Ashlesha Nakshatra
CA 16-40 to LE 0; Ruler: Mercury; Dosha: Kapha
Aslesha means "The Clinging Star"
Astronomical Constellation: Epsilon Hydrae
It carries the ideas of: intimate contact, embracing, clasping, to attach to, to encircle, to move cautiously.
Ashlesha is a sharp energy, not considered good for beginning auspicious ventures. However, actions like separating oneself from others, engaging in debate, and chanting of powerful mantras are more successful than at other times now. This is a good day for doing things requiring a sharp or strong, cutting force. We will notice events of this nature naturally taking place today.
Those born when the Moon is in this star are penetrating in knowledge and austere in habit, often with transcendental aspirations. They have tremendous concentration, penetrating insight, are self-reliant and can be excellent communicators. Because they are so intuitive, they may feel particularly vulnerable, and strike out at others or creatively manipulate the truth to protect themselves. Because of their innate psychic abilities and powers of concentration, Asleshans who are attracted to meditation and spiritual life can make amazingly fast progress. Don't humiliate an Asleshan: they will never forget.
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