9.

Ashlesha
Mythologically Ashlesha nakshatra is ruled by the Sarpas or the serpents.
Thinking of Sarpas, the thoughts which comes to our mind is someone who is
poisonous and vile. Although this is true for the natives of this nakshatra to
certain extent, it is not everything. The Ashlesha natives have a choice to
accept two opposing possibilities and traits, one which is base and gross and the
other one which is highly spiritual and enlightening. We all know that the nodes
are head and tail of a serpent which encircles the world signifying the two
extremes of existence attachment and liberation. The north node or Rahu
signifies the head of the serpent and represent the attachment and poison while
the south node Ketu signifies the tail and represent enlightenment and
liberation.
These natives have both the contradicting potencies of strong material
attachments and spiritual enlightenment and they have a constant internal fight
to choose between them. Most natives of this nakshatra are guided by the
potencies of Rahu and few could transcend to the real of spiritual enlightenment
and liberation from the cycle of life and death. This can also be related to the
dormant coiled serpent which rests in the base of the spine (meru-danda) and
also known as the kundalini shakti. It is understood that the energies at the
muladhara chakra, the lowest among the 7 chakras, are quite gross and
material and the energies become subtle and spiritual when the kundalini shakti
rises towards the crown chakra or the Sahasrarara.
As represented by the dormant kundalini shakti (or the serpentine energies),
these natives are secretive and do not like to share their inner thoughts to the
outside world. They like to put on a mask and show a face to the world which is
more socially and politically correct. This makes them extremely tactful in
handling difficult people and situations. Due to their ability to cover their heart
(emotions) and mind (thoughts) they are good in diplomacy and have high
political acumen. They are endowed with good oratory skills which they use as
their means to achieve in their career and life. They are usually sweet spoken
and able to persuade others to engage in pursuits which benefit them. They are
thus manipulative in getting things done by others due to hidden agendas which
are buried deep inside. However, when the hidden agenda comes to surface his
associates develop a sense of being manipulated and lose respect for these
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are buried deep inside. However, when the hidden agenda comes to surface his
associates develop a sense of being manipulated and lose respect for these
natives. It is thus quite easy for these natives to be mistrusted by others and it
gets more difficult to regain the lost trust. Due to their abilities to cover their
emotions and thoughts, they can become eloquent public speakers and get
adapted to changing circumstances easily.
They have penetrating and hypnotic eyes. They are able to get deep inside
others psychology and understand their strengths and weaknesses. Based on
their judgment of peoples personality, they chose their friends carefully and
cautiously. They like to make friends to those who can provide them emotional
and moral support and help them in fulfilling their objectives. They are shy and
are intensely emotional. Because of their emotional hang ups, they are not able
to let go any negative emotions which make them intolerant towards any
criticism. They cannot see their mistakes and take any form of criticism
negatively.
They have problems in relationship due to their secretive nature. Since it is
difficult for their associates and partners to understand their motives, it
generates mistrust and friction in the relationships. There are high possibilities
of breakdown of marital and other relationships in these natives lives. The
serpentine energies make these natives have mood swings and they sway
between delight and depression quite easily. This is accentuated by their
secretive and hideous nature and it gets difficult for them to open out their
hearth and channelize the pent up emotions causing the trouble. The buildup
emotions however gets out once in a while, when they do not have any more
holding power, however, that results in great deluge and emotional outburst.
Such outbursts not only affect these natives but all their close associates and
partners. In addition to their mood swings, they are also short tempered and
lose their cool often. This even further accentuates the relationship troubles and
widens the gap. Since what people see in others are reflection of their own self,
such natives, they have hidden agenda and motive towards others, they are
always suspicious about others motives and are not able to trust almost anyone,
not even their parents and well-wishers.

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They are egoistic and arrogant and wish that the whole world should obey and
work for them. Although they are soft spoken at most times, due to their
serpentine nature they have a vile, rude and harsh speech which manifest when

work for them. Although they are soft spoken at most times, due to their
serpentine nature they have a vile, rude and harsh speech which manifest when
they get angry. While they cannot make a trustworthy friend, they can make a
bitter enemy. If they are inimical towards anyone, they know no bounds to
control. Due to their nature of holding up the emotions, they are incapable of
letting go any negative emotions towards anyone. Their tact of handling
situation makes them even more vile and bitter. They never forget their
enemies and take revenge to the extent possible. They try to ruin their enemies
in every possible way, financially, socially, politically etc. One should be cautious
while having the Ashlesha natives are their enemies. Their tact of dealing
situations and their keen sight to look into the deepest and darkest side of
human nature can make them good lawyers, someone who can uncover
anything. When they have courtroom battles with their adversaries, they can
stoop down to any means to win it such as bribing, threatening, black-mailing
etc. They are resourceful and try to build good contacts with people of high
influence and reputation so that he can use his contacts in achieving his
purpose. Due to their resourcefulness and shrewdness they can be quite
overwhelming to anyone.
The nature of a serpent is to entwine, embrace and enjoy its victim
surreptitiously. Similarly most natives of this nakshatra have a strong sexual
drive and they like to use their sweet speech, shy effeminate nature and
hypnotic eyes to enchant others into relationship to satisfy their lust. Since they
are crafty by nature, they can use sex as one of the means to manipulate
others. Psychologically they are deprived of sex and hence given any
opportunity, they like to satisfy themselves physically and emotionally. If they
do not learn to restrain this drive they can go to the extent of perversion and
promiscuity. They have desire to have sex with multiple partners, people of own
sex and at times it crosses all the boundary of decency and morality. If they
stoop down and bow to their carnal instincts they can get involved in incest and
even having sex with animals. They must learn to control their sexual drive and
channelize their sexual energies towards enlightenment. These natives are
inclined towards tantric rites where they aim to achieve enlightenment by
having sexual fulfillment, a school of thought which was publicized by Osho
Rajneesh.

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They are introvert and like seclusion and isolation. They like to brood in such
places and do not like to go to social gathering and are not socially active. If

They are introvert and like seclusion and isolation. They like to brood in such
places and do not like to go to social gathering and are not socially active. If
they get engaged in any social cause and purpose, they could be driven by a
hidden agenda. Their ability to hide their feelings and emotions make them a
good actor and enable them to tell lies to achieve their purpose. They like to
travel to various places, however without any specific plan. They can pack their
bags and go out for trekking, travels and tours without any prior planning. This
makes it difficult to bind them in any one place and they are inclined towards
professions which encourages travels. They are swift in thinking and moving.
Thus it does not take them much time to decide to change places, things and
relationships. They are fast to react to any situation and mostly if that involves
attacking others with words or action. Their associates should be cautious and
careful while dealing with these natives.
They are insecure, coward and suffer due to low self-esteem. Due to these they
are often condescending and rude and try to take advantages from situation
where it is unwarranted. They are not grateful towards others as they are not
convinced that the help done to them were with pure and unadulterated
motives. While they cannot do things without having a hidden motive, similarly
they are suspicious that any help or favor done to them is based on hidden
motives. Their lack of gratitude also makes them even more vile and
misunderstood from others perspectives. Although they are politically astute,
they lack leadership qualities as they are not driving by a cause or purpose.
They may rise to high authoritative position however instead of working for the
benefit of their subjects; they will try to take advantage of their position for
personal gains. More often than not they need others support to lead their life
so instead of taking a leadership position on their own; they like to associate
with leaders.
They are possessive of their material possessions and stingy with their money.
They will hardly spend their money for a cause unless they are benefitted
directly or indirectly. They can empathize with disadvantaged people or get
involved in a cause, but even that will be driven by a hidden agenda. For
illustration, if they do charity they would like to publicize it.

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They have diverse interests which are not long lasting. They get bored with
things at hand quite easily and have a strong urge to keep changing. This makes
them versatile and flexible taking up diverse activities and they end up changing

They have diverse interests which are not long lasting. They get bored with
things at hand quite easily and have a strong urge to keep changing. This makes
them versatile and flexible taking up diverse activities and they end up changing
their professions many times. As mentioned above they are inclined towards
profession such as acting and those which involves travel such as sales rep, tour
and travel agent or guide. They can make a good politician, statesman or a
diplomat. In addition they are also drawn towards journalism, espionage and
secret services. They can also become good investigator and detective.
Physically these natives are not strong and suffer pain in their limbs. They can
suffer due to flatulence, digestive problem, jaundice and dropsy. The female
natives can suffer from hysteria, emotional outbursts and nervous breakdown.
They are attracted towards drugs and other form of addictions.

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