Rashi 9 of 12 · Bow
Sagittarius (Dhanu) Rashi
The seeker's sign: wisdom, faith, travel and higher learning.
Dhanu is dual fire ruled by Jupiter. Natives are optimistic, principled and freedom-loving, drawn to philosophy, teaching, travel and the big picture.
- Lord
- Jupiter
- Element
- Fire
- Quality
- Dwiswabhava
- Sun here
- 16 Dec – 13 Jan
Today · 18 October 2026
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Vedic astrology reads your Moon sign (rashi) for daily predictions and your Lagna for the birth chart. Both use the sidereal zodiac, so they often differ from your Western Sun sign.
At a glance
Sagittarius (Dhanu) rashi facts
| Sanskrit name | Dhanu (meaning: bow) |
|---|---|
| Span | 240° – 270° sidereal |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter (Guru) |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Dwiswabhava (dual) |
| Gender | Masculine (odd sign) |
| Exalted here | None |
| Debilitated here | None |
| Moolatrikona here | Jupiter (0°–10°) |
| Body (Kalapurusha) | Hips and thighs |
| Direction | East |
| Sun in this sign | About 16 Dec – 13 Jan (sidereal) |
| Lucky colour | Yellow, gold |
| Lucky day | Thursday (Guruvar) |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj). Choose only after studying the whole chart. |
Lunar mansions
Nakshatras in Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Personality
Sagittarius (Dhanu) traits
Strengths
- Optimistic and generous
- Principled and honest
- Philosophical
- Adventurous
Challenges
- Tactless honesty
- Restlessness
- Preachy or overconfident
Sagittarius (Dhanu) as your Moon sign
A Dhanu Moon is cheerful and idealistic; faith and learning steady the mind. Restriction makes it restless.
Sagittarius (Dhanu) as your Lagna
Dhanu rising gives a tall, open, friendly presence. Jupiter as Lagna lord brings protection, ethics and a teacher's instinct.
Careers that suit Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Relationships
Sagittarius (Dhanu) in love and compatibility
Fun, honest and adventurous, Dhanu needs a partner who shares its ideals and gives it room to explore.
Same element
Aries, Leo
Shared fire temperament
6th / 8th (shadashtaka)
Taurus, Cancer
Traditionally the harder pairing in Bhakoot
Wellbeing
Health
Rules the hips and thighs: liver, weight and sciatica need watching; outdoor activity keeps it well.
Traditional associations, not medical advice.
Common questions
Sagittarius (Dhanu) rashi FAQs
Who is the lord of Sagittarius (Dhanu) rashi?
Jupiter (Guru) rules Sagittarius (Dhanu). The condition of Jupiter in your chart colours how Sagittarius (Dhanu) qualities express themselves.
Which nakshatras fall in Sagittarius (Dhanu)?
Mula (padas 1, 2, 3, 4), Purva Ashadha (padas 1, 2, 3, 4), Uttara Ashadha (pada 1). Every rashi holds nine padas, or two and a quarter nakshatras.
Is Sagittarius (Dhanu) my Sun sign or Moon sign?
In Vedic astrology "rashi" usually means your Moon sign: the sign the Moon occupied at birth. Your Sun is in sidereal Sagittarius roughly 16 Dec – 13 Jan, which differs from Western dates by about 24 days.
Which signs are compatible with Sagittarius (Dhanu)?
Signs of the same element (Aries and Leo) usually understand Sagittarius (Dhanu) easily. Taurus and Cancer sit 6th and 8th from it (shadashtaka), traditionally the harder pairing in Kundli matching. A full match uses both charts.
What is the lucky gemstone for Sagittarius (Dhanu)?
Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj), the gem of its lord Jupiter. Gemstones should only be worn after studying the whole chart, not chosen from the sign alone.
