Rashi #9 • Agni (Fire)Western: Sagittarius • Modality: Dwisvabhava (Dual)

Dhanu (Sagittarius)

धनु

Sanskrit: Dhanu | Ruling Graha: Jupiter (Brihaspati) | Color: Golden Ochre & Saffron

The aspirational fire of divine dharma and higher philosophy. Ruled by Jupiter, Dhanu seeks transcendent truth, scriptural wisdom, and righteous moral vision.

Planetary Lord

Jupiter (Brihaspati)

Element & Guna

Agni / Sattva

Body Part

Hips, Thighs & Sacral Arteries

Sacred Gemstone

Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

Constituent Lunar Mansions (Nakshatras)

In Vedic astrology, each Rashi is composed of 9 Padas (quarters) spanning across specific Nakshatras:

✦ Mula (Padas 1-4)✦ Purva Ashadha (Padas 1-4)✦ Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)

Sacred Graha Mantra & Scriptural Lineage

Primary Planetary Bija Mantra

ॐ बृं बृहस्पतये नमः (Om Bṛṁ Bṛhaspataye Namaḥ)

Vedic Lore & Kalapurusha Role

Embodies the Guru-Shishya parampara, the sacred bow Gandiva held by Arjuna, and the arch of Sri Rama’s dharma defending truth across the cosmos.

Spiritual Strengths & Astrological Remedies

Key Virtues & Powers

✓Optimistic spiritual vision
✓Devotion to righteousness (Dharma)
✓Scholarly wisdom and eloquence
✓Generous philosophical guidance

Traditional Vedic Remedies

✦Honor spiritual teachers and Vedic scholars
✦Offer yellow flowers and gram dal to Lord Vishnu on Thursdays
✦Practice moral generosity

Explore the 27 Nakshatras

Discover the lunar mansions that govern your personal birth chart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the arrow in Dhanu Rashi aiming toward?

The arrow points heavenward, signifying the mind focused single-pointedly on Brahman and eternal spiritual liberation (Moksha).