SERPENT ENERGY WITH DIVINE WISDOM

The symbol for this intense nakshatra is the coiled serpent at the base of the spine reflecting the potent kundalini energy that resides here. Ashlesha means “the entwiner” and denotes the challenges of our addictions to sensory attachments. It is a very mental asterism ruled by Mercury and located in the sign of Cancer ruled by Moon. The main deities are the Nagas, the Serpent Kings. The shakti revealed here is “power to inflict poisonous venom”. Ashleshans have a rakshasa temperament with a primary motivation of dharma. Great mystical talents and enlightenment can be experienced if the primordial energy of this lunar asterism is harnessed. The Buddha had this nakshatra rising under a benefic full Moon during his blessed birth. The King Cobra protected the Buddha from the storms of life as performed his tapas (spiritual austerities) under the bodhi tree. The nakshatra, Ashlesha is formed by six stars in the constellation of Hydra, the Water Snake.

Visasleshana shakti:The serpent energy with divinewisdom; the power and capability to inflict with poisonousvenom, to paralyze enemies with its hyphotic gaze.Brihat Parashari.

Hora Shastra : Ch. 94, Versus 11-13. “ A boy, or girl, born in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th quarter of Aslesha Nakshatra, destroys his/her mother-in-law and a boy, or a girl, born in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd quarter of Mula Nakshatra, becomes the destroyer of his/her father-in-law. Therefore suitable measures, as may be possible within ones means, should be taken at the timeof the marriage of such boys and girls. There will be no evil effect, if the husband has no elder brothers.”

Aslesha Nakshatra can be helpful if we have enemies but it can serve to give a personan inimical temperament as well. It all depends upon how the energy of thisNakshatra is usedAslesha’s Symbol — Coiled snake. Devataa — Ahi (snake).

The force of Aslesha can be understood by its name Naga. Naga and Ahi are same. InNaga, ‘ga’ stands for gati or gamana or go in English. ‘a-ga’ means that whichhas no go. ‘Na-a-ga’ or Naga means to say that it can go where one cannot go.Indeed, snakes possess such power. The creature can remain coiled in such small holes or cracks where it seems impossible for the creature to go. Mind (Candra is the symbolical expression of mind and the ruling Graha of Karkata) has similar capabilities.

It has power to secretly travel or penetrateinto a place where ordinarily it is impossible to go. Such power is depicted bythe name Chandra-Ketu — another name of Siva — the lord of wisdom. Chandra-Ketu is, therefore, represented by the symbol of Siva in yoga with Chandra (as Chandra or moon appears in Krshnaa chaturdashi, XIV phase in the period of New Moon) on his forehead and a snake coiling round his neck. The symbolical idea of such Candra means to say that total extinction of mindis not possible, a part of the mind and the senses remain to function ‘yoga'(union or communion) while the rest is under control or in Samadhi.

A person born in ‘Ashlesha Nakshatra’ is a born wanderer i.e. travels unnecessarily, wicked, causes anguish to others, spends his wealth for evi lpurposes, and is a sensualist.Their disease resistant capacity is limited. They tend to put on weight in the middle age.

They are actively associated with organisation or persons or services wheresome underhand dealings are undertaken. They also make successful politicians. These people can make some of the best statesmen, given a favorable combination of planets like Jupiter, Sun and Mars.

They have excellent communication skills and many of them are good orators. Females born in this nakshatra know how to win their opponents throught act.They are good for administrative works. Males born in this sign, are reluctant to come out with their views openly.

Ashlesha nakshatra is best at doing business of emotions. This nakshatra occurs under the sign of cancer which is an emotional, caring and nurturing sign, however, since Mercury now rules this part of Cancer, there is a bit of logic, detail analytical skills and critical thinking. When this happens, such people tend to think of emotions as an investment, like where they should invest their feelings, how much nourishment should they give the other because if they know they will not get the return by investing in their feelings, they will not place the bed of their heart towards those things or person. They become quite critical as parents of their children because they want to do see their children at their finest, but this can also lead to lot of low self-esteem in the child because of too much criticism from the parent who has this nakshatra in their moon or ascendant.

The reason why snake symbolizes this nakshatra is because they are able to maneuver through everyone or anyone while stinging someone or giving love to someone, but they keep moving forward. They tend to strike the ones who use them and love the ones who obey them. They also have the harsh tongue or speech that may sting like a snake bite because Mercury represents speech, or it’s the karaka of speech, and Cancer is a very moody and emotional sign, so due to their overwhelming emotions they can say very hard and sharp things to others without every meaning them, but most of the time they distance close friends due to this nature they possess by saying things without looking at other’s emotions, however the padas play a greater role in this as each pada will have more or less of the qualities. Ascendant in Ashlesha: Sensual, seductive nature, cruel, ungrateful, need to develop tact, needs time alone, service-oriented, many enemies, issues of deception and intrigue.

The Moon in Ashlesha: 

Leadership, political success, mystical nature, entertainer, astrological gifts, intuitive, writing and speaking gifts, poeticnature, learned, research and organizational skills, need to watch diet,insincere, ungrateful, sinful.The moon in Ashlesha indicates a person is penetrating, intense, hypnotic,wise, profound and secretive. They are ambitious and full of conviction andare unable to take criticism or humiliation. They can also be crafty, devious,controlling and vengefulThose born in the Nakshatra of Aslesh are moody, short tempered , haveharsh speech, is wealthy, religious and slow in their deeds.

The Sun in Ashlesha: 

Business oriented, greedy, stubborn nature,opinionated, mystic, intuitive, good communication skills, erratic career,unpredictable, deceptive, evasive

Career interests: 

Politicians, lawyers, writers, teachers, astrologers, mystics,snake charmers, zoo keepers, prostitutes, pimps and related activities:

Auspicious events: 

Fierce competition, things relating toserpents, as in serpent puja, things relating to poison, rash actions, starting abusiness, money exchange.

Health issues: 

Food poisoning, obesity, poor diet, veneral disease, arthritis, nervous disorders.

Shadowy side: 

Mental instability, worry, fear and melancholic mind. Issues with temper and anger. A good Nakshatra for separation, filing divorce andending a business partnership. Cannot tolerate personal humiliation. A sensitive nervous system, psychic vulnerability and self-deception. Crafty, elusive and lie when it serves their need. Pain is inevitable and have difficulty in controlling diet. Have difficulty in facing life realistically.