Rashi 9 of 12 · धनु राशि
Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius Moon sign): nature, letters and lucky number
Dhanu rashi in English is Sagittarius. It is a fire sign ruled by Jupiter, and its name letters are Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha (ढ), Bhe.
Dhanu is the ninth rashi, a fire sign ruled by Jupiter. With the Moon here, the mind is hopeful, open and drawn to learning, travel and faith.
Dhanu rashi at a glance
| In English | Sagittarius (the same sign read in the sidereal zodiac) |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Dhanu (धनु) |
| Number | 9 of 12 |
| Symbol | ♐︎ an archer (a bow) |
| Element | Fire (Agni) |
| Quality | Dwiswabhava (dual) |
| Lord (swami) | Jupiter (गुरु) |
| Exalted here | None |
| Debilitated here | None |
| Nakshatras | Mula (मूल), Purva Ashadha (पूर्वाषाढ़ा), Uttara Ashadha (उत्तराषाढ़ा) |
| Name letters | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha (ढ), Bhe |
Dhanu rashi nature
People with the Moon in Dhanu are often cheerful, honest and big-hearted. They love to learn, to travel and to talk about ideas, and they tend to look for the meaning behind events rather than the details.
Their frankness can come out bluntly, and their love of freedom can make them restless with routine or promises that feel confining. Matching their big plans with steady follow-through helps them most.
Strengths
- optimism and good humour
- honesty
- love of learning and teaching
- generosity and faith
- an open, broad outlook
Things to watch
- blunt words
- over-promising
- restlessness with routine
- skipping the details
Fields commonly linked with Dhanu rashi: teaching and higher education, law and advisory work, religion, philosophy and counselling, publishing, travel and international work, sports and coaching.
These are tendencies of the Moon sign as commonly described, not predictions. The lagna, the other planets and the running dasha shape each person far more than the rashi alone.
Nakshatras and name letters of Dhanu rashi
Dhanu covers 30° of the sidereal zodiac, which holds nine nakshatra padas. Each pada gives a first letter traditionally used for a baby’s name.
| Nakshatra | Padas in Dhanu | Span in the sign | Name letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mula मूल | all 4 | 0°00′ to 13°20′ | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi (ये, यो, भा, भी) |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | all 4 | 13°20′ to 26°40′ | Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha (ढ) (भू, धा, फा, ढा) |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 1 | 26°40′ to 30°00′ | Bhe (भे) |
See the baby naming tables and the name meanings for names that start with these letters.
Dhanu rashi lucky day, colour, number and stone
| Lucky day | Thursday |
|---|---|
| Lucky colour | Yellow |
| Lucky number | 3 (the number of Jupiter in numerology) |
| Ratna of the lord | Yellow Sapphire, पुखराज (Pukhraj); common substitutes Yellow Topaz, Citrine |
All four follow the rashi lord, Jupiter. A gemstone is worn only after the full Kundli is checked, never from the rashi alone: see which gemstone should I wear and the gemstone calculator.
Dhanu rashi in relationships and matching
A Dhanu Moon is warm, honest and fun to be with, and wants a partner who shares their values and their sense of adventure. They need some freedom inside a relationship. Shared goals, trips and conversations about life keep them close.
In Kundli milan two of the eight kootas depend on the rashis alone: Bhakoot (7 points, counted from one sign to the other) and Graha Maitri (5 points, the friendship of the two lords). For Dhanu, the rashis that score full Bhakoot and have a lord friendly to Jupiter are Meen (Pisces).
| With | Bhakoot | Maitri | Of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 5 | 5 |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 7: 1/7 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Kark (Cancer) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 4 | 4 |
| Singh (Leo) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 5 | 5 |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 7: 4/10 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Tula (Libra) | 7: 3/11 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 5 | 5 |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 3 | 3 |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 7: 3/11 | 3 | 10 |
| Meen (Pisces) | 7: 4/10 | 5 | 12 |
Bhakoot dosha has well-known cancellations, and the other six kootas (36 points in all) come from the nakshatras, so no pair of rashis decides a marriage match on its own.
Sade sati and Dhanu rashi now
On 27/10/2026, Dhanu rashi has Saturn’s dhaiya (4th from moon). Saturn in the 4th sign from your Moon. Home, property and peace of mind ask for patience for about two and a half years. Its next sade sati runs from 12/12/2043 to 25/02/2052.
Sade sati is a time that asks for patience and steady work, not a time to fear; how it is felt depends on the whole chart. The sade sati calculator lists every phase for a Moon sign.
Dhanu rashi and the Sagittarius sun sign
Your rashi is the sign the Moon was in at birth, in the sidereal zodiac used in India (Lahiri ayanamsa). The Western sun sign is the sign the Sun was in, in the tropical zodiac. The Moon changes sign about every two and a quarter days, so a rashi has no fixed dates and cannot be read from the birthday alone, and most people’s rashi differs from their sun sign.
Read the daily Dhanu rashifal (in Hindi) for your Moon sign. The English Sagittarius horoscope on this site is by Western sun sign, a different system: use it only if your sun sign is Sagittarius. The Sagittarius zodiac sign page explains that Western sign, its dates and traits.
How to find your rashi
- By date of birth: the rashi calculator works out the Moon’s sign, nakshatra and pada from your date, time and place of birth.
- By name: the rashi by name calculator gives the rashi linked with the first letter of a name.
- Your full chart: the Janam Kundli shows the Moon sign together with the lagna and every planet.
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Lord, element, quality, dignities, padas and letters follow the standard tables; the traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Dhanu rashi
What is Dhanu rashi in English?
Sagittarius. Dhanu (Dhanu, धनु) is the 9th sign of the zodiac. Vedic astrology reads it in the sidereal zodiac, so a person with Dhanu rashi is not always Sagittarius by Western sun sign.
Who is the lord of Dhanu rashi?
Jupiter (गुरु). From the lord come the lucky day (Thursday), colour (yellow) and number (3) given on this page.
What are the name letters of Dhanu rashi?
Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha (ढ), Bhe (ये, यो, भा, भी, भू, धा, फा, ढा, भे), one for each nakshatra pada in the sign. The pada comes from the exact time of birth, which the baby name calculator works out.
Which rashi is a good match for Dhanu?
Meen scores full Bhakoot points with Dhanu and has a lord friendly to Jupiter. A real match also needs the nakshatras of both people: use Kundli milan by name or by date of birth.
Is Dhanu rashi in sade sati now?
On 27/10/2026, Dhanu rashi has Saturn’s dhaiya (4th from moon). Saturn in the 4th sign from your Moon. Home, property and peace of mind ask for patience for about two and a half years. Its next sade sati runs from 12/12/2043 to 25/02/2052. The sade sati calculator gives every phase with dates.
How do I know if my rashi is Dhanu?
Your rashi is the sign the Moon was in when you were born. The rashi calculator finds it from your date, time and place of birth; the rashi by name tool gives the rashi of a name from its first letter.