Ashlesha nakshatra, pada 3: degrees, navamsa and syllable

Pada 3 of Ashlesha runs from Karka 23°20′ to Karka 26°40′ (3°20′ in all).

Source: Avakahada chakra (tradition), name syllable

In your chart

Degrees
Karka 23°20′ – Karka 26°40′
Sidereal longitude
113.333333 – 116.666667
Sign
Karka
Navamsa sign
Kumbha
Navamsa lord
Saturn
Name syllable
डे (Ḍe)
अवकहड़ा चक्र (परंपरा)

About this pada

Pada 3 of Ashlesha runs from Karka 23°20′ to Karka 26°40′ (3°20′ in all). This pada lies in Karka; its navamsa is Kumbha, 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 'डे' (Ḍe).

What tradition holds

Tradition holds that Ashlesha understands deeply and observes closely. Through its navamsa, tradition also sees these qualities here: original thinking, fairness, loyalty in friendship, and a wish to do something for society. 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