Sagittarius season 2026 begins on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 07:23 UTC, when the Sun crosses 0° Sagittarius, and ends on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, the exact moment of the December solstice. That is 08:23 in Paris, Tunis and most of Central Europe, 2:23 am in New York and 11:23 pm on November 21 in Los Angeles. In between sit a Gemini Full Moon on Uranus, Mars moving into Virgo, a rare Uranus–Pluto trine, the year's last New Moon, Saturn and Neptune turning direct, and Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, turning retrograde.
This guide gives you the exact timings in your own time zone, a full calendar of every event inside the season (checked against two independent ephemerides), what the season means spiritually, and a simple four-week plan you can actually use. If you are coming from the deep, inward weeks of Scorpio season 2026, this is where the door opens again.
Sagittarius Season 2026 at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Starts | November 22, 2026, 07:23 UTC (Sun enters 0° Sagittarius) |
| Ends | December 21, 2026, 20:50 UTC (Sun enters 0° Capricorn, winter solstice) |
| Length | About 29 days and 13.5 hours |
| Element / mode | Fire / mutable |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter (in Leo all season, turning retrograde December 13) |
| Moons of the season | Full Moon in Gemini, November 24; New Moon in Sagittarius, December 9 (UTC) |
| Mercury retrograde? | No. Mercury turned direct on November 13 and is moving forward the whole season |
| Core themes | Truth, faith, travel, study, publishing, perspective, the "bigger story" |
Exact Start and End Times in Your Time Zone
Most websites only list US Eastern time. Because the ingress happens in the early morning UTC, the date is not the same everywhere, so here is the full picture. All times are converted from the UTC ingress moments; November and December times are standard (winter) time in the Northern Hemisphere.
| Location | Season starts (Sun enters Sagittarius) | Season ends (Sun enters Capricorn) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | Nov 21, 11:23 pm | Dec 21, 12:50 pm |
| New York (EST) | Nov 22, 2:23 am | Dec 21, 3:50 pm |
| London (GMT) | Nov 22, 07:23 | Dec 21, 20:50 |
| Paris, Berlin, Tunis, Lagos (UTC+1) | Nov 22, 08:23 | Dec 21, 21:50 |
| Cairo, Johannesburg (UTC+2) | Nov 22, 09:23 | Dec 21, 22:50 |
| Riyadh, Istanbul, Nairobi (UTC+3) | Nov 22, 10:23 | Dec 21, 23:50 |
| Dubai (UTC+4) | Nov 22, 11:23 | Dec 22, 00:50 |
| India (IST) | Nov 22, 12:53 | Dec 22, 02:20 |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Nov 22, 18:23 | Dec 22, 07:50 |
Notice the end date: in the Gulf, India, Asia and Australia, Sagittarius season actually ends on December 22 local time. That matters if your birthday falls on the edge.
Born on November 21, 22 or December 21–22?
Sun-sign dates printed in magazines ("November 22 – December 21") are averages. In 2026, anyone born before 07:23 UTC on November 22 has the Sun in late Scorpio; anyone born after it has the Sun in Sagittarius. At the other end, a birth before 20:50 UTC on December 21 is still Sagittarius. If you are a cusp baby, convert your birth time to UTC and compare it with the ingress moment for your birth year.
Every Key Date Inside Sagittarius Season 2026
The dates below are taken from an Astronomy Engine–based ephemeris (astro.otldr.com) and cross-checked with a second published season calendar. Times are UTC; add one hour for Central Europe and North Africa.
| Date (UTC) | Event | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 07:23 | Sun enters Sagittarius | 0° Sagittarius |
| Nov 24, 00:12 | Sun trine Neptune | Sun 1°43′ Sagittarius |
| Nov 24, 14:54 | Full Moon in Gemini (Beaver Moon), close to Uranus | 2°20′ Gemini |
| Nov 25, 22:41 | Sun opposite Uranus | Sun 3°40′ Sagittarius |
| Nov 25, 23:37 | Mars enters Virgo | 0° Virgo |
| Nov 29, 11:27 | Uranus trine Pluto (exact) | Uranus 3°31′ Gemini |
| Nov 30, 06:02 | Sun trine Saturn | Sun 8°02′ Sagittarius |
| Dec 4, 08:15 | Venus re-enters Scorpio | 0° Scorpio |
| Dec 6, 08:33 | Mercury enters Sagittarius | 0° Sagittarius |
| Dec 9, 00:52 | New Moon in Sagittarius | 16°57′ Sagittarius |
| Dec 10, 23:24 | Saturn stations direct | 7°56′ Aries |
| Dec 12, 22:13 | Neptune stations direct | 1°37′ Aries |
| Dec 13, 00:59 | Jupiter stations retrograde | 27°01′ Leo |
| Dec 18, 21:21 | Sun trine Jupiter | Sun 26°58′ Sagittarius |
| Dec 21, 20:50 | Sun enters Capricorn (winter solstice) | 0° Capricorn |
Note for readers in the Americas: the New Moon falls on the evening of December 8 local time (7:52 pm EST), and Jupiter's retrograde station falls on the evening of December 12 (7:59 pm EST).
What Sagittarius Season Means Spiritually
Every solar season has a mood, and the change from Scorpio to Sagittarius is one of the most noticeable shifts of the year. Scorpio, a fixed water sign, asks you to go down: into feelings, secrets, endings and what you would rather not look at. Sagittarius, a mutable fire sign, asks you to look up and out. Its symbol is the archer, half human and half horse, aiming an arrow at a target far beyond what the eye can easily see.
Spiritually, that image carries three teachings that traditions from many cultures would recognise:
- Faith as direction, not certainty. The archer does not know exactly where the arrow lands; it chooses a direction and releases. Sagittarius season is a good time to ask, "What do I actually believe now?" rather than repeating beliefs you inherited.
- Truth-telling. Sagittarius is famous for honesty. At its best, that means saying the true thing kindly. At its worst, it means bluntness that wounds. The season tests the difference.
- The pilgrimage. Sagittarius rules long journeys, foreign places, higher learning and sacred texts. Even if you go nowhere physically, this is a natural season for study, retreat, reading a book that stretches you, or visiting a place that holds meaning.
It is also the season that carries us into the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Sagittarius is the "light-bringer" phase: as the days shorten, fire signs remind us that hope is something we kindle on purpose. That bridge leads directly into the Winter Solstice 2026, the turning point that closes the season.
The Four Big Stories of Sagittarius Season 2026
1. The retrogrades are behind us, but the shadows are not quite cleared
October and November 2026 were heavy with reversal: Mercury retrograde in Scorpio and Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Libra overlapped for weeks. Mercury stationed direct on November 13 and Venus on November 14 (UTC). By the time Sagittarius season starts, both are moving forward, which is why the season tends to feel like an exhale. Astrologers often wait for the "post-retrograde shadow" to clear before making major commitments; for Venus this happens around mid-December as it moves back past its retrograde starting degree. If you followed our guide to Venus stationing direct on November 14, this is the stretch where those relationship and money reflections can turn into decisions.
2. A Full Moon on Uranus two days in
On November 24 the Full Moon rises at 2°20′ Gemini, within roughly a degree and a half of Uranus, the planet astrologers link with surprise and sudden change. The Sun then opposes Uranus exactly on November 25. In Gemini, the axis of information and conversation, the symbolism points to unexpected news, a change of plan or a conversation that takes an unexpected turn. A gentler Sun–Neptune trine on the same day softens the edges. Read the full breakdown in our Full Moon in Gemini November 24, 2026 guide.
3. The quiet headline: Uranus trine Pluto on November 29
Most season guides skip this one, yet it is the rarest aspect of the month. On November 29 at 11:27 UTC, Uranus at 3°31′ Gemini forms an exact trine with Pluto in early Aquarius. Both are slow outer planets, so contacts between them are generational events rather than personal weather. Because they are in air signs, astrologers associate the trine with ideas, technology, networks and collective change flowing more easily than usual. You probably will not "feel" it on the day; it is better understood as background music for the whole season, and a reminder that personal plans sit inside much bigger cycles.
4. Jupiter, the season's ruler, turns retrograde in Leo
Jupiter spends the entire season in Leo, a fellow fire sign that sits in a harmonious trine to Sagittarius. That is traditionally read as generous, confident and warm. On December 13 at 00:59 UTC, Jupiter stations retrograde at 27°01′ Leo and begins a long review phase into 2027. A practical reading: launch and dream big in the first three weeks of the season, then use the period after December 13 to refine. We cover the full cycle in Jupiter Retrograde in Leo, December 2026.
The New Moon in Sagittarius: December 9, 2026
The year's final New Moon falls at 16°57′ Sagittarius on December 9 at 00:52 UTC (01:52 in Central Europe and Tunis, 7:52 pm EST on December 8). New Moons are traditionally used for intention-setting, and a Sagittarius New Moon suits intentions about meaning, learning, travel and faith rather than pure productivity. Two days later, Saturn turns direct in Aries (December 10), followed by Neptune (December 12). Both have been retrograde since the summer, so the middle of December carries a collective "green light" feeling: structures (Saturn) and dreams (Neptune) that stalled can move again.
A simple New Moon practice that fits the sign:
- Write the question: "Where am I aiming in 2027, and why does it matter to me?"
- List three things you now believe that you did not believe a year ago.
- Choose one learning goal (a course, a language, a book, a pilgrimage, a skill).
- Write one honest sentence you have been avoiding saying, and decide how to say it kindly.
A Four-Week Sagittarius Season Plan
| Week | Dates | Sky highlights | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 22–28 | Ingress, Gemini Full Moon on Uranus, Mars into Virgo | Stay flexible; treat surprises as information, not emergencies |
| 2 | Nov 29–Dec 5 | Uranus trine Pluto, Sun trine Saturn, Venus back into Scorpio | Turn ideas into a plan; revisit unfinished emotional business |
| 3 | Dec 6–12 | Mercury into Sagittarius, New Moon, Saturn and Neptune direct | Set intentions for 2027; speak and write what you believe |
| 4 | Dec 13–21 | Jupiter retrograde, Sun trine Jupiter, solstice | Review, refine, rest; prepare for the turn of the year |
Week 1: Expect the unexpected
The opening days carry Uranus energy. If plans change around November 24–25, pause before reacting. Mars entering Virgo late on November 25 shifts drive toward detail, repairs and routines, which is useful for organising the season ahead but can make people critical. Aim the precision at tasks, not at people.
Week 2: From inspiration to structure
The Sun's trine to Saturn on November 30 is one of the most constructive aspects of the season: big Sagittarian ideas meet Saturn's discipline. Good for booking, enrolling, outlining and committing to a realistic schedule. Venus slipping back into Scorpio on December 4 brings depth back into relationships.
Week 3: Intention week
Mercury enters Sagittarius on December 6, which favours bold, honest communication, teaching and writing. Combine it with the New Moon on December 9 for your 2027 intentions.
Week 4: Review and rest
Jupiter's retrograde from December 13 invites reflection on how much you took on. The Sun's trine to Jupiter on December 18 is a warm, optimistic note before the solstice on December 21 closes the season.
Sagittarius Season 2026 for Each Sign
Read for your Sun sign and, if you know it, your rising sign. These are themes for reflection, not fixed predictions.
- Aries: travel, study and belief light up. A strong season to learn something new or plan a trip.
- Taurus: shared resources and intimacy. Honest conversations about money or trust bring relief.
- Gemini: partnerships take centre stage, and the Full Moon in your own sign may bring personal news.
- Cancer: work routines and wellbeing habits get a bigger, more hopeful frame.
- Leo: creativity, romance and play. With Jupiter in your sign, finish creative projects before December 13.
- Virgo: home and family focus, while Mars entering your sign adds energy for personal projects.
- Libra: communication, learning and short trips. Say what you mean.
- Scorpio: money and self-worth. Wait for Venus to settle before big purchases.
- Sagittarius: happy solar return season. A time to redefine who you are becoming.
- Capricorn: rest and the inner world before your own season begins at the solstice.
- Aquarius: friends, groups and causes. Your community may widen.
- Pisces: career and public life. Opportunities to refine once Jupiter turns retrograde.
Keeping It Grounded
Astrology is best used as a lens for reflection, not a replacement for your own judgment. If a description feels uncannily accurate, it is worth knowing why general statements often feel personal; we explain that in Why Horoscopes Feel So Accurate: The Forer Effect. Use the season's themes to ask better questions about your own life, and make practical decisions on practical grounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Sagittarius season start in 2026?
Sagittarius season starts on November 22, 2026 at 07:23 UTC, when the Sun enters Sagittarius. That is 08:23 in Central Europe and Tunis, 2:23 am in New York and 11:23 pm on November 21 on the US West Coast.
When does Sagittarius season end in 2026?
It ends on December 21, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, when the Sun enters Capricorn at the winter solstice. In the Gulf, India, Asia and Australia, that moment falls on December 22 local time.
Is Mercury retrograde during Sagittarius season 2026?
No. Mercury stationed direct on November 13, 2026, before the season begins, and moves forward throughout. It enters Sagittarius on December 6.
When is the New Moon in Sagittarius 2026?
The New Moon in Sagittarius is on December 9, 2026 at 00:52 UTC at 16°57′ Sagittarius, which is the evening of December 8 in the Americas.
What is the Full Moon during Sagittarius season 2026?
The Beaver Moon, a Full Moon in Gemini, on November 24, 2026 at about 14:54 UTC at 2°20′ Gemini, close to Uranus.
Why is Sagittarius season associated with spirituality?
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and traditionally linked to faith, philosophy, higher learning, sacred journeys and the search for meaning. Its season is often used for study, reflection and setting purpose-driven intentions before the new year.
Is November 22, 2026 Scorpio or Sagittarius?
Both, depending on the exact time. Births before 07:23 UTC on November 22, 2026 have the Sun in Scorpio; births after that moment have the Sun in Sagittarius.
Sources for dates and degrees: astro.otldr.com ephemeris for November and December 2026 (Astronomy Engine / NASA JPL Horizons) and published 2026 season calendars. This article is for reflection and entertainment, not financial, medical or psychological advice.