By Pt. Amitabh Sharma
Discover the subtle indicators of personality and career direction within each quarter of Ashlesha Nakshatra.

Ashlesha Nakshatra is the ninth nakshatra in Vedic astrology spread from 16°40′ to 30°00′ in Cancer. Its symbol is the serpent which represents secrecy, transformation and inner power. Each pada carries a different energy and reveals distinct signs about personality and career. Let us understand the deeper meaning of these four padas so you can better understand your own personality or that of your loved ones.
| Pada | Degree (Cancer) | Navamsa | Ruler | Key Personality Traits | Career Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 16°40′ - 20°00′ | Aries | Mars | Courage leadership sharp mind | Administration army sports politics |
| Second | 20°00′ - 23°20′ | Taurus | Venus | Ambitious practical clever | Business finance arts fashion |
| Third | 23°20′ - 26°40′ | Gemini | Mercury | Intelligent communicative mysterious | Writing research psychology media |
| Fourth | 26°40′ - 30°00′ | Cancer | Moon | Sensitive compassionate spiritual | Healing service counseling spiritual guidance |
Ashlesha Nakshatra - The Star of Insight Power and Self-Transformation
Personality: Brave, confident and naturally inclined toward leadership. They move forward with strength and face challenges directly. They are clear in expression though sometimes impulsive or impatient.
Career Indicators: Administration army police politics sports and any role involving leadership.
Personality: Highly ambitious, practical and sometimes selfish. They use strategy and cleverness to achieve their goals. Material comfort, wealth and luxury attract them.
Career Indicators: Business finance real estate management arts fashion banking and the corporate sector.
Personality: Highly intelligent, analytical and skilled in communication. Their thinking is deep and mysterious. They are drawn to occult knowledge, research, medicine, astrology and psychology.
Career Indicators: Writer journalist researcher psychologist doctor astrologer media and public relations.
Personality: Very sensitive, compassionate and spiritual. Strongly connected with family roots and emotions. Helping others' service and spiritual practice define them.
Career Indicators: Healing service counseling, spiritual guidance, writing, hospitality and real estate.
Every person carries the influence of at least one pada of Ashlesha Nakshatra. By knowing your pada you understand the energy directing your life path.
1. What is the primary symbol of Ashlesha Nakshatra?
The serpent which represents secrecy, transformation and inner power.
2. Which planets influence Ashlesha Nakshatra?
Moon due to its placement in Cancer and the ruling planets of each navamsa.
3. Which pada shows strong leadership abilities?
The first pada due to Aries navamsa and Mars energy.
4. Which pada is most associated with spirituality?
The fourth pada because of strong Moon influence and emotional depth.
5. What careers suit Ashlesha natives the most?
Research medicine psychology administration writing politics and counseling.
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