The ninth sign in the Zodiac, Sagittarius is a fire element ruled by Jupiter. The Sagittarian dates run from November 23rd to December 21st. As represented by the centaur, this portrays the conflict between human’s carnal nature and the philosophical mind. The Horse is the Sagittarian animal, and the color purple, while the gemstone is the Topaz. Although allowed their freedom, the Sagittarian is an affectionate and warm individual.

Mythology :

Based upon the legend of Chiron the centaur. Chiron was the tutor to many heroes of Greece, including Achilles, Acteon, Jason and Hercules. Chiron was wounded by Hercules and gave up his immortality, Zeus in honor of Chiron’s noble teachings set his image in the night sky.

The Sagittarian is positive by nature, full of energy and ea ger for adventure. Due to their natural ambition, optimism and idealistic natures they often suffer massive disappointments, but remain unaffected. They usually side with the underdog because of their beliefs in the just and fair, which causes them to seem rebellious. Although Sagittarians are gifted with foresight and good judgment, they are prone to anger and tend to get upset about small things, whilst pointing out the shortcomings of other and expecting full praise for themselves. They have also been known to be superstitious, whilst there love for sport can lead them on dangerous journeys.

Positive traits of the Sagittarian include being jovial, straightforward, intellectual, honest and freedom-loving. The negative traits inherent include irresponsible, restless, tactless and careless. The likes of the Sagittarian include traveling, freedom, and laws and the dislikes unsubstantiated theories, constrained, details, and being tied down domestically.

The Sagittarius sign rules the hips and thigh areas of the body, and therefore require monitoring of ailments and diseases particular to that region of the body.

Compatible signs: Aquarius, Aries, Leo, and Libra. Incompatible signs: Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo and Scorpio. Variable signs: Sagittarius and Gemini.

Some famous Sagittarians include Walt Disney, Frank Sinatra, Sammy davis Jr., Jimi Hendrix, Bette Midler, Stephen Spielberg, Caroline Kennedy, and Brad Pitt

Famous Why? Winston Churchill (November 30th, 1874) – a noted Sagittarian.
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Category: Astrology  - ( Astrology Archive)

Date Added: 19 October '08

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