The third decan of Sagittarius covers roughly December 12 to December 21. 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 3: sub-ruled by the Sun
The third decan of Sagittarius is sub-ruled by the Sun (through Leo, the fire sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers more confidence, pride and a natural need to shine and lead over your core Sagittarius nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Sagittarius decan 3 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 third decan, that Sagittarius essence is shaped by the Sun: you keep the optimistic and adventurous core of the sign, with an added confidence that sets you apart from the other Sagittarius decans.
Strengths of Sagittarius decan 3
At its best, the third decan keeps the optimistic, adventurous, honest strengths of Sagittarius and adds an extra dose of confidence from the Sun, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Sagittarius decan 3
The growth edge of this decan is pride and an ego that needs managing, the shadow side of its the Sun 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 the Sun influence of this decan means you bring more confidence, pride and a natural need to shine and lead to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Sagittarius who they are.
Sagittarius decan 3 at work
At work, the third decan of Sagittarius channels the Sun into confidence, pride and a need to shine, built for leadership, performance and the spotlight. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the third decan of Sagittarius?
The third decan of Sagittarius corresponds to December 12 to December 21, 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 3?
Its sub-ruler is the Sun. 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 3 different from the others?
It keeps the optimistic and adventurous Sagittarius core but the Sun adds extra confidence. See the full Sagittarius personality profile.
Who is Sagittarius decan 3 compatible with?
Sagittarius pairs best with Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius, and this decan brings extra confidence. More on Sagittarius compatibility.