Sagittarius — The The Archer
Sagittarius is the 9th sign of the zodiac, spanning November 22 – December 21. Element Fire, ruled by Jupiter.
Key facts
| Date range | November 22 – December 21 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | The Archer |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Mutable |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
| Lucky colour | Yellow |
| Lucky day | Thursday |
| Lucky numbers | 3, 9 |
| Gemstone | Yellow Sapphire |
| Body part | Hips & thighs |
Personality traits
- optimistic
- philosophical
- adventurous
- tactless
- over-promising
Sagittarius natives are naturally optimistic and philosophical. The influence of Jupiter makes them adventurous, while under pressure the tactless and over-promising side tends to surface. The Fire element governs how they make decisions, and the Mutable quality describes how they handle change.
Most compatible with
Least compatible with
Nakshatra
Suggested remedies
Thursday is the day associated with Jupiter. Donating something in Yellow, chanting the ruling planet's mantra and keeping a simple diet on that day are the traditional supports. Have your chart checked by a qualified astrologer before wearing Yellow Sapphire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Sagittarius dates?
Sagittarius covers November 22 – December 21 in the Sun-sign calendar. Vedic astrology fixes the sign from the Moon's position at birth, so your Moon sign may differ.
Which sign is most compatible with Sagittarius?
Aries, Leo, Libra are the strongest matches for Sagittarius. Elemental friendship and the distance between the signs on the zodiac wheel drive the score.
What is the ruling planet and gemstone for Sagittarius?
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and its gemstone is Yellow Sapphire. The lucky colour is Yellow and the lucky day is Thursday.
What is the biggest weakness of Sagittarius natives?
Under pressure Sagittarius natives can become tactless and over-promising. Simply recognising the pattern is the most effective correction.