Ashlesha Nakshatra - The Star of Kundalini, Hypnotism and Mystic Power
Introduction
Ashlesha Nakshatra is 9th among 27 Nakshatras, spanning 16°40' to 30°00' Cancer. Ashlesha means The Entwiner, Clinging Star. Ruled by Mercury and deity Naga (Serpent God), Ashlesha is star of kundalini, hypnotism, mystic power, and entanglement. It is last Nakshatra in Cancer, where Moon's energy becomes intense, emotional, and mysterious. If Moon in Ashlesha at birth, you are Ashlesha native. Ashlesha natives are intense, intuitive, mysterious, hypnotic, and have power to entwine and influence others.
Quick Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | 16°40' - 30°00' Cancer |
| Lord | Mercury (Budha) - Intellect, communication, mystic power |
| Deity | Naga - Serpent God, Kundalini power |
| Symbol | Coiled Serpent - Kundalini, hypnotism, mystic power, entanglement |
| Gana | Rakshasa Gana |
| Yoni | Cat (Marjara) - Independent, mysterious, clever |
| Nadi | Antya Nadi (Kapha) |
| Tattva | Jala (Water) - Emotional, intense |
| Nature | Tikshna (Sharp, Dreadful) and Daruna |
| Shakti | Visasleshana Shakti - Power to inflict poison, power of kundalini, power to entwine |
| Body Part | Nails, Joints, Knees |
| Lucky Letter | Di, Du, De, Do |
Mythology and Symbolism
Lord Mercury: Mercury is intellect, communication, business, mystic power. In Ashlesha, Mercury is in Cancer (emotional), gives intense, emotional, intuitive intellect, ability to understand mysteries, psychology, astrology, business with emotional touch.
Deity Naga: Naga is Serpent God, kundalini power, hidden treasures, mystic power. Nagas guard treasures and secrets. Naga's energy gives Ashlesha mystic power, hypnotism, ability to entwine, psychology, understanding hidden things, kundalini awakening.
Symbol Coiled Serpent: Coiled serpent represents kundalini coiled at base of spine, hypnotism, mystic power, entanglement, poison. Ashlesha natives can hypnotize, entwine others with charm, have intense emotional and sexual energy. Coiled serpent also represents hidden knowledge, secrets, and power to strike with poison when angry.
Characteristics
Ashlesha in Cancer (Moon) ruled by Mercury (intellect) and deity Naga creates intense, intuitive, mysterious personality.
- Intense and Emotional: Very intense, emotional, deep feelings, cannot take things lightly.
- Intuitive and Mystic: Highly intuitive, mystic, interested in astrology, psychology, occult, hidden knowledge.
- Hypnotic and Entwining: Hypnotic eyes, ability to entwine and influence others, charming but mysterious.
- Wise and Clever: Very clever, wise, good at business, psychology, understanding human mind.
- Secretive and Mysterious: Secretive, mysterious, do not reveal own plans, hide feelings.
- Possessive and Clinging: Ashlesha means clinging - very attached, possessive in love, clings to relationships.
- Kundalini Power: Strong kundalini and sexual energy, transformative power.
Male Characteristics
Ashlesha male natives are intense, intelligent, mysterious, attractive with penetrating eyes. They are good at business, psychology, astrology, research. They are hardworking but may have struggles early life. Marriage around 28-35 years, may have some challenges due to possessive nature. They are protective but possessive husbands, very attached to wife and family. Success comes through intellect, mystic knowledge, business. They have ability to handle crises and hidden matters.
Female Characteristics
Ashlesha female natives are intense, beautiful, mysterious, intuitive, attractive with hypnotic eyes. They are intelligent, clever, good at psychology, astrology, household management. They are very attached to family, possessive about husband, excellent mothers but may be possessive. They need partner who gives security and understands intensity. Excel in psychology, astrology, teaching, nursing, business, occult. May face emotional ups and downs due to intense nature.
Padas
Pada 1 (16°40'-20°00' Cancer): Sagittarius Navamsa ruled by Jupiter. Most philosophical, optimistic, teaching, spiritual, more balanced and righteous. Good for teaching, philosophy, spiritual growth.
Pada 2 (20°00'-23°20' Cancer): Capricorn Navamsa ruled by Saturn. Most hardworking, disciplined, practical, business, administration. Good for business, administration, material success.
Pada 3 (23°20'-26°40' Cancer): Aquarius Navamsa ruled by Saturn. Most innovative, scientific, humanitarian, technology, research. Most intellectual and research-oriented.
Pada 4 (26°40'-30°00' Cancer): Pisces Navamsa ruled by Jupiter. Most emotional, spiritual, intuitive, healing, compassionate. Most spiritual and gandanta pada - very sensitive, needs remedies, best for spiritual growth after transformation.
Career
Mystic and Occult: Astrology, Psychology, Hypnotism, Occult, Research into mysteries
Business and Finance: Business, Finance, Banking, Business with emotional touch, Trading
Healing: Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Counseling, Healing with kundalini
Other: Politics (entwining others), Acting (hypnotic), Writing, Teaching, Detective work, Poison control, Chemical industry, Handling snakes, Secret services
Marriage Compatibility
Ashlesha natives are intense, possessive, clinging lovers but loyal and protective. Need partner who gives security and understands intensity.
Best Compatibility: Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Swati, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Ashadha. Magha provides strength to Ashlesha's intensity.
Male Compatibility: Punarvasu, Pushya, Swati, Anuradha females are best.
Female Compatibility: Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Anuradha males are ideal.
Challenging: Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira are difficult due to different nature.
Health and Remedies
Rules nails, joints, knees. May face joint pain, nail problems, knee pain, nervous disorders, emotional issues, kundalini-related issues.
Remedies:
- Strengthen Mercury: Worship Vishnu, chant Om Bum Budhaya Namah 108 times on Wednesdays. Donate green clothes, help students.
- Worship Naga: Worship Naga Devta, chant Om Naga Devataya Namah, offer milk to Nagas, respect serpents, do Naga puja.
- Control Possessiveness: Practice detachment, avoid clinging, practice letting go, avoid poison (negative thoughts).
- Chant Mantra: Om Naga Devataya Namah or Om Ashlesha Nakshatraya Namah
- Donate: Donate medicines, help in removing poison, help in healing, donate green items.
- Gemstone: Emerald for Mercury only after consultation. Very beneficial for Ashlesha natives.
- Birth Star Day: On Ashlesha day, do Naga puja, meditate on kundalini, avoid negative thoughts. This is Gandanta Nakshatra - needs extra remedies.
Why Important
Ashlesha is Tikshna (sharp, dreadful) Nakshatra, good for sharp, destructive activities: surgery, dealing with enemies, poison control, occult, research, psychology, handling snakes. Not good for gentle activities like marriage but excellent for transformative and mystic activities. It is last Nakshatra of Cancer and Gandanta - junction of water and fire, very sensitive and transformative. Teaches that clinging and entanglement cause pain, but through kundalini awakening and wisdom, we can transform poison into nectar.