Signs (rashis)
Sagittarius (Dhanu) in Vedic astrology
Dhanu, the bow, is the ninth sign: 240°–270° of the sidereal zodiac, a dual fire sign ruled by Jupiter. It is the sign of dharma, higher learning, faith, teaching and long journeys.
| Number | 9 / 12 |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 240° – 270° of the sidereal zodiac |
| Ruler | Jupiter (Guru) |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Dual (dvisvabhava) |
| Exalted here | — |
| Debilitated here | — |
| Nakshatras | Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha |
The nature of Sagittarius
Sagittarius is fire that aims: an idealistic, philosophical, outgoing sign. Jupiter makes it generous, optimistic and drawn to teachers and meaning. As a dual sign it adapts and explores. The first half is counted as human, the second as four-footed — a reminder that Sagittarius mixes high ideals with strong appetites. No planet is exalted or debilitated here.
Sagittarius ascendant and Sagittarius Moon
A Sagittarius ascendant gives an open, frank, idealistic person who loves freedom and learning. Jupiter rules the 1st and 4th; the Sun, ruling the 9th, and Mars (5th and 12th) are friends. A Sagittarius Moon needs meaning, space and honesty.
Sagittarius in a chart
The house that holds Sagittarius is where you look for meaning, teachers and wider horizons. Planets here become expansive and principled.
The ninth sign of the natural zodiac echoes the 9th house: fortune, dharma, the teacher.
Nakshatras in Sagittarius
Sagittarius holds Mula (the root), Purva Ashadha (invincibility) and the first pada of Uttara Ashadha. It begins right after the Scorpio–Sagittarius gandanta and the direction of the galactic centre lies in Mula.
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See also
Positions and tables: sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the same as professional Jyotish astrologers use, and the same calculation as the charts in JyotiSoft. Updated 2026-10-10.
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