Ashlesha nakshatra (Hydarae). According to Valmiki Ramayana, the twin brothers Lakshman and Shatrughna were born in this nakshatra.
Spread from 16:40’ to 30: degree Karka.
Ruling planet is Mercury.
Symbol-coiled up snake.
It is a Rakshasa gana star.
The pancha bhoota element is water.
The Ayurveda health type is Kapha.
The Varna is Vaisya.
The Alphabets associated are Dee, Doo, Day, Doh
Given bellow are the qualities of the nakshatra as given in the scriptures. This is the only site where you will get authentic information about Nakshatras from 3 great scriptures.
Brihat Jataka of Varahamihira says One born in Aslesha will not be attentive to the work of other men, will be a promiscuous eater, and will be sinful, ungrateful, skilled in cheating other men.
Yavan Jataka of Yavana says One born in Aslesha will be mischievous, cruel, fond of others’ wives, crafty, straight in form (i.e. will not be crooked-bodied), addicted to vices and self-restrained.
Taittiriya Brahmana an ancient Vedic text says Aslesha is ruled by the serpent God. It has the power to inflict with poison (visasleshana shakti). Its basis above is the approach of the serpent. Its basis below is trembling and agitation. These three together bring about destruction of the victim. Aslesha Nakshatra paralyzes the enemy. This can be helpful if we have enemies but it can serve to give a person an inimical temperament as well. It all depends upon how the energy of this Nakshatra is used. Serpents also give wisdom, but a practical wisdom through which one can overcome enemies and obstacles.
It is a star of dreadful nature and is suitable for success in warfare, invocation of elements and other spirits, imprisonment, separations, acts of destruction, and the breaking of alliances with superiors. Not suitable for auspicious undertakings.
