Nakshatra 23 of 27

Dhanishta Nakshatra धनिष्ठा

The drummer: rhythm, wealth, and fame that carries across distance.

Mars

Dasha Lord

Eight Vasus

Deity

Drum

Symbol

Rakshasa

Gana

23°20' Capricorn – 6°40' Aquarius

Zodiac Span

Dhanishta is the 23th nakshatra, spanning 23°20' Capricorn – 6°40' Aquarius. Its symbol is the drum, its presiding deity Eight Vasus, and its Vimshottari lord Mars. The drummer: rhythm, wealth, and fame that carries across distance.

People born with the Moon in Dhanishta begin life in a Mars mahadasha, which colours the opening chapter of their story. The gana is Rakshasa, which matters in traditional match-making.

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