December Sagittarians Are The Most Adventurous Sagittarians

Sharing a zodiac sign with someone doesn’t guarantee a natural cosmic kinship. In fact, some of the zodiac’s archers feel strongly that November Sagittarians and December Sagittarians may as well be aiming their arrows toward opposite sides of the galaxy, because of how very different they can be.

Part of the explanation will always lie in the planetary placements in a person’s birth chart, which will vary based on the year, day, and even minute you’re born. Your birth chart is, after all, an incredibly complex map of who you are, so while someone born between approximately Nov. 22 and Dec. 21 will have a Sagittarius sun sign, your different moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and rising zodiac signs will change how you see and interact with the world.

That said, all sun Sagittarians will also share many core traits — like a love of adventure, a carefree approach to life, and a lot of optimism — but the month you were born in can also play a role in how this fire sign approaches relationships, expresses themselves, relates to their emotions, and chases their goals. Here’s why.

Decoding November Vs. December Sagittarians

Each of the 12 zodiac signs takes up exactly 30 degrees on the zodiac wheel, and each sign is divided into three segments known as decans, which represent a ten-degree segment. The first 10 degrees or 10 days of a sign make up the first decan, the second 10 degrees the second decan, and the final 10 degrees the third decan.

“All Sagittarians are ruled by the planet Jupiter, but there are different planetary sub-rulers depending on which decan they were born during,” says astrologer Stevie Goldstein. “First decan Sagittarians are born Nov. 23 through Dec. 2nd and, lucky for them, they are doubly ruled by Jupiter. Sagittarius folks born Dec. 3 to Dec. 12 are sub-ruled by Mars, while the rest of the Sagittarians born Dec. 13 through Dec. 21 have the Sun as their sub-ruler.”

With that in mind, let’s take a peek at some of the major differences between November Sagittarius and December Sagittarius, as this astrological concept can show us all kinds of deep and varied complexities when it comes to the zodiac’s mutable fire sign.

1. November Sagittarians Are Textbook Sagittarians

Since Sagittarius’ ruling planet is jovial Jupiter, first decan Sagittarians (born in November) are ruled solely by this outgoing planet, which means they tend to embody the most stereotypical Sagittarius strengths and weaknesses. That includes being free-spirited, happy-go-lucky, and opinionated. If someone screams “Sagittarius” to you, they might have a birthday in late November.

2. December Sagittarians Are More Impulsive

Sagittarius is a sign known for its thrill-seeking ways, but December-born Sagittarians may be even more likely to take a leap of faith before sussing out the details. This is because about half of December Sagittarians are co-ruled by the action-oriented planet Mars, which is all about boldly making moves and following impulses. This planet emphasizes a December Sagittarian’s free-spirited nature — so they’re extra prone to making spur-of-the-moment plans and impromptu decisions.

3. November Sagittarians Have Intense Wanderlust

“Since all November Sagittarians are double-ruled by Jupiter, these Sags have double the adventurous spirit,” says Goldstein. “While all Sagittarians have an underlying need for excitement, the first decan Sagittarians will more than likely be the ones who go out and live life on the wild side.”

Jupiter is the planet of luck and expansion, which means November Sagittarians will always follow their joy — wherever it may take them. If anyone’s going to fly to another country or live out of their van, it’s a November Sag.

4. December Sagittarians Are Competitive

According to Goldstein, having Mars as the sub-ruler means second-decan Sagittarians can get a bit feisty when it comes to competition, especially when getting ahead in work — and in life in general. “They still have Jupiter on their side, as all Sagittarians do, but while the first decan might have better odds of stumbling onto the right path, second decan Sags are encouraged to forge their own way,” she tells Bustle. “They have all the makings to be a well-respected leader.”

5. November Sagittarians Are More Philosophical

As first decan Sagittarians, November Sags are fully ruled by the larger-than-life planet Jupiter, which magnifies their natural love of learning, knowledge-seeking, and spiritual growth. While all Sagittarians are on a lifelong quest for mental stimulation, November Sagittarians are likely to be even more philosophical and higher-minded. These Sagittarians are sponges for absorbing new perspectives, understanding belief systems, and opening themselves up to new ways of thinking — all thanks to Jupiter’s expansive influence.

6. December Sagittarians Make Their Own Rules

Third decan, or mid-December, Sagittarians are co-ruled by the sun, which represents a warm and friendly energy with a touch of self-centeredness. “The sun amplifies and shines a spotlight on their Sagittarius energy, so the third decan Sags have some overlapping traits with first decan Sagittarians,” says Goldstein. “With a solar-powered Sagittarian, they are supported by the sun to prioritize their needs in this lifetime.” December Sagittarians will live life on their own terms, make their own rules, and forge their own way.

7. November Sagittarians Are Endlessly Lucky

If you meet someone who seems to have all the luck in the world, chances are they’re a November Sag. According to Goldstein, they’ll have wild stories about their past and how their life took shape in the most unlikely ways. If they’re late for their flight, they’ll magically find a seat. If they’re fired, they’ll get a new job the next day. And if they move across the country, it won’t be long before they find the perfect house. This is, again, thanks to their lucky double Jupiter ruler.

8. December Sagittarians Have A Strong Moral Compass

Almost all Sagittarians born during December are second or third-decan Sagittarians — meaning they’re co-ruled by either Mars, the planet of action, or the sun , the planet of ego. These two celestial bodies combine some extra zealousness and self-confidence with Sagittarius’ already strong moral compass. That said, if you’re a December Sagittarius, you might find yourself getting ultra-opinionated about your beliefs or even feeling a little superior to others when you’re passionate about something.

9. November Sagittarians Want To Know Everyone

If someone’s picking your brain and asking you deep questions, chances are they’re a first-decan November Sagittarius. This fire sign is already known for being blunt, but November Sags aren’t afraid to ask big questions or get to know people on a deeper level. Nothing bores them quite like a surface-level conversation or a chat about the weather. Instead, they want to know what drives you in life, what your goals are, where you’ve been, and what you’ve seen.

10. December Sagittarians Are The Life Of The Party

No Sagittarius has ever met a party they didn’t like, and vice versa. But because most December Sagittarians have both the sparkly sun and energetic Mars as additional planetary influences, these archers often crave attention and adrenaline rushes even more than their November-born counterparts — and it can shine a light on their wild side. While all Sagittarians serve life-of-the-party energy, December-born Sags can’t help but stir up a scene and have all eyes on them wherever they go.

Source:

Stevie Goldstein, astrologer

Additional reporting by Carolyn Steber