Ashlesha nakshatra: deity, symbol, ruling planet, traits and name letters

Perceptive, clever and private; reads people well and holds on tightly.

Deity

The Nagas, serpent beings

Symbol

A coiled serpent

Ruled by

Budh

Gana

Rakshasa (fierce)

Nature

Tikshna (sharp)

Signs

Karka

Name letters

Di (डी), Du (डू), De (डे), Do (डो)

Good for research, ending what must end, deep healing, inner practice.

Worship on Nag Panchami; chant Om Namah Shivaya.

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