Rashi guide
Dhanus Rashi (Sagittarius)
With Sagittarius rising you tend to look for meaning, learning and wide horizons. Optimism and honesty are your gifts; follow-through turns big ideas into results.
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Element
- Fire
- Nature
- Dual (Dvisvabhava)
- Symbol
- archer
- Direction
- east
- Nakshatras
- Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha
Sagittarius as the rising sign
With Sagittarius rising you tend to look for meaning, learning and wide horizons. Optimism and honesty are your gifts; follow-through turns big ideas into results.
The nature of Sagittarius
Sagittarius is a Fire sign of Dual (Dvisvabhava) nature, ruled by Jupiter. Its symbol is the archer, and classically it relates to the thighs and the east.
Dhanus personality
Dhanus people are optimistic, principled and adventurous. Ruled by Jupiter, they seek meaning, learning and wide horizons. Bluntness and over-promising are their usual challenges.
Dhanus at work
Teaching, law, religion, philosophy, publishing, travel, sport and consulting suit their expansive outlook.
Dhanus in relationships
They need freedom and shared ideals in relationships. Mesha and Simha share their fiery temperament.
Dhanus and health
Dhanus governs the hips and thighs; tradition advises care with the liver and with over-exertion.
Nakshatras inside Sagittarius
The Nakshatras that fall in Sagittarius are Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha. Your Moon's exact star inside the sign refines everything said about Sagittarius.
Moon sign, rising sign and Sun sign
In Indian astrology the Rashi usually means the Moon sign, the sign the Moon occupied at birth, and it is the sign used for daily horoscopes, Sade Sati and marriage matching. The rising sign (Lagna) describes body and temperament, and the Sun sign describes purpose. All three can be different, and the sidereal zodiac used here usually places them one sign earlier than Western astrology.
Using Sagittarius in matching and timing
Rasi Porutham compares the two Moon signs in a match by counting from one to the other; some counts are considered harmonious and others need care. Saturn's transit over the sign before, over and after Sagittarius forms Sade Sati for people with this Moon sign. The compatibility table on this page links to a detailed page for every pairing.
| Partner sign | Rasi Porutham |
|---|---|
| Aries | Agrees |
| Taurus | Needs care |
| Gemini | Agrees |
| Cancer | Needs care |
| Leo | Agrees |
| Virgo | Agrees |
| Libra | Agrees |
| Scorpio | Needs care |
| Capricorn | Needs care |
| Aquarius | Agrees |
| Pisces | Agrees |
Common questions
Who is the ruling planet of Dhanus Rashi?
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter. The condition of Jupiter in your chart strongly colours how this sign expresses itself.
What element is Dhanus?
Sagittarius is a Fire sign of Dual (Dvisvabhava) nature.
Which Nakshatras are in Dhanus Rashi?
The Nakshatras that fall wholly or partly in Sagittarius are Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha.
What is the symbol of Dhanus?
The symbol of Sagittarius is the archer.
Which signs are compatible with Dhanus?
The table on this page shows Rasi Porutham for every pairing. Full compatibility also needs the two Nakshatras and complete charts.
Is Dhanus the same as Sagittarius in Western astrology?
They share the same 30° segment of the sky in name, but the sidereal zodiac is about 24° behind the tropical one, so your Vedic sign is often the sign before your Western sign.
How do I find my Rashi?
Your Rashi is your Moon sign. Cast a free birth chart with exact birth time and place to see it.
Which day is lucky for Dhanus?
Thursday, the day of Jupiter, the ruler of Dhanus, is traditionally favoured for important beginnings.
Which gemstone is linked with Dhanus?
The gemstone of Jupiter is yellow sapphire. It should only be worn after a full chart review, because the ruler’s role differs for each Ascendant.
Which colours suit Dhanus?
Tradition associates Jupiter with yellow and saffron.