The lucky optimist, Sagittarius is one of the most active, vivacious members of the zodiac. Born between November 22 and December 21, the Archer is a masculine (extroverted) fire sign, mutable and ruled by planet Jupiter.

Sagittarians are most compatible with other fire signs—such as other Sagittarians as well as Leos and Aries.

Some famous Sagittarians include Bette Midler, Christina Rossetti, Abigail Adams, Emily Dickinson, Bruce Lee, Ben Stiller, Aaron Carter, Jonathan Swift, Eli Whitney, Jane Austen, Abbie Hoffman, Dale Carnegie, Ann Coulter, John Milton, Amy Grant, Ben Stein, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Howard Zinn, Woody Allen, Benjamin Disraeli, Judi Dench, Mark Twain, Brad Pitt, Tyra Banks, Willa Cather, Ed Harris, Winston Churchill, Boris Karloff, C.S. Lewis, Jim Morrison, Noam Chomsky, Louisa May Alcott, Diane Sawyer, Joseph Conrad, Charles M. Schulz, Harpo Marx, Steven Spielberg, Ira Gershwin, Joseph Stalin, William Blake, Keith Richards, Beethoven, Margaret Cho, Ozzy Osbourne, Ralph Fiennes, Ty Cobb, and Walt Disney.

Would you consider yourself a true Sagittarius? If so, you might have some of these characteristics…

You’re enthusiastic, ready to take anything on and especially ready for a challenge. You can’t stand routine and you like to spice things up, travel, and play sports. Full of energy, you’re versatile and always up for something new and out of the ordinary. An eternal optimist, you always look on the bright side of life. You might enjoy hiking, running, horseback riding, water rafting and other adventurous outdoor activities.

You love your freedom, though you are a loyal spouse to the end in a good marriage. You’re very trustworthy and loving in relationships, even if you sometimes find it difficult to express how you feel.

You’re also a philosopher, always thinking about new ideas and a greater awareness of yourself as well as the world. You are completely honest, which can sometimes hurt others’ feelings. You are no worrier; you might also avoid your problems or even pretend they don’t exist, which can be harmful for you as well as your loved ones. You might also be constantly striving for the perfect body, which may not be healthy.

Work-wise, you’d make a great fitness coach, professor, landscaper, animal trainer, minister or lawyer. You love attention and don’t mind being the life of the party. You’re generally very cheerful, easygoing, and friendly. You make friends easily and usually believe the best in people. Though you may sometimes have a quick temper, you’re also likely to forgive quickly and easily.