Rashi 9 of 12 · Fire · Dual
धनु Dhanu, the archer, with the body of a horse and a drawn bow
The seeking sign: faith, teaching, travel and the aim at something higher.
Dhanu is a fire sign ruled by Jupiter and a dual sign. Its symbol is the archer, half horse, half human, aiming his bow at a distant target. It is the sign of dharma, philosophy, teaching, long journeys and faith. It is Jupiter's moolatrikona, where Guru acts most naturally.
Sagittarius holds Mula, the root, Purva Ashadha and the first pada of Uttara Ashadha. It is optimistic, frank and idealistic, and it needs meaning. Its gift is vision and generosity; its test is patience with detail.
Two and a quarter lunar mansions fall in every sign. The filled circles mark the padas, quarters of 3°20′, that lie in Sagittarius.
With the Moon in Dhanu, you are cheerful, honest and drawn to big ideas. You need freedom, purpose and something to believe in to feel well. Restriction is hard; travel, study and conversation with wise people lift you.
Dhanu rising gives an open, upright presence and often a tall frame. Jupiter rules the chart. You are drawn to teaching, law, religion, travel or publishing, and you tend to take a philosophical view of your own life.
