Fire sign · ruled by Jupiter
Sagittarius
Dhanu धनु
Dhanu rashi in English is Sagittarius. Meaning and adventure. Associated with optimism, philosophy, travel and the search for a bigger picture.
- Western Sun sign dates
- 22 Nov – 21 Dec
- Vedic Sun sign dates
- 16 Dec – 14 Jan
- Element
- Fire
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Symbol
- An archer
- Name letters
- Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha, Bhe
Traditional associations
Dhanu rashi at a glance
- English name
- Sagittarius
- Sanskrit name
- Dhanu (धनु)
- Quality
- Dual (dwiswabhava)
- Direction
- East
- Body part (Kalapurusha)
- Thighs
- Exalted planet
- None
- Debilitated planet
- None
- Lucky day
- Thursday
- Lucky colours
- Yellow
- Lucky number
- 3
- Gemstone (of its lord)
- Yellow sapphire
Lunar mansions within Dhanu
Nakshatras in Sagittarius
- Mula मूलPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by KetuSymbol: a bundle of roots. Deity: Nirriti. Themes of getting to the root of things.
- Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ाPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by VenusSymbol: a winnowing fan. Deity: Apas, the waters. Themes of conviction, refinement and renewal.
- Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ाPada 1 · ruled by SunSymbol: an elephant’s tusk. Deity: the Vishvadevas. Themes of integrity and lasting achievement.
Traditional associations for reflection, not predictions. Dates are approximate and can shift by a day from year to year.
Dhanu rashi: questions people ask
What is Dhanu rashi in English?
Dhanu rashi (Dhanu, धनु) is Sagittarius in English. Its symbol is an archer and its ruling planet is Jupiter.
What are the name letters of Dhanu rashi?
The name letters (namakshar) of Dhanu rashi are Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha, Bhe. They come from the padas of Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha nakshatra.
Which nakshatras are in Dhanu rashi?
Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius) holds padas of Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha nakshatra.
Who is the lord of Dhanu rashi?
Jupiter rules Dhanu rashi. Its traditional lucky day is Thursday, its colours yellow and its number 3.
Which gemstone is for Dhanu rashi?
Tradition links Dhanu rashi with yellow sapphire, the stone of its lord Jupiter. Astrologers check the whole birth chart, not only the rashi, before any stone is worn.