Ashlesha nakshatra, pada 2: degrees, navamsa and syllable

Pada 2 of Ashlesha runs from Karka 20°00′ to Karka 23°20′ (3°20′ in all).

Source: Avakahada chakra (tradition), name syllable

In your chart

Degrees
Karka 20°00′ – Karka 23°20′
Sidereal longitude
110.000000 – 113.333333
Sign
Karka
Navamsa sign
Makara
Navamsa lord
Saturn
Name syllable
डू (Ḍu)
अवकहड़ा चक्र (परंपरा)

About this pada

Pada 2 of Ashlesha runs from Karka 20°00′ to Karka 23°20′ (3°20′ in all). This pada lies in Karka; its navamsa is Makara, ruled by Saturn. The nakshatra's lord is Mercury, so a birth in this pada begins with the Mercury mahadasha. In the avakahada chakra (tradition), the name syllable of this pada is 'डू' (Ḍu).

What tradition holds

Tradition holds that Ashlesha understands deeply and observes closely. Through its navamsa, tradition also sees these qualities here: discipline, patience, carrying responsibility, and planning for the long run. These are tendencies tradition describes, not a label on anyone; the real picture comes from the whole chart.

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Sources

  • Avakahada chakra (tradition) · name syllable

Checked against the classical texts · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14