Jyohiri

Nakshatras

Ashlesha

Ashlesha, 'the entwining', holds the serpent's power: insight, hidden strength and healing.

Star lord
Mercury
Rasi
Karka
Deity
The Nagas, serpent gods
Symbol
Coiled serpent
Animal (yoni)
Cat
Gana
Rakshasa (fierce)
Traditional tree
Alexandrian laurel (Punnai)

Tree lists differ between regions; a tree is shown where most lists agree.

Nature

Ashlesha people are sharp, perceptive and private. They read people well and can be persuasive and clever in business. Used well, their intensity becomes healing and deep wisdom.

Strengths

  • Insight and intuition
  • Persuasion and strategy
  • Determination

Watch out for

  • Secrecy and suspicion
  • Holding grudges

Careers

Medicine and pharmacy, psychology, research, politics, business strategy, and occult studies.

Health

Linked with the joints, nerves and digestion; avoid poisons, excess and stress.

Keys to success

  • Use your insight to heal, not to control
  • Let go of grudges
  • Keep a few close, trusted people

Remedies

  • Worship the Nagas or Lord Subramanya
  • Keep places of serpent worship clean
  • Plant a Punnai tree

Story

The Nagas were born to Kadru and guard the treasures of the earth. Coiled Kundalini, the serpent power, also sleeps within each person. Ashlesha teaches turning that hidden power toward healing.

Good for (muhurta)

Tikshna (sharp)

Sharp, deep work: research, surgery, ending what must end and spiritual discipline. Not chosen for auspicious ceremonies.

Not among the 11 stars usually chosen for weddings.

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