Sign 09 · Western tropical zodiac

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Sagittarius in the Western tropical zodiac: conventional November 22 - December 21 range, Fire element, Mutable modality, and clearly labeled astrological interpretations.

Astrology note: Date range, element, modality, and ruling planet describe a conventional astrological system. Personality, luck, compatibility, and career material below are interpretations—not scientific findings or predictions.

Immediate answer

Sagittarius at a glance

Conventional dates: November 22 - December 21
Element: Fire
Modality: Mutable
Ruling planet: Jupiter

Calendar fact

Born near the Scorpio–Sagittarius boundary?

A sign starts the moment the Sun reaches its position on the ecliptic, not at midnight on a fixed calendar date. Because the tropical year is about 365.2422 days long, that moment moves by up to about a day from one year to the next and resets with the leap-year cycle. This is why reputable tables list a sign as beginning on, for example, 20 or 21 March and both are correct for different years.

How the two boundaries around Sagittarius behave, and what decides a borderline birthday.
Boundary	Dates it can fall on	What decides it
Scorpio Sagittarius	November 21 or November 22	The birth year, then the birth time and time zoneNot resolvable from a date table alone
Sagittarius Capricorn	December 21 or December 22	The birth year, then the birth time and time zoneSame drift applies at both ends

How to read this: if a birthday falls squarely inside November 22 - December 21, the sign is Sagittarius in every year. If it falls on November 21, November 22, December 21 or December 22, a published table cannot answer it and this site does not pretend otherwise. This site uses the conventional ranges for a month-and-day lookup and does not compute the Sun's exact position, which is what an ephemeris-backed natal chart does.

Astrological profile

How tradition describes Sagittarius

Sagittarius is the explorer of the zodiac. Those born under this sign have an insatiable thirst for knowledge, adventure, and new experiences. Sagittarians are optimistic, honest, and philosophical. They value their freedom above all else and resist any attempts to pin them down.

OptimisticAdventurousHonestPhilosophicalIndependentEnthusiasticFreedom-loving

Traditional strengths

Common themes

Adventurous spirit · Optimistic outlook · Honest · Great sense of humor · Philosophical mind

Traditional challenges

Common cautions

Tactless · Impatient · Commitment-phobic · Overconfident · Irresponsible

Astrological interpretation

Compatibility themes

Astrologers compare elements and other chart placements. This simplified sun-sign list is for exploring the tradition, not assessing a relationship.

Arieshigh in this simplified readingAdventurous fire signs with shared energy Leohigh in this simplified readingEnthusiastic, fun-loving pair Aquariushigh in this simplified readingBoth value freedom and independence Tauruslow in this simplified readingDifferent values and needs Virgolow in this simplified readingDifferent approaches to life

Traditional associations

Colors, numbers, day, and symbols

Traditional numbers: 3 · 12 · 21 · 30
Traditional colors: Blue · Purple · Plum
Traditional day: Thursday
Associated symbols: Turquoise · Narcissus

Interpretation label: “Lucky” associations are traditional correspondences. They do not change probability or predict outcomes.

Astrological interpretation

Career themes in sign guides

Popular astrology often connects Sagittarius with the following fields. Career fit depends on a person's skills, interests, access, and circumstances—not a zodiac sign.

Travel industryEducationPublishingPhilosophySports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the conventional Sagittarius dates?▼

Sagittarius is commonly assigned to November 22 - December 21 in the tropical zodiac. Boundary dates can vary by source, and a full natal chart uses year, time, and location.

Am I Sagittarius or Scorpio if I was born on November 21?▼

It depends on the year. Sagittarius begins the moment the Sun reaches its point on the ecliptic, and that moment shifts by up to about a day across the leap-year cycle, so November 21 falls in Scorpio in some years and Sagittarius in others. A table cannot settle it; the birth year, and strictly the birth time and time zone, are needed.

Is there really a Scorpio–Sagittarius cusp sign?▼

No. In astrological tradition the Sun occupies exactly one sign at any moment, so there is no thirteenth "cusp" sign. "Cusp" is popular shorthand for a birthday close to a boundary, where the published date alone is not decisive.

What are the Sagittarius element and modality?▼

Sagittarius is classified as a Fire sign with a Mutable modality in Western astrological tradition.

Are Sagittarius personality and compatibility readings scientific?▼

No. They are interpretations within astrology, not scientific measurements or reliable predictions about personality, relationships, career, or future events.