Dhanu (Sagittarius) (धनु)
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Element
- Fire
- Quality
- Dvisvabhava (dual)
- Symbol
- Archer (bow)
- Span
- 240° to 270° of the sidereal zodiac
Nakshatras in Dhanu
- Mulalord Ketu · Rakshasa · Adi nadi
- Purva Ashadhalord Venus · Manushya · Madhya nadi
- Uttara Ashadhalord Sun · Manushya · Antya nadi
Questions people ask
Who is the lord of Dhanu rashi?
Dhanu is ruled by Jupiter. Jupiter also rules Meena, so these signs get full Graha Maitri points with Dhanu.
Which nakshatras are in Dhanu?
Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha. Signs and nakshatras don’t line up exactly, so some nakshatras are split between two signs.
Which Moon signs give Bhakoot dosha with Dhanu?
Bhakoot dosha happens when the Moon signs are 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 apart. For Dhanu that is Makara, Vrishchika, Mesha, Simha, Vrishabha, Karka. It is traditionally cancelled when the sign lords are the same or friends.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.