Sagittarius zodiac sign: dates, traits and meaning

Sagittarius symbolizes exploration, meaning and the search for a bigger picture. It is associated with optimism, candor and a love of learning and travel.

Sagittarius aims at distant horizons and often enjoys the planning as much as the trip. The details of follow-through are where its growth usually hides.

Sagittarius as Sun, Moon and rising sign

Sun in Sagittarius

A Sagittarius Sun tends to chase horizons – new places, new ideas, bigger questions. You may be happiest when learning, traveling or laughing at life's absurdities. Your optimism is contagious; the growth edge is following through on the details once the adventure loses its novelty.

Moon in Sagittarius

With the Moon in Sagittarius, you may feel emotionally refreshed by space, movement and something to look forward to. Heavy moods often lift once you can find the meaning or the joke in them. Feeling fenced in can be harder for you than almost anything else.

Sagittarius rising

A Sagittarius rising often comes across as upbeat, open and a bit restless. People may see you as fun, frank and easy to approach. You tend to meet new situations with curiosity and a sense that something interesting is around the corner.

Compatibility by element

As a fire sign, Sagittarius tends to share enthusiasm with Aries and Leo and to enjoy the wit of air signs (Libra, Aquarius). Opposite Gemini complements big ideas with detail. Sun signs are just a starting point.

When the Sun enters Sagittarius

The Sagittarius constellation

Tropical Sagittarius spans ecliptic longitude 240°–270° and ends at the December solstice point.