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Dhanishta Nakshatra
Dhanishta is the drum — rhythm made audible. It rules music, timing, and the kind of wealth that follows people who can keep a beat others march to. Groups, bands, and enterprises find their tempo here.
| Sidereal span | 23°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Aquarius (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | The eight Vasus (gods of abundance) |
| Symbol | A drum |
| Ruling planet | Mars — a Dhanishta Moon begins life in a Mars mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| In a word | rhythm, wealth, performance |
Moon in Dhanishta (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Dhanishta has timing — musical, social, financial — and thrives when it performs with others rather than for them.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Mars — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
Marrying (or matching) with a Dhanishta Moon? See Dhanishta's computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras — ashtakoota guna milan, scored.
Find your Moon nakshatra — free birth chart →
Common questions
Which planet rules Dhanishta nakshatra?
Dhanishta is ruled by Mars. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Dhanishta begins life in a Mars mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Dhanishta mean?
A Moon in Dhanishta has timing — musical, social, financial — and thrives when it performs with others rather than for them.
What is the symbol and deity of Dhanishta?
Dhanishta’s symbol is a drum, and its presiding deity is The eight Vasus (gods of abundance). Its span is 23°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Aquarius (Lahiri sidereal).
Which nakshatra is compatible with Dhanishta?
Compatibility is scored pair by pair in ashtakoota guna milan (36 points across eight kootas). Dhanishta's computed matches with all 27 nakshatras — best and worst — are on the Dhanishta kundli-matching page.