Ashlesha · आश्लेषा
Ashlesha is the 9th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 16°40′ Karka (Cancer) – 30° Karka (Cancer) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the embrace”.
| Ruling planet | Budha (Mercury) |
|---|---|
| Deity | the Nagas, the serpent beings |
| Symbol | a serpent |
| Span (sidereal) | 16°40′ Karka (Cancer) – 30° Karka (Cancer) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Monday, 2 November 2026
- Monday, 30 November 2026
- Sunday, 27 December 2026
- Saturday, 20 February 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia