Sagittarius
Dates: November 22 — December 21
Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac, ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion and luck. It is a mutable Fire sign that stands for travel, philosophy, higher education and the search for meaning.
Character: Sagittarians are eternal optimists and seekers. They are drawn to the unknown — new countries, ideas and philosophies. They see life as a grand adventure and infect everyone around them with their enthusiasm.
Strengths: optimism, generosity, honesty, philosophical mind, humor, love of freedom.
Weaknesses: bluntness, irresponsibility, inconsistency, impatience, exaggeration.
In love: Sagittarius needs a companion partner ready for shared adventures. They value freedom and refuse to be controlled. Their love is generous, cheerful and inspiring.
In career: travel, education, publishing, philosophy, law, sport, international business.
What is Sagittarius by types
Every zodiac sign is defined by four interrelated traits: element, modality, polarity and ruling planet. Below — how they work for this sign.
Fire Element
Fire element — enthusiasm, initiative, inspiration. Fire signs act first and set the pace. Other fire signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
Mutable Modality
Mutable modality — the sign closes a season. Such signs adapt, connect and hand things on. Mutable signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.
Yang Polarity
Yang / active, outward-directed polarity. The sign expresses itself through action, contact and assertion. Yang signs are fire and air.
Jupiter Ruler
The ruling planet Jupiter gives the sign Sagittarius its characteristic colouring — through the themes and archetypes associated with this planet.
Ascendant in Sagittarius
A Sagittarius Ascendant meets the world openly, optimistically, and with a willingness to say what other people are still trying to phrase carefully.
Calculate AscendantMoon in Sagittarius
A Moon in Sagittarius feels safe in open spaces, open futures, and conversations that go somewhere the speaker did not plan in advance.
Planets in Sagittarius
Sun in Sagittarius
A self organized around meaning, freedom, and the search for a bigger picture. Identity is shaped by where it has …
Moon in Sagittarius
An inner life soothed by space, movement, and meaning. Emotional needs are met through freedom, perspective, and the conviction that …
Mercury in Sagittarius
A mind that thinks in big pictures and far horizons. Communication is enthusiastic, principled, and sometimes too sweeping for its …
Venus in Sagittarius
Loves through shared adventure and shared meaning. Affection is shown through generosity, freedom, and the willingness to grow alongside.
Mars in Sagittarius
Acts with enthusiasm and vision. Drive is principled, expansive, and most effective when the goal involves meaning and movement.
Uranus in Sagittarius
Generation rewriting the rules of belief and global vision. Disruption shows up in religion, philosophy, education, and cross-cultural exchange.
Jupiter in Sagittarius
Expands through vision, travel, and the search for meaning. Growth comes from widening the field of view.
Saturn in Sagittarius
Builds maturity through earned belief and tested vision. The lesson is conviction that has been through doubt — meaning that …
Neptune in Sagittarius
Generation idealizing belief, travel, and the wider horizon. Imagination glamorizes religion, philosophy, and the encounter with the foreign.
Pluto in Sagittarius
Generation transforming belief, education, and global structures. Power shows up in the deep reorganization of meaning systems.
Compatibility of Sagittarius with other signs
Below — a basic read on how Sagittarius pairs with each of the 12 zodiac signs, including itself. For an in-depth analysis based on two natal charts, use the compatibility calculator.