Ashlesha nakshatra (ஆயில்யம்)
Ashlesha is the 9th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Mercury, its presiding deity is the Nagas, serpent deities, and its symbol is a coiled serpent.
| Tamil / Hindi | ஆயில்யம் / आश्लेषा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 16°40′ Karka – 30°00′ Karka |
| Rasi | Karka (all four padas) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mercury |
| Deity | the Nagas, serpent deities |
| Symbol | a coiled serpent |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni (animal) | Cat (male) |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Rajju | Pada |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Mula |
People born with the Moon in Ashlesha begin life in the dasha of Mercury. In marriage matching, its Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi and Pada rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for an Ashlesha bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: Pushya.
Uttamam for some padas: Punarvasu.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Krittika, Rohini, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
All 27 groom's stars for an Ashlesha bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Punarvasu | 6–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Pushya | 7 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Anuradha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 5–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 3 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 7 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Ashlesha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Ashwini | 5 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Krittika | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Vishakha | 4–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Rohini | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Ashadha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Shravana | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Revati | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Magha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mula | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Swati | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for an Ashlesha groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: —.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Krittika, Rohini, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
All 27 bride's stars for an Ashlesha groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Anuradha | 9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Phalguni | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Chitra | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Dhanishta | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Bharani | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mrigashira | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 9 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Ashlesha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Ashwini | 4 / 12 | Adhamam |
| Shravana | 7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Vishakha | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Swati | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mula | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Ashadha | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Krittika | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Rohini | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Magha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Revati | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
Matching here uses the birth stars only, with the rules AstroRealm applies (strict view: partial matches not counted). A full match also depends on the rasi and pada, which come from the exact birth time — check the full matching with both birth details, and consult an astrologer before deciding.
Check full matching Porutham table
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