Ashlesha Nakshatra
Ruled by Mercury · Rakshasa Gana · Cat Yoni
About Ashlesha Nakshatra
Ashlesha, ruled by Mercury and governed by the Nagas, is the embracing or clinging star. It grants hypnotic charisma, penetrating insight, cunning and a deep connection to hidden, serpentine wisdom.
Each nakshatra spans 13°20′ of the zodiac and is divided into four padas. The Moon's nakshatra at birth (your Janma Nakshatra) seeds the Vimshottari Dasha and the auspicious starting sound for naming.
Baby Names for Ashlesha
Babies born under Ashlesha are traditionally named with a syllable from their birth pada: Du, De, Do, Ma. Find the exact pada and full name suggestions with our Baby Names by Nakshatra tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Ashlesha nakshatra signify?
Ashlesha, ruled by Mercury and governed by the Nagas, is the embracing or clinging star. It grants hypnotic charisma, penetrating insight, cunning and a deep connection to hidden, serpentine wisdom.
Which planet rules Ashlesha nakshatra?
Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury and presided over by the deity Nagas (serpents). It belongs to the Rakshasa gana and the Cat yoni.
What are the baby name syllables for Ashlesha?
Traditional starting syllables for Ashlesha nakshatra are Du, De, Do, Ma (one per pada).