At a Glance
- Birthday
- December 16
- Sun Sign
- Sagittarius
- Approx. Degree
- 26° Sagittarius
- Sabian Symbol
- “A flag bearer in a battle.”
- Jones Keyword
- Nobility
Your Sun Sign on December 16
A December 16 birthday places your Sun in Sagittarius, a fire sign ruled by Jupiter. But your sign is only the broad stroke — within Sagittarius, your Sun sits at one specific degree, and that single degree carries its own Sabian image.
Because the Sun moves about one degree per day, your exact degree can shift slightly with your birth year and time. The calculator pins it precisely from your birthday.
The Image at Your Degree
For December 16, that degree is about 26° Sagittarius, and its Sabian Symbol is “A flag bearer in a battle.” This is one of 360 images received clairvoyantly in 1925 — a concrete scene rather than an abstract trait. Read the full meaning, gift and shadow, and chart placement on the 26° Sagittarius Sabian Symbol page.
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Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on December 16?
If you were born on December 16, your Sun is at approximately 26° Sagittarius, whose Sabian Symbol is “A flag bearer in a battle.” Its Jones keyword is Nobility. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is December 16?
A birthday on December 16 usually falls under Sagittarius.
Why might my Sabian degree be different?
The Sun advances about one degree per day, and sign boundaries shift by a day or so each year. Your birth time also matters. Enter your birthday in the free calculator for the exact image at your Sun's degree.