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Dhanu Rashi — Sagittarius Moon Sign
धनु राशि
| Number | 9 of 12 |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal zodiac) | 240° – 270° |
| Sign lord | Jupiter |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Dual (Dwiswabhava) |
| Varna (used in Guna Milan) | Kshatriya |
| Nakshatras | Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha |
| Name syllables (namakshar) | ये यो भा भी भू धा फा ढ भे |
Nature and traits
Dhanu (Sagittarius) is a dual fire sign ruled by Jupiter, symbolised by the archer. People with the Moon in Dhanu are often optimistic, honest, generous and philosophical, with a love of learning, travel and freedom. They look for meaning in life and enjoy sharing what they have learned. Emotionally they are open and cheerful, and they need room to grow. Teaching, law, religion and philosophy, publishing, travel and sport often suit them. Their growth lies in following through — giving the same attention to the details of daily life that they give to big ideas and distant horizons.
In Vedic astrology "rashi" usually means the Moon sign — the sign the Moon occupied at birth, in the sidereal zodiac. It is often different from a Western sun sign.
The nine nakshatra padas in this sign
| Nakshatra | Pada | Degrees in sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mula | 1 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ | ये Ye |
| Mula | 2 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | यो Yo |
| Mula | 3 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ | भा Bha |
| Mula | 4 | 10°00′ – 13°20′ | भी Bhi |
| Purva Ashadha | 1 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ | भू Bhu |
| Purva Ashadha | 2 | 16°40′ – 20°00′ | धा Dha |
| Purva Ashadha | 3 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ | फा Pha |
| Purva Ashadha | 4 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | ढ Dha |
| Uttara Ashadha | 1 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ | भे Bhe |
All 12 rashis
- Mesh · Aries
- Vrishabh · Taurus
- Mithun · Gemini
- Kark · Cancer
- Simha · Leo
- Kanya · Virgo
- Tula · Libra
- Vrishchik · Scorpio
- Dhanu · Sagittarius
- Makar · Capricorn
- Kumbh · Aquarius
- Meen · Pisces