Ashlesha nakshatra is the ninth lunar constellation in the Cancer zodiac. Its symbol is a coiled serpent and its power is to “inflict poison and destroy the victim.” People with prominent placements in Ashlesha, in their natal Vedic birth chart, are oftentimes associated with professions in medicine and pharmacology. The negative side to this placement can be problems and addiction to drugs and alcohol, as people can suffer the consequences of poisoning themselves.
Here are some examples of public figures with prominent placements in Ashlesha:
Vivek Ramaswamy - Sun & Mercury in Ashlesha
Founder of a pharmaceutical company
Johan Fredrik Eijkman - Moon in Ashlesha
Professor in Pharmacy
Knut Naess - Ascendant in Ashlesha
Professor of Pharmacology & Pharmacologist
Client Chart - Moon in Ashlesha
Pharmacy Manager
Ben Affleck - Sun & Mercury in Ashlesha
Problems with alcohol
Robert Downey Jr. - Ascendant in Ashlesha
Problems with alcohol and drugs
Matthew Perry - Ascendant in Ashlesha
Problems alcohol and prescription drugs
Marilyn Monroe - Ascendant in Ashlesha
Problems with prescription drugs
Gypsy Rose Blanchard - Jupiter in Ashlesha
Problems with prescription drugs
Keep in mind, these are not the only representations of this nakshatra. People in medicine and pharmacology or those struggling with substance abuse, may or may not have this nakshatra prominent in their chart. There are always many other factors to consider, as astrology can be complex and is multifaceted.
Ashlesha Nakshatra & the Association to Drugs, Medicine & Pharmacology