Symbol
Drum or fluteThe emblem classical texts give it NAKSHATRA GUIDE · 23 OF 27
Dhanishta Nakshatra
Ruled by Mars · presided by Vasus (eight elemental gods) · symbol: Drum or flute
Deity
Vasus (eight elemental gods)Presiding devataLord
MarsVimshottari dasha ruler — sets the first dashaSpan
293.33°–306.67°Sidereal zodiac arc, four padasMEANING
Born under Dhanishta
Dhanishta grants rhythm, prosperity and social magnetism. You excel in collective endeavours and resourceful enterprise.
IN THE ZODIAC
Dhanishta sits inside
Its 13°20′ arc crosses two rashis — which is why the same nakshatra can colour two different Moon signs.
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