| Sanskrit name | Dhanu |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
| Element | Fire |
| Modality | Dual |
| Symbol | The archer |
Strengths
Optimism, honesty, breadth of vision, and moral seriousness.
Challenges
Bluntness, overconfidence, and impatience with detail.
Sagittarius as your Lagna
With Sagittarius rising, Jupiter becomes the ruler of your chart — its condition colours everything else. The nakshatras beginning inside Sagittarius are Purva Ashadha and Uttara Ashadha.
Which planet rules Sagittarius?
Sagittarius, or Dhanu rashi, is ruled by Jupiter. It is a dual fire sign, and when it rises as your Lagna, Jupiter becomes the ruler of your whole chart.