Dhanishta Nakshatra
#23 of 27 · 293°20′–306°40′ sidereal · in Capricorn & Aquarius
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mars |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vasus |
| Symbol | Drum |
| Gana (temperament) | a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive |
| Yoni (instinct) | Lion — commanding and proud |
| Nature (muhurta) | Chara — suits movement (travel, change, vehicles) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 293°20′ – 296°40′ | Capricorn (Makara) |
| 2 | 296°40′ – 300°00′ | Capricorn (Makara) |
| 3 | 300°00′ – 303°20′ | Aquarius (Kumbha) |
| 4 | 303°20′ – 306°40′ | Aquarius (Kumbha) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Dhanishta
Dhanishta — presided by Vasus, symbol "Drum", ruled by Mars. The temperament is a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional with a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive, and a commanding and proud instinct (Lion yoni). The Mars lordship lends energy, courage, drive, siblings, discipline and competitive force. Energies here favour movement (travel, change, vehicles).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Dhanishta nakshatra?
Mars — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Dhanishta.
Who is the deity of Dhanishta?
Vasus; its symbol is the drum.
What degrees does Dhanishta span?
293°20′–306°40′ sidereal — that is 23°20′ Capricorn to 6°40′ Aquarius, in Capricorn and Aquarius.
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