The nature of Dhanishta
Dhanishta is the star of rhythm and wealth. Its people are energetic, generous and often musical, with a talent for prosperity and for bringing groups together. They enjoy recognition. Tradition asks them to keep time with others, not only with their own drum.
These are the traditional associations of the star. Your whole chart, especially the Lagna and the planets, shapes how they show up in you.
The four padas
Each nakshatra divides into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. The pada sets your Navamsa sign and, traditionally, the first syllable of your name.
| Pada | Rasi | Navamsa | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makara | Simha | Ga |
| 2 | Makara | Kanya | Gi |
| 3 | Kumbha | Tula | Gu |
| 4 | Kumbha | Vrischika | Ge |
Syllables follow the common Sanskrit list; Tamil, Malayalam and other regional lists differ slightly.
Dhanishta in marriage matching
In Guna Milan, Dhanishta brings Rakshasa gana, Lion yoni and Madhya nadi to the comparison. Partners of the same nadi (Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada) score 0 in Nadi, which is called Nadi dosha unless it is cancelled.
In South Indian porutham, Dhanishta belongs to Siro (head) Rajju with Mrigashira, Chitra; matches within the same Rajju are looked at very carefully. Its Vedha star, which tradition says obstructs it, is Mrigashira and Chitra.
The full picture depends on both Moon signs and the exact birth details, so check an actual match rather than the stars alone.
Check a matchDhanishta compatibility
How Dhanishta matches every other birth star, calculated with the same engine as our matcher (scores agree with AstroSage). Where a star spans two rasis, the score depends on the pada, so a range is shown.
Best matches for a Dhanishta bride
Mula 7.5/10 · 22–30.5/36Vishakha 6–7/10 · 25.5–30/36Shatabhisha 6/10 · 23.5–33/36Krittika 6/10 · 23.5–30.5/36Magha 7/10 · 19.5–25.5/36Jyeshtha 6/10 · 26/36
Best matches for a Dhanishta groom
Shatabhisha 6.5–7.5/10 · 24.5–33/36Krittika 6.5–7/10 · 23.5–29.5/36Vishakha 5.5–7/10 · 25–31/36Rohini 7.5/10 · 20–26/36Ashlesha 7.5/10 · 18.5–27/36Purva Bhadrapada 7–8/10 · 17–28.5/36
All 27 stars for a Dhanishta bride
| Groom's star | Porutham /10 | Guna /36 | Rajju | Nadi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | 5.5 | 20 | Matches | Different |
| Bharani | 5.5 | 11 | Matches | Same |
| Krittika | 6 | 23.5–30.5 | Matches | Different |
| Rohini | 5.5 | 20–27 | Matches | Different |
| Mrigashira | 4.5 | 9.5–19 | Dosha | Same |
| Ardra | 5.5 | 17.5–20 | Matches | Different |
| Punarvasu | 4.5 | 13.5–22 | Matches | Different |
| Pushya | 6.5 | 4.5–13 | Matches | Same |
| Ashlesha | 5 | 19.5–28 | Matches | Different |
| Magha | 7 | 19.5–25.5 | Matches | Different |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 | 5.5–11.5 | Matches | Same |
| Uttara Phalguni | 6–7 | 12.5–18.5 | Matches | Different |
| Hasta | 6 | 17.5–19 | Matches | Different |
| Chitra | 7 | 16.5–23.5 | Dosha | Same |
| Swati | 6 | 20–24.5 | Matches | Different |
| Vishakha | 6–7 | 25.5–30 | Matches | Different |
| Anuradha | 6 | 12 | Matches | Same |
| Jyeshtha | 6 | 26 | Matches | Different |
| Mula | 7.5 | 22–30.5 | Matches | Different |
| Purva Ashadha | 6.5 | 8.5–15.5 | Matches | Same |
| Uttara Ashadha | 6.5 | 16.5–25.5 | Matches | Different |
| Shravana | 5.5–6.5 | 19.5–28 | Matches | Different |
| Dhanishta | 6.5 | 18.5–28 | Dosha | Same |
| Shatabhisha | 6 | 23.5–33 | Matches | Different |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 4–5 | 18–28.5 | Matches | Different |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 6–7 | 7–15.5 | Matches | Same |
| Revati | 4–5 | 14–22.5 | Matches | Different |
All 27 stars for a Dhanishta groom
| Bride's star | Porutham /10 | Guna /36 | Rajju | Nadi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | 6 | 20 | Matches | Different |
| Bharani | 7 | 10 | Matches | Same |
| Krittika | 6.5–7 | 23.5–29.5 | Matches | Different |
| Rohini | 7.5 | 20–26 | Matches | Different |
| Mrigashira | 6.5 | 11.5–19 | Dosha | Same |
| Ardra | 7.5 | 18.5–20 | Matches | Different |
| Punarvasu | 7–7.5 | 13.5–22 | Matches | Different |
| Pushya | 7 | 4.5–13 | Matches | Same |
| Ashlesha | 7.5 | 18.5–27 | Matches | Different |
| Magha | 5 | 18.5–24.5 | Matches | Different |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 | 4.5–10.5 | Matches | Same |
| Uttara Phalguni | 4 | 11.5–17.5 | Matches | Different |
| Hasta | 4 | 18.5–19 | Matches | Different |
| Chitra | 5–6 | 16.5–24.5 | Dosha | Same |
| Swati | 4–5 | 21–26.5 | Matches | Different |
| Vishakha | 5.5–7 | 25–31 | Matches | Different |
| Anuradha | 4.5 | 11–12 | Matches | Same |
| Jyeshtha | 5.5 | 24–25 | Matches | Different |
| Mula | 4.5–5.5 | 21–29.5 | Matches | Different |
| Purva Ashadha | 5.5–6.5 | 7.5–14.5 | Matches | Same |
| Uttara Ashadha | 3.5–4.5 | 15.5–25.5 | Matches | Different |
| Shravana | 5 | 19.5–29 | Matches | Different |
| Dhanishta | 6.5 | 18.5–28 | Dosha | Same |
| Shatabhisha | 6.5–7.5 | 24.5–33 | Matches | Different |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 7–8 | 17–28.5 | Matches | Different |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 7–8 | 6–14.5 | Matches | Same |
| Revati | 7–8 | 14–22.5 | Matches | Different |
“Best” means Rajju matches, Nadi differs and the combined score is highest. Real matching also uses the exact birth times; check your own match.
Dasha for those born in Dhanishta
The Vimshottari dasha begins with the ruler of your birth star. Everyone born in Dhanishta starts life in the Mars mahadasha, a 7-year period; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star. See which dasha you are running now.