Nakshatra 23 of 27 · Rakshasa gana
धनिष्ठा A drum (mridanga)
The wealthiest: the drummer's star of rhythm, plenty and renown.
Dhanishta spans from 23°20′ Capricorn to 6°40′ Aquarius and is ruled by Mars. Its deities are the eight Vasus, the gods of the elements and of abundance, and its symbol is the mridanga drum. The name means “the wealthiest”.
Dhanishta is a nakshatra of rhythm, music, prosperity and recognition. It keeps time, and it brings people together around the drum. It is classed as movable (chara), favouring travel and anything in motion. Two padas lie in Capricorn and two in Aquarius.
Each pada falls in a navamsa sign, used to read the D9 chart and to colour the nakshatra for anyone whose Moon or ascendant sits there.
People with the Moon in Dhanishta tend to be energetic, generous and musical, with a good sense of timing. They often do well in groups and in work that brings recognition. They are sociable and ambitious, and they share what they gain. Their first dasha is Mars.
