Astha Vasus/ eight vasus (the elemental gods, deities of earthly abundance, the solar gods of energy and light).

| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Diety | Asta Vasus |
| Sounds | Ga (गा), Gi (गी), Gu (गू), Ge (गे) |
| Planet | Mars |
| Colour | Silver Grey |
| Gana | Rakshasha (Demon) Gana |
| Animal | Female Lion |
Introduction to Dhanishta Nakshatra
Welcome to the Dhanishta Nakshatra! (The Star of Symphony) We’re excited you’re here.
Dhanistha Nakshatra 2nd Pada: The second pada falls on the Virgo Navamsa which is ruled by Mercury. It is skilled and communicative being highly adaptable and successful in one’s selected goals. The mutable nature of Mercury is not good for marriage.
We have to look janam kundali for detailed analysis:
- Gifts of Insight, Listening, & Perception of Truth
- Put Knowledge and Theories into Practice
- Love of Music, Talent in Singing and Dancing
- Initial Troubles or Delays in Marriage
- Difficult Marital Karma – Denial of Marital Bliss
- Planners, Strategist, Architecture, War strategies
Nakshatra Padas
| First Pada | Second Pada | Third Pada | Fourth Pada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23° 20’ – 26° 40′ (10) | 26° 40’ – 30° 00’ (10) | 00° 00’ – 03° 20’ (11) | 03° 20’ – 06° 40’ (11) |
| Navamsa: Leo | Navamsa: Virgo | Navamsa: Libra | Navamsa: Scorpio |
| Sound: Ga | Sound: Gi (Saa) | Sound: Gu (See) | Sound: Ge |
| Keyword: Ambitious | Keyword: Skillful | Keyword: Optimistic | Keyword: Aggressive |
| Dhanishta Nakshatra 1st Pada Characteristics | Dhanishta Nakshatra 2nd Pada Characteristics |
| Dhanishta Nakshatra 3rd Pada Characteristics | Dhanishta Nakshatra 4th Pada Characteristics |
Elements of Dhanishta Nakshatra
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Star | Dhanishtha Nakshatra |
| Sign | Capricorn/ Aquarius |
| Range | 23°20′ Capricorn – 06°40′ in Aquarius |
| Diety | Eight Vasus (Asta Vasus) (The Elemental Gods, Deities of Earthly Abundance, the Solar Gods of Energy and Light) |
| Planet | Mars |
| Meaning | “The Most Famous”, “The Swiftest”, “The Most Heard of”, “The Wealthiest”, “The Most Benevolent”, alternatively it is also called as “Shravishta” |
| Indication | “The Star of Symphony” |
| Symbol | “A Drum” (Mridanga or Damaru of Lord Shiva), “A Bamboo Cane Flute” (Bansuri of Sri Krishna) |
| Shakti (Power) | Khyapayitri Shakti (The Power to “Give Fame and Abundance”) |
| Basis Above | Birth |
| Basis Below | Prosperity |
| Desire | To Revolve around the Summit of Gods |
| Body Part | The Back, the Anus |
| Purushartha (Goal) | Dharma (Righteousness) |
| Category of Star | Chara (Movable, Changeable) |
| Gana (Race) | Rakshasa (Demon) |
| Guna (Quality) | Tamas |
| Varna | Farmer/ Servant |
| Pancha Mahabhuta | Ether |
| TriMurthi | Vishnu (Maintain) |
| Animal | Lion |
| Bird | Golden Bee, Peacock (Mayura), Crow |
| Tree | Shamee, Indian Mesquite, Vanni, Khejri Tree (Latin Name: Prosopis Cineraria) |
| Sounds | Gaa, Gee, Goo, Gay |
| Colour | Silver Grey |
| Tridosha | Pitta (Bile or Fire + Water) |
| Yoni (Gender) | Female |
| Direction | East |
| Gotra (Clan) | Angiras (name translates as the “Fiery One”) |
| Direction of Motion | Urdhwa Mukha (Looking Up/ Facing Upwards) |