Sagittarius (The Archer)

Sagittarius (The Archer) is the ninth sign of the zodiac, for people born November 22 – December 21. It's a Mutable Fire sign ruled by Jupiter, known for optimism, love of freedom and adventure, and a restless search for meaning and truth.

Dates

November 22 – December 21

Element

Fire

Modality

Mutable

Ruling planet

Jupiter

Symbol

The Archer

Strengths

Optimistic, Adventurous, Honest, Open-minded

Challenges

Blunt, Restless, Over-committing

Most compatible with

Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius

Sagittarius personality & traits

Sagittarius is the zodiac's explorer — optimistic, adventurous, and hungry for meaning. Ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarians love freedom, travel, big ideas, and the truth, and they approach life with contagious enthusiasm. Their honesty and open-mindedness are refreshing, though bluntness and restlessness can get them into trouble. At their best, Sagittarius brings vision, humour, and the courage to chase a bigger horizon.

Sagittarius in love & compatibility

In love, Sagittarius needs freedom, laughter, and a partner who shares its appetite for adventure. It clicks with the fire signs Aries and Leo, and with the air signs Libra and Aquarius that give it room to roam. Its growth edge is presence and follow-through — staying to build something rather than always reaching for the next horizon.

Sagittarius at work & career

Sagittarius thrives in expansive, varied work: travel, education, publishing, law, and entrepreneurship — anything that broadens horizons. It's a big-picture thinker who inspires others, less suited to routine. Freedom and a sense of purpose keep a Sagittarius motivated.

Sagittarius is only your Sun sign

Your Sun sign — Sagittarius — describes your core identity, but it's only one part of your birth chart. Your Moon sign shapes your emotions, your Rising sign shapes how you come across, and the planets in their houses fill in the rest. That's why two Sagittarius people can feel quite different.

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What are the Sagittarius zodiac dates?

Sagittarius covers birthdays from November 22 – December 21. If you were born on the edge of these dates (on a "cusp"), your exact Sun sign depends on the year and time of birth, so it's worth checking your birth chart.

What element and ruling planet is Sagittarius?

Sagittarius is a Mutable Fire sign ruled by Jupiter. This combination shapes its core temperament — the Fire element gives its basic drive, and the Mutable modality shapes how it acts.

Who is Sagittarius most compatible with?

Sagittarius tends to be most compatible with Aries, Leo, Libra and Aquarius. That said, real compatibility depends on both people's full charts, not just their Sun signs.