Sagittarius Season: Temperance, Four Crystals and a Candle for Aim
The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22. Meet the Archer’s tarot card, Temperance, four crystals traditionally tied to the sign, and a short candle ritual for choosing one aim.
Reading this later? Today’s Sky shows where the Moon and planets stand now, and Moon Phase shows tonight’s Moon.
On Sunday, November 22, the Sun moves into Sagittarius, at about 2:18 a.m. Eastern (1:18 a.m. Central, and 11:18 p.m. Pacific on Saturday, November 21). It stays there until December 21. Sagittarius is a fire sign, drawn as the Archer, a centaur with a bow. It stands for beliefs, travel, learning and honesty, and its traditional ruler is Jupiter, the planet of growth and optimism.
Astrologers describe a sign’s season as a stretch of about a month when that sign’s themes are easier to notice. It does not push anyone anywhere. After Scorpio season, which looks inward at what is private, the pull is toward the wider view: what do I believe, and where am I headed?
The Archer and the Bow
The Archer’s picture is really about aim. Drawing a bow takes a steady hand and some patience before any arrow flies, and the arrow goes where you were looking, not where you hoped. That makes Sagittarius season a natural time to ask what you are aiming at, and to choose one thing instead of ten.
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Temperance: The Card for Sagittarius
Many tarot traditions, following the Golden Dawn (a 19th-century magical society), pair Temperance, card XIV, with Sagittarius. In the picture, an angel stands with one foot on land and one in water, pouring liquid between two cups. Behind the angel a path winds through irises toward mountains, where a glow rests on the horizon.
At first, a card of patience may seem an odd match for a sign known for adventure. The link is the path. Sagittarius looks toward the far mountains, and Temperance reminds you that a long journey is made of steady steps and careful blending, not one jump. In a reading, the card tends to mean balance, moderation and patience. Reversed, it can point to rushing or going to extremes. Our Temperance page has the full meaning.
Four Crystals for the Season
These pairings come from modern crystal practice and differ from book to book, so trust the stone that draws you. All four are traditionally associated with the sign’s themes.
- Turquoise. Long carried by travelers as a protective stone, and associated with honest, easy speech.
- Citrine. A warm yellow quartz traditionally tied to motivation and confidence, the stone for forward motion.
- Lapis lazuli. A deep blue stone associated with truth and wisdom, and with saying what you mean.
- Amethyst. A purple quartz associated with a calm, clear mind, which steadies the aim.
No crystals? Use one stone, or none. The Crystals page has the full meaning of each, and the cleanse and charge guide covers the simple ways to reset a stone before use.
The Sky Around the Season
Full Moon, Tuesday, November 24. At about 9:53 a.m. Eastern (8:53 a.m. Central, 6:53 a.m. Pacific), the Moon is full at about 2 degrees of Gemini, directly across the sky from the Sun at 2 degrees of Sagittarius. Gemini deals in facts and details, and Sagittarius in meaning, so the pull is toward checking the facts before settling on the big conclusion. Our Full Moon ritual guide has a short ritual for the night.
New Moon, Tuesday, December 8. At about 7:51 p.m. Eastern (6:51 p.m. Central, 4:51 p.m. Pacific), the new moon falls at about 17 degrees of Sagittarius, a natural time to write down the aim you chose.
Jupiter turns retrograde on the evening of December 12. Jupiter, the Archer’s ruler, is at about 26 degrees of Leo and is slowing down. It turns retrograde, appearing to move backward as seen from Earth, at about 27 degrees of Leo. The usual reading is review: a chance to look again at how you have been growing and what you have been aiming at. Today’s Sky shows where the planets stand now, and the Retrograde Tracker has the dates.
A Candle for Aim
- Gather one candle (purple, blue or orange, colors traditionally linked to Jupiter and Sagittarius, or plain white), the Temperance card or a picture of it, and, if you have one, a crystal from the list above.
- Set the card upright behind the candle, then light the candle.
- Look at the card for one minute and breathe slowly.
- Hold the crystal and say aloud: “For the next month, I am aiming at ___.” Choose something you can check on, such as a conversation you will have or a first step you will take.
- Ask yourself: what is the smallest steady step I can take this week? Say the answer aloud.
- Let the candle burn for about ten minutes, then snuff it out.
Candle safety: never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it away from pets, curtains and anything flammable, and use a heat-safe holder. Many traditions prefer snuffing a candle to blowing it out, since a breath is traditionally said to scatter the intention; snuffing also keeps hot wax from spraying.
Quick Answers
When does Sagittarius season start in 2026? The Sun enters Sagittarius on Sunday, November 22, at about 2:18 a.m. Eastern (1:18 a.m. Central, and 11:18 p.m. Pacific on Saturday, November 21). It moves into Capricorn on December 21.
Which tarot card goes with Sagittarius? Many tarot traditions, following the Golden Dawn, pair Temperance (card XIV) with Sagittarius. The card shows an angel pouring water between two cups, and it stands for patience and steady blending.
Which crystals are linked to Sagittarius? Turquoise, citrine, lapis lazuli and amethyst are common choices in modern crystal practice. The pairings differ from book to book, so the stone that draws you is a fine guide.
Do I have to do the candle ritual on November 22? No. Any evening during Sagittarius season works. The new moon in Sagittarius on Tuesday, December 8 is a natural time to repeat it and set an intention.
More to Explore
Temperance: The full meaning of the card, upright and reversed.
Crystals: The full meaning of every stone mentioned here, with photos.
Today’s Sky: Where the Moon and planets stand right now.
From the Bookshelf
If this post sparked your curiosity, these books from my shelf go deeper on the same themes.
The Crystal Bible
An illustrated reference to the stones: what each is traditionally said to offer and how it is used.
The Book of Stones
A deep reference profiling 455 crystals, minerals, and gemstones, with their history, lore, and metaphysical uses.
Planets in Transit
A reference on how the moving planets touch the planets, angles, and houses of a birth chart, written for beginners and professionals alike.
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