Nakshatras
Dhanishta nakshatra
Dhanishta is the 23rd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 23°20′ Capricorn to 6°40′ Aquarius in the sidereal zodiac. Its ruling planet is Mars, its deity is the eight Vasus, and its symbol is a drum. Jyotish associates it with rhythm and wealth — music, timing and prosperity.
| Number | 23 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 23°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Aquarius |
| Sign | Capricorn and Aquarius |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mars |
| Deity | the eight Vasus |
| Symbol | a drum |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Yoni (animal) | Lion |
| Naming syllables | Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge |
| Other nakshatras of Mars | Mrigashira and Chitra |
Because Mars rules Dhanishta, someone whose Moon was here at birth begins life in the Mars mahadasha, for the part of it that remains according to how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. The pada decides the navamsa — the ninth-harmonic chart Jyotish reads for marriage and inner strength — and the syllable a name traditionally begins with. Dhanishta's padas fall in the Leo, Virgo, Libra and Scorpio navamsas.
Its gana is Rakshasa, its nadi Madhya (Pitta) and its yoni the lion — three of the eight factors Guna Milan compares when matching two charts (nadi alone carries 8 of the 36 points).
| Pada | Span | Navamsa | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′ Capricorn – 26°40′ Capricorn | Leo | Ga |
| 2 | 26°40′ Capricorn – 30°00′ Capricorn | Virgo | Gi |
| 3 | 0°00′ Aquarius – 3°20′ Aquarius | Libra | Gu |
| 4 | 3°20′ Aquarius – 6°40′ Aquarius | Scorpio | Ge |
Questions
Which planet rules Dhanishta nakshatra?
Mars. It is Mars's nakshatra in the Vimshottari sequence, so a birth Moon in Dhanishta starts life in the Mars dasha.
What are the name letters for Dhanishta nakshatra?
By pada: 1 — Ga, 2 — Gi, 3 — Gu, 4 — Ge. A name traditionally begins with the syllable of the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the deity of Dhanishta?
The eight Vasus.
Which zodiac sign is Dhanishta in?
Dhanishta runs from 23°20′ Capricorn to 6°40′ Aquarius in the sidereal zodiac used by Vedic astrology, so it spans Capricorn and Aquarius.
What are the nadi and yoni of Dhanishta?
Nadi Madhya (Pitta); yoni lion. Both are compared in Guna Milan: nadi is worth 8 of the 36 points, yoni 4.
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