Moon Sign · Raasi Guide

Sagittarius ♐ — Dhanu

Ruled by Jupiter · Fire · Dual · symbol: Archer

Ruling Planet
Jupiter
Element
Fire
Quality
Dual
Symbol
Archer
Sanskrit
Dhanu
Harmonises with
Aries, Leo

Overview

An optimistic, philosophical and free-spirited sign. Sagittarius Moon is associated with faith, travel, learning and honesty. In Vedic astrology Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, is a fire and dual sign, and traditionally harmonises well with Aries and Leo.

Element & quality

Sagittarius is a fire sign, associated in tradition with warmth, drive and enthusiasm, and a dual sign — “dual” (dvisvabhava) — tradition links it to adaptability and bridging two sides. These are broad traditional categories for the sign itself, not a description of any one person.

Ruling planet

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, which in a Vedic chart represents your wisdom, growth and good fortune. Where the Moon sits in your own chart, and the planets around it, matter far more than the sign alone — this page describes only the sign in general.

How to use this

Think of your Raasi as one broad brushstroke, useful for learning the tradition and for everyday almanac timing — not a forecast of your life. Two people with the same Moon sign can be nothing alike. Take what feels useful as a gentle lens, and leave the rest.

Nakshatras in Sagittarius

The stars (Nakshatras) that fall within Sagittarius are: Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha. Your exact birth star adds finer detail — see the 27 Nakshatras.

⚠ A note of caution. This is a general description of the sign, not a personal reading. Your full chart depends on your exact birth details; please consult a qualified astrologer for anything important.