Nakshatra 23 of 27

Dhanishta Nakshatra

The drum star: rhythm, wealth and generosity.

Dhanishta is abundance and rhythm. Natives are talented, ambitious, generous and often musical, with a gift for timing. Mars as lord gives energy and courage, and the star spans Capricorn and Aquarius.

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Span: Capricorn 23°20′ – Aquarius 6°40′
Ruling planet: Mars
Deity: Vasus
Symbol: Drum
Gana: Rakshasa
Yoni: Lion (female)

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At a glance

Dhanishta nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The wealthiest
Zodiac span	Capricorn 23°20′ to Aquarius 6°40′ (sidereal)
Sign	Capricorn and Aquarius
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Mars · Mahadasha of 7 years
Presiding deity	Vasus
Symbol	Drum
Gana (temperament)	Rakshasa
Yoni (animal)	Lion, female
Nadi	Madhya (Pitta)
Nature (for muhurta)	Chara (movable): good for travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving
Naming syllables	Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge

The eight Vasus, gods of the elements and abundance, preside; the symbol is a drum (mridanga), which is hollow inside and resonant, an image of wealth and rhythm.

Personality

Dhanishta traits

Strengths

Talented and versatile
Generous and charitable
Ambitious and energetic
Good sense of timing

Challenges

Pride or materialism
Difficulty in married life
Restlessness

Careers that suit Dhanishta

Music and danceReal estate and propertySportFinance and bankingScience and engineeringEvent management

Four quarters

The four padas of Dhanishta

Pada 1

Syllable “Ga”

Capricorn 23°20′ – Capricorn 26°40′ · Navamsa Leo (lord Sun)

Leo navamsa (Sun), in Capricorn: proud and ambitious; seeks fame.

Pada 2

Syllable “Gi”

Capricorn 26°40′ – Aquarius 0°00′ · Navamsa Virgo (lord Mercury)

Virgo navamsa (Mercury), in Capricorn: practical and skilled; good with money.

Pada 3

Syllable “Gu”

Aquarius 0°00′ – Aquarius 3°20′ · Navamsa Libra (lord Venus)

Libra navamsa (Venus), in Aquarius: artistic and social; music and the arts.

Pada 4

Syllable “Ge”

Aquarius 3°20′ – Aquarius 6°40′ · Navamsa Scorpio (lord Mars)

Scorpio navamsa (Mars), in Aquarius: intense and research-minded.

Love and marriage

Dhanishta in relationships

Generous and lively, but marriage may need conscious effort. Shared activity strengthens bonds.

Gana

Rakshasa

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Lion

Same yoni: Purva Bhadrapada

Nadi

Madhya (Pitta)

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Legs, back and blood; overwork can lead to burnout.

Traditional practice

Worship of the Vasus and of Lord Shiva, and generosity with wealth, suit Dhanishta.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Dhanishta FAQs

Which planet rules Dhanishta nakshatra?

Mars. People born with the Moon in Dhanishta begin life in Mars Mahadasha, which lasts 7 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Dhanishta?

Ga (pada 1), Gi (pada 2), Gu (pada 3), Ge (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Dhanishta in?

Dhanishta spans Capricorn 23°20′ to Aquarius 6°40′, so it falls in both Capricorn and Aquarius. Your Moon sign depends on the pada.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Dhanishta?

Gana: Rakshasa. Yoni: female lion. Nadi: Madhya (Pitta). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Dhanishta a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Dhanishta is a Chara nakshatra, traditionally suited to travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.