Dhanishtha
धनिष्ठा (Dhanishtha)
Dhanishtha is Nakshatra 23 of 27. Vimshottari lord Mars. Occupies Capricorn and Aquarius (293°20′ – 306°40′). Four padas of 3°20′.
Ruling planet
♂मङ्गल (Mangala) · Mars
Vimshottari dasha lord
Signs spanned
- ♑मकर (Makara) · Capricorn
- ♒कुम्भ (Kumbha) · Aquarius
293°20′ – 306°40′
Four padas
Each Nakshatra is four padas of 3°20′. The Navamsha sign for a pada is the ninth-part of the ecliptic that pada occupies.
| Pada | Navamsha sign | Sidereal span |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | सिंह (Simha) · Leo | 293°20′ – 296°40′ |
| 2 | कन्या (Kanya) · Virgo | 296°40′ – 300°00′ |
| 3 | तुला (Tula) · Libra | 300°00′ – 303°20′ |
| 4 | वृश्चिक (Vrishchika) · Scorpio | 303°20′ – 306°40′ |
Dhanishta — Ruled by Mars. Deity: the eight Vasus, gods of material abundance. Symbol: a drum. Associated with rhythm, wealth, and music; linked to those with strong ambition and a talent for group coordination.