Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mercury (17-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Karka |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Cat |
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Ashlesha Nakshatra (9 of 27)
Ashlesha nakshatra (#9 of 27): ruling planet Mercury, Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, Cat yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Ashlesha is the 9th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Karka, ruled by Mercury with Rakshasa gana and Antya nadi.
The 4 padas of Ashlesha
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 106°40′–110°00′ | Dhanu | Jupiter | Di |
| Pada 2 | 110°00′–113°20′ | Makara | Saturn | Du |
| Pada 3 | 113°20′–116°40′ | Kumbha | Saturn | De |
| Pada 4 | 116°40′–120°00′ | Meena | Jupiter | Do |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Ashlesha →.
Essence of Ashlesha
Ashlesha, the serpent's coil, gives hypnotic insight into people and motives. Used with kindness, that perception becomes profound wisdom.
People born in Ashlesha carry the Rakshasa temperament and Cat yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Antya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Ashlesha in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Ashlesha's Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi and Cat yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Ashlesha nakshatra good for?
Ashlesha (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi) is classically associated with Ashlesha, the serpent's coil, gives hypnotic insight into people and motives. Used with kindness, that perception become — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Ashlesha?
In gun milan, Ashlesha's Rakshasa gana and Cat yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Krittika, Magha, Chitra — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Ashlesha?
Mercury rules Ashlesha in the vimshottari dasha system (17 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Ashlesha nakshatra?
Babies born in Ashlesha are traditionally named starting with Di, Du, De, Do — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Ashlesha baby-name list for examples.