Nakshatra 23 · धनिष्ठा नक्षत्र
Dhanishta nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Dhanishta spans 23°20′ Makara to 6°40′ Kumbha of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Mars, its deity is The eight Vasus and its symbol is a drum.
Dhanishta at a glance
| Number | 23 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 23°20′ Makara to 6°40′ Kumbha |
| Rashi | Makara (मकर), Kumbha (कुंभ) |
| Lord | Mars (मंगल) |
| Deity | The eight Vasus (अष्ट वसु) |
| Symbol | a drum |
| Meaning of the name | The wealthiest, or the most famous |
| Nature | Chara (movable) (चर) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Lion (Simha) |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Tree | Shami (khejri) (शमी) |
Dhanishta nakshatra traits
Dhanishta natives are often described as energetic, generous and gifted in music and rhythm. They tend to be sociable, good at managing resources and happy working toward shared goals.
A busy, ambitious pace can leave less time for close relationships. Slowing down for family and friends helps their success feel complete.
Fields commonly linked with Dhanishta: music and performing arts, finance and real estate, sports, event management.
The four padas of Dhanishta
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′ to 26°40′ | Makara | Simha | Ga गा |
| 2 | 26°40′ to 30°00′ | Makara | Kanya | Gi गी |
| 3 | 0°00′ to 3°20′ | Kumbha | Tula | Gu गू |
| 4 | 3°20′ to 6°40′ | Kumbha | Vrishchika | Ge गे |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashis: Makar rashi and Kumbh rashi.
What a Dhanishta day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Dhanishta, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- starting a journey
- buying a vehicle
- music and performances
- gardening
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Dhanishta
Who is the lord of Dhanishta nakshatra?
Mars (मंगल). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Dhanishta starts life in Mars’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Dhanishta?
Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge for the four padas (गा, गी, गू, गे). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Dhanishta in?
It spans two rashis: pada 1 in Makara, pada 2 in Makara, pada 3 in Kumbha, pada 4 in Kumbha.
Is Dhanishta a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Dhanishta is a Chara nakshatra, traditionally suited to starting a journey and buying a vehicle; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.