Sagittarius (astrology)
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| Zodiac Symbol | The Archer |
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| Birth Dates (Tropical) | November 22 - December 21 |
| Birth Dates (Sidereal) | December 16 - January 13 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Zodiac Element | Fire |
| Zodiac Quality | Mutable |
| Domicile | Jupiter |
| Detriment | Mercury |
| Exaltation | South Node |
| Fall | North Node |
Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius. In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. Sagittarius is classed as a positive or masculine, extrovert sign; its element is fire and its quality is mutable.[1] Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter.
Individuals born when the sun was in this sign are considered Sagittarius individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun is in Sagittarius roughly from November 22 to December 21.[2] Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from December 16 to January 14.
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[edit] Mythology
- See also: Sagittarius (constellation)#Mythology
In mythology Sagittarius is often associated with either a Satyr or a Centaur (in the case of the latter, often the centaur Chiron, who taught and tutored various heroes in Greek myth). In Greek mythology, centaurs were adventurous, brave, and wise, but they were also given to brawling and uncivilized behavior. Sagittarius is also associated with the Greek god Zeus and sometimes the Greek goddess Tyche, as well as the Norse god Thor.[citation needed]
[edit] Symbology
The astrological symbol for Sagittarius has a dual meaning. The first and most common is that of a bow and arrow. The second and less well-known is that of an arrow lifting up a cross-shaped burden, representing the struggle the Sagittarius faces.[citation needed]
[edit] Astrological qualities and associations
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Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter, not only one of the most important gods in Roman mythology (ruler of the heavens), but also the planet that signifies good fortune in astrology.
As the ninth sign in the zodiac, Sagittarius is associated with the astrological 9th house, which is associated with natural Sagittarius matters - foreign travel and foreign countries and cultures, religion, the law and higher education, all things which seek to expand one's experience, freedom, journeys.
[edit] Associated traits
Astrologers broadly agree that the following are characteristics associated with Sagittarius:
- witty conversationalist[3][4]
- freedom loving / free-spirited[4][5]
- idealistic / believing[3][4][5]
- moral[3][4][5]
- intelligent / intellectual[3][4][5]
- positive / optimistic[3][4]
- honest / sincere[3][4]
- reliable[3][4]
- enterprising / ambitious[3][4][5]
- energetic[3][4]
- versatile[3][4]
- adventurous[3][4][5]
- independent[3][4]
- generous[3][4][5]
- temperamental[3][4]
- impatient[3][4]
[edit] Likes and dislikes
| Attribute | |
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| Ideal Careers | Ideal careers for Sagitarians include teaching,[3][4] the law,[3][4] theology and religion,[3][4] politics,[3][4] public relations or advertising,[3][4] anything related to travel,[3][4] science and research.[4] |
| Likes | travel[4] and adventure, honesty, justice and law,[4] freedom,[4] meaning,[4] intellectual compatibility, taking risks, flirting, socializing. |
| Dislikes | routine and chores, being constrained,[4] being tied down,[4] being forced to do things, being doubted, having to explain oneself, being forced to make promises, being bothered by little details.[4] |
[edit] Physical traits
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Many astrologers believe that each of the zodiac signs has identifying physical traits. Some consider that physically, people born under the sign of Sagittarius usually have a large and well-shaped skull, a high, broad forehead, a small, slender and well formed figure. They stand high and walk high like a Centaur. They have the tendency to stoop or slouch as if grazing for grass. Sagittarius governs the hips, thighs and sacral area; some astrologers consider Sagittarians as tending to suffer from ailments of the hips and thighs and being prone to sciatica and rheumatism.[6]
[edit] Compatibilities
Sagittarius is widely thought to be compatible with same element signs, Aries and Leo.[7][8]
There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the sun, the moon, the stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Sagittarius do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as qualities and elements within the Zodiac.[9] Professional astrologers rarely boil compatibility down to just the sun-sign. The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.[10]
[edit] Correspondences
The following are common associations with the sign of Sagittarius:
| Associations | |
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| Birthstones[11] |
Topaz (general) |
| Gemstones | Topaz[3] |
| Color | Purple[3][12] • Light blue[12] |
| Metal | Tin[3][12] |
| Body parts | Hips[3][13] • Thighs[3][13] |
| Day | Thursday |
| Country | Mediterranean climates: Spain[3][13][14] • Australia[3][13][14] • South Africa[3][14] • Portugal[3] • Mexico[13] • Arabia[13][14] |
- The Indian equivalent of Sagittarius is Dhanus.[citation needed]
- The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Arax Kislimu, dedicated to Nergal.[citation needed]
- The Chinese equivalent is thought to be the versatile, opportunistic Rat, whose lunar month is 7 December - 5 January.[15]
[edit] References
- ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
- ^ Astrology.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad elore.com
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad Astrology-online.com
- ^ a b c d e f g Alan Oken. Alan Oken's Complete Astrology Revised Edition, 1988. ISBN 0-553-34537-0, pages 129-137
- ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
- ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
- ^ Astrology-online.com Quick Compatibility Guide
- ^ www.astrology-online.com.
- ^ Cafeastrology.com on Synastry
- ^ Timewell Corp. Website.Birthstones and Gemstones Color
- ^ a b c according to Crystal-cure.com
- ^ a b c d e f spelwerx.com.
- ^ a b c d Countries & Cities; retrieved on 2008-05-27
- ^ Theodora Lau, The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005
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