Sagittarius Zodiac Sign
The Archer · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Sagittarius personality & traits
Sagittarius is the adventurer and philosopher of the zodiac — optimistic, freedom-loving and endlessly curious about the world. Ruled by Jupiter, this fire sign chases meaning, travel and big ideas, always aiming its arrow at the next horizon. Honest to a fault and full of good humour, Sagittarius lives to explore.
Sagittarius strengths
- Optimistic
- Adventurous
- Honest
- Independent
- Open-minded and fun
Sagittarius weaknesses
- Tactless
- Restless
- Commitment-shy
- Over-promises
- Impatient with detail
Sagittarius in love & relationships
Sagittarius loves freely, honestly and adventurously — they want a partner who feels like a fellow explorer, sharing ideas, travel and laughter. They need space to roam and hate feeling fenced in, but with the right freedom-loving match they're warm, fun and surprisingly devoted.
See who Sagittarius matches with on our compatibility calculator.
Sagittarius career & money
Sagittarius thrives in varied, expansive work with freedom and meaning — travel, education, publishing, law, entrepreneurship and anything global or idea-driven. They need room to grow and explore, and they bring vision, optimism and honesty.
The Sagittarius man
The Sagittarius man is adventurous, funny and freedom-loving, with a restless spirit and an honest streak. He needs independence and a partner who shares his love of exploration, and he commits when he finds someone who feels like home and adventure both.
The Sagittarius woman
The Sagittarius woman is independent, optimistic and bold, with a thirst for adventure and truth. She values her freedom fiercely, lives life to the fullest, and brings warmth and honesty to everyone she meets.
Explore your Sagittarius placements
Your sun sign is just the start. If you have any planet in Sagittarius, here's what it means:
Sagittarius compatibility with every sign
Frequently asked questions
What are the Sagittarius dates?
Sagittarius season runs from Nov 22 – Dec 21. If you were born within a day of those dates (on the "cusp"), use our sun sign calculator to confirm your true sign for your birth year.
What are Sagittarius known for?
Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign ruled by Jupiter, known for being adventurous, honest, expansive. Ruled by Jupiter, this fire sign chases meaning, travel and big ideas, always aiming its arrow at the next horizon.
Who is Sagittarius most compatible with?
Sagittarius tends to match well with fellow fire signs and complementary signs. But true compatibility depends on the whole birth chart — compare two full charts with our synastry calculator for an accurate reading.
What is the Sagittarius symbol and element?
Sagittarius's symbol is The Archer, its element is Fire, its quality is Mutable, and it's ruled by Jupiter.