Sagittarius Zodiac Sign: Personality Traits in Life & in Love
Sagittarius is the happy-go-lucky traveller of the Zodiac. Ruled by the planet of good fortune, abundance and expansion Jupiter, this mutable fire sign is all about exciting new adventures, exploring of new ways of life and philosophical concepts.
Sagittarius is a ferociously independent masculine sign.
‘Go big or go home’ is Sag’s motto.
Those with prominent Sag placements are constantly on the go.
Sag people are forever on a quest for the next bigger, brighter, more exciting thing.
However, they can be overstretched and tend to spread themselves too thin, which can make them look flaky and unstable at times.
They say ‘yes’ to everything that excites them. Obviously, Sagittarians often can’t commit to everything they’ve promised they will, therefore they can give an impression of being unreliable.
Time management is not their strongest point for sure! Their opposite sign, Gemini, is ruled by the planet of communication Mercury.
Sagittarians are all about the bigger picture. They rarely think through the details, like Geminis do.
Sag people are not very well equipped to handle the nitty gritty of the day-to-day life. They are amazing visionaries but very often need assistance to get their big ideas to see the light of day.
Sagittarius people have the gift to motivate and inspire like no other Zodiac sign.
They’ve got a great sense of humour and have a passion for the finer things in life. Jupiter’s influence makes Sagis quite hedonistic in nature.
They absolutely love to indulge in good food and fine wine.
There are, of course, exceptions to the rule.
It usually happens when Jupiter, the ruling planet of Sagittarius, is severely damaged in a Birth Chart.
The lesson here is to work on strengthening your inner visionary and philosopher, no matter how hard it may be so you can confidently channel your unique innate Sagittarius qualities with ease.
Explore foreign countries, customs and traditions. Invest time and resources to self educate.
Stay open-minded when it comes to discovering new philosophical concepts.
These type of activities will help expand your outlook on life and bring out your inner treasures.
Remember, Sagittarius is naturally one of the luckiest signs of the Zodiac, thanks to the rulership of Jupiter.
All your hard work will certainly pay off and you will receive your Jupiter blessings!
Sagittarius Facts
- Sun in Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21
- Sagittarius symbol: The Archer
- Sagittarius ruling planets: Jupiter
- Sagittarius element: Fire
- Sagittarius modality: Mutable
- Sagittarius polarity: Gemini
- Sagittarius ruling house: 9thhouse of philosophy, higher education, international trade and travel
- Part of the body ruled by Sagittarius: Hips, buttocks and thighs
- Sagittarius key traits: freedom-loving, ferociously independent, ambitious, truth seeker, adventurer
Before we dive in, it’s vital to consider Ascendant, Moon and Sun signs to get a full picture.
It is not just the Sun sign that matters!
Your Sun sign (related to the day you were born) might be an important component of your identity, but it’s only a small fraction of the whole story.
Very often, Ascendant (or Rising sign) is the most accurate representation of you as an individual, as it rules the first house of the self and therefore has the biggest impact on the personal horoscope.
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The Moon sign represents emotional and psychological imprint and is worth checking out as well, especially if the primary focus is on matters of the heart.
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It’s worth noting that if you have any 3-4 planets in a particular sign (it’s called a ‘stellium’) this sign will have a major impact on your Birth Chart as well.
Top 3 Sagittarius Personality Traits:
1. Deep Truth Seeker and a Guru
Those with prominent Sagittarius placements are deep truth seekers.
They represent the archetype of the teacher, the philosopher, the traveller, and the guru.
They love nothing more than exploring foreign lands and different ways of living. They thrive when they get to travel to new exciting destinations.
Sagittarians are very often great public speakers.
They love to teach and inspire others and are very generous when it comes to sharing their vast knowledge and experiences with the masses.
Sagittarians are constantly in search of wisdom and seek to expand their consciousness.
They are risk takers and freedom seekers.
Unfortunately, sometimes Sag people can be so scattered that they just don’t have enough time to complete all of the exciting projects they managed to get involved in.
2. Passionate Optimist
Sag people can bounce back from life’s tragedies the fastest out of all Zodiac signs.
They are optimists at heart and have a firm belief that every harsh life lesson is here for a reason. They are trying to find wisdom in everything, even in the worst of circumstances.
Sagittarians have this unique innate ability to land on their feet against all odds.
3. Self-righteous Hypocrite
When in its shadow, Sagittarius can be too brush, over confident and obnoxious.
They can be just so full of themselves, know it all type.
They don’t realise that their words can really hurt those around them.
Sag people just say it as it is, they are not very diplomatic for sure!
However, they never consciously seek a confrontation. They actually love to learn and are curious to hear what you have to say.
Sagis love a good challenge when it comes to a thought provoking debate.
They are usually very well educated and well travelled. They can talk for hours about everything and anything.
The last thing you can do with a Sag is to get bored!
Sagittarius in Love
Sagittarius people love a big party! They are quite similar in this regard to their sister fire sign of Leo.
Don’t be too shy to spend on lavish gifts and parties. Your Sagittarius love will certainly appreciate the effort!
If you are on a date with a Sagittarius, be prepared to answer some deep, bold questions like: what is your mission in life? Who is God to you?
They also love to share their life experiences and tell a good story about their latest adventures.
Sagis love to bask in undivided attention, so make sure you give them plenty!
They are bold and pretty transparent. You get what you see with a Sag.
This is the good news!
They are not into playing manipulative mind games and rarely have any hidden agendas.
They are with you because you truly excite them and they are willing to learn all about your vision for life and your exciting adventures.
Like fellow fire signs, Aries and Leo, Sagittarius people are passionate lovers.
And they love to explore options in life when it comes to love.
Unfortunately, sometimes Sagis can suffer from the next shiny object syndrome in their love life.
But once a Sag finds their person that truly excites them, there is a good chance they can become a loyal and dedicated partner.
They are also very generous and never count pennies when it comes to treating their love to a nice dinner or a weekend trip.
The best gift you can give your Sagittarius love is a plane ticket to a new, exciting destination.
Famous People with the Sun in Sagittarius
Christina Aguilera
Woody Allen
Jane Austen
Tyra Banks
Kim Basinger
Ludwig van Beethoven
Dale Carnegie
Winston Churchill
Jamie Foxx
Joe DiMaggio
Walt Disney
Benjamin Disraeli
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Britney Spears
Steven Spielberg
Tina Turner
Mark Twain
Katie Holmes
Jay-Z
Edith Piaf
Brad Pitt
Use this free Birth Chart calculator to create your Natal Chart in case you haven’t had a chance to get it yet.
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