Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius)
Dhanu is rashi 9 of 12, spanning 240° to 270° of the sidereal zodiac. Higher learning, dharma and a love of travel.
Dhanu (Sagittarius) at a glance
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Modality | Dual (dwiswabhava) |
| Nature | Masculine (odd sign) |
| Symbol | an archer |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the thighs |
| Exalted planet | None |
| Debilitated planet | None |
Nakshatras in Dhanu
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Dhanu holds nine padas: Moola (all four padas), Purva Ashadha (all four padas), Uttara Ashadha (pada 1).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Dhanu at your birth, Dhanu is your Janma Rashi. If Dhanu was rising on the eastern horizon, it is your Lagna (ascendant) and sets the house numbering of your Kundali. Both need your exact birth time and place.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Dhanu rashi?
Jupiter is the lord of Dhanu (Sagittarius).
Which nakshatras fall in Dhanu?
Dhanu contains Moola (all four padas), Purva Ashadha (all four padas), Uttara Ashadha (pada 1).
Is Dhanu rashi my Sun sign?
Only by coincidence. Vedic astrology calls the sign your Moon occupied at birth your rashi, and it uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24° behind the tropical zodiac used for Western Sun signs. Your Kundali shows your Moon sign exactly.
Which planets are exalted or debilitated in Dhanu?
No planet is exalted or debilitated in Dhanu.