Sagittarius
Free, optimistic and always searching — the sign of the horizon.
- Dates
- November 22 – December 21
- Element
- Fire
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
Sagittarius sees life as an exploration. For this Jupiter-ruled fire sign, limits are temporary obstacles; a new place, a new idea or a new belief always pulls at it.
Sagittarius's optimism isn't naivety but a deliberate choice: it sees the bad possibilities and chooses to chase the good one anyway.
Strengths
- Optimism
- Honesty and plain speaking
- Curiosity and a love of learning
- A wide perspective
Challenges
- Being too blunt
- Promising then drifting
- Difficulty settling
Love and relationships
Sagittarius wants freedom in love, but that isn't indifference; it is looking for a fellow traveller as curious as itself. It withdraws the moment it feels restricted, and is surprisingly loyal when given room.
Most compatible signs
Frequently asked questions
What are the Sagittarius dates?
November 22 – December 21. Sagittarius falls where the year is shortening but the fire is kept alive. Born between November 21–23 or December 21–22, your sign may come out as Scorpio or Capricorn depending on the hour.
What does the Sagittarius ruling planet mean?
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter — the planet of expansion, meaning and fortune. Jupiter enlarges: that is why Sagittarius looks at the horizon and turns toward travel and learning. The same expansive tendency is why Sagittarius sometimes overstates and promises generously.
All signs
Aries
March 21 – April 19
♉Taurus
April 20 – May 20
♊Gemini
May 21 – June 20
♋Cancer
June 21 – July 22
♌Leo
July 23 – August 22
♍Virgo
August 23 – September 22
♎Libra
September 23 – October 22
♏Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
♑Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
♒Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
♓Pisces
February 19 – March 20