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Ashlesha Nakshatra: Lord Mercury, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Ashlesha nakshatra?
Ashlesha is the 9th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 16°40′ Karka – 30°00′ Karka (106°40′–120°00′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Mercury and its deity is the Sarpas (serpents).
The Moon is next in Ashlesha from 2 November 2026, 4:30 AM IST to 3 November 2026, 3:46 AM IST.
Which planet rules Ashlesha nakshatra?
Mercury rules Ashlesha in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Ashlesha begins life in the Mercury dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 9 / 27 |
| Span | 16°40′ Karka – 30°00′ Karka (106°40′–120°00′) |
| Rashi | Karka |
| Vimshottari lord | Mercury (17 years of dasha) |
| Deity | the Sarpas (serpents) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Cat |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
What are the padas of Ashlesha and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
When is the Moon in Ashlesha next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Ashlesha.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 23 h 15 min | ||
| 22 h 42 min | ||
| 22 h 42 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Ashlesha nakshatra?
- Mercury (Vimshottari dasha of 17 years).
- Which rashi is Ashlesha nakshatra in?
- Ashlesha lies in Karka: 16°40′ Karka – 30°00′ Karka.
- What is the gana of Ashlesha?
- Rakshasa; yoni Cat; nadi Antya (Kapha).
- What are the name letters for Ashlesha nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Di (ड), Du (ड), De (ड), Do (ड).
- Who is the deity of Ashlesha?
- the Sarpas (serpents), as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Ashlesha nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Ashlesha from 2 November 2026, 4:30 AM IST to 3 November 2026, 3:46 AM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate