Bounds in Sagittarius
The 5 bounds
- 0° — 12° Jupiter 12°
- 12° — 17° Venus 5°
- 17° — 21° Mercury 4°
- 21° — 26° Saturn 5°
- 26° — 30° Mars 4°
Meaning
Sagittarius bounds open with a wide Jupiter — 12 degrees of its own rulership, the «strongest» part of Sagittarius in classical texts. A planet here flourishes, gains meaning and greatness. 12-17° Venus — foreign lovers, cultural art, delightful philosophy. 17-21° Mercury — teaching Sagittarius, academic writing, religious-philosophical inquiry. 21-26° Saturn — disciplined belief, religious law, tradition-preserver. 26-30° Mars — warrior-missionary, conquering philosopher; defending belief with weapon.
How to read it
Sagittarius 0-12° Jupiter bound — the classical «most fertile place» for a Sagittarian planet. If a planet in your birth chart sits here — your growth and meaning field is stronger.
⚠ Shadow
Jupiter bound excess, Mars bound (last degrees) missionary harshness. Depending on bound, Sagittarius can be excessively «right.»