The zodiac signs

Sagittarius: The Archer

Sagittarius at a glance: dates, element, mode, ruling planet, and what the sign is really like.

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Sagittarius is the zodiac’s restless explorer, chasing meaning, horizons and the next big idea. It speaks its truth plainly and believes the best is still ahead.

The basics

  • Symbol: The Archer
  • Dates: Nov 22 to Dec 21
  • Element: Fire
  • Mode: Mutable
  • Ruling planet: Jupiter

Every fire sign shares a way of being: spirited, active and expressive; it moves on instinct and warmth. And as a mutable sign, Sagittarius adapts: it flexes, blends and changes with conditions.

Spin the wheel to see Sagittarius among the other eleven signs.

Its ruling planet is Jupiter, which governs growth and luck. That ruler is a big part of why Sagittarius feels the way it does.

Born under Sagittarius? Remember it’s only your Sun sign. Your Moon, your rising sign and every other planet add their own colour, which is what a full birth chart shows.

Keep exploring: see all twelve signs together, or learn how the whole chart fits in What is a birth chart?

Common questions

When is Sagittarius season?

Sagittarius season runs from Nov 22 to Dec 21.

What element and mode is Sagittarius?

Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign.

What planet rules Sagittarius?

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter.

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