Kantaka Shani
Saturn transits the 4th from Dhanu (Meen) — a ~2½-year Saturn test (Dhaiya) affecting home and peace of mind.
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Rashi profile
Dhanu
धनुSagittariusExpansive, principled and restless — mutable fire under Jupiter, needing a philosophy and a horizon.
Your rashi is your Moon sign
It depends on where the Moon sat at your birth — not on your birth date. If you have your birth time and place, find it exactly rather than guessing.
- Often searched as
- Sagittarius — western sun sign, Nov 22 – Dec 21
- Vedic sun transit
- Dec 16 – Jan 14 (approx.)
The essentials
- Rashi lord
- Jupiter — wisdom, wealth, children, fortune, dharma
- Element
- Fire
- Body (Kalapurusha)
- Hips and thighs
- Career associations
- Teaching and law, philosophy and religion, publishing, travel, sport, advisory work.
- Naming syllables
- BDFCommon naming sounds include Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha and Bhe.
Understanding Dhanu
Personality
A person with the Moon in Dhanu comes across as naturally optimistic, candid, and guided by a continuous search for higher truth. Governed by Jupiter and belonging to the fire element, they radiate an inspiring, expansive energy that encourages those around them to focus on the bigger picture. Their mutable nature makes them intellectually adaptable and energetic, often seeking wisdom through travel, higher education, or philosophical inquiry. While their direct way of speaking can occasionally sound overly frank, it comes from a deep-seated commitment to honesty rather than intent to cause harm.
Strengths
This placement bestows strong moral principles, an unwavering optimism, and a natural capacity for mentorship and guidance. Supported by Jupiter's benevolence and a fiery inner drive, they possess the vision to see solutions where others see dead ends. Their mind remains open to lifelong learning, giving them the ability to grasp complex philosophical and spiritual concepts easily.
Challenges
On the shadow side, Dhanu Moon individuals can become tactless, self-righteous, and overly opinionated when expressing their views. Their fiery restlessness and tendency toward grand visions may lead to impracticality, causing them to make commitments they struggle to fulfill. They can also grow impatient with mundane details and struggle to accept perspectives that conflict with their personal belief system.
Work and career
Classically, Dhanu Moon is suited for professions in law, judiciary, higher academia, publishing, and spiritual counseling, directly reflecting Jupiter's role as the guide and teacher. The influence of its constituent Nakshatras—Mula, Purva Ashadha, and Uttara Ashadha—endows them with the depth to investigate core truths, the persuasive authority to lead, and the discipline needed for administrative or diplomatic roles. They do best in careers that offer moral purpose, continuous learning, and freedom from overly rigid routine.
Love and relationships
In romantic life, a Dhanu Moon seeks a partner who respects their need for personal freedom and shares their enthusiasm for personal growth and adventure. They express love through absolute candor, intellectual companionship, and mutual encouragement toward life's higher goals. A relationship built on possessiveness or narrow routine will dull their spirit, as they need a companion who can walk alongside them as an equal seeker.
Written from the classical attributes shown on this page — the ruling planet, the element, the nakshatra scheme — and checked against them before publishing. It describes the traditional reading of this rashi, not a prediction about you.
Transits from Dhanu right now
The whole sky →Each graha’s house counted from Dhanu, computed for Tue, 11 Aug, 2026, 5:30 pm IST.
Jupiter transit (Guru Gochar)
Jupiter is in Kark, the 8th from Dhanu — a quieter transit; results build gradually rather than all at once.
Currently supportive
Mercury is placed favourably from Dhanu right now.
| Graha | Rashi | Degree | Nakshatra | From Dhanu | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun सूर्य | Kark | 24°37' | Ashlesha · pada 3 | 8th | Mixed |
| Moon चंद्र | Kark | 7°50' | Pushya · pada 2 | 8th | Mixed |
| Mars मंगल | Mithun | 5°52' | Mrigashira · pada 4 | 7th | Mixed |
| Mercury बुध | Kark | 8°44' | Pushya · pada 2 | 8th | Favourable |
| Jupiter गुरु | Kark | 15°03' | Pushya · pada 4 | 8th | Mixed |
| Venus शुक्र | Kanya | 10°27' | Hasta · pada 1 | 10th | Mixed |
| Saturn शनि R | Meen | 20°19' | Revati · pada 2 | 4th | Mixed |
| Rahu राहु R | Kumbh | 5°34' | Dhanishta · pada 4 | 3rd | Favourable |
| Ketu केतु R | Sinh | 5°34' | Magha · pada 2 | 9th | Mixed |
Sarvashtakavarga bindus and house-from-lagna need a birth chart and are therefore not part of a sign-level reading.
Saturn’s cycle
Sade Sati in detail →Sade Sati for Dhanu
Not runningRising phase (first dhaiya)
Saturn in the 12th from Moon — losses, expenses and letting go.
Dec 2043 — Jun 2044
Rising phase (first dhaiya)
Saturn in the 12th from Moon — losses, expenses and letting go.
Aug 2044 — Aug 2046
Nakshatras in Dhanu
Each rashi spans two and a quarter nakshatras, so the first and last are shared with the neighbouring signs.
Dhanu with the other rashis
Scored out of ten from three classical rules: the friendship of the two sign lords (Graha Maitri), the mutual distance (Bhakoot), and elemental affinity. This compares Moon signs only — proper matchmaking uses both birth nakshatras and scores 36 points. Run full Kundli Milan →
- Kumbh8/10Jupiter and Saturn are neutral toward each other, and fire and air support one another.
- Meen8/10Both signs are ruled by Jupiter, and fire and water pull in different directions.
- Mesh7/10Bhakoot doshaJupiter and Mars are natural friends, and the 5-9 distance is a classical Bhakoot dosha.
- Sinh7/10Bhakoot doshaJupiter and Sun are natural friends, and the 9-5 distance is a classical Bhakoot dosha.
- Mithun6.5/10Jupiter and Mercury are natural enemies, and fire and air support one another.
- Tula6.5/10Jupiter and Venus are natural enemies, and fire and air support one another.
- Vrishchik5/10Bhakoot doshaJupiter and Mars are natural friends, and the 12-2 distance is a classical Bhakoot dosha.
- Kanya4.5/10Jupiter and Mercury are natural enemies, and fire and earth pull in different directions.
- Kark4/10Bhakoot doshaJupiter and Moon are natural friends, and the 8-6 distance is a classical Bhakoot dosha.
- Makar3/10Bhakoot doshaJupiter and Saturn are neutral toward each other, and the 2-12 distance is a classical Bhakoot dosha.
- Vrishabh1.5/10Bhakoot doshaJupiter and Venus are natural enemies, and the 6-8 distance is a classical Bhakoot dosha.
Traditional remedies for Dhanu
Remedies in Vedic astrology are directed at the graha, not the sign, so these are Jupiter’s — Dhanu being Jupiter’s sign. Gemstones in particular should be chosen against a full birth chart rather than a rashi alone.
- Day
- Thursday
- Deity
- Brihaspati
- Gemstone
- Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) (check against your chart)
- Beeja mantra
- Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah
Naming a Dhanu baby
Tradition starts a child’s name with the syllable of their birth nakshatra’s pada. Across Dhanu that gives the sounds B, D, F — common naming sounds include bhu, dha, pha, dha and bhe.