Sagittarius · Dhanu
Dhanu is ruled by Jupiter and is associated with teaching, travel and questions of meaning.
Ruling planet
Jupiter
Element
Fire
Modality
Dual
Symbol
The Archer
Traditional associations
These are the qualities classical texts associate with the sign itself. They are not a statement about any individual: a real reading depends on the whole chart.
- Optimistic
- Philosophical
- Straight-talking
- Restless
Sidereal dates
The Sun is traditionally in Dhanu from roughly 16 December – 13 January. These dates differ from Western ones by about three weeks because Vedic astrology measures against the fixed stars rather than the equinox.