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About Sagittarius
(Nov.23-Dec.22)
Sagittarius is the ninth
Sign of the Zodiac.
After Libra's first
reaching out to others
and Scorpio's
exploration of the world
through emotion, Sagittarius uses
knowledge to understand the world.
Sagittarius is the Sign of Philosophy and
Religion, and people born under this Sign
are the scholars and learners of the
Zodiac. They seek the truth and the
meaning of life, and they love to explore
through knowledge. Higher learning is a
major focus of their lives. As the ninth
Sign, Sagittarius also rules the ninth
House: the House of Philosophy.
The Astrological Symbol of Sagittarius is
the Archer. The Archer is a Centaur, half
man and half horse, and it is the only Sign
of the Zodiac that is half man and half
beast. Centaurs were the great scholars
and intellectuals of Greek and Roman myth,
but they could also be hotheaded and
aggressive. This tradition is maintained in
Sagittarians. They are not fixed or
opinionated, and they have no set lan or
bias but seek to learn things as they come.
In this way, Sagittarius exemplifies the
Mutable Quality assigned to it. They desire
the freedom to do what they want, when
they want, and tend to be impulsive and
independent. Within the Zodiac, Sagittarius
is opposite Gemini, the Sign of
Communication. While Gemini likes to learn
a little bit about many subjects, Sagittarius
tends to be about deeper and more
focused learning. They are versatile and
progressive, but at times they can be
impatient and pushy if things aren't getting
done in the way they want.
Sagittarius is ruled by the Planet Jupiter. In
ancient Roman mythology, Jupiter (and his
Greek equivalent, Zeus) was the King of
the Gods. Jupiter represents expansion in
all its forms, including the mental outreach
so prominent in Sagittarians, but it also
may invite excess. It is the Planet of Luck,
and many people born under Sagittarius do
experience good luck. Jupiter rules both
Sagittarius and Pisces; Sagittarius is the
masculine, or day, aspect of Jupiter and
Pisces is the feminine, or night. Both Signs
are about thought and outreach, but while
Pisces focuses on the higher ideal of a
perfect world Sagittarius is more interested
in mental exploration as teachers and
philosophers. At times they can
procrastinate or seem self-indulgent, but
they are trustworthy and charming,
adaptable to all situations. While they can
appear to be extravagant and flashy, they
are generally good-humored and generous.
The Element associated with Sagittarius is
Fire. Fire Signs are physical: they tend to
respond to the world through action,
rather than practicality, intellect, or
emotion. While they are about action and
getting things started, they are not in a
hurry like Aries can be. They want to
experience life, rather than read about it,
and they are outgoing and friendly.
Sagittarians are broad-minded and
enthusiastic, but they may sometimes
seem to have foot-in-mouth disease as
they may talk too much or speak before
thinking. They are eager and inspirational,
experts at getting things started, but they
can also seem irresponsible or tactless if
they jump in too quickly. They are not
pioneers in the sense that Aries is, but
they are explorers and interested in mental
outreach. Their innate optimism and belief
in straightforward dealings with other
people can sometimes make them careless
or impulsive. Many Sagittarians enjoy
travel and spiritual study, and they have
daring and adventurous spirits.
Sagittarians love to have a good time, and
they are outgoing and friendly. Many are
natural comedians, sometimes exaggerating
their adventures to entertain people. Their
innate confidence in themselves may make
them argumentative or blunt, but they
want to learn, not offend. They are
high-spirited and enthusiastic, often
flirtatious, and tend to enjoy social life
immensely.
In their leisure time, Sagittarius' athleticism
comes to the forefront. Personal challenge
is always appreciated, and they tend to
prefer solitary or one-on-one sports that
stretch them to the limit, such as skydiving
and big game fishing. They tend to be
lucky, and may enjoy gambling. Their
philosophical side makes them enjoy drama
and debate, as well as most other mentally
challenging pursuits. In love relationships,
Sagittarius is flirtatious and playful.
Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs.
People born under Sagittarius may be more
susceptible to hip troubles and leg pain
than people of other Signs. Sagittarius's
colors are the rich hues of maroon and
navy.
The great strength of the Sagittarius-born
is in their philosophical and exploratory
nature. It is important to them that they
live life to the fullest, experiencing
everything they can. Their great love of
knowledge and exploration makes them one
of the most learned characters of the
Zodiac.