Which planet rules Ashlesha nakshatra?

Ashlesha nakshatra is ruled by Mercury in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Mercury Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Ashlesha nakshatra?

The symbol of Ashlesha is the coiled serpent, and its presiding deity is Nagas (serpents). These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Ashlesha nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Ashlesha Nakshatra

The serpent star — penetrating, hypnotic and deeply intuitive.

Number: 9 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Mercury
Presiding deity: Nagas (serpents)
Symbol: Coiled serpent

Nature and traits

People associated with Ashlesha are often described as intuitive, penetrating, secretive and clever. As a Mercury-ruled nakshatra under Nagas (serpents), its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Mercury planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Ashlesha nakshatra?: Ashlesha nakshatra is ruled by Mercury in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Mercury Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Ashlesha nakshatra?: The symbol of Ashlesha is the coiled serpent, and its presiding deity is Nagas (serpents). These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Ashlesha nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.