Placements · Sagittarius decans
Sagittarius decans: the seeker, the daredevil and the performer
Every Sagittarius aims high. The decan says at what: truth, a thrill, or a stage big enough to share the story.
Urania's Mirror, London 1824 · Library of Congress
At a glance
Sagittarius 1st decan: Nov 22 to Dec 1. 2nd decan: Dec 2 to Dec 11. 3rd decan: Dec 12 to Dec 21.
- 1st decan, 0° to 10°
- Sagittarius · JupiterEight of Wands, Swiftness · Mercury
- 2nd decan, 10° to 20°
- Aries · MarsNine of Wands, Great Strength · Moon
- 3rd decan, 20° to 30°
- Leo · SunTen of Wands, Oppression · Saturn
Sagittarius · fire · mutable
Three arrows from the same bow
Try this today
- Think about your best trip ever. Was the highlight what you learned, the risk you took, or the story you told after? Your answer leans toward one decan.
- December 1-3 and 11-12 birthdays sit on a line; the birth hour settles them.
Sagittarius is the archer, and every archer is aiming somewhere. The decans tell you what the target is.
Fire signs take turns along the archer's bow, archer first: Sagittarius, then Aries, then Leo. Opening Sagittarius is the most philosophical and free. Aries brings courage and an appetite for risk to the middle. Leo's warmth, creativity and stage presence finish it.
So the Sagittarius with a philosophy degree and a one-way ticket, the Sagittarius who has tried every extreme sport, and the Sagittarius who turns every trip into a brilliant story at dinner all share a sign.
Optimism, honesty, humour, restlessness and an allergy to being fenced in stay constant. The decan picks the target.
The sky behind it
Longitude 240° to 270°. 2026 lines: Nov 22, 2026, 07:23 UTC, Dec 2, 2026, 04:36 UTC, Dec 12, 2026, 00:57 UTC. The 1st decan holds the Sun longest here, 9.88 days.
Eight of Wands, Swiftness
1st decan Sagittarius: Jupiter, wide open
Try this today
- Learn one thing this week from a culture or field you know nothing about.
- Stay with one uncomfortable conversation to the end instead of joking your way out.
Jupiter, doubled, makes the archer's first 10° the most expansive in the zodiac.
The opening archer is curious, generous, idealistic and hungry for meaning, and drawn to travel, study, philosophy or faith. They tell the truth even when it is awkward and believe things will work out, which often helps them do so. The shadow is restlessness, and a habit of leaving before the hard part.
Mercury's face adds a quick mind and a way with words to all that searching. Eight of Wands, Swiftness: arrows in flight, news on its way, things moving fast.
Typical birthdays: November 22 to December 1.
The sky behind it
Nov 22, 2026, 07:23 UTC to Dec 2, 2026, 04:36 UTC; Nov 22, 2027, 13:16 UTC. November 21-23 · 9.88 days · 49.6 min (New York).
Nine of Wands, Great Strength
2nd decan Sagittarius: Aries's courage
Try this today
- Try a physical challenge this week that is new to you.
- Before you send the blunt message, read it once out loud.
Mars takes over as sub-ruler at 10°, borrowed from Aries. The fire turns bold, quick and competitive.
Adventurous, energetic, outspoken and brave, this is the archer who is the first to say yes to a wild plan and the first to stand up for a friend. They love movement, sport and challenge. The lesson is the Mars one: think for a breath before you leap, and before you say the blunt thing.
A lunar face gives an unexpected tender streak under the bravado. Nine of Wands, Great Strength: a tired but unbroken figure on guard. Resilience is this decan's quiet gift.
Typical birthdays: December 2 to December 11.
The sky behind it
Dec 2, 2026, 04:36 UTC to Dec 12, 2026, 00:57 UTC; Dec 2, 2027, 10:21 UTC. December 1-3 · 9.85 days · 47.7 min (New York).
Ten of Wands, Oppression
3rd decan Sagittarius: Leo on stage
Try this today
- Tell the story of one adventure to someone who needs encouragement.
- Hand one responsibility back this week. You do not have to carry every staff.
The lion lends the Sun for the archer's final stretch. The fire turns warm, creative and expressive.
Here the archer gets charisma, generosity and a gift for storytelling, teaching or performing. They want their adventures to inspire other people, and they are often the life of the party and the heart of the group. The shadow is pride, and needing the story to be about them.
Saturn's face adds discipline and seriousness to the glow. Ten of Wands, Oppression: a figure carrying too many staffs. A useful warning for a generous decan that tends to take on everyone's load.
Typical birthdays: December 12 to December 21.
The sky behind it
Dec 12, 2026, 00:57 UTC to Dec 21, 2026, 20:50 UTC; Dec 12, 2027, 06:46 UTC. December 11-12 · 9.83 days · 45.0 min (New York).
Find yours
Which Sagittarius decan are you?
240° to 270° of longitude; 142 minutes to rise over New York, 151 London, 118 Sydney, 128 equator.
What do you have?
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3°00′ Sagittarius is in the Sagittarius 1st decan.
Your placement
Sagittarius 1st decan
0° to 10° of Sagittarius
Triplicity decan: Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter.
Chaldean face: Mercury. Tarot (Golden Dawn): Eight of Wands, “Swiftness”.
More to read
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In real life
Sagittarius decans in love
Late-November archers need a partner who loves ideas and gives them freedom. Early-December archers want a co-adventurer who is up for anything. Mid-December archers love warmly and expressively and want to be celebrated. Honesty and room to roam are non-negotiable; a cage, however pretty, is a deal-breaker.
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Quick answers
What decan Sagittarius am I?
November 22 to December 1: Sagittarius. December 2 to December 11: Aries. December 12 to December 21: Leo.
Which Sagittarius decan is the luckiest?
Jupiter is the traditional planet of good fortune, and it rules both Sagittarius and the first 10°, so late-November archers get the lucky reputation. Luck in astrology is a theme for reflection, not a guarantee.
