Sagittarius Third Decan
Approximate dates: December 12 – December 21 · 20° – 29°59′ · Fire Sign
Sub-ruler: Sun · Leo sub-influence
How to Identify Your Decan
This decan covers 20° up to but not including 30° of Sagittarius.
Use your Sun's tropical sign and degree to identify its decan. Calendar dates are approximate; your birthday alone may not settle a boundary placement. If your birth time is unknown, a representative position near a boundary may leave your decan uncertain.
This collection uses modern triplicity: sub-rulers follow the signs of the same element. Other systems, including Chaldean decans, assign different rulers. The descriptions below are interpretive traditions, not measured personality traits. Compare the decan methods at Astrodienst.
The Sun adds Leo's creative confidence and performative brilliance to Jupiter's philosophical vision. Third decan Sagittarius natives are the charismatic teachers and performers who make wisdom entertaining. They have Jupiter's depth combined with solar magnetism, creating individuals who inspire through both content and delivery. When they speak, people listen — not just because they are right, but because they are captivating.
How This Decan Differs
The Sun adds personal charisma and creative flair that pure Jupiter's teaching style lacks. Third decan Sagittarius is the most personally magnetic and performance-oriented of the three decans.
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Notable Examples
- Taylor Swift (December 13)
- Jamie Foxx (December 13)
- Beethoven (December 17)
- Steven Spielberg (December 18)
Other Sagittarius Decans
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes third decan Sagittarius special?
Sun co-rulership gives third decan Sagittarius (December 12–21) Leo-like charisma and creative brilliance. They are the most personally magnetic and performance-gifted of all Sagittarius.
Are they good performers?
Exceptionally. The Sun-Jupiter combination creates natural entertainers who educate while they perform, making even complex ideas accessible and thrilling.
What is their teaching style?
Entertaining and inspiring. They turn any lecture into a performance, using humor, storytelling, and personal charisma to make knowledge unforgettable.