Dhanishtha nakshatra
धनिष्ठा · 23°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Aquarius · ruled by Mars, presided over by Vasus.
Quick facts
Rich · rhythmic · ambitious. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.
| Pada | Span | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 293°20′ – 296°40′ | Cancer | Ga |
| Pada 2 | 296°40′ – 300°00′ | Leo | Gi |
| Pada 3 | 300°00′ – 303°20′ | Libra | Gu |
| Pada 4 | 303°20′ – 306°40′ | Scorpio | Ge |
A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Shatabhisha; before it, in Shravana.
The Vasus give wealth-consciousness, rhythm and a strong social beat. Natives are ambitious, musical and good at organising resources.
Finance, music, engineering, business, defence and event management.
Bones, knees and stress from overwork; rest is part of the strategy.
Generous and sociable, but can equate love with material security.
Remedies & practice
Give anonymously to the needy and practise rhythm or music as a discipline.
Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
Neighbouring nakshatras
