Nakshatra 23 of 27 · Capricorn / Aquarius
Dhanishtha.
A drum
Dhanishtha keeps the rhythm. Prosperous and musical, it moves with the times and brings people together.
- Lord
- Mars (Mangala)
- Deity
- The eight Vasus
- Span
- 23°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Aquarius
- Syllables
- Ga · Gi · Gu · Ge
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Yoni
- Lion (female)
- Dasha years
- 7 (Mars)
Four quarters
The padas of Dhanishtha
Each pada is 3°20′ and falls in its own navamsa (D9) sign — the chart astrologers read for marriage and inner strength. Each also carries the syllable traditionally used for names.
Temperament
The nature of Dhanishtha
Gifts
- Rhythm and music
- Prosperity
- Teamwork
Lessons
- Materialism
- Pride
- Difficulty in close relationships
Work that suits Dhanishtha
- Music and performance
- Real estate
- Sport and teams
Guna Milan
Dhanishtha in a match
When two charts are matched, the birth nakshatras decide four of the eight kootas: Tara, which compares the two nakshatras with each other, and these three, which belong to Dhanishtha itself.
Gana · temperament
Rakshasa
Fierce temperament: independent, intense and protective of its own.
Nadi · constitution
Madhya (Pitta)
Partners of the same nadi score none of its eight points — the classic nadi dosha.
Yoni · instinct
Lion, female
Yoni compares natural instincts and intimacy through the animal of each nakshatra.
Vimshottari
Where your dashas begin
The nakshatra of your Moon at birth chooses the first chapter of your life. A Moon in Dhanishtha opens in Mars's mahadasha, and the periods follow in this order.
- Mars7 years
- Rahu18 years
- Jupiter16 years
- Saturn19 years
- Mercury17 years
- Ketu7 years
- Venus20 years
- Sun6 years
- Moon10 years
Questions
Dhanishtha, briefly answered
Who rules Dhanishtha nakshatra?
Dhanishtha is ruled by Mars (Mangala) in the Vimshottari system, and its presiding deity is The eight Vasus.
What are the name syllables for Dhanishtha?
The four padas of Dhanishtha are linked to the syllables Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge. Traditionally a name beginning with the syllable of one's birth pada is considered auspicious.
Which sign is Dhanishtha in?
Dhanishtha spans 23°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Aquarius, crossing from Capricorn into Aquarius.
Which dasha does a Moon in Dhanishtha begin with?
A person born with the Moon in Dhanishtha begins life in Mars's mahadasha, a 7-year period. How much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra.
What is the gana, nadi and yoni of Dhanishtha?
Dhanishtha is of Rakshasa gana, Madhya (Pitta) nadi, and its yoni is the female lion. All three are weighed in Guna Milan.
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