Sagittarius
November 22 to December 21 · Mutable Fire · Ruled by Jupiter
- Dates
- November 22 to December 21
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Birthstone
- Turquoise
- Lucky colors
- Purple, Deep blue
About Sagittarius
Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign ruled by Jupiter, linked in tradition to travel, philosophy and the search for meaning. The archer aiming at the horizon captures its love of freedom and far horizons. Its season closes autumn.
Sagittarius traits
As a mutable fire sign, Sagittarius is often described with these strengths and challenges. Astrology is a tradition, not a science, so read this as a character sketch rather than a prediction.
Strengths
- Optimistic
- Adventurous
- Honest
- Freedom-loving
Challenges
- Restless
- Blunt
- Overpromising
Sagittarius dates and cusps
Sagittarius runs from November 22 to December 21. Because the sun does not cross the sign boundaries at exactly the same clock time each year, the first and last dates can shift by a day. If your birthday sits right on the edge, the birth profile tool will show the sign for your exact date. Sagittarius falls in November and December.
Sagittarius birthstone and colors
The traditional Sagittarius birthstone is Turquoise, and the sign's lucky colors are Purple and Deep blue. These pair naturally with Sagittarius in jewelry or a birth profile card.
Sagittarius compatibility
Sagittarius tends to match most easily with Aries, Leo, Libra and Aquarius. These are the classic element-based matches. See how Sagittarius pairs with any sign on the compatibility pages.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Sagittarius dates?
Sagittarius covers November 22 to December 21. Boundary dates can shift by a day between years, so if you were born right at the edge, check your exact birthday.
What element is Sagittarius?
Sagittarius is a fire sign, and specifically a mutable fire sign ruled by Jupiter.
What is the Sagittarius birthstone?
The traditional Sagittarius birthstone is Turquoise.
Who is Sagittarius most compatible with?
Sagittarius is traditionally most compatible with Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius. Those ratings come from a published formula, not a reading, and you can check the arithmetic on the method page.
Is Sagittarius a fire sign?
Yes. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign. The symbol is often misread: the archer's arrow points to fire in the tradition, and Sagittarius is a fire sign.
Why is Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter?
In the classical scheme each planet governs one or two signs, and Jupiter was assigned to Sagittarius. It is a convention from the tradition, not a physical relationship.
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