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Sagittarius the Archer, the ninth sign of the tropical zodiac, is a fun-loving masculine sign with a fondness for adventure. The Sun on his annual journey shines through Sagittarius from Nov 22 to Dec 21, though it can vary depending on the year.
In astrology the Sun stands for the fundamental character of our true
self, symbolizing our inner nature. This inner self is essentially
light, so the zodiacal sign is like a filter on a lens, colouring the
image. Each sign has a planetary ruler, and Sagittarius is
traditionally ruled by the fortunate planet Jupiter, the mythological lord of the gods. Jupiter was known to the ancient Greeks as Zeus, from which we get the Latin deus, meaning God.
Mutable, change-loving Sagittarius governs long-distance travel, matters of the higher mind (philosophy, religion and the law), cultural pursuits – and having a good time! It is a fire sign,
so Sagittarians are positive, forthright communicators who love
travelling – although you do tend to be restless and hate to take
orders.
The Sun in Sagittarius favours social status, the higher mind and
travel, especially in pursuit of idealistic aims in faraway places.
Sagittarians are idealists and usually much in demand socially, because
you are like a breath of fresh air.
Search for Truth and Knowledge
Sagittarius
is a dual sign, which has (of course) both an up and a down-side. The
symbols for Sagittarius are the hunter (archer) and the centaur, a
mythical half-man, half-horse. These signify the search for truth and
knowledge, as well as the constant pursuit of adventure and new ideas.
Intellectual curiosity covers a wide range of subjects, but you do get
bored and restless when surrounded by dull people or circumstances. You
would rather learn on your own through travel and experience than
endure structured classroom environments and routine work assignments.
However, having broadened your knowledge and gained experience in the
world on your own, you could become an excellent teacher or
administrator in the very educational system you once found so
restricting.
You readily adapt to
change and home is where you hang your hat. This is both a strength,
because it is a survival mechanism, and a weakness because it makes you
vulnerable to the demands and influence of others. Frank Sagittarius
does not hesitate to give an honest opinion, which can seem tactless at
times – although it is rarely your intention to be cruel. You have a
ready wit and appreciate the humour in even the grimmest situations.
Energy and Enthusiasm
Needless to say, you much prefer to be the boss in any situation and
must constantly watch your tongue in the unhappy event that you find
yourself (temporarily!!) in the position of an underling. Before you
assess the practicality or worth of what you are doing, before you sort
out your true emotions, and before you take time to reason things out
intellectually, you have a tendency to shoot first and ask questions
later.
Communication-oriented Sagittarians are forever bubbling with energy
and enthusiasm. Independent and hard to pin down for long, this is the
sign of the bachelor, but even married Sagittarians seek to maintain some aspect of personal independence.
Jupiter, the benefic planet of fortune and good luck, endows a generous
nature with a friendly, optimistic disposition. A natural politician,
you like knowing everyone and going everywhere, for life is something
to be enjoyed every day. Addicted to all the good things, you know how
to get maximum enjoyment from them, but too much of a good thing can be
problematic, and prudence is difficult for most Sagittarians to
acquire. Being overly spiritual or too philosophical, for example, gets you too far out of touch with the real world.
Despite heroic efforts to be prudent in one area, you can still manage
to zoom into bankruptcy by overindulging elsewhere. On the other side
of the ledger, your attempts to be prudent can get so far out of line
that you can turn into a miser.
Passion for Sports
Enthusiastic
Sagittarius has a passion for sports. Physically challenging endeavours
of all kinds, including archery, jogging, hang gliding, sailing, and
fishing (especially for big game fish) are favourite activities. One
big challenge to overcome may be the battle of the bulge, when your
fondness for food, glorious food and a good drop finally catches up
with you. A natural gambler and risk-taker, you usually come out on the
winning side, especially when you try your luck at horse or dog racing.
You love music, art, dance, and drama and have considerable talent in
these areas.
Sagittarius rules the thighs, hips, and, to some extent, the
feet. Physical problems, however, are apt to be the result of
unrestricted diet
or an over-indulgent pursuit of other pleasures. Sagittarians are also
subject to an overpowering urge to gamble, which can be ruinous for
some.
Your colours are maroon, tan, navy,
orange, and cobalt blue. The ancients associated the ruby with
Sagittarius, while modern astrologers give this sign the turquoise.
Your highly adaptable, dual personality can easily associate itself
with both gems. Because Sagittarius is associated with bigness in general, flowers for this sign include the large blooms such as huge mums, hydrangeas, dahlias and peonies.
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