The second decan of Sagittarius covers roughly December 2 to December 11. Every sign is split into three decans of about ten days each, and while all of them are Sagittarius at heart, each decan carries a different planetary sub-ruler that colours the sign in its own way.
Sagittarius decan 2: sub-ruled by Mars
The second decan of Sagittarius is sub-ruled by Mars (through Aries, the fire sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers extra drive, courage and a competitive, take-charge edge over your core Sagittarius nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Sagittarius decan 2 personality
The free-spirited adventurer chasing truth, freedom and the horizon. Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius is the eternal adventurer: optimistic, freedom-loving and forever chasing the next horizon. The Archer aims high and speaks the truth, sometimes too bluntly. In the second decan, that Sagittarius essence is shaped by Mars: you keep the optimistic and adventurous core of the sign, with an added boldness that sets you apart from the other Sagittarius decans.
Strengths of Sagittarius decan 2
At its best, the second decan keeps the optimistic, adventurous, honest strengths of Sagittarius and adds an extra dose of boldness from Mars, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Sagittarius decan 2
The growth edge of this decan is impatience and a quick temper, the shadow side of its Mars sub-ruler. Spotting it early stops it from undercutting the optimistic core of Sagittarius.
Love and compatibility
In love, Sagittarius is most compatible with Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius. The Mars influence of this decan means you bring extra drive, courage and a competitive, take-charge edge to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Sagittarius who they are.
Sagittarius decan 2 at work
At work, the second decan of Sagittarius channels Mars into drive, courage and competitiveness, pushing hard, leading from the front and doing best with a challenge to win. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the second decan of Sagittarius?
The second decan of Sagittarius corresponds to December 2 to December 11, the roughly ten central days of that stretch of the sign. Depending on the year, the dates can shift by a day.
What planet rules Sagittarius decan 2?
Its sub-ruler is Mars. That planetary layer is exactly what sets this decan apart from the other two Sagittarius decans (full breakdown in the section above).
How is Sagittarius decan 2 different from the others?
It keeps the optimistic and adventurous Sagittarius core but Mars adds extra boldness. See the full Sagittarius personality profile.
Who is Sagittarius decan 2 compatible with?
Sagittarius pairs best with Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius, and this decan brings extra boldness. More on Sagittarius compatibility.