Nakshatra 23 of 27
Dhanishta
The drum — a rhythm that sweeps up the whole group.
Dhanishta · 23°20'00" Capricorn — 6°40'00" Aquarius
Lord
Mars
7 years in the period cycle
Deity
the Vasus
Symbol
drum
Animal (yoni)
lion
Nature (gana): fierce (rakshasa) — intense, uncompromising
Guiding theme: rhythm, abundance, music, group energy
Strengths
- ✦a sense of rhythm and timing
- ✦the ability to unite people around a shared effort
- ✦energy and resourcefulness in gathering resources
Shadow to work through
- ◦putting pace above relationships
- ◦difficulty stopping and resting
The shadow isn't a verdict — it's the area where the same force works against you until you notice it.
Natural directions
music, team sports, the military, finance, event organizing.
In close relationships
You bring energy and drive. Slow down to your partner's pace sometimes — not everyone runs that fast.
Four quarters (padas)
Every nakshatra divides into four parts of 3°20' each. The quarter refines the shade — the same nakshatra in a different pada works a little differently, because each corresponds to a different sign in the navamsha (D9).
| Pada | Range | Navamsha sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20'00" Capricorn — 26°40'00" Capricorn | ♌︎ Leo |
| 2 | 26°40'00" Capricorn — 29°60'00" Capricorn | ♍︎ Virgo |
| 3 | 0°00'00" Aquarius — 3°20'00" Aquarius | ♎︎ Libra |
| 4 | 3°20'00" Aquarius — 6°40'00" Aquarius | ♏︎ Scorpio |
Compatibility with other nakshatras
Calculated classically — through nadi (life energy) and yoni (the nakshatra's animal), the same tables as the full Guna Milan. It's a pointer, not a verdict: a low score marks an area for conscious work, not an obstacle.
Works well with: Purva Bhadrapada, Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu
Needs attention with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra
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ℹ How we calculate this
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Which zodiac: Indian (sidereal)
Rahu and Ketu: traditional version
House division: a whole sign is one house
Accuracy: verified against eclipses
Time of birth: accounting for historical daylight saving time
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