Sagittarius at a Glance
| Dates | Nov 22 – Dec 21 |
| Symbol | the Archer |
| Element | Fire |
| Modality | Mutable |
| Ruler | Jupiter |
| Keywords | adventurous, optimistic, philosophical, free-spirited |
Strengths & Challenges
Strengths
- Optimistic
- Adventurous
- Honest
- Open-minded
Challenges
- Restless
- Tactless
- Overpromising
Sagittarius Beyond Your Sun Sign
You may have Sagittarius energy even if it isn't your Sun sign. Any planet in Sagittarius — or Sagittarius rising — expresses itself in a adventurous, optimistic, philosophical, free-spirited way. Check your full chart with our natal chart calculator.
Sagittarius at Work
Sagittarius thrives in travel, education, publishing, law, philosophy or international work.
Sagittarius in Love
In love, Sagittarius energy is adventurous, optimistic, philosophical, free-spirited. It looks for excitement, honesty and freedom and shows care with enthusiasm, adventure and big gestures. For the full picture, look at Venus, Mars and the Moon in a chart: see Venus in Sagittarius.
Sagittarius as a Friend
As a friend, Sagittarius is optimistic and adventurous. Friends appreciate its adventurous energy; the challenge is that it can be restless under stress.
Sagittarius Compatibility
| Match | Signs | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Natural harmony | Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Aquarius | Same Fire element or complementary Air element |
| Growth through tension | Pisces and Virgo | Square signs: same mutable modality, different element |
| Magnetic opposite | Gemini | Polar sign across the zodiac |
Real compatibility depends on whole charts; compare yours with the synastry calculator.
Sagittarius Through the Planets
| Placement | In a nutshell |
|---|---|
| Sun in Sagittarius | With your Sun in Sagittarius you are optimistic, adventurous and honest. |
| Moon in Sagittarius | Your Moon in Sagittarius needs freedom, optimism and adventure. |
| Mercury in Sagittarius | Mercury in Sagittarius thinks big. |
| Venus in Sagittarius | Venus in Sagittarius loves freedom and adventure. |
| Mars in Sagittarius | Mars in Sagittarius is adventurous and enthusiastic. |
| Sagittarius Rising | Sagittarius rising gives an open, optimistic first impression. |
Placements in Sagittarius
Sun in Sagittarius
☽︎Moon in Sagittarius
☿︎Mercury in Sagittarius
♀︎Venus in Sagittarius
♂︎Mars in Sagittarius
♃︎Jupiter in Sagittarius
♄︎Saturn in Sagittarius
↑Sagittarius Rising
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Sagittarius's dates?
Nov 22 – Dec 21 (exact dates shift slightly by year).
What element is Sagittarius?
Fire, mutable modality.
What planet rules Sagittarius?
Jupiter.
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