Sagittarius (धनु rashi) ♐: nature, ruling planet and name letters
Sagittarius (धनु rashi) ♐ is the 9th sign of the zodiac. Its ruling planet is Jupiter and its element is Fire. In Vedic astrology your birth sign (janma rashi) is the sign the Moon occupied at birth; traditionally it can also be found from the first syllable of your name.
Sagittarius: key facts
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Position in the zodiac | 240° to 270° (sidereal) |
| Name syllables | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi, Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha, Bhe |
| Nakshatras | Mool (pada 1, 2, 3, 4), Purva Ashadha (pada 1, 2, 3, 4), Uttara Ashadha (pada 1) |
| Lucky day | Thursday |
| Lucky colour | Yellow |
| Lucky direction | North-east |
| Deity | Lord Vishnu (and Guru Brihaspati) |
| Mantra of the ruling planet | Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah |
| Gemstone of the ruling planet | Pukhraj (yellow sapphire) (do not wear a gemstone without showing your full kundli) |
Sagittarius nature
Optimistic, a lover of knowledge and travel; avoid carelessness.
Its ruling planet Jupiter is linked to knowledge and expansion. It signifies knowledge, the guru and children.
Simple remedies for Sagittarius
- On Thursday worship the banana tree or Lord Vishnu; respect your guru, teachers and elders; share knowledge.
- Donation: Chana dal, turmeric, yellow cloth, bananas (Thursday)
- Recitation: Vishnu Sahasranama, the Thursday katha
All 12 signs
♈ Aries♉ Taurus♊ Gemini♋ Cancer♌ Leo♍ Virgo♎ Libra♏ Scorpio♐ Sagittarius♑ Capricorn♒ Aquarius♓ Pisces
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