Sagittarius (Dhanu) Zodiac Sign

Sagittarius (Dhanu, धनु) is the 9th sign of the zodiac, ruled by Jupiter — a dual (dvisvabhava) fire sign symbolised by the archer. Sagittarius (Dhanu) is ruled by Jupiter and is dual fire — optimistic, philosophical and free-spirited. Natives are adventurous, honest and wisdom-seeking, drawn to travel, learning and the big picture. Generous and cheerful, they value freedom and truth but can be blunt and restless.

Personality & traits

Sagittarius (Dhanu) is ruled by Jupiter and is dual fire — optimistic, philosophical and free-spirited. Natives are adventurous, honest and wisdom-seeking, drawn to travel, learning and the big picture. Generous and cheerful, they value freedom and truth but can be blunt and restless.

Career & profession

Teaching and academia, law, travel and tourism, publishing, religion and philosophy, sport and consulting — fields of knowledge, freedom and exploration.

Love & compatibility

Adventurous and honest, Sagittarius natives need freedom, fun and a partner who shares their quest for meaning. They thrive with fire and air signs — Aries, Leo, Libra and Aquarius.

Strengths

Optimism and honesty; Love of learning and adventure; Generosity.

Challenges

Bluntness and tactlessness; Restlessness; Over-promising.

Who is the ruling planet of Sagittarius (Dhanu)?

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter. It is a Dual (Dvisvabhava) Fire sign, symbolised by the archer.

Which signs are most compatible with Sagittarius?

Sagittarius is generally most compatible with Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius.

What are the lucky colour, number and gemstone for Sagittarius?

Lucky colour: Yellow; lucky number: 3; lucky day: Thursday; gemstone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) (from its ruler Jupiter).

Is Sagittarius a Moon sign or Sun sign?

In Vedic astrology, your rashi is read from the Moon (the janma rashi or birth Moon sign), which differs from the Western Sun sign and is calculated using the sidereal zodiac.