Dhriti Nitya Yoga

January 21,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

Meaning & Significance of Dhriti Yoga(धृति योग)

“Dhriti” means strong determination, lots of patience in the native. People born in this yoga basically don’t get excited quickly and make their own decisions only after giving things a long and hard exercise. It is also one of the most auspicious yoga. Lord Varun Dev is the deity of this yoga and Mercury is the ruling planet of Dhriti Yog.

Dhriti Yoga is one of the 8th Nitya Yoga

Dhriti Yoga is one of the 8th Nitya Yoga. A native born in this yoga may face challenges and overcome obstacles in the life. But they can come out from those easily due to their patience and dedication. They are the self-made man, you can notice from their face, the native is able to maintain a calm and composed mind in any situation.

Dhriti yoga blesses the native sound health, talented and respect older. They believe in simply living and high thinking, live a peaceful family life, and achieve goal and success in the society. Key Features of Dhriti Yoga are the following :

In this yoga, Moon is the most beneficial planet and got benefic effects when placed in certain signs like Taurus, Cancer, or Capricorn and associated with any benefic planets such as Jupiter or Venus.

Characteristics of Dhriti Yoga

People born in this yoga have tremendous patience, high perseverance, focus on the target, do their work very calmy, and the ability to fight against the obstacles. The native has strong will power and determination and committed to achieve their goals.

This yoga makes the native success in various aspects of life, due to their calm nature, strong determination and dedicated take them to achieve towards their goals.

Yes, Dhriti Yoga is also one of the good auspicious yoga. Because it is associated with positive traits that can lead to a fulfilling and successful life.

Occupation of Dhriti Yoga

The native has lots of patience to any work dedicatedly, very knowledgeable as well as have the potential for success in various endeavours, they will get success in jobs or business. They could be a banker, an insurance manager in top level, a good finance planner etc. They also can do better in the field of construction or building projects, a big project planner that is associated with firmness and determination.

How Yoga is Calculated?

Dhriti Yoga is come in between 93°:20’ to 106°:40’ interval. This is an auspicious yoga.

The yoga is calculated by dividing the sum of the longitudes of the Sun and the Moon by 13 degrees and 20 minutes, the span of one Nakshatra. However, with each division of 13°20' interval representing a specific yoga. The remainder will indicate the current yoga. There is 27 Yogas. Dhriti Yoga is 8th Nitya Yoga amongst 27 Yogas in Vedic Astrology.

Dhriti Yoga Remedies

Worship Lakshmi and Narayan.
Recite Lord Vishnu Mantra on regular basis “ॐ नमः भगवते वासुदेवायः।”
Don’t use abuse words and respect elders.
If Mercury is afflicted, chant Mercury Beej Mantra “ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः।” or Vishnu Sahastranam on Thursday or daily.

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, which are divided into 27 distinct segments. These represent the path of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, known as the Zodiac. Each Nakshatra possesses its own ruling planet, deity, nature, and energy, which influence an individual's personality and destiny based on the position of the Moon at the time of birth.

There is a total of 27 Nakshatras, along with one additional Nakshatra known as Abhijeet. However, the Abhijeet Nakshatra is not like the others Nakshatra; it rises for a brief period for each day and consider for good Muhurta and timing only. But it holds no significance in a birth chart.

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, with each Nakshatra spanning 13.20 degrees. If we divide this 13.20-degree span into four parts known as Padas or Charanas then each individual part measures 3.20 degrees. Thus, every Nakshatra consists of four Charanas or Padas. If we perform the calculation:

Total Nakshatras × 13.20 degrees, or 27 × 13.20 = 360 degrees which signifies one complete circle, revolution, or transit.

There are total four padas/Charans consists of a Nakshatra.

Bharani Nakshatra is well known for business.

The Lagna Nakshatra (Ascendant Star) reflects an individual's physical body, outward personality, health, and the general direction of their life. One might consider it a mirror of one's karma. Conversely, the Chandra Nakshatra (Moon Star) signifies a native's mental strength, thought processes, emotions, and destiny. The 'Vimshottari Dasha' system is determined based on the Chandra Nakshatra. In essence, the Chandra Nakshatra holds greater significance.

Jeystha, Mula, Aslesha, Magha, and Ashwini. These nakshatras’ starting and ending points by degree wise are considered gandanta or dangerous.

Ashwini, Magha, Mula Nakshatras are ruled by Ketu.

Punarvashu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Jupiter.

Pushya, Rohini, Anuradha, Mrigashira, and Uttara Pahlguni are the most auspicious Nakshatras.

In our Hindu tradition, for centuries, a child's name has been chosen based on the Nakshatra (lunar mansion) under which they were born. It is at this juncture that the child's Kundali (birth chart) is also prepared. The primary objective behind this practice is to attract positive energy, good fortune, and success into the native's life. According to astrology, the specific Nakshatra phase occupied by the Moon at the moment of birth significantly influences the child's personality and destiny.

Pushya: is considered for most auspicious and nourishing,

Rohini: is for creativity and beauty, Ashwini: is for leadership and vitality,

Anuradha: is for balance and wisdom, Uttara Phalguni: is well known for leadership.

Rohini is called the queen of all Nakshatra.

Pushya Nakshatra is called the king of all Nakshatra.

Rohini, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati, Hasta, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Purvashada Nakshatras are well known for wealth and prosperity giving.

Pushan is the deity of Revati Nakshatra and a pair of fish is the symbol of this Revati Nakshatra.

Jupiter is the lord of Punarvasu Nakshatra and mother Aditi is the deity of Punarvasu Nakshatra.

The lord of Krittika Nakshatra is Surya Dev and Agni Dev is the deity of Krittika Nakshatra. And such people are influenced by the fire element, which makes them courageous, confident, energetic, and determined. These people are natural leaders, articulate and hard-working, who often shine in fields such as the military, police or management. Such a person can be arrogant, stubborn, and even angry at times.

Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Saturn.

Top compatible Nakshatras are like following:

Magha + Jyeshtha= good compatible,

Revati + Purva Ashadha= good and well-suited,

Hasta + Mrigashira= good compatible,

Anuradha + Rohini= good companionable and creative,

Uttara Phalguni + Uttara Ashadha= well-matched.

Pushya Nakshatra is the 8th among 27 Nakshatras.

Poorvashada Nakshatra is the 20th among 27 Nakshatras.

Moon is the lord of Hasta Nakshatra.

Lotus flower is the symbol of Anuradha Nakshatra.

Shravana is the 22nd Nakshatra, falling within the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The symbol of this Nakshatra is the ear, and its presiding deity is Lord Vishnu. Individuals born under the Shravana Nakshatra are intelligent, possess a keen desire to learn, and are natural-born listeners. Influenced by Lord Vishnu and the Moon, they are compassionate, helpful, and calm by nature; however, due to the presence of Saturn in Capricorn, they can also be somewhat stubborn and disciplined. They typically attain stability in life after the age of 30. Natives born under the Shravana Nakshatra generally take a deep interest in religion and spirituality.

Ashwini is the first Nakshtra comes in Aries or Mesha Sign and Revati is the 27 and last Nakshtra comes in the Pisces or Meena Sign.