Dhanishta is nakshatra number 23 of 27. Ruled by Mars; deity the eight Vasus.
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta (धनिष्ठा) |
| Position | 23 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Mars (7-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | the eight Vasus |
| Symbol | a drum |
| Span in the zodiac | Capricorn 23°20′ to Aquarius 6°40′ |
| Themes | rhythm, wealth, ambition |
Dhanishta spans Capricorn 23°20′ to Aquarius 6°40′, so it lies in Capricorn · Aquarius. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ (Capricorn) | Leo |
| 2 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ (Capricorn) | Virgo |
| 3 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ (Aquarius) | Libra |
| 4 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ (Aquarius) | Scorpio |
If the Moon was in Dhanishta at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Mars mahadasha, which lasts 7 years. Traditionally the Mars period is associated with initiative, courage and direct effort.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: rhythm, wealth, ambition. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Dhanishta is ruled by Mars and its deity is the eight Vasus.
Dhanishta spans Capricorn 23°20′ to Aquarius 6°40′.
The traditional symbol of Dhanishta is a drum.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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