Dhanishtha nakshatra, pada 2: degrees, navamsa and syllable

Pada 2 of Dhanishtha runs from Makara 26°40′ to Makara 30°00′ (3°20′ in all).

Source: Avakahada chakra (tradition), name syllable

In your chart

Degrees
Makara 26°40′ – Makara 30°00′
Sidereal longitude
296.666667 – 300.000000
Sign
Makara
Navamsa sign
Kanya
Navamsa lord
Mercury
Name syllable
गी (Gi)
अवकहड़ा चक्र (परंपरा)

About this pada

Pada 2 of Dhanishtha runs from Makara 26°40′ to Makara 30°00′ (3°20′ in all). This pada lies in Makara; its navamsa is Kanya, ruled by Mercury. The nakshatra's lord is Mars, so a birth in this pada begins with the Mars mahadasha. In the avakahada chakra (tradition), the name syllable of this pada is 'गी' (Gi).

What tradition holds

Tradition holds that people with the Moon in Dhanishtha carry energy and a rhythm of their own. Through its navamsa, tradition also sees these qualities here: attention to detail, analytical sense, a knack for organising, and a spirit of service. These are tendencies tradition describes, not a label on anyone; the real picture comes from the whole chart.

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Sources

  • Avakahada chakra (tradition) · name syllable

Checked against the classical texts · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14