Nakshatra 23 / 27नक्षत्र

Dhanishta

धनिष्ठा

The wealthiest — rhythm-bringer.

Position

Capricorn 23°20' – Aquarius 6°40'

Makara / Kumbha cusp

Ruling planet

Mars

Presiding deity

Eight Vasus (deities of light, water, sky, etc.)

Symbol

Drum / flute / damaru

Yoni (animal-spirit)

lion (female)

Used in marriage compatibility

Gana / Nadi

Rakshasa (intense) · Madhya (Pitta)

Personality of Dhanishta natives

Musicians, drummers, dancers, athletes, conductors of group rhythm. Dhanishta natives have a "tribal" leadership quality — they can move a crowd. Wealth comes through public influence, not solitary effort.

Auspicious for

  • ✓Music / dance / performance
  • ✓Group leadership
  • ✓Wealth-attraction sankalpa

Traditionally avoided

  • ✗Marriage (Tara-bala / Manglik considerations)