Dhanishtha Nakshatra
23°20′ Capricorn–6°40′ Aquarius
Ruling Planet
Mars
Deity
Ashta Vasus
Symbol
Flute / Drum
Degrees
23°20′ Capricorn–6°40′ Aquarius
Number
23
Padas
4
Four Padas of Dhanishtha
Pada 1
Capricorn
Navamsa: Capricorn
Pada 2
Capricorn
Navamsa: Capricorn
Pada 3
Aquarius
Navamsa: Aquarius
Pada 4
Aquarius
Navamsa: Aquarius
Classical Significance
Dhanishtha is the 23th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Ashta Vasus and its ruling planet is Mars, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Flute / Drum encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Dhanishtha express the qualities of Mars filtered through the archetypal energy of Ashta Vasus.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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