Dhanishtha Nakshatra
Dhanishtha is the 23rd of the 27 nakshatras. Wealth and symphony. It is ruled by Mars and lies in Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius).
Dhanishtha at a glance
| Ruling planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Deity | the eight Vasus |
| Symbol | a drum |
| Element | Air |
| Quality | Moveable |
| Zodiac span | 23°20′ Makara to 6°40′ Kumbha |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius) |
The four padas of Dhanishtha
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′ Makara – 26°40′ Makara | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 26°40′ Makara – 30°00′ Makara | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 0°00′ Kumbha – 3°20′ Kumbha | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 3°20′ Kumbha – 6°40′ Kumbha | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Dhanishtha and the Mars Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Mars rules Dhanishtha, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Mars Mahadasha. A full Mars Mahadasha lasts 7 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Dhanishtha. The other nakshatras ruled by Mars are Mrigashira and Chitra.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Dhanishtha nakshatra?
Mars is the Vimshottari lord of Dhanishtha. A person born with the Moon in Dhanishtha starts life in a Mars Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Mars Mahadasha lasts 7 years.
Which rashi is Dhanishtha in?
Dhanishtha spans 23°20′ Makara to 6°40′ Kumbha of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius).
What are the deity and symbol of Dhanishtha?
The deity of Dhanishtha is the eight Vasus. Its symbol is a drum.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.