Sagittarius Personality Traits

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

These archers live their best life when they have the freedom to wander.

Sagittarius is the last fire sign of the zodiac. Previous fire signs - Aries and Leo - contained the flame, but in the Sagittarius domain, the flame is a fire.

The lively energy of Sagittarians fuels their passions and curiosities. They are in search of knowledge and nothing will stand in their way.

In order for archers to live their best life, they need the freedom and space to roam . Sagittarians learn through experience, so once it piques their interest, these celestial archers are ready to gallop (rightfully so, the centaur is Sagittarius`s mythological match). Of course, after so many adventures, Sagittarians always have the best stories. This fire sign lives to tell stories, so at the end of the day, archers cultivate the community through lively storytelling.

But before we dive deeper into the classic Sagittarius profile—from strengths and weaknesses to compatibility and optimal career paths—it`s worth debunking the misconception that all people of any one particular sun sign (aka the sign you`d look to in a horoscope) embody the same characteristics, says astrologer Juliana Rose Teal. In this case, she says, no two Sagittarians are identical, and what the sun sign represents are the positive qualities that Sagittarians will typically develop over the course of life. “We are not necessarily born into all the traits of our sign,” Teal says. “As we consciously work on developing the positive traits of our sun signs, we become our unique selves and grow in confidence.”

One classic Sagittarius trait is being easily adaptable (they`re one of the mutable signs, after all). And in many cases, that sense of fluidity and being able to roll with the punches helps them navigate the unexpected with panache.

That open-minded nature also contributes to Sagittarians` love of travel and exploration, says astrologer and life coach Terry O`Connor of The Astro Coach. If you have anyone in your life who seems to be packing for a subsequent trip whenever the plane they`re currently on lands, all signs point to them being an adventure-loving Sag whose drive for discovery informs almost all of their plans.

And whatever those plans are, they`re bound to be fun for practically anyone involved—because Sagittarians are the fun. “They bring a sense of enjoyment and humor to any situation,” Oddie says, citing their ruling planet of Jupiter as the source of their glass-half-full energy: This planet is all about luck, beneficence, and positivity.

Sagittarius weaknesses

While Sagittarians` tendency toward mutability can play out as helpful agility in some circumstances, it can also manifest as fickleness. “Inconsistency and restlessness can be an issue for a Sagittarius, which can lead them to jump from one interest to another without committing to anything for an extended time,” Teal says.

Because of their big-picture, aspirational outlook, Sags can be blunt, careless, and judgmental when setbacks arise, says Oddie. If they do end up committing to any initiatives that come in conflict with their worldly goals, they tend to lack follow-through. “They can be all talk, and no trousers,” Oddie says of their tendency to get wrapped up in a million little projects without making real progress on any of them. And yes, these Sagittarius commitment issues can show up in romantic relationships, too (more on that below).