Ashlesha Nakshatra
By Dr. R.P. Sharma | practising since 1979
When is the Moon next in Ashlesha? The Moon is next in Ashlesha from Mon 5 Oct 2026, 11:09 PM to Tue 6 Oct 2026, 10:17 PM IST. Computed daily on the Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri).
Key Information
| Ruling Planet: | Mercury |
| Deity: | Sarpas (Serpents) |
| Symbol: | Serpent |
| Degree Range: | 16°40' - 30°00' Cancer |
| Gana (temperament): | Rakshasa (intense, independent) |
| Yoni (animal): | Cat |
| Nadi: | Antya (Kapha) |
Characteristics of Ashlesha Nakshatra
Natives born under Ashlesha Nakshatra are influenced by Mercury and blessed by Sarpas (Serpents). This Nakshatra spans 16°40' - 30°00' Cancer and carries the symbolic energy of the Serpent.
Personality Traits
- Penetrating, perceptive mind
- Private and strategic
- Strong hold on people and things
Strengths
- Insight into motives
- Persuasion and diplomacy
- Healing with hidden knowledge
Challenges
- Secrecy or manipulation
- Suspicion
- Difficulty letting go
Compatibility & Relationships
In Ashtakoota matching, Ashlesha shares the Cat yoni with Punarvasu, which scores the full 4 of 4 in Yoni koota. Its Nadi is Antya (Kapha): a partner whose Moon is in Krittika, Rohini, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana or Revati has the same Nadi, which scores 0 of 8 (Nadi dosha) until the classical cancellations are checked. Its gana is Rakshasa, which counts for 6 of the 36 points. Check any pair with the free kundli matching tool.
Remedies for Ashlesha Nakshatra
- Worship Sarpas (Serpents) for blessings
- Strengthen Mercury through appropriate remedies
- Chant specific mantras for this Nakshatra
- Perform charitable acts on days ruled by Mercury
Get Your Personalized Nakshatra Reading
Understanding your birth Nakshatra provides deep insights into your personality, strengths, challenges, and life path. Book a detailed consultation with Dr. R.P. Sharma for personalized guidance.
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Ashlesha Nakshatra — Common Questions
What is Ashlesha Nakshatra known for?
Ashlesha is presided over by the Nagas (serpent deities), symbolised by a coiled serpent, and ruled by Mercury. Its gana (temperament) is Rakshasa. These signatures shape the native's core nature and the life areas the star most influences.
Which careers suit Ashlesha natives?
Classically, Ashlesha inclines toward psychology, strategy, medicine (especially toxicology), negotiation and research. Dr. R.P. Sharma reads the full chart — the 10th house, its lord and the dasha — before career guidance, with the nakshatra as one strong thread.
Is Ashlesha Nakshatra good for marriage?
In matching, penetrating and private; matching benefits from checking Mangal Dosha and the 7th lord carefully. Guna milan alone is not enough — Dr. Sharma weighs the nakshatra alongside Mangal Dosha, the 7th house and both dashas.
What should a Ashlesha native do in a difficult dasha?
Difficult periods are read from the running dasha and transits over Mercury, the star's lord. Practical, chart-specific remedies help — consult with your exact birth details rather than applying generic fixes.
Can I get a personal reading about ashlesha?
Yes — the page above gives the classical picture; a consultation applies it to your exact chart. Your kundli and detailed PDF are free; a full sitting with Dr. Sharma is a flat Rs 5,100.
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