Nakshatra 9 of 27
Ashlesha
The embracing serpent — depth, penetrating insight, and the power of what lies beneath the surface. Classical texts counsel respect for its intensity.
Presiding deityThe Nagas, the serpent kings
SymbolA coiled serpent
Vimshottari lordMercury (Budha)
GanaRakshasa (fierce)
NadiAntya (kapha)
Sidereal span16°40′ Karka – 30°00′ Karka
Naming syllables (pada 1–4)ḍi · ḍu · ḍe · ḍo
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