Sun in Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21, 2026 Sagittarius Season

On November 22, 2026, at 10:23 Turkey time, the Sun finishes Scorpio's intense, inward-looking stretch and moves into Sagittarius, where it stays until it enters Capricorn at around 23:50 on December 21. Lasting about four weeks, Sagittarius season is read in astrology as a period that widens the horizon, asks questions and leans toward setting out on a journey. In this article we cover the dates of the season, the sky events that fall within it, what Sagittarius means and which areas come into focus for your rising sign.

The Calendar of Sagittarius Season

Here are the moments the Sun changes sign and the key events inside the season, in order. Times are given in Turkey time (UTC+3), with the UTC equivalents in brackets:

• November 22, 10:23 (07:23 UTC): The Sun moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius and the season begins.

• November 24, 17:55 (14:55 UTC): Full moon in Gemini. The Moon sits directly opposite the Sun, and communication and the flow of information are on the agenda.

• December 4, 11:12 (08:12 UTC): Venus moves from Libra into Scorpio.

• December 6, 11:24: Mercury enters Sagittarius; we cover the details in a separate article.

• December 9, 03:54 (00:54 UTC): New moon in Sagittarius. A symbolic starting point for a search for a new direction.

• December 11–13: Saturn (December 11, 03:33) and Neptune (December 12, 21:49) turn direct, while Jupiter goes retrograde on December 13 at 04:40.

• December 21, 23:50 (20:50 UTC): The Sun enters Capricorn; this moment coincides with the December solstice (the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere) and the season ends.

Sign-change times are astronomical positions calculated for the tropical zodiac. Other sources may differ by a minute or so, but the date and time zone stay the same.

The Character of Sagittarius

Sagittarius is the mutable sign of the fire element. Traditionally it is ruled by Jupiter and is the natural sign of the ninth house of the zodiac; in astrology the ninth house is associated with long journeys, higher education, beliefs and worldview. That is why during Sagittarius season people often return to "big picture" questions: what do I believe, where am I heading, what meaning am I living my life with?

After the secretive, deep-diving air of Scorpio season, Sagittarius brings frankness, optimism and curiosity. The same energy has a shadow as well: exaggerated promises, impatience and carelessly spoken words. Even when what Sagittarius says is true, the way it is said can sometimes hurt.

Its Effect by Rising Sign

You can find which area of your chart the Sun passes through during Sagittarius season from your rising sign (using the whole sign house system):

• Aries rising: 9th house. Travel, education and belief.

• Taurus rising: 8th house. Shared resources, debts and transformation.

• Gemini rising: 7th house. Relationships and partnerships.

• Cancer rising: 6th house. Daily routine, health and work order.

• Leo rising: 5th house. Love, creativity and enjoyable work.

• Virgo rising: 4th house. Home, family and roots.

• Libra rising: 3rd house. Correspondence, short trips and surroundings.

• Scorpio rising: 2nd house. Money, income and values.

• Sagittarius rising: 1st house. Yourself, your appearance and new beginnings.

• Capricorn rising: 12th house. Rest, the inner world and work behind the scenes.

• Aquarius rising: 11th house. Friends, communities and goals.

• Pisces rising: 10th house. Career, visibility and responsibilities.

How to Use This Period

Astrology offers a reading of a period, not a prediction. To turn Sagittarius season into concrete steps, you might set aside time for a subject you want to learn, plan a trip you have been postponing, or write your goals down. The Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter movements in mid-December form a backdrop that supports taking another look at promises and goals. Rather than leaving big decisions to the sign season alone, it is always healthier to weigh them together with your own circumstances.

Conclusion

The Sun stays in Sagittarius from November 22 to December 21: a month that widens the horizon, asks questions and leans toward setting out. The full moon, new moon and planetary movements on the calendar set the rhythm of this season. If you are curious about the previous period, read our Scorpio season article; for the Mercury transit that falls in the same period, our Mercury in Sagittarius article; and for the overall picture, our December 2026 astrology article.