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Sagittarius
Nov 22 – Dec 21 · Fire · Mutable · ruled by Jupiter
Adventurous, honest and philosophical — always aiming past the horizon.
Sagittarius quick facts
- Dates
- Nov 22 – Dec 21
- Symbol
- ♐ The Archer
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Opposite sign
- Gemini
- Natural house
- Ninth house
- Keywords
- adventurous, honest, restless, optimistic
Sagittarius personality
Sagittarius is the mutable fire sign, ruled by Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and meaning. It closes autumn, and it is the sign of travel, learning, belief and the search for the bigger picture.
Sagittarius people are explorers — of places, ideas and philosophies. They are optimistic, funny and famously candid, sometimes saying the thing everyone was thinking at the worst possible moment. They value freedom above almost everything, and they need life to feel like it's going somewhere meaningful.
Sagittarius strengths
- Optimism and humor
- Honesty and open-mindedness
- Love of learning
- Generosity of spirit
Sagittarius challenges
- Restlessness and fear of being tied down
- Bluntness without tact
- Overpromising
- Avoiding emotional heaviness
Sagittarius in love
Sagittarius needs a partner who is also a fellow adventurer — someone curious, independent and fun. They fall for people who expand their world. Clinginess or routine can make Sagittarius feel trapped. Their growth in love is discovering that commitment can be the greatest adventure, and that staying is not the same as standing still.
Sagittarius at work
Sagittarius thrives in roles with variety, learning or travel: teaching, publishing, travel, law, philosophy, outdoor work, international business. They are inspiring and visionary. Micromanagement and repetitive tasks stifle them; freedom and a sense of purpose let them shine.
Careers that suit Sagittarius: Higher education · Travel and tourism · Publishing · International business · Outdoor and adventure work
Sagittarius as a friend
Sagittarius is the friend who suggests the road trip and makes everyone laugh along the way. They are generous, honest and full of stories. They need friends who don't take their need for freedom as rejection.
How Sagittarius grows
Sagittarius grows by pairing their honesty with tact and their big ideas with follow-through. Depth in a few places gives their search for meaning something to stand on.
Sagittarius compatibility
How Sagittarius pairs with every sign, by element and modality.
- ♎Libra90%
- ♒Aquarius90%
- ♐Sagittarius88%
- ♈Aries85%
- ♌Leo85%
- ♊Gemini78%
- ♉Taurus55%
- ♑Capricorn55%
- ♋Cancer45%
- ♏Scorpio45%
- ♍Virgo43%
- ♓Pisces33%
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Sagittarius FAQ
What are the Sagittarius dates?
Sagittarius season runs Nov 22 – Dec 21. The exact start and end can shift by a day from year to year, because the moment the Sun enters each sign changes. If you were born on a cusp, your birth chart — which uses your exact time and place — settles which sign your Sun is in.
What is Sagittarius's ruling planet?
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter. A sign's ruler colors how it expresses itself, so the condition of Jupiter in your own chart says a lot about how your Sagittarius energy plays out.
What element and modality is Sagittarius?
Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign. Fire signs run on enthusiasm and instinct. They act first, light up a room, and lose interest when things get stale. Mutable signs close each season — they adapt, translate and prepare for what comes next.
Who is Sagittarius most compatible with?
By element and modality, Sagittarius's most natural matches are Libra, Aquarius and Aries. Sun-sign compatibility is only a starting point, though — comparing two full birth charts (synastry) shows where the real chemistry and friction are.
What is the opposite sign of Sagittarius?
Gemini sits directly across the zodiac from Sagittarius. Opposite signs share a theme from different angles, which is why they often attract — and why each holds qualities the other is learning.