Nakshatra 23 of 27
Dhanishta Nakshatra
Dhanishta belongs to the eight Vasus, deities of abundance. It is associated with rhythm, music, wealth and group endeavours.
Zodiac range23°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Aquarius
Ruling planetMars
DeityThe eight Vasus
SymbolDrum
GanaRakshasa
RashiCapricorn / Aquarius
Traditional themes
Dhanishta is traditionally associated with rhythm, prosperity, music. Its ruling planet, Mars, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Dhanishta, who begins life in the Mars Mahadasha (7 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Rakshasa gana places Dhanishta among the rakshasa (intense, independent) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Dhanishta
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 23°20′ Capricorn – 26°40′ Capricorn | Leo | Ga |
| Pada 2 | 26°40′ Capricorn – 0°00′ Aquarius | Virgo | Gi |
| Pada 3 | 0°00′ Aquarius – 3°20′ Aquarius | Libra | Gu |
| Pada 4 | 3°20′ Aquarius – 6°40′ Aquarius | Scorpio | Ge |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge. Find yours.
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