By Narayana Montúfar
It’s time to open your arms, your mind, and your heart! Sagittarius season, one of the most fun and expansive times of the year, arrives between November 21 and December 20. Ruled by mighty Jupiter – the planet of abundance – this season is all about going and thinking big, making room for more laughter, socializing, and celebration in our lives. In 2023, Sagittarius season carries a more serious tone, however, due to the sun and Mars having a tense square-off with Saturn between November 21 and December 1. During these days, make sure to stay on top of your responsibilities so you can get the party started!
Another sign to pay attention to is the presence of Neptune, which could create confusion around conversations and decision-making. This mental fog will be particularly felt around the November 27 full moon in Gemini, and then again around December 6 and December 16, as Neptune goes direct and squares off with the sun, respectively. Meditation, rest, and creative work can now guide you as you travel in fantasyland.
The need to invest effort in some of our closest relationships (a theme of 2023) comes back between November 26 and December 3, when Venus meets with the lunar South Node in Libra. Deep conversations will be required now as we are asked to re-examine the boundaries in certain commitments. If you’re seeking to liberate yourself from one, these days support your quest for independence.
And just how it started, Sagittarius season 2023 ends on a serious note with communicative Mercury going retrograde at the December 12 new moon. Beginning in no-nonsense Capricorn between December 12 and January 1, this retrograde will assist us in reviewing our career and business goals in preparation for Capricorn season!
Your Horoscope for Sagittarius Season 2023
Aries
Watch your step, Aries. The beginning of Sagittarius season could bring an obstacle or discussion with an authority figure around the November 25 Mars-Saturn square-off. Unfortunately, this is not a time to test your luck—instead, it’s best to follow the rules and stick to your deadlines as much as possible. Sagittarius is normally a time for travel and fun, but due to Mercury’s activation of your social sphere starting December 1, you will probably be busy. If you have unfinished business to take care of, the days between December 12 and December 20 are ideal to tackle it.
You will also experience movement in the realm of relationships with Venus traveling in both of your relationship houses all season. The boundaries within a connection might have to change around December 3 as the Venus-Pluto meetup requests you to get real about your true desires.
Taurus
Go deeper, Taurus. Sagittarius rules your zone of sex and intimacy—and with the sun and Mars activating it all season, you’re most likely getting cozier and cozier with a special person! Alternatively, you could be diving deeper into mystical arts like astrology, Tarot, or the Akashic Records.
Since your ruler, Venus, is set to experience a metamorphosis—so are you! The days between November 26 and December 3 set the tone for you to begin noticing the things in your life that seem stale and outdated. Once Venus enters Scorpio on December 4, you might realize that the sooner you perform these changes, the better your life will be! Luckily, you receive two fortunate days (December 9 and December 19) to call in newer, more exciting things into your life as Venus and Mercury activate Jupiter in your sign.
Gemini
Slow down and connect, Gemini. For you, Sagittarius season is about deepening relationships as well as establishing powerful alliances. And in 2023, this trend becomes even more magnified with Mars and Mercury accompanying the sun in this sector of your chart. Prepare to have your calendar loaded with dates and all sorts of meetings and appointments—especially around the November 27 full moon, which happens in your sign.
You might feel unmotivated on December 6 as dreamy Neptune awakens from its long retrograde in your career sector. This would be the perfect time to take the day off and even cash out one of your sick days and just allow your body to fully rest. Don’t worry, you will have plenty of time to catch up starting December 12, which is when your planetary ruler, Mercury, goes retrograde in career-oriented Capricorn.
Cancer
Find balance, Cancer. Sagittarius rules your area of work, so it looks like it will be a busy time for you work-wise. Do make sure to leave some time for self-care, especially around the November 27 full moon and December 12 new moon, during which you’re bound to feel low energy.
Like many members of the zodiac, you will also be focusing on relationships. If you’re single, Venus in Scorpio starting December 4 could be the best time of the entire year to put yourself out there and even take a risk! December 9, in particular, looks amazing for a first date, as Jupiter magnifies your sex appeal. If you’re already partnered, Mercury going retrograde in your zone of partnership from December 12 to December 22 could mean having to redraw or renegotiate the boundaries with your darling.
Leo
Loosen up, Leo! You adore big and bold Sagittarian energy, as it rules your zone of fun, romance, and play. Your calendar is bound to be full of exciting invitations—the only thing that could ruin your high is Neptune’s confusing influence! So, to be prepared, add the November 27 full moon to your calendar, which could stir up some drama within your social sphere. You might also want to take it easy around the weekend of December 16, which is when your planet, the sun, clashes with Neptune. Remember, not everything you hear or think you see is true!
Lastly, be prepared for your productivity to take a toll between December 12 and December 22. Mercury going retrograde in your sixth house of work could bring the need to make changes to your workflow as well as processes.
Virgo
Take a chill pill, Virgo. A clash of wills could be the result of the sun, Mars, and Saturn’s tense square-off in your relationship zone, between November 21 and December 20. Reaching a compromise with a business or romantic partner might be the answer now. Luckily, Venus entering your sphere of communication on December 4 adds sweetness to your words—and as soon as December 9 you could notice the gains from developing a great amount of patience.
Hold on to it—because a few more upcoming days will require you to move carefully as you find yourself driving through some heavy fogginess. Between December 14 and December 17, the sun and Neptune clash, bringing confusion to your interactions. During this aspect, letting go of control and fully surrendering to the process does the trick!
Libra
Embrace the transformation, Libra. Between November 26 and December 3, your planet (Venus) meets with the lunar South Node of destiny, heralding a time of letting go. Whether you’re removing yourself from relationships, jobs, situations, or negative habits, this has most likely been a long time coming. Luckily, Sagittarius energy gives you the gift of gab, and you will know exactly how to say your goodbyes! Know and trust that, in the end, this will open space for something new.
Between December 12 and December 22, Mercury goes retrograde in your zone of home and family sector. Meaningful conversations around boundaries could take place between you and a partner or roommate. On the positive side, this would be a great time to redecorate a corner of your home, or at least rearrange the art or the furniture for a fresher look and feel.
Scorpio
Persist, Scorpio. Sagittarius season will bring some challenges your way, but it’s nothing you can’t handle! The days between November 25 and December 3 could feel frustrating as both of your planetary rulers—Mars and Pluto—clash with other planets. Instead of abandoning a goal, try finding out-of-the-box solutions to your problems! Luckily, life becomes easier starting December 4, when lover Venus enters your sign to bring all kinds of sweet distractions your way. Dating, connecting, and socializing become your priority now!
Do keep a keen eye on your communications, because between December 12 and December 22, Mercury goes retrograde in your zone of information. To ensure that what you say over text or DMs isn’t taken out of context, pick up the phone and be extra-clear with your message!
Sagittarius
Stay the course, Sagittarius! This year, your season gets up to a wonky start as the sun and Mars in your sign clash with Saturn. The obstacles that show up along your path between November 21 and December 1 are opportunities to perfect your craft, so don’t give up. After all, the shining sun in your sign supports you by lending you the drive and energy you need to achieve your goals!
For you, this month’s strong Neptune influence could be harnessed by focusing on creative work between December 6 and December 16. If you’re working on a new product or offer, Neptune can add magic to your work should you decide to add a more spiritual or empathic tone to it. December 12 is a big day as the new moon in your sign along with Mercury retrograde inspire you to come up with a new, refreshed budget for the year ahead.
Capricorn
Allow yourself to go within, Capricorn. For you, Sagittarius season marks that time of the year in which you feel quieter as the universe instigates introspection, which will be strongly felt on and around November 25, when Mars clashes with your planet, Saturn. This newfound mini obsession with self-study functions as preparation for when the sun enters your sign, on December 21!
However, starting December 4, Venus enters your community and networking sector, making you more conscious of your business connections and the types of partnerships that you would like to create in the future. Questions like: “Is the way I carry myself in line with my goals and who I am becoming?” are most likely to come up now. Along with Venus, Mercury retrograde in your sign between December 12 and December 22 instigates you to figure out the answer to this question.
Aquarius
Make your move, Aquarius! You love Sagittarian energy, as it inspires you to connect with exciting, like-minded people. If you happen to have an argument about money or resources with a collaborator around November 25, try negotiating—don’t give up finding a middle ground. Starting December 4, Venus enters your zone of career and public visibility, heralding three weeks of deep focus on your path. If you have a project to pitch to your superiors, December 5 would be an ideal day to act, when all eyes are on you!
Then from December 12 to December 22, Mercury goes retrograde in your zone of subconscious mind, meaning that your spiritual and inner life will be incredibly active. You will feel a strong pull to retreat and be alone to focus on self-study, driving you to realize how powerful your inner dialogue truly is!
Pisces
Trust your path, Pisces! Sagittarius rules your zone of career and public visibility, making it a time of the year to focus on your goals. The tense November 25 Mars-Saturn clash brings obstacles along the way, requiring you to come up with new solutions to old problems. Tapping into your immense creativity will be necessary with Neptune being incredibly active in your sign around the November 27 full moon, and then again around December 6 and December 16. The secret to working with Neptunian influence lies in staying focused and inspired by your sense of spirituality.
Relationships come under the microscope between December 12 and December 22, when Mercury goes retrograde in your sector of friendships and networking. This blasts-from-the-past retrograde is set to not only bring back old acquittances, it could also change some of your collaborations by fully revealing who your true friends are!
Narayana Montúfar is a Mexican-born, California-based astrologer, writer, and Akashic reader who finds inspiration in the symbolic language of the cosmos. She is the author of ‘Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power’, the resident astrologer for House of Intuition, and a guest writer for Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Refinery29, and Parade. Find her on Instagram at @narayanamontufar or at her website naromon.com.