Sagittarius horoscope

Myth and constellation

The constellation of Sagittarius lies in the southern sky, in the direction of the centre of our galaxy, where the Milky Way appears at its densest. From France, it stays low on the southern horizon and is best observed on summer evenings. Its main stars form a pattern that observers often call "the teapot". Its brightest star, Kaus Australis, marks the base of the bow held by the archer.

The figure is that of an archer who is half man, half horse. Ancient authors linked it to different stories. One tradition sees in it Chiron, the wise centaur who taught Achilles, Asclepius and Jason, placed among the stars by Zeus after his death. Another, reported by Eratosthenes, recognises Crotus, son of Pan, raised among the Muses and said to have invented archery. In both cases, the figure unites physical strength with elevation of the mind.

Element, modality and planet

Sagittarius combines fire with the mutable mode: its ardour does not settle on a place or an object, but moves on and always seeks further afield. Jupiter, its ruling planet, is traditionally associated with expansion, confidence, law and beliefs. Astrology draws from this a sign that links experiences together to form an overall vision, like an arrow aimed beyond what the eye can make out.

The ninth sign of the cycle, it follows the inner intensity of Scorpio and opens the way towards the world, distant places and shared knowledge. In the northern hemisphere, its period falls in late autumn, when the days are still growing shorter and attention turns to stories and projects to come. Tradition associates it with the hips and thighs, the parts of the body that carry walking and forward movement.

The three decans

From around 22 November to 1 December, the first decan is ruled by Jupiter according to the modern division by triplicity, which assigns each decan to the ruler of a sign of the same element. Tradition sees in it the purest Sagittarius: generous, confident, drawn to big questions and new horizons.

From around 2 to 11 December, the second decan falls under Mars, ruler of Aries. Tradition lends it a more direct and combative energy. The sign's ideal becomes a cause to defend, with a marked taste for action, challenge and initiatives taken without delay.

From around 12 to 21 December, the third decan is placed under the Sun, ruler of Leo. It is credited with a warm radiance and a desire to inspire others. The search for meaning is readily expressed here through passing on knowledge, creating, or wanting to guide a group towards a common goal.

In friendship and family

In friendship, tradition describes Sagittarius as a companion in adventure, always ready to suggest an outing, a trip or a long conversation about the meaning of things. They are credited with a forthright frankness, sometimes surprising but rarely hurtful in intent. They appreciate friends who share their curiosity and do not reproach them for their absences, since they always come back with stories to tell.

In the family, the Sagittarius parent is associated with open-mindedness: they encourage their children to explore, to ask questions and to form their own convictions. The Sagittarius child is described as lively, curious and hungry for freedom, responsive to rules that are explained rather than imposed. Among siblings, they often play the role of the scout, the one who draws the others towards something new.

The rising sign

The ascendant is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the precise moment of birth. It changes roughly every two hours, which is why you need to know the time and place of birth to calculate it. Astrology sees in it the way a person approaches the world and presents themselves to others. According to tradition, a Sagittarius ascendant gives an open, smiling manner, a spontaneous approach and a need for space. It is associated with a confident attitude towards the unknown, which colours the whole chart with a taste for movement and broad perspectives.