Sagittarius (Dhanu) Lagna

Dhanu is the ninth Lagna to ascend on the horizon. Depicted by half man and half horse, it radiates the combined intelligence of both these to aim at the target and hit it without a miss. In the Cosmic Man or Kalapurusha, it rules the thighs, one of the prime segments involved in locomotion, stimulating the entire process of vigorously moving towards a goal with the agility of a horse and the determination of a man.

Jupiter rules Sagittarius, indicating a positive and inspired outlook on life.

Fire is the ruling tattva, or element, of this Lagna. The embers of the fire are bright and fiery, and so is a Sagittarian mind. Fire inspires the Sagittarian to actively use its cognitive energies and direct them outward on the physical or material plane.

The element of fire is associated with the qualities of enthusiasm, creativity, and determination. Individuals with this element are often passionate and motivated. They may be quick-tempered and impulsive, but they are also honest and sincere. Fire signs are known for their courage and strength of will.

The element or ruling tattva for the Sagittarius ascendant is fire.

Sage Parashara calls Dhanu "Golden." Gold is the color of spirituality, compassion, and knowledge. Sagittarius exemplifies fortune and enlightenment.

Dhanu will devote its entire life to seeking the truth and establishing a specific belief system upon which it will operate for the rest of its life.

Gold signifies the potential and vibrancy of the highest order, inspiring the Sagi to explore various ideas and come up with a decision after deep analysis. The worshipping deity for those born under this Lagna is Goddess Durga. She is the creative force, the Shakti, who energizes the dormant intuition in man, making it active and applicable, and is the subtle liveliness guiding illumination and enlightenment.

Highly reactive and intuitive, a mind as tuned as that of Sagittarius is capable of absorbing sensory impressions, processing and digesting the information, and projecting it intuitively, etching a perfect conclusion. With such high-voltage energies expressed positively and outwardly, Sagittarius is a masculine Rashi. Primarily motivated by the idea of creating something good, it is a Sattvic ascendant.

Jupiter is the lord of Dhanu Lagna. This planet endows Sagi with optimism, ethics, and wisdom. Jupiter is the medium through which Dhanu remains inspired to pursue the course he has chosen. It imparts expansion and growth to all areas of life, making its natives lighthearted and giving them a sense of humor.

Sagittarius dwells in the east. It was at first a swift biped. Turning quadruped later, this ascendant gained higher stability and staying power on its chosen path. A Sagittarius native works on many options and also improvises the task at hand, making it "dual" in temperament.

Dhanu rules the Swadhishthan Chakra, whose primary element is water and controls taste. When activated, the Swadhishthan chakra in relation to Jupiter brings about expansion and procreation.

Derived from fire, pitta is the dosha predominant among Dhanu natives. Pitta is sharp and light. It makes Sagittarius inquisitive and bouncy by nature. Pitta people have a large appetite and are quick to digest whatever they take in.

The Sagi's Pitta persona exactly confirms this behavior- too quick to digest the statistics and has a huge appetite for knowledge to the point that they become a living, active encyclopedia.

Dhanu Lagna encloses three nakshatras: Mula, Purva Ashadha, and Uttara Ashadha. Mula, with its "Root Star," influences the native to philosophize and investigate things. Niriti, the Goddess of death and misfortune, ascends within the halo of fortune reversals and extreme pain.

The entire Milky Way lies in the nakshatra of Mula, which is why, soaking in pain and cruelty, Sagittarius gravitates towards evolution, the central dogma of existence.

Varuna rules over Purva Ashadha. He is the Lord of the Waters, and he instills in the Dhanu native impulsivity and compassion, allowing them to go with the flow and enjoy the brighter side of life with boldness and fun.

The third nakshatra, Uttara Ashadha, endows the Lagna with the ability to be one with or merge with the universe, stimulating the "doing good" process that makes the native sattvic by nature. This nakshatra, with its "universal star," makes Dhanu inclined to intuition, religion, and philosophy.

Dhanu personalities are buoyant and lively. They have a well-developed physique with prominent thighs. The Dhanu native will have a long face with a prominent forehead, light eyes, and a big nose and ears. They're generally tall and athletic, with a ruddy complexion.