Dhanishta nakshatra
Dhanishta is nakshatra 23 of 27, spanning 23°20′ Capricorn to 6°40′ Aquarius. Its lord is Mars, so a person born with the Moon in Dhanishta begins life in the Mars Mahadasha.
At a glance
| Number | 23 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac signs | Capricorn, Aquarius |
| Ruling planet | Mars (7-year Mahadasha) |
| Yoni (animal) | Lion (female) |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four quarters (padas) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsha sign.
| Pada 1 | Capricorn 23°20′ – 26°40′ |
| Pada 2 | Capricorn 26°40′ – 0°00′ |
| Pada 3 | Aquarius 0°00′ – 3°20′ |
| Pada 4 | Aquarius 3°20′ – 6°40′ |
The lion yoni
Traditionally associated with authority and a need to be respected rather than liked.
In Kundali matching the lion and the elephant are traditional adversaries, which lowers the Yoni koota score between the two charts.
How it is used
Dasha: the Moon's position inside Dhanishta decides how much of the first Mars period remains at birth, and everything after follows the fixed Vimshottari order.
Matching: the nakshatra supplies the Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi kootas of the 36-point Ashtakoota match.
Other nakshatras ruled by Mars: Mrigashira, Chitra.
Questions
Who is the lord of Dhanishta nakshatra?
Mars. Its Mahadasha lasts 7 years.
What is the yoni of Dhanishta nakshatra?
The lion (female).
Which gana is Dhanishta nakshatra?
Rakshasa (fierce).