Dhanu (Sagittarius) Lagna
Born with Dhanu (Sagittarius) rising, you are honest, cheerful and forward-looking.
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Element
- Fire
- Quality
- Dual (dwiswabhava)
- Western sign
- Sagittarius
- Exalted here
- —
- Debilitated here
- —
- Lucky day
- Thursday
- Lucky colour
- Yellow
- Gem
- Yellow sapphire (Pushparaga)
- Deity
- Guru / Buddha puja
Nature of Dhanu (Sagittarius) Lagna
With Jupiter as the Ascendant lord, you have a natural love of knowledge, dharma, travel and higher learning. Your direct way of speaking may feel blunt to some, so choosing your words with care is wise.
Lagna lord Jupiter — wisdom, dharma, children and growth.
Favourable and difficult planets for Dhanu (Sagittarius) Lagna
| Planet | Houses ruled | General role |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9 (fortune, father, dharma and higher education) | Favourable |
| Moon | 8 (longevity, sudden changes and inheritance) | Challenging |
| Mars | 5 (children, intellect and accumulated merit); 12 (expenses, foreign connections and spirituality) | Favourable |
| Mercury | 7 (marriage, partner and partnerships); 10 (career, status and reputation) | Neutral / mixed · maraka |
| Jupiter | 1 (body, personality and life direction); 4 (mother, home, property and peace of mind) | Favourable |
| Venus | 6 (health, competition, debts and service); 11 (gains, income, friends and aspirations) | Challenging |
| Saturn | 2 (wealth, family and speech); 3 (siblings, courage and communication) | Neutral / mixed · maraka |
These are general classical rules from house lordship only. The real result depends on where the planet sits in your own chart, its strength and aspects.
Career and work
For Dhanu (Sagittarius) Lagna the 10th house (career) is Kanya (Virgo), ruled by Mercury — education, trade, writing and communication. The actual career depends on the planets in the 10th house and the running dasha.
Moon in Dhanu (Sagittarius) (Moon sign)
The Moon in Dhanu (Sagittarius) gives a cheerful, hopeful mind with a dharmic leaning. Travel, learning and philosophy tend to refresh the mind.
Nakshatras in Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Dhanu (Sagittarius) Lagna?
Dhanu (Sagittarius) Lagna is ruled by Jupiter. Where the Lagna lord sits in your chart, and how strong it is, shows where life's attention tends to go.
Which planet is the yogakaraka for Dhanu (Sagittarius) Lagna?
Dhanu (Sagittarius) Lagna has no single planet ruling both a kendra and a trikona. The Lagna lord and the trikona lords — Jupiter, Mars and Sun — are seen as favourable.
Which gem suits Dhanu (Sagittarius) Lagna?
Traditionally the gem of the Lagna lord Jupiter — Yellow sapphire (Pushparaga) — is suggested. Have a qualified astrologer check the whole chart before wearing any gem.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.