Dhanishta Nakshatra
धनिष्ठा
Nakshatra 23 of 27 · 293.33° to 306.67° · lord Mars
Prosperous, rhythmic and generous -- the star of the drum.
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Lord
Mars
Deity
Eight Vasus
Symbol
Drum
Gana
Rakshasa
Yoni
Lion
Nadi
Madhya
Shakti
Power to give abundance and fame
Personality
Lively, musical and ambitious, gaining wealth and recognition through effort.
Career
Suits music, sport, property, finance, science and group work.
Relationships
Generous and sociable, though ambition can leave little time for home.
Spiritual tendencies
The Vasus' star -- sharing abundance as an offering.
The four padas
- ✦ Pada 1 -- Moon in Makara; names traditionally begin with “Ga”.
- ✦ Pada 2 -- Moon in Makara; names traditionally begin with “Gi”.
- ✦ Pada 3 -- Moon in Kumbha; names traditionally begin with “Gu”.
- ✦ Pada 4 -- Moon in Kumbha; names traditionally begin with “Ge”.
Strengths: Generosity, Rhythm, Ambition. Challenges: Materialism, Arrogance. These are general traits -- your whole chart refines them.
The 27 nakshatras
1. Ashwini
2. Bharani
3. Krittika
4. Rohini
5. Mrigashira
6. Ardra
7. Punarvasu
8. Pushya
9. Ashlesha
10. Magha
11. Purva Phalguni
12. Uttara Phalguni
13. Hasta
14. Chitra
15. Swati
16. Vishakha
17. Anuradha
18. Jyeshtha
19. Mula
20. Purva Ashadha
21. Uttara Ashadha
22. Shravana
23. Dhanishta
24. Shatabhisha
25. Purva Bhadrapada
26. Uttara Bhadrapada
27. Revati