Ashlesha nakshatra: name letters, lord, gana and nadi
Ashlesha (आश्लेषा) is the 9th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans Cancer 16°40′ to 30°00′ (sidereal, Lahiri). Its lord is Mercury, so a person born in Ashlesha begins life in the Vimshottari mahadasha of Mercury (17 years).
Ashlesha: key facts
| Number | 9 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Cancer 16°40′ to 30°00′ |
| Lord (dasha) | Mercury · 17 years |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni | Marjar (cat) |
| Name syllables | डी, डू, डे, डो |
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Cancer | डी |
| Pada 2 | Cancer | डू |
| Pada 3 | Cancer | डे |
| Pada 4 | Cancer | डो |
Nature of people born in Ashlesha
Clever, deeply perceptive and fond of mystery; they speak with care.
All 27 nakshatras
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