Dhanu rashi (धनु) in English is Sagittarius. It is the ninth sign of the zodiac, its symbol is the archer and its ruling planet is Jupiter (Guru).
So if someone says “my rashi is Dhanu”, in English they mean their zodiac sign is Sagittarius. Dhanu is also spelled Dhanus, Dhanusu (Tamil).
Dhanu Rashi in English: Quick Facts
Dhanu rashi | |
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Hindi name | Dhanu (धनु) |
English name | Sagittarius |
Symbol | Archer (bow and arrow) — Dhanush (bow) |
Ruling planet (swami) | Jupiter (Guru) |
Element (tattva) | Fire |
Nature | Dual (Dwiswabhava) |
Western (sun sign) dates | 22 November – 21 December |
Vedic sun dates | about 16 December – 13 January |
Nakshatras | Mula, Purva Ashadha and the first pada of Uttara Ashadha |
Name letters (namakshar) | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha, Bhe |
Lucky day | Thursday |
Gemstone | Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) |
Body part ruled | hips and thighs |
Is Dhanu Rashi the Same as Sagittarius?
Yes — Dhanu and Sagittarius are the same sign of the zodiac. But your Vedic rashi and your Western zodiac sign may not match. In Indian (Vedic) astrology, your rashi usually means your moon sign — the sign the Moon was in when you were born. Western astrology uses your sun sign, which depends only on your birth date (Sagittarius: 22 November – 21 December).
That is why a person born in, say, the Sagittarius date range may still have a different rashi in their kundli. To find your real rashi, use our free moon sign (rashi) calculator with your date, time and place of birth.
Dhanu Rashi Name Letters
In the Hindu naming system, names for a Dhanu rashi baby traditionally start with these syllables: Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha, Bhe. They come from the nakshatras that fall in Dhanu: Mula, Purva Ashadha and the first pada of Uttara Ashadha.
Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius) Personality Traits
Optimistic, honest and freedom-loving
Loves travel, philosophy and learning
Religious or spiritual by nature
Can be blunt or careless with details
Because Dhanu is ruled by Jupiter and belongs to the fire element, these qualities show up strongly when the Moon or Lagna (ascendant) is in Dhanu. Read the full Sagittarius zodiac sign guide for love, health and remedies.
Career for Dhanu Rashi
Dhanu rashi suits teaching, law, religion, publishing, travel, consulting and foreign trade.
Best Match for Dhanu Rashi
Dhanu rashi usually gets along best with Mesh (Aries), Singh (Leo), Tula (Libra) and Kumbh (Aquarius). For marriage, astrologers compare the full kundli, not just the rashi — try our kundli matching calculator for a detailed guna milan.
All 12 Rashi in English
See the complete list of all 12 rashi names in English, or read the previous and next signs: Vrishchik rashi in English and Makar rashi in English.
Want a personal reading for your Dhanu rashi? Get your free kundli or check today's Sagittarius daily horoscope.
