The Astrological Sun Signs: The Details of Sagittarius

The ninth of the sun signs is Sagittarius, and those born between November 22nd and December 21st are under its influence. Sagittarius is typically optimistic, energetic, and intelligent, but there is a darker side to this sign, as with most others. To truly understand this, you must understand the details associated with Sagittarius.

The Sagittarius Personality

The typical Sagittarius is generous, open, ambitious, loves a challenge. If you are a Sagittarius, you probably love your freedom and like to explore and seek out new ideas. Sagittarius is a masculine, mutable fire sign. Masculine signs are outwardly directed and strong though immediate action. Mutable signs are adaptable and willing to change. Fire signs are passionate about everything. These traits come together to create an individual who needs action and can easily commit to a course of action once a decision has been made. Sagittarius, however, can be prone to reacting without thinking and lashing out when it is not called for. Sagittarians also tend to take projects from beginning to end, even when a project should be abandoned.

Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter. Jupiter was the ruler of the heavens and the most important of the Roman gods. This translates into the ideas of abundance, optimism, good fortune, and expansion. Jupiter's influence brings a true Sagittarius good luck, so much so that many Sagittarians have the utmost confidence in the world because it's never let them down. It's no wonder this astrological sign is the sign of the eternal optimist.

The primary symbol of Sagittarius is the archer. This represents lofty goals, forthrightness, and a love of the great outdoors. The glyph (written symbol) of Sagittarius represents a pointed arrow, but it's also more than that. If you look closely, you'll see a human leg from hip to knee, which is the part of the body ruled by Sagittarius. This is the line of wisdom angled away from trouble and pointing towards those ever-present lofty goals.

The Correspondences of Sagittarius

The sign of Sagittarius rules the thighs, liver, and hips. This means that if you're a Sagittarius, you may be prone to liver problems. Even if you're not, you may have a sensitive liver. This results in a tendency to abuse alcohol occasionally. You might also be susceptible to hepatitis. Regardless of this, you should get a great deal of outdoor exercise if you want to remain in good health.

Thursday is the luckiest day for anyone born under the sign of the archer, and the numbers five and seven have great potential. Turquoise is associated with Sagittarius, attracting love, protecting from harm, and giving the wearing the ability to see into the future.

Some other correspondences of Sagittarius include:

• The colors of royalty and the artistic, most notably royal purple
• Cities such as Acapulco, Budapest, Cologne, and Toledo
• Countries such as Australia, Hungary, and Spain
• Trees such as birch, mulberry, and oak
• Flowers such as dandelion, holly, and narcissus
• Tin and metals containing tin
• The horse and other related animals

Many of the ideas associated with Sagittarius concern good fortune and optimism. But Sagittarians are often at the mercy of the fiery qualities, especially when on the move (which is often since this sign has trouble staying put). The almost fanatical pursuit of freedom may incite jealously and possessiveness in others. It may also hurt those closest to you such as friends and lovers. Sagittarius needs to be well aware of the emotions of others to avoid alienating everyone.

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The Astrological Sun Signs: The Personality of Sagittarius

Those born between November 22nd and December 21 are born under the sign of Sagittarius, the ninth of the sun signs. This astrological sign symbolizes powerful and unrelenting optimism. Sagittarius is the sign of the archer, and individuals with this trait tend to express themselves through the words "I see."

The Character of Sagittarius

If you are ruled by the sign of the archer, you may appear to flow through life untouched by hardship. Sagittarius is the sign of luck, of those people who always seem to be in the right place at the right time and know how to take advantage of the nuances of a situation. These traits tend to result in someone who is cheery and happy most of the time. Like everyone, Sagittarians have their dark side, but these moments pass quickly. You might momentarily be upset when something doesn't go your way, but you don't really dwell on it, allowing you to move forward quickly.

Sagittarius cannot be held or confined against their will. They are independent to a fault and are adventurous to the point where they can get themselves into trouble. You like to wander and hate being tied down, and you have no desire to change this. You truly believe that the grass is greener on the other side, and you'll do anything to get there.

If you're a true Sagittarius, you'll probably have the constant urge to follow knowledge wherever it may take you. You follow this knowledge through and you are always searching for wisdom. In fact, the ancients considered Sagittarius the sign of the explorer and the philosopher, and true Sagittarians are usually both.

You don't like to meddle in the affairs of others, and you expect the same courtesy be extended to you. You're not typically possessive or jealous, but your ire can be aroused if others try to impose their beliefs or values on you. "Life and let live" is a way of life for you.

There tend to be an excess of Sagittarians involved in communication careers. You can find this sign in many positions in TV stations, publishing houses, and radio stations, among other things. Most individuals born under this sign have a hearty sense of humor and are normally in high spirits. Practical jokes have some appeal, and almost all Sagittarians are wonderful storytellers and conversationalists. Many entertainers and speakers of all kinds have been born under this sign, including such gifted persons as Woody Allen, Jane Austen, Walt Disney, Bette Midler, Mark Twain, and Dick Van Dyke.

Sagittarius is one of the most versatile signs, and those falling under its influence tend to be good at many different things. If you're a Sagittarius, you're likely the Jack-of-all-Trades of the astrological world. The problem is that you're always looking for something new and tend to set off to work on a new project before you're done with the old one. You do become bored, but that's not why you move on. You are simply compelled to by your very nature.

The Sign of Sagittarius and Its Relationship With Others

Sagittarians hate to be tied down and tend to have difficulty maintaining long term relationships. This sign tends to wander and cut ties of a romantic nature, though many Sagittarians can and do become involved in profound relationships. It's simply not the norm, but it is possible.

Despite this, Sagittarius makes a good and loyal friend. They are kind and free of malice, and always willing to lend a hand when necessary while expecting nothing in return. As they hate being tied down, so they hate tying down others. There will be nothing owed to a Saggitarius, but a return favor would be appreciated by this openhearted sign.

Business relationships tend to go well while they last. If you're a Sagittarius, you tend to be clever and imaginative. You readily adapt to new ways of doing things and are willing to use all the tools at your disposal. You don't like menial tasks, preferring projects that allow you some risk. You have an innate belief in your own luck, making you willing to risk much to get ahead. Since this usually pays off, your belief is well founded.

Like the arrow of the archer, you are open, frank, and straightforward. You don't play games and you are sometimes cruel in your honesty. Most appreciate this tendency towards the truth because they don't have to spend time figuring out what you really mean. Some resent you for speaking the unvarnished truth, but this doesn't stop you from speaking it. Of course, you don't appreciate it when the shoe is on the other foot since you tend to be thin-skinned and take offense easily.

Sagittarians can be wasteful, reckless, irresponsible, and extravagant. You tend to miss appointments and deadlines and often leave tasks unfinished, mostly because you simply forgot. You can be a little shallow and have a problem making commitments. Despite all this, you're one of the most likable astrological signs. You may be unreliable, but since everyone knows that and you don't bother to hide it, you're not deceiving anyone. Others enjoy being around you, and you enjoy the company.

Cheerful, charming, and pure fun to be around, Sagittarius truly lives life. You pursue your passions and change with the wind, somehow coming out on top even against all the odds.

Astrological Sun Signs: Sagittarius in Brief

Those born between November 23rd and December 21st are ruled by the sign of Sagittarius, whose astrological symbols are the centaur and the arrow. The arrow of Sagittarius represents Chiron, the bow-wielding centaur, who was half-man and half-horse. Chiron was the first doctor of herbal medicine. He was also a sage and the tutor of Achilles. The legend of Chiron may have started out with stories of a wise and skillful hunter, perhaps the leader of the first tribe to hunt from the back of the horse. As the hunting parties of different tribes crossed paths, they could have exchanged stories of Chiron's deeds as they sat under the night sky discussing far-away lands and the different religions, philosophies, and customs they had seen on their long journeys. These journeys were made possible by travel on horseback.

Sagittarius is associated with the type of travel that broadens the mind. In addition, Sagittarius is the sign of higher learning, widespread dissemination of knowledge, the great outdoors, natural healing, religions, philosophies, customs, laws, and all things foreign. The parts of the body ruled by Sagittarius are the thighs, since these are the center of motion of the body.

People born under the sign of Sagittarius function best when they are learning and teaching.