Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly from November 22 to December 21. It is a mutable fire sign ruled by Jupiter: optimistic, adventurous and honest, always looking for the next horizon. Its symbol is the Archer and its tarot card is Temperance. Read today's Sagittarius horoscope.
Sagittarius at a glance
| Dates | November 22 – December 21 (varies by a day; see the finder) |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire: passion, courage and energy |
| Modality | Mutable: adapts, adjusts and goes with change |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
| Symbol | The Archer |
| Tarot card | Temperance |
| Opposite sign | Gemini |
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Sagittarius personality: strengths and challenges
Sagittarius in love and compatibility
Sagittarius loves freedom and adventure, and wants a partner who is also a friend and travel companion. Honesty and humor matter. The growth point is commitment: seeing that a steady relationship can be an adventure too.
| Match type | Signs | Why, in traditional astrology |
|---|---|---|
| Easiest matches | Aries, Leo, Aquarius, Libra | Signs of the same element, or of the element that complements fire, tend to understand each other easily. |
| Opposites attract | Gemini | The opposite sign has what Sagittarius lacks: strong attraction, and something to learn from each other. |
| More friction | Pisces, Virgo | Signs three apart ("square") have different needs; it can work, but takes more compromise. |
Sun signs are only one part of compatibility. For a reading based on your birth cards instead, try the tarot love compatibility calculator.
Sagittarius careers
Sagittarius tends to thrive in work with variety, travel or big ideas: teaching, publishing, tourism, law, philosophy, sports, outdoor work and international jobs.
Sagittarius tarot card: Temperance
In the tradition of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, each zodiac sign is linked with a Major Arcana card. Sagittarius's card is Temperance. Reading it alongside your sign adds another layer: its themes often echo the strengths and lessons above.
Born on the cusp?
Born on November 21 or 22, or on December 21 or 22? The Sun changes sign at a different time each year, so use the sign finder above with your birth time to know whether you are Scorpio or Sagittarius, or Sagittarius or Capricorn.
Sagittarius horoscope
Read the Sagittarius horoscope today, the weekly Sagittarius horoscope or the monthly Sagittarius tarot horoscope, each with a tarot card drawn for the sign.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Sagittarius?
Usually November 22 to December 21. The exact start and end change by a day or so from year to year, so people born on those edges should check with the sign finder on this page.
What is Sagittarius's element and ruling planet?
Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign, ruled by Jupiter.
Which signs are most compatible with Sagittarius?
Traditionally the other fire signs, Aries and Leo, and the air signs Libra and Aquarius. Gemini, the opposite sign, often brings strong attraction.
What tarot card is Sagittarius?
Temperance, the card of balance, patience and the middle way.
What is the Sagittarius symbol?
The Archer, often shown as a centaur aiming an arrow at the sky, a symbol of aiming high and seeking truth.
Other zodiac signs
Sources and further reading
- Zodiac · Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Astrology · Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms (2nd ed., 1998), chapter 25: the solar position formula used by the sign finder
- How our readings work: randomness, use of AI and limits · The Mystica
Written by The Mystica Editorial Team under our editorial standards. Last reviewed: October 25, 2026. Astrology is a traditional belief system; personality descriptions are offered for reflection and entertainment, not as scientific findings.