PosituneAshlesha Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 9 of 27. Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury and its presiding deity is The Nagas. Its symbol is: serpent.
Ruling planetMercury
DeityThe Nagas
SymbolSerpent
SignKarka
When the Moon is in Ashlesha
Naming sounds by Pada
Ashlesha runs from 16°40′ to 30°00′ of Karka, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Di | Karka (Cancer) | 16°40′ to 20°00′ |
| 2 | Du | Karka (Cancer) | 20°00′ to 23°20′ |
| 3 | De | Karka (Cancer) | 23°20′ to 26°40′ |
| 4 | Do | Karka (Cancer) | 26°40′ to 30°00′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.