Ashlesha is the ninth Nakshatra occupying 16 degrees 40 minutes Cancer till the end of Cancer. It is ruled by Mercury. Here's what it for means you.

The serpents have sovereignty over Aslesa

They are many tales of the divine serpents helping the Gods defeat the demons. Lord Vasuki is the king of the serpents, he helped the Gods churn the ocean, which made the Gods immortal. Lord Vishnu is known to sit atop the body of Shesha, a divine serpent, which symbolizes the close relationship they share with the Gods. The serpents are a deadly force, they strike first and think later, poison is their weapon, but they are only to be feared by those who sin. The drugs and chemicals industry is directly linked to this nakshatra. They are worshipped for good health and protection. The serpents are atmospheric forces. Their place has the lowermost rank, but it is known to be even more glamourous than that of Lord Indra’s (King of the heavens) home. It’s decorated with beautiful ornaments, has many streams and lakes. It’s full of riches and objects of desires, so all the whims and fancies of the serpents are fulfilled instantly. The serpents are known for their sex appeal, and so the native would be highly attractive and have a magnetic personality, which would leave others spellbound. Models, actors, drama artists, magicians, hypnotists, etc. are seen from this nakshatra.

The native

An ancient tale narrates the ability of the serpents to change their physical form, so the native would adapt to any situation however such ability, under certain chart conditions, could mean that the native changes one’s position to the one most advantageous and maneuver one’s way to the higher echelons of the society. The native could be infamous for such opportunistic behavior. The self-serving politicians, bureaucrats, administrators, C-level executives are seen from this house. The serpents are highly intuitive. They sense a threat from a distance. So, the native could be working in the field of risk management, security services, or strategic consulting. The serpents are known to embrace their surroundings out of some unjust fear or phobia. Mars, a fearless planet, is debilitated in this nakshatra. The native would cling onto relationships and hold onto possessions. Letting go of the past would be difficult for the native. The serpents are known to have their vision clouded time and again, which they regain after time spent in hibernation. The native may go through dramatic changes in life, which may push one back to the starting point, but one sees things more clearly due to such changes. Such experiences would make the native mentally strong. And so, the native could be working as a psychologist, therapist, and or mental health expert of some kind.

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