Nakshatra 23 of 27
Dhanishtha Nakshatra
धनिष्ठा
23°20' Capricorn - 6°40' Aquarius · Ruled by Mars · Capricorn/Aquarius
LORD
Mars
DEITY
Ashta Vasus (Eight Elemental Gods)
SYMBOL
Musical drum (tabla)
GANA
Rakshasa (Demonic)
ELEMENT
Ether
QUALITY
Chara (Movable)
NADI
Pitta
LUCKY DAY
Tuesday
STONE
Coral
COLOR
Silver/Grey
Personality & Characteristics
Ambitious, musical and community-oriented. Wealth and fame often come to them. Rhythmic and adaptable nature. Strong connection to group activities and shared resources.
STRENGTHS
Ambition, music, adaptability, wealth-attraction, community
GROWTH AREAS
Greed, marital issues, over-ambition
Career & Profession
Music, military, real estate, business, sports, administration
Lucky Details
🎨 Color: Silver/Grey
🔢 Numbers: 9, 8
🧭 Direction: East
💎 Stone: Coral
📅 Day: Tuesday
🏛 Body Part: Back, anus
Baby Name Starting Syllables
For babies born in Dhanishtha Nakshatra, these syllables are auspicious for naming:
Ga
Gi
Gu
Ge
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