Dhanishta
Also called: dhanishta nakshatra
Dhanishta, the 23rd of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions), running from 23°20' Makara (Capricorn) to 6°40' Kumbha (Aquarius) in the sidereal zodiac. Its symbol is the drum. Its presiding deities are the Vasus, the gods of abundance, bringing rhythm, wealth, and vitality. Its ruling planet is Mars, so someone born with the Moon here begins life in Mars's dasha (planetary period). Its themes are rhythm, wealth, fame. Classically it is a movable (chara) nakshatra, good for travel, change and anything meant to move on.
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