Nakshatra 23 of 27
The Wealthiest; The Drum · rhythm · wealth · fame · performance
Dhanishta is the drum the universe dances to — rhythm, resonance and renown. Ruled by Mars and presided over by the eight Vasus, it converts talent into wealth and performance into fame.
| Zodiac range | 23°20′ Makara (Capricorn) – 6°40′ Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Symbol | A drum (damaru) |
| Deity | The eight Vasus, gods of abundance |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mars |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Animal symbol | Female lion |
Dhanishta natives are performers in the widest sense: musicians, athletes, dealmakers — people with timing. Ambitious and group-oriented yet inwardly solitary, they want their sound to carry. The shadow is hollowness when the applause stops, and material obsession.
Music and dance, professional sport, real estate and finance, event production, leadership of bands, teams and firms.
Dhanishta needs a partner who claps for the person, not the performance — and who understands the discipline behind the show.
Your birth nakshatra is where the Moon sat at the moment you were born. Find yours in seconds — free, no account needed.
Get My Free Birth Chart