Ashlesha nakshatra: Ashlesha (also spelled as

Ashlesha (also spelled as “Ashlesa” or “Ashleshad”) is a nakshatra (lunar mansion or constellation) in Hindu astrology. It is the 9th nakshatra out of the 27 nakshatras . Ashlesha is associated with the star Alpha Hydrae and it is represented by a coiled serpent (naga). Ashlesha Nakshatra unfolds the energies of enigma, intuition, and metamorphosis, linking life's mysteries with serpentine grace. The ninth of the twenty-seven lunar mansions in Vedic astrology, Ashlesha symbolizes hidden power, psychological depth, and the duality of nurturing and destruction. This nakshatra is ruled by Mercury and governed by the Nagas, serpentine deities associated with wisdom, secrecy, and transformation. Ashlesha embodies the shedding of old skin, a symbol of renewal and ... Ashlesha Nakshatra, the ninth of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology, spans from 16°40′ to 30°00′ in Cancer (Karka Rashi). It is ruled by Mercury (Budha) and symbolized by a coiled serpent, representing mental entanglement, hidden knowledge, and transformational potential.