Moon in Sagittarius

These Joyful, Free-Spirited Folk Tell it Like it Is

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The quality of this sign is mutable and its element is fire. The mutable nature of a Moon in Sagittarius makes you comfortable in the rhythm of change. You’re at your best with a varied social calendar. You adapt to and enjoy being around people of different cultures and outlooks. As a fire sign, you're very intuitive, and freely share your insights, although some might say a little too freely for comfort.

Positive Personality Traits for Moon in Sagittarius

If your Moon is in Sagittarius, you're tilted so optimistically toward the far horizon, you might even walk on your toes. Sagittarius is the sign of leaps of faith, while the Moon represents your flash reactions. With a basic trust in life, Sagittarius Moons often take risks based on instinct, and it's the reason so many visionary pioneers born under this sign.

You're a light-hearted soul, with an instinct for following the most meaningful path. It's likely you're an animal lover (especially horses and dogs) and are described by those who know you as friendly, adventurous, active, curious, and independent. You're usually optimistic about the future and open-hearted, both of which qualities can be contagious. You may be impatient with those who choose to play the victim but are always ready to cheer someone on who has the courage to test their limits.

Social Creatures

The public style of the Moon in Sagittarius is engaging and charismatic, and you're sure to hold your own in large gatherings. Your outgoing, spontaneous nature makes you the kind of person who drops in on friends, while your intellectual curiosity keeps you asking questions, and putting people at ease with your sharp insights and wit. 

The Moon in Sagittarius has flashes of inspiration, along with the kind of hopeful optimism that can bring your many ideas to fruition. True of fire signs, you're at the forefront of change, and willingly shrug off warnings from naysayers. drawing on a well of trust in both fate and your instincts. More cautious souls might find you reckless but they are not all that surprised by how often luck is on your side.

Love's Banquet

Your Moon is the mistress of elemental compatibility, so look to her for guidance when selecting a mate. In romance, you're most at home with a mate who is a fellow traveler on a parallel path. The fire signs in love are not overly clingy, so you'll get on well with other fire signs. Air signs also fare favorably in matters of romance but may require a little extra help coping with your fiery nature.

The Moon in Sagittarius has a mission, and can’t be held back by outdated relationships or conventions. Jupiter rules this Moon's sign, and that means your eyes are on the future. Your comfort zone encompasses a home and work life that's fast-paced, meaningful, and varied. You thrive with nature that swiftly evolves both in work and love. Along your speedy way, you’ll shine a focused light on lost dreams and leave a wake of encouragement and inspiration behind you.

“Sadge” Moons have a need for emotional freedom. You require a partner who won't hold you back and can keep up with your active pace. Life’s banquet can be savored only as long the match remains vital. If you find yourself stuck in the rut of a lackluster or meandering love, you're more likely to hunt for an exit rather than look for a way to reboot the stagnant affair.

The Shadow Side

The darker side to this zodiac combo is that you may have tendencies toward being restless, detached, careless, and even superficial at times. These negative traits likely stem from your innate and tremendous need for freedom—but sometimes that need comes at a cost to others.

Since the sign is more wed to a living truth than an imposed ideology, Sagittarians rarely play the game of being politically correct. And with the Moon as its fallback response, this particular astrological configuration can be quite defensive. As a Sagittarius Moon, you have a fiery comeback when under attack—but it's often a wickedly funny one that may leave your intended target both stinging and laughing at the same time.

Tact is definitely not your strong suit. You're legendary for blurting out what's really on your mind. (Whatever you think of Donald Trump, you know what's on his mind practically the same instant he does—or as long as it takes him to tweet.) Unfortunately, the candor of a Sagittarius Moon often lacks any filter. You have a playful showy delivery that's almost always on the money, even when you're speaking on the fly. However, the consequences of your impromptu observations can actually be devastating, even if you meant no harm by sharing your point of view.