Dhanishta means "The Wealthiest" or "The Most Beneficent." Its presiding deities are the Eight Vasus, the elemental gods of abundance, light, and energy. The Vasus represent the building blocks of the material world. This makes Dhanishta a star of immense material prosperity and manifestation. The symbol is the Drum (Mridangam) or the Flute. This connects the star to rhythm, music, and timing. Dhanishta natives march to the beat of their own drum. They have an impeccable sense of timing—knowing exactly when to enter a market, when to speak, or when to act. This "rhythm" is the secret to their success. The mythology of the drum also relates to Shiva's Damaru—the drum of creation. Dhanishta is the beat of the heart and the beat of the universe. It is a "hollow" instrument, implying that to make music, one must be hollow (ego-less) to let the divine wind flow through. However, Dhanishta falls in Capricorn and Aquarius (ruled by Saturn) and is ruled by Mars. This creates a hard shell. They can be materialistic, aggressive, and narcissistic, forgetting the "hollow" spiritual lesson. There is a legend that the Vasus were cursed to be born as mortals because they stole a divine cow (symbol of wealth). This "theft of wealth" theme plays out as an intense desire for material accumulation. But Bhishma (one of the Vasus) lived a life of celibacy and sacrifice. This duality exists in Dhanishta: the desire for worldly riches vs. the need for spiritual renunciation. Dhanishta is also the "Star of Symphony." It governs the ability to unite people for a common cause (like a band playing together). They are natural team leaders and managers.