Lunar mansion · 2026
Ashlesha
Nakshatra.
Ashlesha nakshatra spans from 16°40' to 30°00' in Cancer, ruled by Mercury with Nagas as deities. The symbol is a coiled serpent, representing kundalini energy and transformation. This nakshatra embodies mystical wisdom and psychological insight.
Annual lunar calendar
Every Ashlesha
window in 2026.
Begin and end times are calculated for New Delhi, India.
Auspiciousness Guide
Character & expression
The meaning of
Ashlesha.
Description
Ashlesha nakshatra spans from 16°40' to 30°00' in Cancer, ruled by Mercury with Nagas as deities. The symbol is a coiled serpent, representing kundalini energy and transformation. This nakshatra embodies mystical wisdom and psychological insight.
Characteristics
Ashlesha natives are intuitive, mysterious individuals with deep psychological insight. They possess natural healing abilities and understanding of human psychology. Their penetrating mind can see through deceptions and hidden motives.
Strengths
Intuitive abilities, psychological insight, natural healing powers, sees through deception, excellent counseling skills, mystical wisdom, transformative abilities, protective instincts, research capabilities, spiritual healing powers.
Challenges
Manipulative tendencies, secretive nature, emotional instability, tendency toward revenge, overly suspicious, can be deceptive, struggles with trust, tendency toward isolation, mood swings, vindictive behavior.
Career fields
Psychology and counseling, mystical and occult sciences, healing and therapy, research and investigation, medicine, spiritual guidance, detective work, psychiatry, alternative healing, esoteric studies.
Compatibility
Most compatible with Jyeshtha, Revati, Magha. Good with Pushya, Purva Phalguni. Moderate with Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni. Caution with Mrigashira, Swati.