आश्लेषा · Nakshatra #9 of 27 · 106.67°–120.00° · ruled by Mercury
Mystical, hypnotic, intense. Serpent energy - kundalini. Deep psychological insight.
Occult, psychology, pharmacy, politics, astrology, research.
Nervous system, poison sensitivity. Mental health needs care.
Magnetic but possessive. Power dynamics in relationships.
Ashlesha has four padas with starting sounds Di, Du, De, Do (डी, डू, डे, डो) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Sagittarius navamsa — the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds optimism, philosophy and a love of freedom, colouring Ashlesha's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Capricorn navamsa — the earth element, Artha (security). It adds ambition, structure and enduring discipline, colouring Ashlesha's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Aquarius navamsa — the air element, Kama (desire). It adds originality, humanitarian ideals and independence, colouring Ashlesha's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Pisces navamsa — the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds imagination, compassion and spiritual sensitivity, colouring Ashlesha's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.