nakshatra 23 of 27 · lord Mars
The drum — rhythm, wealth, a name that travels
| Attribute | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding deity | The eight Vasus | The power the star answers to. |
| Symbol | Drum | The image the classics use to remember its nature. |
| Star lord | Mars | Runs this star's dasha periods — see its mantra. |
| Gana | Rakshasa | Temperament group used in matching. |
| Yoni | Lion (female) | Animal symbol — compatibility of instinct. |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) | Ayurvedic constitution; same nadi is avoided in matching. |
| Naming syllables | Ga · Gi · Gu · Ge | One sound per pada, in order. |
Rhythm and wealth-building — music, markets, disciplined practice.
Measuring life only in what can be counted.
These are tendencies the tradition associates with the star — context for reflection, never a forecast. Your own days depend on your whole chart: the running dasha lords and what they signify.