Career

Professions related with poisons; chemical engineers; petroleum industry; cigarette industry; legal and illegal druggists; politicians; manipulators who work behind the scenes; con artists; psychologists; pornography industry; swindlers; prostitutes; thieves; snake charmers; professions involving reptiles; allopathic surgeons & doctors; poachers; snake and cat owners; secret service agents; physical yoga teachers; pawnbrokers; tantrics; lawyers; spies; psychiatrists; psychologists; spirit mediums; hypnotists; psychics; baseball players; cult leaders; fake gurus

Gana: Aslesha is a ‘rakshasa’/demonic nakshatra, its celestial representation, Hydra, is considered the most dangerous of all demons, which makes the natives cruel, selfish and wicked.

Favorable Activities

Harsh measures like filing lawsuits, poisoning, scheming against enemies, carnality, short term prospects, Kundalini yoga

Unfavorable Activities

Beginnings, lying in the background, business, dealing with money

Remedies

Aslesha natives should worship the Snake God by performing all kinds of serpent rituals like Sarpa Homaand Naga Panchami by feeding milk to snakes, and chant the root mantra “Om Kham” and “Om Gam” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing dark colors like red or black is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Aslesha gluttonous and crafty natures. Indira Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi is a typical Aslesha native.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Sagittarius Navamsa which is ruled by . It represents effort and hard work. There is a lot to do with enmity; disease and the 6th house of affairs.

The second pada falls on the Capricorn Navamsa which is ruled by . The quarter is generally involved in dealings with people. It is extremely ambitious and uses all of Ashiesha's negative traits such as deceit and trickery to achieve its ends. It is also unable to give up possessions. A Ganda Mula pada, it is not suitable for finances.

The third pada falls on the Aquarius Navamsa which is ruled by . Secrecy is the watchword here, associated with the occult side of the nakshatra. The pada can go to unusual lengths and take inventive approaches to plotting and scheming. Planets adversely affect the wellbeing of the mother.

The fourth pada falls on the Pisces Navamsa which is ruled by . It stands for all types of illusions, symbolizing moral struggle. This is where the Ashlesha serpent is finally slain. People under the influence of this pada generally get swayed by others, but cannot deceive others so much. These natives act and do not generally reveal their true nature. Planets here affect the health of the father figure.

Aslesha – The Serpent

Aslesha (16.40 Cancer-30.00 Cancer) is ruled by the Serpent God and identifies with the heraldry of Mercurial energy. It is where is born. Aslesha is also known by the name Naga, which relates to the serpent deity. The nakshatra indicates serpentine qualities like clinging, entwining or embracing.

The primary symbol of this asterism is the coiled snake which can even be found in all the ancient civilizations of the world. All civilizations have a cold blooded and deceptive aspect to them, while at the same time they are also insightful, semi divine and carnal.

Behavioral Characteristics

Various words in English use the alphabets of Aslesha (da, di,do): demon, deceit, debauchery, delusion, darkness, desperation, devil, danger and the like. You can find them out yourself. The common feature however that binds these words is that it is not possible for Aslesha to function benevolently while working on the mundane plane. It is extremely difficult to cope with the energies of this nakshatra or handle it appropriately. The Vedic astrologers identified this constellation with the esoteric and the occult.

The marked features of Aslesha natives are square faces, parallel, wide and thin lips, beady eyes, suspicious looks, a pale complexion, lack of attractiveness and sexual appeal. Their snake-like movement makes others attracted to them. Adept at social graces, Aslesha natives flatter others with courteous approaches. To rise up the social ladder, they are often deceitful, ruthless and plotting. Anyone with above average perceptiveness can spot their scheming nature. Additionally, they are always worried and cautious.

The suspicious nature of Aslesha makes them good observers and intuitive individuals. They function best in situations where there is lurking danger. Sometimes, the suspicion can make them paranoid and schizophrenic. Presence of the Aslesha energy breeds social suspicion and fear. This makes the natives lurk behind genuine thoughts and feelings. It also makes them miserly and when deceiving others, they are also deceived in return.

Their natural affinity towards poison is complemented with mental games like strategy. Aslesha nakshatra has a natural affinity for cooking and in business, they often employ deceptive methods. The ‘visasleshana shakti’ attribute to them the power of inflicting poison on others.

Strengths: Independent, clever, versatile, sharp, philosophical, entertaining, multiple occupations, seductive, gains through spirituality, passionate and disciplined when interested in topic; ability to accomplish greatness when motivated.

Weakness: Mental instability, nervous, depressed, moody, deceptive, tactless, lacking social skills, impolite, careless, selfish, secretive, detached, ungrateful, unpopular, introspective, reclusive, blunt, unappreciative, possessive, breaks the rules, scattered, unproductive.

Professions: Chemist or chemical engineer, professions handling poison or hazardous materials, petroleum industry, pharmaceutical industry, drug dealer, tobacco industry, thieves, embezzler, prostitutes, adult entertainment industry, working with reptiles, snake charmer, surgeons, covert operations, secret service, lawyers, politician advisors, psychologists, hypnotist, yoga instructors, and charlatans.

Famous Ashleshas: Mahatma Gandhi, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Larry Flynt, Oscar Wilde

Favorable Activities: Activities that require a harsh demeanor, scheming, gambling, pest control, filing lawsuits, sexual activity, kundalini yoga, and disposing of useless items.

Unfavorable Activities: Beginning new activities or starting projects of a positive nature, business, trade, and giving or receiving a financial loan.

Sacred Energy Vortex: THIRUNDHUDEVANKUDI SRI KARKADESWARAR

The sacred energy vortex associated with Aslesha star is the shrine of Thirundhudevankudi Sri Karkadeswarar located in Thirudhudevankudi near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. This temple is often referred to as NandanKoil by the local people. Those born under Aslesha star should worship at the temple at least once in their lifetime.

The Goddess AdhiParasakthi bestows the grace of ArumarundhuNayaki at this temple. Aslesha is in the Zodiac sign of Cancer, which has many medicinal qualities and can offer assistance with taking medicines. If the travels through Aslesha during the waning cycle, it is a powerful time for people to gain relief from illnesses and ailments. Aslesha is also a favorable star for conducting planetary (Navagraha) fire rituals or Dhanvantripoojas.

Aslesha has the ability to help the body recover from mental and physical pain as well as heart sorrow. Some people may not struggle with physical ailments, but have mental illnesses or confusion. Aslesha star days are a positive time for these people to make offerings at Thirundhudevankudi for the Goddess ArumarundhuNayaki. An abhishekham to Lord Sri Karkadeswarar (an aspect of Shiva) with milk from black tongued and black-nippled cow is also an auspicious offering to perform during Aslesha star days. This will assist with the healing process of a serious illness. Those who suffer from diabetes, blood pressure, cancer, heart problems, kidney disease, or stomach ailments will benefit by making an offering to Lord Shiva.

Generally, those born under Aslesha have the medicinal character needed to recover from illness. They should offer vibhuti (sacred grey ash) to Sri Karkadeswarar and kumkum (vermillion powder) to Goddess Sri ArumarundhuAmbikai at the Thirundhudevankudi temple. They can also offer vibhuthi and kumkum to hospital patients if they cannot visit the temple. This is a remedy for strength to recover from illness. Tuesdays, New days and Aslesha star days during the waning cycle are auspicious times for people to walk around the Thirundhudevankudi temple at least 36 times. This will also assist with health issues.

Ashlesha natives, your incense is made with the herb Beauty Leaf Poon as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.