Sagittarius ♐: The Archer
Sagittarius is adventurous, optimistic and honest. Here is everything about Sagittarius as a Sun, Moon or Rising sign: its element, ruling planet, personality, love, work and more.
The full deep dive
Sagittarius at a glance
| Dates (Sun sign) | 22 November to 21 December |
| Symbol | The Archer ♐ |
| Element | Fire |
| Mode | Mutable |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
| Opposite sign | Gemini |
Personality
Sagittarius is the sign of the journey. Sagittarians love travel, learning, big ideas and big laughs. They are generous, open-minded and always looking for the meaning of things.
In love
In love, Sagittarius is warm and fun, needing a partner who is also a friend and a fellow adventurer.
At work
Sagittarius thrives in travel, teaching, publishing, law, philosophy and outdoor work.
Something to watch
Sagittarius can be blunt or restless. Remembering others’ feelings, and staying for the follow-through, helps.
Sagittarius as your Moon or Rising sign
- Sagittarius Moon: you need what Sagittarius needs to feel safe, and your feelings show in a Sagittarius way.
- Sagittarius Rising: people first meet you as adventurous, optimistic and honest, even if your Sun sign is quite different.
Element and mode
Sagittarius shares the Fire element with Aries and Leo, and they usually understand each other easily. As a mutable sign, Sagittarius adapts, connects and brings change. Read more in Fire, Earth, Air and Water and Cardinal, fixed and mutable.
Sources and perspectives
- Linda Goodman, Sun Signs
- Stephen Arroyo, Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements