Ashlesha Nakshatra
Perceptive and magnetic — they read rooms and people, and little escapes them. Ashlesha is the 9th of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Mercury, with Nagas as its deity and coiled serpent as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlesha pada 1 | Karka (Cancer) | Dhanu | Di |
| Ashlesha pada 2 | Karka (Cancer) | Makara | Du |
| Ashlesha pada 3 | Karka (Cancer) | Kumbha | De |
| Ashlesha pada 4 | Karka (Cancer) | Meena | Do |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Chitra (31), Magha (30), Mula (28), Uttara Bhadrapada (28), Vishakha (27). Lowest: Swati (11), Revati (12), Uttara Ashadha (13).
Ashlesha with all 27 nakshatras →
Baby names
Names for a child born under Ashlesha traditionally begin with Di, Du, De, Do, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Ashlesha nakshatra →
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What is Ashlesha nakshatra known for?
Perceptive and magnetic — they read rooms and people, and little escapes them. Its ruling planet is Mercury, its deity Nagas, its symbol Coiled serpent, and it belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
Which rashi is Ashlesha nakshatra in?
All four padas of Ashlesha fall in Karka (Cancer).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Ashlesha?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Ashlesha are Chitra (31/36), Magha (30/36), Mula (28/36) and Uttara Bhadrapada (28/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Ashlesha nakshatra baby names start with?
Di, Du, De, Do — one for each pada. Names beginning with Di for the first pada, Du for the second, and so on.
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