Nakshatra 9/27
Ashlesha (ஆயில்யம்) nakshatra
Ashlesha is nakshatra number 9 of 27. Rasi span 16°40'-30°00' Kataka; Vimshottari lord Mercury. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 16°40'-30°00' Kataka
- Vimshottari lord
- Mercury
- Deity (traditional)
- Nagas
- Symbol (traditional)
- Serpent
- Gana
- Rakshasa gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Di, Du, De, Do
Padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).
Traditional characteristics
Ashlesha is linked with the Nagas; traditional readings speak of shrewd insight, binding power, and hidden intensity.
It ends Kataka. Mercury is the lord. Trait language remains traditional only.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashlesha my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Ashlesha?
The Vimshottari lord is Mercury. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.
How does this relate to porutham?
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.