By Pt. Abhishek Sharma
A detailed understanding of the energies, qualities and life influences of Ashlesha Nakshatra's four padas.

Ashlesha Nakshatra is the ninth lunar mansion in Vedic astrology spanning from 16°40′ to 30°00′ in Cancer. Its symbol is the serpent representing secrecy transformation and inner power. The four padas hold different energies and each pada influences life in its own way.
| Pada | Degree (Cancer) | Navamsa | Ruler | Key Qualities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 16°40′ - 20°00′ | Aries | Mars | Courage leadership confidence |
| Second | 20°00′ - 23°20′ | Taurus | Venus | Ambition practicality strategy |
| Third | 23°20′ - 26°40′ | Gemini | Mercury | Intelligence mysticism communication |
| Fourth | 26°40′ - 30°00′ | Cancer | Moon | Sensitivity compassion spirituality |
Ashlesha Nakshatra - The Star of Insight Power and Self-Transformation
Degree: 16°40′ - 20°00′
Navamsa: Aries
Ruler: Mars
Personality: Brave, confident and naturally inclined toward leadership. They face challenges head on but may show impatience.
Career: Administration army police politics sports leadership fields.
Challenges: Anger, impatience and ignoring others’ emotions.
Degree: 20°00′ - 23°20′
Navamsa: Taurus
Ruler: Venus
Personality: Highly ambitious, practical and sometimes self centered. Strong desire for material comfort and luxury.
Career: Business finance real estate arts management.
Challenges: Selfishness manipulation, emotional insensitivity.
Degree: 23°20′ - 26°40′
Navamsa: Gemini
Ruler: Mercury
Personality: Intelligent, analytical and deeply mysterious. They excel in communication and have interest in hidden knowledge.
Career: Doctor researcher writer teacher astrologer psychologist.
Challenges: Excess secrecy, mistrust and mental pressure.
Degree: 26°40′ - 30°00′
Navamsa: Cancer
Ruler: Moon
Personality: Highly sensitive, compassionate and spiritual. Strong emotional connection with family and roots.
Career: Healing service counseling spiritual teaching writing.
Challenges: Emotional instability, attachment and inner conflict.
The four padas of Ashlesha Nakshatra display different shades of life. Some show courage and strength, some ambition and practicality, some deep knowledge and mystery while others offer compassion and spiritual elevation. Every pada leads toward inner growth in its own way.
1. What is the primary symbol of Ashlesha Nakshatra?
The serpent represents mystery transformation and hidden power.
2. What qualities are associated with Ashlesha Nakshatra?
Depth strategy, intuition, intelligence, sensitivity and spiritual energy.
3. Which careers suit Ashlesha natives?
Research healing administration psychology writing and leadership roles.
4. What are the major challenges of this Nakshatra?
Emotional turbulence, secrecy, mistrust and mental stress.
5. Which pada is considered the most spiritual?
The fourth pada because it carries the nurturing energy of the Moon.
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