According to classical texts on Vedic astrology, the deities ruling Dhanishta nakshatra are the eight Vasus or primordial elements of creation; i.e., earth, water, fire, air, space, sun, moon and stars. Meditating with the mantra of your moon nakshatra is a powerful way to connect with the symbology of that nakshatra which will have a significant influence over your purpose in this life. Chanting the mantra of your nakshatra can also remedy or strengthen the placement of the moon in your chart. In the video below, we document the sound of this simple nama mantra of the Vasus:
oṁ vasubhyo namaḥ
|| ॐ वसुभ्यो नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit word “Vasu” (वसु) can be translated to mean “radiance” as well as “wealth” and “excellence”, connecting Dhanishta nakshatra with themes of great accomplishment, talent and material abundance. Dhanishta is often considered a star of fame and recognition as it gives one the ability to bring something from the realm of ideas into the realm of solid matter in a practical way. Themes of great independence and spiritual depth can be found in this nakshatra, as it is connected with the story of grandfather Bhishma from the Mahabharata. It is symbolized by a drum.