Sagittarius in Astrology

Sagittarius Period: November 22 - December 21
Sagittarius Mode: Mutable
Sagittarius Element: Fire
Ruling Planet of Sagittarius: Jupiter
House Ruled by Sagittarius: Ninth
Sagittarius Polarity: Positive

Most Compatible Zodiac Signs: Leo, Aries, Libra, Aquarius
Least Compatible Zodiac Signs: Pisces, Virgo, Taurus, Cancer
Opposite Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Sagittarius is an optimistic, positive-thinking sign associated with the quest for freedom from all restriction as well as idealism, religion and philosophy.

Sagittarians are direct and forthright, good-natured and affirmative in their outlook. They tend to speak with a blunt tongue, which can get them into trouble at times, although they are usually able to laugh themselves out of it. Sagittarians display honesty and a strong moral nature. They also like to have fun and enjoy a good chuckle, even at their own expense. They gravitate toward adventure, sports and travel, as well as gambling and other forms of risk-taking.

They are likely to be very curious about the world around them, with a love for nature and a contagious enthusiasm for exploration of all kinds. At the highest level, Sagittarians are concerned with understanding, perception, and mental activity in the service of their high ideals for the benefit of mankind.

Sagittarius Horoscope for December 2024

This is a month of highs and lows, Sagittarius. Beginning as it does with a New Moon in your sign, you are likely to feel tons of energy for individual exploration, and for social connection. The distinct downside is the retrograde of Mercury through your sign, which is terrific for introspection and actually not so great for getting things done as you expect. You...

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Sagittarius by Element and Mode

The element related to Sagittarius is Fire.

The Fire element is masculine or yang, and is active and outer expressive in its basic nature. It corresponds with the Jungian typology of Intuition. Fire is a radiant form of energy that brings light to the world around it, enthusiastic and excitable, self-oriented, impatient and essentially optimistic. It is represented in the signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Fire people are honest to a fault, freedom loving and often insist on their own point of view. They live in the idealism of great thoughts and deeds.

The mode of Sagittarius is Mutable.

Mutable signs as the name implies are multivalent and flexible in their approach. These people are easy going, allowing, and accepting of others around them.

Ruling Planet of Sagittarius

The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupiter.

Jupiter is the planet of faith, positivism and optimism. It rules Sagittarius and is exalted in Cancer. Jupiter represents the principle of expansion, versus contraction (as represented by Saturn) and the aspirations of the higher self. Its position in the chart indicates how your faith will be expressed, and what modes of activity will stimulate self-confidence.

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