Sagittarius, The Archer
November 22 - December 21
"I See."
House: 9th (Philosophy)
Element: Fire
Quality: Mutable
Colors: Purple, Red
Metal: Tin
Gem: Topaz & Lapis Lazuli
Flowers: Jasmine
Anatomy Rulership: Hips & thighs
Countries: Australia, Chile, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Singapore
Cities: Budapest, Naples, Sheffield, Stuttgart, Toronto
Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius. Sagittarius is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign and one of the four mutable signs. Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter. Being the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius has been associated with the astrological ninth house.
Personality
As a Sagittarius, when you think big, the whole world is your playground, and everyone is your friend. You have no time or interest in details. You see the big picture, and you think in bold strokes. Much like the two other fire signs Aries and Leo, you're dynamic and charismatic. You have friends in all areas of your life. Most people are attracted to you by your unbridled optimism and good-natured directness. In a room full of strangers, the Sagittarius will be one of the first to break the ice with some silly gesture and get the party moving. You see no reason to be shy, or for that matter, delicate.
There are two extremes of Sagittarians, so you are either one or the other. The first seeks to be a great intellectual. If this is you, you have grand ideas about philosophy, religion, the arts, history, and current events. You'll enjoy very long debates about foreign policy or Plato, and you'll debate well. You think logically, and this makes you a convincing speaker. In fact, you debate for the love of it - you're both truly curious about getting to the profundity of the matter and you're big-headed about it, which means you will not accept being wrong (you'll benefit greatly from the presence of a diplomatic Libra if the argument gets too crazy). Yes, you are well-read and wise, but you must learn to be more tolerant and accepting of other views.
The other extreme is athletic. The centaur is a hunter, and so are you. As a Sagittarius, you thrive on competition in all sports, and will usually be the one who gets dirtiest in the mud. Also, your natural association with horses makes you an excellent rider, trainer, and caretaker of these animals. Both extremes lead to your other great love which may be travel. If you're intellectually curious, you will want to see as much of the world as possible, to say you were there and to know what makes it tick.
Occupations & Financial
Curiously, there are perhaps more Sagittarian entertainers (particularly musicians) than most any other sign. Sure, Geminis are actors because the twin-instinct leads them to the duality of playing and being, but with Sagittarians its because of their pride. You need an audience, because deep down, you're the most insecure sign of all.
Needless to say, any career that involves performing, either in sports or entertainment, is promising, as is anything that takes advantage of your keen logical intellect. The worst job for you would be to get stuck in something detail-oriented, such as applying small parts on an assembly line. You also make an excellent teacher, coach, lawyer, scientist, writer, and politician.
Financially, you're the eternal optimist. You're a bit too spendthrifty when it comes to shopping and gambling. You think, "Oh, I'll get rich soon," so you justify losing money at the race track or charging impulse buys on a credit card this way. A little prudence goes a long way here.
Sagittarians Throughout Time
Sagittarian musicians include Beethoven, Frank Sinatra, Hoagy Carmichael, Tina Turner, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Goulet, Chuck Mangione, Bette Midler, Lou Rawls, Andy Williams, Dave Brubeck, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dionne Warwick. Note that they're all outgoing crowd-pleasers.
The other great Sagittarian trait in occupations is intellectual debating. Socrates was the first known Sagittarian, and he had quite a lot to say (and said it very well). Others that fit this profile include Nostradamus, Winston Churchill, William F. Buckley, Jr., Gary Hart, G. Gordon Liddy, Don King, Chet Huntley, and William Safire.
Then there are those famous Sagittarians who simply thought big: Walt Disney, Andrew Carnegie, Charles de Gaulle, Joseph Stalin, and Francisco Franco are in this group. Finally, there are the champion athletes: Joe Dimaggio, Billie Jean King, Dick Butkus, Deacon Jones, Cathy Rigby, and Chris Evert fit this bill.
Mythology
The Babylonians, identified Sagittarius as the god Pabilsag (which had wings and a lion's head).
In Greek mythology, Sagittarius is identified as a centaur, half human, half horse. In some legends, the Centaur Chiron was the son of Philyra and Saturn, who was said to have changed himself into a horse to escape his jealous wife, Rhea. Chiron was eventually immortalised in the constellation of Centaurus, or in some version, Sagittarius. The arrow of this constellation points towards the star Antares, the 'heart of the scorpion'.
