People born on November 22 are either Scorpio (♏︎) or Sagittarius (♐︎). In 58 of the 76 years from 1950 to 2025, the Sun moved into Sagittarius during November 22: anyone born before that moment is a Scorpio, and anyone born after is a Sagittarius. In the other 18 years the Sun was already in Sagittarius all day. Find your birth year below.
Where November 22 falls between Scorpio and Sagittarius
November 22 birthday: are you Scorpio or Sagittarius? Find your birth year
The Sun doesn't change signs at midnight. It crosses into Sagittarius at a specific moment, and that moment moves about six hours later each year, then jumps back about 18 hours in each leap year. That's why two people born on November 22 can have different Sun signs. Find your birth year below. If you were born before the time shown, you're a Scorpio; if you were born at or after it, you're a Sagittarius.
1950s
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1960s
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1970s
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1980s
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1990s
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2000s
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2010s
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2020s
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Times are US Eastern Time. For Central time subtract 1 hour, for Mountain 2 and for Pacific 3. If you were born outside the US, use the UTC time shown in brackets and convert it to your local time. Calculated from astronomical ephemeris data.
November 22 personality: the Scorpio–Sagittarius cusp
Whichever side of the line you land on, a November 22 birthday is where Scorpio season hands the torch to Sagittarius. In most birth years the day starts in Scorpio and the Sun crosses into Sagittarius before midnight; in 18 of the 76 years checked, the whole day was already Sagittarius. Astrologers sometimes call this the Cusp of Revolution, and you feel it as a pull between depth and distance: you want one person to know you completely, and you also want a passport that's always ready.
Your Scorpio side gives you emotional intelligence and a nose for anything fake. Your Sagittarius side, ruled by Jupiter in its own first decan, gives you optimism, humor and an appetite for big experiences. The master number 22 adds a builder's ambition: you don't just dream about a different life, you plan it step by step. The tension shows up when you feel boxed in. You can go from intensely invested to suddenly gone, and the people around you don't always see it coming.
November 22 decans: last of Scorpio, first of Sagittarius
| If you're… | Decan | Birthdays | Co-ruler | Decan tarot card | Flavor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScorpioBefore | 3rd | Nov 12 – Nov 21/22 | ☽ Moon | Seven of Cups | Intuitive, protective, emotionally deep |
| SagittariusAfter | 1st | Nov 22 – Dec 1 | ♃ Jupiter | Eight of Wands | Pure Sagittarius: fast, optimistic, freedom-loving |
November 22 zodiac in love
You fall for minds first. A November 22 heart wants someone who can keep up in a late-night debate, laugh at the same absurd things and still go deep when it matters. Whichever side of the cusp you land on, you're honest in love to the point of bluntness, and you'd rather hear a hard truth than a sweet lie. You notice quickly when someone is trying to change you, and when you leave, you leave quietly but completely.
Your love lesson is pacing. The Eight of Wands, your Sagittarius decan card, wants everything to happen now: the trip, the label, the future. The Seven of Cups, your Scorpio decan card, fills in the blanks with fantasy. Give a new person time to show you who they are. The master number 22 means you're happiest building something real with someone, a shared life with plans and roots, as long as there's still room to explore together.
Depth and freedom, closeness and space. Ask the cards where he stands, with a free AI tarot reading in under a minute.
November 22 compatibility: as a Scorpio vs. as a Sagittarius
| Sign | If you're Scorpio | If you're Sagittarius |
|---|---|---|
| ♌︎Leo | 45% | 93% |
| ♈︎Aries | 58% | 91% |
| ♎︎Libra | 57% | 88% |
| ♒︎Aquarius | 42% | 85% |
| ♐︎Sagittarius | 56% | 78% |
| ♊︎Gemini | 62% | 71% |
| ♋︎Cancer | 92% | 62% |
| ♉︎Taurus | 72% | 61% |
| ♑︎Capricorn | 88% | 57% |
| ♏︎Scorpio | 78% | 56% |
| ♓︎Pisces | 93% | 45% |
| ♍︎Virgo | 85% | 42% |
These scores are a general Sun-sign guide. Your Venus and Moon signs say more about who you click with.
November 22 zodiac sign: male and female traits
A November 22 man is charming, direct and a little hard to catch. When he's interested, he invites you into his world fast: a spontaneous dinner, a road-trip idea, an introduction to his friends in the first few weeks. If he was born on the Scorpio side of the line, add intense eye contact and probing questions. His blind spot is freedom. If he feels pressured or watched, he pulls away without explaining why.
A November 22 woman is bright, warm and refreshingly honest. Born on the first day of Sagittarius season, she carries Jupiter's optimism with a Scorpio streak of depth, and the master number 22 gives her ambition with a plan behind it. She loves generously and openly. She won't tolerate jealousy that limits her, small-minded partners, or being asked to shrink her dreams to fit someone else's comfort.
Your November 22 birthday tarot cards
In classical tarot astrology every sign has a Major Arcana card, and every ten-day decan has a Minor Arcana card from the Golden Dawn system. A November 22 birthday sits on the line between two of each:
On November 22 the two decan cards meet head on. The Seven of Cups shows a dreamer facing seven floating visions, unsure which is real. The Eight of Wands shows eight staffs in flight, a life suddenly picking up speed. Your master number 22 links to The Fool, the card of the leap into the unknown. Your story is learning which dream deserves the leap, then taking it without looking back too often.
November 22 numerology
Twenty-two is one of numerology's three master numbers and isn't reduced. It's known as the Master Builder: big visions combined with the practical patience to make them real. It suits a Scorpio–Sagittarius cusp birthday well, pairing Scorpio's focus with Sagittarius's vision. Reduced, 2 + 2 = 4, the number of steady foundations. In tarot, 22 is linked to The Fool, the card of new beginnings and brave leaps.
November 22 birthstone, colors and lucky symbols
| Birthstone | Topaz (November): warmth, clarity and strength |
| Crystals | Obsidian and garnet (Scorpio) · Turquoise and amethyst (Sagittarius) |
| Birth flower | Chrysanthemum |
| Lucky colors | Deep red, maroon and black (Scorpio) · Purple and royal blue (Sagittarius) |
| Lucky day | Tuesday (Scorpio) · Thursday (Sagittarius) |
| Lucky numbers | 3, 9, 22 |
| Metal | Iron (Scorpio) · Tin (Sagittarius) |
November 22 Moon sign and rising sign
Your Sun sign (Scorpio or Sagittarius) comes from your birthday. Your Moon sign and rising sign don't. The Moon changes sign every two to three days, and your rising sign changes roughly every two hours, so working them out needs your birth year, exact birth time and birthplace. That's why two people born on November 22 can feel so different. Your Moon sign shapes your emotional needs and what comforts you; your rising sign shapes your first impression and personal style. For cusp birthdays the Moon sign is especially useful, because it often explains which side of the cusp you relate to more.
November 22 zodiac animal: Western symbol and Chinese zodiac
In Western astrology, Scorpio's symbol is the Scorpion (also linked with the eagle and the phoenix), and Sagittarius's is the Archer, a centaur aiming at the horizon. Which one is yours depends on your birth year and time (see the table above). Your Chinese zodiac animal depends on your birth year, not your birthday. This date always falls after Lunar New Year, so your animal is simply your birth year's animal. Find your birth year below.
Career and money
You do your best work when there's a big goal and freedom in how you reach it. Travel, publishing, higher education, law, marketing, coaching, psychology and starting your own business all suit a November 22 birthday, because the master number 22 turns your vision into plans and both cusp signs give you nerve. You're the colleague who pitches the bold idea and then actually builds it. Watch for overcommitting to too many exciting projects, and for leaving jobs the moment they feel routine.
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November 22 zodiac FAQ
What zodiac sign is November 22?
November 22 is Scorpio or Sagittarius, depending on your birth year and time. From 1950 to 2025, the Sun entered Sagittarius during November 22 in 58 years and was in Sagittarius all day in the other 18. Check the birth-year table on this page for your exact sign.
I was born on November 22. How do I know if I'm Scorpio or Sagittarius?
Find your birth year in the table above. If you were born before the time listed, you're a Scorpio. If you were born at or after it, you're a Sagittarius. If your year shows "Sagittarius all day", you're a Sagittarius whatever time you were born.
What is the Scorpio–Sagittarius cusp?
It's the days around November 21–22 when the Sun moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. It's sometimes called the Cusp of Revolution. Astrologically you still have one Sun sign, but many cusp-born people relate to traits of both.
What decan is November 22?
If you're a Scorpio, you're in Scorpio's third decan, co-ruled by the Moon. If you're a Sagittarius, you're in Sagittarius's first decan (Nov 22–Dec 1), ruled by Jupiter.
What is the birthstone for November 22?
Topaz is the November birthstone. Obsidian and garnet suit the Scorpio side, and turquoise or amethyst suits the Sagittarius side.
What tarot cards represent November 22?
Death (Scorpio) and Temperance (Sagittarius) are the sign cards. The decan cards are the Seven of Cups for late Scorpio and the Eight of Wands for early Sagittarius.
What element is November 22?
It depends on which side of the cusp you fall. Scorpio is a Water sign and Sagittarius is a Fire sign, so check your birth year in the table above.
What is the zodiac animal for November 22?
Scorpio's symbol is the Scorpion and Sagittarius's is the Archer, a centaur. Your Chinese zodiac animal depends on your birth year: for example, 1985 is the Ox, 1990 the Horse and 1996 the Rat.
What are the Moon sign and rising sign for November 22?
They can't be worked out from the date alone. The Moon changes sign every two to three days and the rising sign about every two hours, so you need your birth year, time and place.
What is a November 22 man like?
Charming, direct and adventurous. He moves fast when interested, but he pulls away if he feels pressured or watched.
What is a November 22 woman like?
Bright, warm and honest, with big plans for her life. She needs freedom alongside loyalty and won't shrink her dreams for anyone.
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