Fire · Mutable

♐ Sagittarius

Sagittarius is traditionally described as exploratory, candid, philosophical.

Standard dates: November 22–December 21Ruler: JupiterSymbol: The Archer

Quick answer: Sagittarius is a fire sign with a mutable modality. In tropical astrology, its standard date range is November 22–December 21.

Element

Fire

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Modality

Mutable

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Traditional ruler

Jupiter

What ruling planet means

Traditional meaning

Astrological traditions associate Sagittarius with qualities such as exploratory, candid, philosophical. These are interpretive themes rather than scientifically established personality measurements.

Sagittarius in the zodiac cycle

Sagittarius occupies one of twelve equal sections in the tropical zodiac. Its combination of the fire element and mutable modality gives it a distinct structural role within the system.

People born near the cusp

The commonly printed range—November 22–December 21—is a convenient calendar guide. The exact moment the Sun enters a sign varies slightly by year and time zone, so people born on a transition date may need a calculated birth chart.

Sagittarius sign vs. Sagittarius constellation

The astrological sign is a fixed 30-degree segment of the zodiac. The astronomical constellation is an uneven region of the sky. They share historical names but are not interchangeable.

Common questions

What element is Sagittarius?

Sagittarius belongs to the Fire element.

What modality is Sagittarius?

Sagittarius is a Mutable sign.

What dates are Sagittarius?

The standard tropical range is November 22–December 21.