Nakshatra 23 of 27
Dhanishta Nakshatra
The wealthiest. Ruled by Mars, presided over by The eight Vasus, gods of the elements.
Quick Answer
Dhanishta is the 23rd of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 23°20' Capricorn to 6°40' Aquarius in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Mars, presided over by The eight Vasus, gods of the elements, and its symbol is a drum.
Dhanishta at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 23°20' Capricorn to 6°40' Aquarius
- Tropical span in 2026
- 17°34' Aquarius to 0°54' Pisces
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Deity
- The eight Vasus, gods of the elements
- Symbol
- A drum
- Name means
- The wealthiest
The Quality of Dhanishta
Dhanishta is the drum of the eight Vasus. It has rhythm, generosity and a sense of timing, and it gathers people together. Its music sounds fullest when there is space inside the drum.
What rhythm does your life keep, and does it leave room for silence?
The Four Padas of Dhanishta
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20' Capricorn to 26°40' Capricorn | Leo |
| 2 | 26°40' Capricorn to 0°00' Aquarius | Virgo |
| 3 | 0°00' Aquarius to 3°20' Aquarius | Libra |
| 4 | 3°20' Aquarius to 6°40' Aquarius | Scorpio |
When the Moon Is in Dhanishta
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 3:47 PM ET | Nov 17, 6:04 PM ET | Nov 17, 2:17 AM IST | Nov 18, 4:34 AM IST |
| Dec 13, 10:42 PM ET | Dec 15, 1:23 AM ET | Dec 14, 9:12 AM IST | Dec 15, 11:53 AM IST |
| Jan 10, 4:42 AM ET | Jan 11, 7:23 AM ET | Jan 10, 3:12 PM IST | Jan 11, 5:53 PM IST |
| Feb 6, 10:49 AM ET | Feb 7, 1:18 PM ET | Feb 6, 9:19 PM IST | Feb 7, 11:48 PM IST |
The Sun in Dhanishta, 2027
The Sun enters Dhanishta on February 6, 2027 at 9:38 AM ET (8:08 PM IST) and stays until February 19, 2027 at 2:07 PM ET (12:37 AM IST on February 20). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Dhanishta: Shravana, ruled by the Moon. After it: Shatabhisha, ruled by Rahu. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Dhanishta
What Is the Lord of Dhanishta Nakshatra?
Mars rules Dhanishta, the 23rd of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Dhanishta begins life in the Mars period.
Where Is Dhanishta Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Dhanishta spans 23°20' Capricorn to 6°40' Aquarius in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 17°34' Aquarius to 0°54' Pisces in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Dhanishta?
The presiding deity of Dhanishta is The eight Vasus, gods of the elements. Its symbol is a drum. The name means "the wealthiest".
What Are the Four Padas of Dhanishta?
Pada 1 runs 23°20' Capricorn to 26°40' Capricorn (navamsa Leo); Pada 2 runs 26°40' Capricorn to 0°00' Aquarius (navamsa Virgo); Pada 3 runs 0°00' Aquarius to 3°20' Aquarius (navamsa Libra); Pada 4 runs 3°20' Aquarius to 6°40' Aquarius (navamsa Scorpio).
When Is the Moon in Dhanishta Next?
The Moon is next in Dhanishta from November 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM ET (2:17 AM IST on November 17) until November 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET (4:34 AM IST on November 18). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Dhanishta in 2027?
The Sun enters Dhanishta on February 6, 2027 at 9:38 AM ET (8:08 PM IST) and leaves on February 19, 2027 at 2:07 PM ET (12:37 AM IST on February 20), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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