Nakshatra #9

Ashlesha Nakshatra

Ruler
Mercury
Deity
Nagas
Symbol
Serpent
Span
16°40'-30° Cancer
Ashlesha nakshatra is ruled by Mercury with the Nagas (serpent deities) as its deity. It represents kundalini energy, mystical wisdom, and the power of hypnotic influence. Natives are intuitive, psychologically perceptive, and research-oriented.

Quality: Mystical, hypnotic

All 27 Nakshatras

Ashwini Bharani Krittika Rohini Mrigashira Ardra Punarvasu Pushya Ashlesha Magha Purva Phalguni Uttara Phalguni Hasta Chitra Swati Vishakha Anuradha Jyeshtha Moola Purva Ashadha Uttara Ashadha Shravana Dhanishtha Shatabhisha Purva Bhadrapada Uttara Bhadrapada Revati

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Last updated: 2026-05-21