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.