The Moon in Dhanishta

The Moon in Dhanishta gives an active, generous and sociable character, a well-developed sense of rhythm and a striving for prosperity. The person knows how to work in a team and win recognition.

About the nakshatra Dhanishta

• Position: 23°20′–30° Capricorn; 0°–6°40′ Aquarius (the 23rd of the 27 nakshatras); for the Moon in the sign, see Moon in Capricorn, Moon in Aquarius.
• Ruler: Mars.
• Deity: the eight Vasus, deities of the elements and abundance.
• Symbol: a drum (mridanga), a flute.
• Gana: rakshasa.
• Full description: the nakshatra Dhanishta.

Mind and emotions

Dhanishta is "the wealthiest"; its deities are the eight Vasus, the forces of the elements and of abundance, and its symbol is a drum that sets the rhythm. The first two padas lie in Capricorn, where the mind is practical and ambitious, and the other two in Aquarius, where it is more independent and oriented towards society. Mars as the ruler gives energy, decisiveness and a wish to act.

The drum, Dhanishta's symbol, is hollow inside, and this points to an ability to be filled with the rhythm and energy of the group. Music, dance and joint activity strongly affect the mood of this Moon.

Strengths and difficulties

The strengths are musicality, organisational talent, the ability to work in a team and generosity. Such people do well in music, sport, management, real estate and public activity. They know how to earn and how to share.

The difficulties are impatience, rigidity and at times an excessive focus on material success. Detachment in personal relationships is possible because of being busy with work. A balance between work and loved ones helps this Moon.

Relationships

In relationships Dhanishta is generous but can be independent and focused on her own affairs. A partner who shares her interests and does not demand constant attention suits her. Tradition sometimes mentions difficulties in marriage for this nakshatra, but much depends on the chart as a whole.

The four padas

• 1st pada (23°20′–26°40′ Capricorn). Leo navamsha: ambition, confidence, a wish for recognition.
• 2nd pada (26°40′–30° Capricorn). Virgo navamsha: practicality, diligence, attention to detail.
• 3rd pada (0°–3°20′ Aquarius). Libra navamsha: sociability, diplomacy, an interest in art and music.
• 4th pada (3°20′–6°40′ Aquarius). Scorpio navamsha: intensity, passion, depth of interests.

The first mahadasha

The Moon in Dhanishta opens the Vimshottari cycle with the mahadasha of Mars, whose full length is 7 years; at birth only the part of it remains that corresponds to the stretch of the nakshatra the Moon has not yet travelled. It is followed by the period of Rahu (18 years). The Mars mahadasha in childhood often brings activity, sport and rivalry; then the long Rahu period begins.

The solar version of this nakshatra is described on the page The Sun in Dhanishta. The pada of your Moon and the dates of the dashas are shown by a birth chart.