Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Nakshatra #9 of 27📍 16°40′ – 30°00′ Cancer
🔤 Auspicious Name Sounds (Janm Akshar)
These are the 4 sacred syllables corresponding to each Pada (quarter) of Ashlesha nakshatra. A baby born when the Moon is in Ashlesha should have a name starting with one of these sounds.
📖 About Ashlesha Nakshatra
Ashlesha means 'the entwiner' — symbolised by a coiled serpent. Ruled by Mercury and presided over by the Nagas (serpent deities), Ashlesha natives possess the hypnotic power of a serpent. They have extraordinary perception, deep intuition, and the ability to understand hidden truths. Their energy is both healing and potentially dangerous, depending on how it is used. At their best, they are gifted mystics and strategists.
✨ Unique Traits
Ashlesha natives excel in psychology, healing, research, and any field requiring deep perception. Mercury's rulership gives them sharp communication skills paired with the serpent's wisdom — they can see right through pretense and always know the real story.
⚖️ Strengths & Weaknesses
💪 Strengths
Perception · Strategy · Intuition · Healing · Mystical wisdom
⚠ Challenges
Suspicious · Manipulative when challenged · Intense
🌟 Key Traits
🍀 Lucky Details & Compatible Nakshatras
Lucky Gemstone
💎 Emerald
Lucky Day
📅 Wednesday
Compatible Nakshatras
🌟 Find Baby Names for Ashlesha
Use our Janm Akshar calculator to discover names starting with the perfect sound for your baby born in Ashlesha nakshatra.