Sagittarius Dates, Decans & Cusp Signs

Sagittarius season runs from November 22 to December 21, bringing mutable fire energy devoted to adventure, philosophy, and freedom. While every Sagittarius shares a wandering core, the exact birth date within this window changes personality through the decan system. Each decan spans about ten days and carries its own sub-ruler that tints the Sagittarius archetype.

The first decan of Sagittarius runs November 22 to December 1 and is ruled by Jupiter, the planetary ruler of Sagittarius itself. These are the most quintessentially Sagittarian natives: optimistic, adventurous, philosophical, blunt, and freedom-loving. They are natural travelers, teachers, publishers, and storytellers. They pair vividly with Aries and Leo, who match their fiery enthusiasm.

The second decan spans December 2 to December 11 and is sub-ruled by Mars, lending these Sagittarians a more competitive, athletic, and assertive streak. They blend Jupiterian vision with Martian drive, often becoming entrepreneurs, athletes, and crusaders for causes they believe in. They love passionately and protectively, harmonizing strongly with Aries and Leo.

The third decan covers December 12…

The third decan covers December 12 to December 21 and is sub-ruled by the Sun, giving these Sagittarians a more radiant, charismatic, and performative quality. They share resonance with Leo, often gravitating toward leadership, entertainment, and creative self-expression. They want to inspire crowds and pair memorably with Leo and Aries.

Cusp births add further dimension. Those born November 18 to 24 sit on the Scorpio-Sagittarius cusp, the Cusp of Revolution. They merge Scorpio intensity with Sagittarian vision, creating fearless truth-tellers and reformers who challenge unjust systems. They are bold, blunt, and idealistic, often becoming activists.

Those born December 18 to 24 sit on the Sagittarius-Capricorn cusp, the Cusp of Prophecy. They combine Sagittarian vision with Capricorn discipline, producing rare individuals who can dream big and execute relentlessly. They are wise beyond their years, ambitious, and often build philosophical empires that outlast them.

Decans refine Sagittarius compatibility

Decans refine Sagittarius compatibility. A first-decan Sagittarius may feel happiest with a fellow Jupiter-blessed adventurer, while a second-decan Sagittarius craves Aries fire and a third-decan Sagittarius finds chemistry with proud Leo. Two Sagittarians born weeks apart can have very different romantic styles, which is why decan-aware compatibility outperforms generic sun-sign advice. Knowing whether you are a Jupiter, Mars, or Sun Sagittarius helps you choose partners, careers, and journeys that align with your real fire rather than the broad Sagittarius stereotype, which often reduces the sign to commitment-phobia and misses its genuine philosophical depth and capacity for lifelong devoted love when matched well, indeed.