Sagittarius pets and their owners: who's a cosmic match?

Sagittarius pets match most easily with fire and air owners: Aries, Leo, Libra and Aquarius. A Sagittarius cat or dog wants room to explore, something new to find and an owner who's game for it, and those four signs bring that without trying. Every other sign can make a Sagittarius happy too, with a little more variety than they might choose for themselves.

Sagittarius pets are born between 22 November and 21 December, ruled by Jupiter. They're the explorers of the zodiac: a Sagittarius dog tugs towards the path you've never taken, a Sagittarius cat slips through every door left ajar, and both come back delighted with whatever they found.

Fire owners: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Aries owner (easy): you're out of the door before the plan is finished, and a Sagittarius pet is right behind you. A Sagittarius dog is at your side with the lead in their mouth by the time you've found your shoes; a Sagittarius cat races you to whichever room you're heading for, and wins.

Leo owner (easy): you love a good day out, and a Sagittarius pet loves being in it. A Sagittarius dog greets every new person you introduce like a long-lost friend; a Sagittarius cat leaps up to the highest shelf to get the best view of your party.

Sagittarius owner (twins): you both get itchy feet at the same moment. Expect a lot of "let's just see where this path goes", from both ends of the lead, or a cat who climbs into your half-packed bag before you've decided where you're going.

Air owners: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Gemini owner (opposites): you're both endlessly curious, but you want to talk about everything and a Sagittarius wants to go and look. A Sagittarius dog drags your quick errand into a three-park tour; a Sagittarius cat sits on your phone mid-chat, as if to point out the window instead.

Libra owner (balancing): your home has friends coming and going, and a Sagittarius pet thinks every one of them is there for them. A Sagittarius cat inspects each guest's coat and bag; a Sagittarius dog sits on a visitor's feet until they've been properly introduced.

Aquarius owner (balancing): you change things up without being asked, and a Sagittarius notices every change. Move the furniture and a Sagittarius cat spends the evening exploring the new layout; take a new route home and a Sagittarius dog trots it like it's the best day of the year.

Earth owners: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Taurus owner (odd couple): you'd happily spend the weekend on the sofa; a Sagittarius would happily spend it anywhere else. A Sagittarius dog brings you the lead and drops it on your lap, every hour, hopefully; a Sagittarius cat drapes over your book until the sofa becomes an adventure.

Virgo owner (tricky): you like things where you put them, and a Sagittarius cat likes to test whether they'll stay there, one paw at a time. A Sagittarius dog digs every toy out of the basket you've just tidied, to check what's at the bottom.

Capricorn owner (odd couple): you plan the walk; a Sagittarius improvises it. A Sagittarius dog stops dead at the corner where you always turn right, looking left; a Sagittarius cat ignores the bed you chose and moves into the box it came in.

Water owners: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Cancer owner (odd couple): you love a cosy night in, and a Sagittarius pet loves one too, eventually. A Sagittarius cat does three laps of the house before settling on your lap for a well-earned rest; a Sagittarius dog lies by the front door, just in case, then joins you on the sofa.

Scorpio owner (odd couple): you keep things private, and a Sagittarius keeps nothing private at all. A Sagittarius dog announces every visitor to the whole street with a happy wag at the window; a Sagittarius cat opens the cupboard you keep closed and climbs right in.

Pisces owner (tricky): you drift, and a Sagittarius roams, so neither of you is entirely where you said you'd be. A Sagittarius dog wanders off after a smell while you stop to watch the clouds; a Sagittarius cat wakes you from a daydream by leaping from the top of the bookcase.

Sagittarius pets with other pets

A Sagittarius pet tends to treat a new housemate as a ready-made companion for the next adventure. Playful, curious animals suit them best; a very quiet companion may find a Sagittarius a lot. Give each their own space to retreat to, and the Sagittarius will usually supply the fun.

Sagittarius dogs and Sagittarius cats as partners

A Sagittarius dog explores by going out with you: a new path, a new park, a new friend on every bench. A Sagittarius cat explores by going off alone: the open door, the top shelf, the inside of every bag. Both come back cheerful, and both are ready to go again tomorrow.