Sagittarius

Sagittarius wants to go and see for itself, whether that means a plane ticket to somewhere new or a big idea to chase down.

Sagittarius at a glance

Dates (approximate)
November 22 to December 21
Element
Fire
Mode
Mutable
Ruler
Jupiter
Opposite sign
Gemini
Symbol
The Archer

The Sun enters each sign on a slightly different day each year. If you were born on the cusp, the free chart shows which sign is yours.

How Sagittarius tends to show up

Sagittarius belongs to Jupiter, the planet astrology ties to growth and to the search for meaning. It's fire in a mutable sign, and fire like that spreads rather than staying put: it tends to reach for new places and new people once the old ones feel familiar. Its archer is a centaur with the bow pulled back, aiming farther than most would try.

Optimism is the usual starting point for Sagittarius: it expects the best, and that hope often carries it a long way. A well-worn passport suits it, and so does a late-night debate about what life is for. Frankness comes naturally, usually with a joke attached. Above all, it tends to need room: the freedom to change plans, and its mind, without asking permission.

Enthusiasm can outrun the calendar: Sagittarius may say yes to more than a week can hold, then get restless when the details arrive. Its honesty can land harder than it meant to. What helps is the less exciting part: following through on what it has already started, and doing as much listening as teaching.