Nakshatra 9 / 27 · आश्लेषा
Ashlesha Nakshatra: Name Letters, Padas and Nature
Ashlesha is nakshatra 9 of 27, spanning 16°40′ Cancer – 30° Cancer, ruled by Mercury. Name letters: डी (Di), डू (Du), डे (De), डो (Do).
Ashlesha padas and name letters (naam akshar)
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. A child born with the Moon in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable. For Ashlesha:
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | डी Di | Cancer | Sagittarius |
| 2 | डू Du | Cancer | Capricorn |
| 3 | डे De | Cancer | Aquarius |
| 4 | डो Do | Cancer | Pisces |
Ashlesha nature
Perceptive, strategic and intense, with deep insight into people. You hold on tightly; learning when to let go brings freedom.
Rakshasa gana natives are said to be strong-willed, independent and fearless; the name describes intensity, not bad character.
Dasha at birth
Born with the Moon in Ashlesha, your Vimshottari dasha begins with Mercury, whose full period is 17 years. How much of it is left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
In Kundli matching
Gana, yoni and nadi come from the nakshatra and count for 6, 4 and 8 of the 36 points in Ashtakoota matching. The same nadi for both partners is the one traditionally avoided.
Name letters follow the traditional Avakahada chakra. Spellings of a few letters vary between regions.
Find your birth nakshatra
Your janma nakshatra is where the Moon was when you were born. Enter your birth details in the free birth chart to see it with its pada.
FAQ
Ashlesha nakshatra FAQs
What are the name letters for Ashlesha nakshatra?
Pada 1: डी (Di), Pada 2: डू (Du), Pada 3: डे (De), Pada 4: डो (Do).
Which rashi is Ashlesha nakshatra in?
Cancer (pada 1, 2, 3, 4). It spans 16°40′ Cancer – 30° Cancer.
Who rules Ashlesha nakshatra?
Its planetary lord is Mercury and its deity is Nagas (serpents).
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Ashlesha?
Gana Rakshasa (fierce), yoni Cat and nadi Antya (Kapha). Rakshasa gana natives are said to be strong-willed, independent and fearless; the name describes intensity, not bad character.