Dhanishta nakshatra: meaning, personality, career and name letters
What it means if you were born under Dhanishta, explained simply, with the details astrology students look for.
In simple words: astrology divides the sky into 27 star groups called nakshatras. The one the Moon was in when you were born is your birth star. It works like a more detailed version of your Moon sign. If Dhanishta is your birth star, this is what tradition says about you.
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Symbol
- Drum
- Deity
- The eight Vasus
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn and Aquarius
- Name letters
- Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge
Personality
Rhythmic, generous and good with wealth; musical, social and ambitious. Can be impatient or materialistic.
Work and career
Natural fields: Music, real estate, finance, sports and science.
Love and relationships
Generous and lively; needs a partner who shares ambition.
Good days for
When the Moon passes through Dhanishta (about one day every month), it is traditionally a good day for travel, buying vehicles, starting journeys and changes.
Not sure of your birth star? Find it free from your date, time and place of birth.
For astrology students: Dhanishta in detail
- Span
- 293°20' – 306°40' of the sidereal zodiac (Capricorn and Aquarius)
- Vimshottari dasha at birth
- Mars (7 years in full; the balance depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the star)
- Gana
- Rakshasa (fierce)
- Yoni (animal)
- Lion
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Nature (for muhurta)
- Movable (chara)
- Body part linked
- Knees, ankles and back
| Pada | Degrees | Sign | Name letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20' – 26°40' Capricorn | Capricorn | Ga गा |
| 2 | 26°40' – 29°60' Capricorn | Capricorn | Gi गी |
| 3 | 0°00' – 3°20' Aquarius | Aquarius | Gu गू |
| 4 | 3°20' – 6°40' Aquarius | Aquarius | Ge गे |
Gana, yoni and nadi are used in kundli matching: check a match here.
What people often ask
Which planet rules Dhanishta nakshatra?
Mars. People born in Dhanishta begin life in the Mars dasha (planetary period).
What are the name letters for Dhanishta?
Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge, one for each of its four quarters (padas).
Is Dhanishta a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and lessons; none is good or bad by itself. How it works out depends on the whole birth chart.
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