |
| Purushartha (Goal) | Dharma (Righteousness) |
| Category of Star | Tikshna (Sharp/ Dreadful) |
| Gana (Race) | Rakshasa (Demon) |
| Guna (Quality) | Sattwa |
| Varna | Mleccha (Outcaste) |
| Pancha Mahabhuta | Apas (Water) |
| TriMurthi | Shiva (Dissolve) |
| Animal | Cat |
| Bird | Small Blue Sparrow , Spotted Owlet (Pingala Pakshi), Heron |
| Tree | Nag Champa, Beauty Leaf Tree, Alexandrian Laurel (Latin Name: Calophylum Inophyllum) |
| Sounds | Dee, Doo, Day, Doh |
| Colour | Blackish Red |
| Tridosha | Kapha (Phlegm or Water + Earth) |
| Yoni (Gender) | Male |
| Direction | South |
| Gotra (Clan) | Vashistha (name translates as the “Possessor of Wealth”) |
| Direction of Motion | Adho Mukha (Looking Down/ Facing Downwards) |