Dhanishtha nakshatra
धनिष्ठा23 of 27- Lord: Mars
- Deity: The Vasus
- Where it sits: Capricorn / Aquarius
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 23-09-2026, 9:09 AM to 10:35 AM, 24 Sep
- 20-10-2026, 6:02 PM to 7:48 PM, 21 Oct
- 17-11-2026, 2:17 AM to 4:35 AM, 18 Nov
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordMars
- DeityThe Vasus
- SymbolA drum
- GanaRakshasa
- YoniLion
- ElementEarth
- MotivationKama
- DoshaKapha
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits23°20' – 6°40' Capricorn / Aquarius
About Dhanishtha nakshatra
Dhanishtha's devatas are the eight Vasus, who hold wealth. Its symbol is a drum. This is the nakshatra of rhythm — in music, and in earning.
What they are like
- A gift for music and rhythm
- Quick at earning
- Sociable and popular
- An open hand
- Works well in a group
- Ambitious
- Full of drive
- Ahead in giving
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Earns money and also shares it
- Carries a team along
- Good at music and art
- Their drive never runs low
Weak side
- Rushes things
- Sharp temper
- Spends on show
- Relationships come late
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ga (गा) | Leo |
| 2 | Gi (गी) | Virgo |
| 3 | Gu (गू) | Libra |
| 4 | Ge (गे) | Scorpio |
Work that suits
- Music and dance
- Business and investment
- Real estate and land
- Engineering and technology
- Defence services
Watch in health
- Ankles and calves
- Blood disorders
- Joint pain
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ वसुभ्यो नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Tuesday.
Remedies
- Worship Hanuman ji on Tuesday
- Chant 'Om Ang Angarakaya Namah'
- Wear red
- Give money to someone in need
- Donate red lentils and copper
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Dhanishtha nakshatra?
Dhanishtha is ruled by Mars. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Mars for someone born in Dhanishtha.
Which rashi does Dhanishtha nakshatra fall in?
Dhanishtha spans two rashis: the first part is in Capricorn and the rest in Aquarius.
Which syllable should a baby born in Dhanishtha nakshatra be named with?
Ga, Gi, Gu or Ge, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Dhanishtha nakshatra?
Dhanishtha's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni is Lion. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.