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Dhanu (Sagittarius) Rashi: Lord Jupiter, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Dhanu rashi?
Dhanu (Sagittarius) is the 9th of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 240°–270° of the zodiac. Its lord is Jupiter, its element fire (agni) and it is a dwiswabhava (dual) sign.
The Moon is next in Dhanu from 12 November 2026, 2:19 PM IST to 15 November 2026, 3:11 AM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Dhanu from 16 December 2026, 10:25 AM IST to 14 January 2027, 9:10 PM IST.
Which planet rules Dhanu rashi?
Jupiter rules Dhanu. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Number in the zodiac | 9 |
| Sidereal span | 240°–270° |
| Lord (swami) | Jupiter |
| Element (tattva) | Fire (Agni) |
| Nature | Dwiswabhava (dual) |
| Symbol | an archer with a bow |
| Nakshatras | Mula padas 1–4, Purva Ashadha padas 1–4, Uttara Ashadha pada 1 |
Which nakshatras are in Dhanu?
Mula padas 1–4, Purva Ashadha padas 1–4, Uttara Ashadha pada 1.
Which letters do Dhanu rashi names start with?
Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha (ढ), Bhe. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Dhanu next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 60 h 52 min | ||
| 60 h 50 min | ||
| 60 h 51 min |
When does the Sun enter Dhanu?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Dhanu Sankranti. Dates are for the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac used in Indian calendars, not the Western tropical zodiac.
| Year | Sun enters | Sun leaves |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 2027 |
The other rashis
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Dhanu rashi?
- Jupiter is the lord of Dhanu (Sagittarius).
- Which nakshatras fall in Dhanu?
- Mula padas 1–4, Purva Ashadha padas 1–4, Uttara Ashadha pada 1.
- What are the name letters for Dhanu rashi?
- Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha (ढ), Bhe.
- When is the Moon in Dhanu?
- The Moon is next in Dhanu from 12 November 2026, 2:19 PM IST to 15 November 2026, 3:11 AM IST.
- When is the Sun in Dhanu in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Dhanu from 16 December 2026, 10:25 AM IST to 14 January 2027, 9:10 PM IST.
- Is Dhanu the same as Sagittarius in Western astrology?
- It is the same twelfth of the zodiac by name, but Indian astrology measures it in the sidereal zodiac, which is now about 24° behind the tropical zodiac of Western astrology, so the Sun enters Dhanu about three weeks later than Western Sagittarius begins.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lord, element and nature: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 4. How we calculate