Ashlesha (Ayilyam) Quick Reference Table
All four padas (1–4) of Ashlesha fall in Kataka (the fourth Moon sign), spanning 16°40' to 30°00' under the sign rulership of the Moon.
| Sanskrit & Tamil Name | Ashlesha / Ayilyam (Star #9 of 27) |
|---|---|
| Rasi (Moon Sign) | Kataka (Fourth Moon Sign) |
| Rasi Planetary Ruler | Moon (Chandra) |
| Nakshatra Lord (Vimshottari) | Mercury (Budha) |
| Rajju Group | Pada Rajju |
| Vedhai (Vedha) Partner | Mula (Moolam) |
| Gana (Temperament) | Rakshasa Gana |
| Yoni (Animal Symbol) | Cat (Marjara) (shared with Punarvasu) |
Rajju Porutham: Pada Rajju Group
Ashlesha (Ayilyam) belongs to Pada Rajju. In Pairutham’s ten-porutham check, Rajju Porutham is marked Pass when two partners belong to different Rajju groups, and Caution when both charts share Pada Rajju. The other birth stars in Pada Rajju are Ashwini (Aswini), Magha (Magam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Mula (Moolam), Revati (Revathi). When a match involves two Pada Rajju stars, families typically review the full chart and regional conventions with a family astrologer.
- #1 Ashwini (Aswini) — shares Pada Rajju (Mesha (Aries))
- #10 Magha (Magam) — shares Pada Rajju (Simha (Leo))
- #18 Jyeshtha (Kettai) — shares Pada Rajju (Vrischika (Scorpio))
- #19 Mula (Moolam) — shares Pada Rajju (Dhanusu (Sagittarius))
- #27 Revati (Revathi) — shares Pada Rajju (Meena (Pisces))
Vedha (Vedhai) Porutham Counterpart for Ashlesha
In Pairutham’s symmetric 13-pair Vedhai table, Ashlesha (Ayilyam) forms a Vedhai pair with Mula (Moolam). When Ashlesha is matched with Mula, Vedha Porutham is marked Caution; with any of the other 25 distinct birth stars, Vedha Porutham is marked Pass.
Inspect counterpart profile: Mula (Moolam) Nakshatra Compatibility
Gana (Rakshasa) & Yoni (Cat (Marjara)) Compatibility
Ashlesha belongs to Rakshasa Gana, a traditional symbolic grouping associated with independent, decisive energy. Two Rakshasa Gana stars earn the full 6 of 6 Gana points (Pass). When paired with Deva or Manusha Gana stars, classical tables mark Gana as Partial or Caution; family astrologers routinely look for supportive Rasi Porutham, Rasi Athipathi (Graha Maitri) and a star distance beyond 14 nakshatras.
Ashlesha is assigned the Cat (Marjara) Yoni archetype, which it shares with Punarvasu (Punarpoosam). Matching Ashlesha with Punarvasu (or another Ashlesha chart) awards the maximum 4 of 4 Yoni points, while friendly and neutral Yoni archetypes award 3 or 2 classical points (Pass for Yoni Porutham).
Read the Gana Porutham guide · Read the Yoni Porutham & 14 animal symbols guide
Same-Nakshatra (Eka Nakshatra) Marriage for Ashlesha (Ayilyam)
When both partners share Ashlesha (Ayilyam), both charts belong to Pada Rajju and the same Nadi category. Pairutham marks Rajju Caution in the automated table check while displaying each partner’s exact pada (1–4) and Moon degree so a family astrologer can evaluate pada order and full-chart balance.
Read Same Nakshatra Marriage (Eka Nakshatra): When Is It Allowed?
Best-Matching Nakshatras for Ashlesha (Ayilyam)
Using Pairutham’s matching rules, the strongest birth-star matches for Ashlesha (Ayilyam) are stars outside Pada Rajju that do not form a Vedhai pair with Ashlesha and achieve supportive Dina (Tara), Gana and Mahendra star-count alignment—such as Krittika (Karthigai), Shatabhisha (Sadayam), Chitra (Chithirai), Vishakha (Visakam), Dhanishta (Avittam), Ardra (Thiruvathirai). Because full compatibility also depends on the exact Moon sign (for split-Rasi stars), Lagna, Mars house placements and Dasha periods, always run the full birth-detail calculator for both partners.
| Compatible Star | Rasi (Moon Sign) | Rajju & Gana | Supportive Porutham Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krittika (Karthigai) | Mesha (Pada 1) · Rishaba (Padas 2–4) | Nabhi Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Shatabhisha (Sadayam) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Kantha Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Chitra (Chithirai) | Kanni (Padas 1–2) · Thula (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Vishakha (Visakam) | Thula (Padas 1–3) · Vrischika (Pada 4) | Nabhi Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Dhanishta (Avittam) | Makara (Padas 1–2) · Kumbha (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Ardra (Thiruvathirai) | Mithuna (Gemini) | Kantha Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Uttara Phalguni (Uthiram) | Simha (Pada 1) · Kanni (Padas 2–4) | Nabhi Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Swati (Swathi) | Thula (Libra) | Kantha Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
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Questions families ask
Which Rajju group does Ashlesha (Ayilyam) belong to?
Ashlesha (Ayilyam) belongs to the Pada Rajju group. For Rajju Porutham to Pass in Pairutham’s table check, the partner’s birth star should belong to one of the other four Rajju groups rather than Pada Rajju (Ashwini (Aswini), Magha (Magam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Mula (Moolam), Revati (Revathi)).
Which star is the Vedhai (Vedha) partner for Ashlesha (Ayilyam)?
Mula (Moolam) is the symmetric Vedhai counterpart for Ashlesha (Ayilyam). Matching these two stars produces a Vedha Porutham Caution, whereas all other stars Pass Vedha with Ashlesha.
What Rasi (Moon sign), Gana and Yoni belong to Ashlesha?
Ashlesha (Ayilyam) falls in Kataka (Fourth Moon Sign) (Moon (Chandra)), is ruled by the Vimshottari star lord Mercury (Budha), belongs to Rakshasa Gana and has the Cat (Marjara) Yoni animal symbol.
Which nakshatras match best with Ashlesha (Ayilyam) for marriage?
Stars that are outside Pada Rajju, avoid the Vedhai pairing, and align in Dina, Gana and Mahendra counts—including Krittika (Karthigai), Shatabhisha (Sadayam), Chitra (Chithirai), Vishakha (Visakam), Dhanishta (Avittam), Ardra (Thiruvathirai)—offer strong star-level compatibility with Ashlesha. Enter both birth dates, times and places in Pairutham’s calculator to check all 10 poruthams and 36 Ashtakoota points.
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