Dhanishta Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Dhanishta is the 23rd nakshatra, spanning 23°20' Makara to 6°40' Kumbha in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Mars, its deity is The eight Vasus, and its symbol is the drum. Classified as Rakshasa gana with Lion yoni and Antya nadi, its theme is rhythm and timing — setting a tempo others move to.
- Lord
- Mars
- Deity
- The eight Vasus
- Symbol
- Drum
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Yoni
- Lion
- Nadi
- Antya
- Varna
- Shudra
- Span
- 23°20' Makara to 6°40' Kumbha
- Rashi
- Makara, Kumbha
Padas
- Pada 1: 23°20' Makara – 26°40' Makara
- Pada 2: 26°40' Makara – 0°00' Kumbha
- Pada 3: 0°00' Kumbha – 3°20' Kumbha
- Pada 4: 3°20' Kumbha – 6°40' Kumbha
How it tends to read
The through-line is rhythm and timing — setting a tempo others move to. Strengths commonly noted: Strong sense of timing and pace; Attracts material prosperity; Performs well in front of a group. The corresponding costs: Motion mistaken for progress; Impatience with slower tempos; Ambition edges past collaboration.