Sun, the planet of self and spirit, is in Cancer-Ashlesha from August 2nd to 16th, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation.
Ashlesha’s ruling devatas, The Naghas, the shape-shifting serpents known in mythology for their deadly venom, also acted as the guardians of heavenly wealth. They stand for worldly wisdom, cunning, and knowing how to maneuver, and how to keep a secret in pursuit of your ambitions. The Sun is the planet of kingship, which stands for your ego and individuality, and a serpent-like process unfolds here where you can shed your skin and become a subtly different person.
Taking the lead requires the use of psychology and even some manipulation, knowing how to bait your hook and get people on your side. Serpents also have the power to hypnotize, so you encounter compelling and charismatic characters, and people who keep their motivations strategically hidden. Trust your instincts in a one-to-one situation, and you can also beam sunlight on hidden dynamics that are going on underneath the surface. The Shakti of this asterism is ‘to inflict venom’, so you may strike first out of protectiveness, or else encounter a toxic atmosphere that requires careful handling.
In a more mystical sense, Ashlesha represents the coiled serpent energy at the base chakra, which can be raised either through close intimacy and emotion or through a profound spiritual or yogic experience. The Full Moon of August 9th is a high point of this transit, where you find a balance between your outward ambitions and inner transformative quest. You can move on after this date with a sense of achievement and feeling lighter in your skin.
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