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Sagittarius
The Archer

November 23 - December 21

The sign of the sage or counsellor

Ruler: Jupiter
The third fire sign: Candid; restless, impatient, curious, impulsive, nature and sport lover
Metal: Tin
Gems: Carbuncle, turquoise
Colour: Light blue
Dances: Mambo, Lambada, Salsa

"every time you open your mouth your foot falls out"

JUPITER, the largest planet of the Solar System. Scientists have recently learned that Jupiter reflects more light than it receives from the Sun… twinkle, twinkle… the sparkling personality of the Sagittarius dancer - in the true sense of the word a STAR. In astrology it rules good luck and good cheer, health, wealth, optimism, happiness, success and joy. It is the symbol of opportunity and always opens the way for new possibilities in life. In general, Jupiter rules wisdom, exuberance, enthusiasm, knowledge, generosity and all forms of expansion. It rules actors, statesmen, clerics, professional people, religion, publishing and the distribution of many people over large areas, but more significantly, it rules the Sagittarius dancer.

Sometimes Jupiter makes you feel and think you deserve everything, and you become sloppy, wasteful, careless and rude, prodigal and lawless, in the illusion that nothing can ever go wrong. Then there is the danger of over-confidence, exaggeration, undependability and over-indulgence.

Jupiter minimises the vulnerability of limitation and emphasises spirituality and potential. It is the thirst, the hunger for knowledge and higher learning. Jupiter is the driving force behind every determined dancer wishing to excel.

Archers, more than any other sign, need Mambo mania to give freedom of expression to their half human, half animal attributes so as to balance the cultured with the primitive. Lively music and movement activates the bright and cheerful, optimistic qualities of the Archer - morbid music and negative human beings bring out the animal in this sign.

Health-wise, the Sagittarius' hips and thighs are particularly vulnerable. But, a sure cure for the ailing Archer, is to unarch the back by applying vigorous Cuban motion, lunges, Latin knee- hip- and foot-flexes and the many other muscle-pulling exercises every dancer enjoys. Five minutes of concentrated Cuban motion per day will restore what Dr. McKenzie's cure-all won't. It strengthens the back muscles and keeps the waist line firm and trim, giving the fairer sex a wasp-like waist and adding a muscle block or two to the male's mighty middle.

The ruler Jupiter = joviality, which makes this sign substantially more exuberant at parties than other signs, and consequently more popular - look for the happy people at parties and you can be sure they are extraversial Archers or have a strong Jupiter ascendance - the bounty of the ball.

Leaving a few bodies lying around with their over-caustic, candid Sagittarius tongue is nothing unusual. You've heard them say the right thing at the wrong time, "may I borrow your brains, I'm going out with a ¾-wit tonight?" or "why don't you go on a diet and quit eating my heart out". A stimulating teacher-pupil match is Sagittarius and Aries because both are enthusiastic, impulsive and full of ideas, and Aries knows when not to take the Archer too seriously.

Sagittarius and Gemini…
ROMANCE: Starts quickly. Combining elements are working: low-keyed fire and controlled atmosphere. This one has tempo, timing, style, intelligence, grace, humour, sophistication, expressive feet. S & G are perceptive, can anticipate - handles romance artistically. This one is professional, reliable, resourceful; steers adroitly. Romance builds; has nerve, bringing the airboat back to earth safely.

LOVE: Is good times. Affections are regulated, emotions are balanced. This one is mature. Inner systems work smoothly. It cuts through dilemmas, can handle pressure. The beat is strong, the rhythm magic. There is nothing frivolous, nothing flamboyant. This one knows how to take care of love, knows how to keep love together, can manage. Love is in capable hands - the constant buddy, the abiding musketeer. Love sustains. There is cheerful camaraderie.

PASSION: Is sacred duty. Has mental resilience: serves to comfort, to assure, to inspire. Both respond to need. Energy is released directly. Nothing is denied. it's all well-intentioned; there is continuity. Physical exchange is an expression of faith.

Dance: Is bliss and bountiful. Scintillating vibes gel fluently. Arm and body styles correspond meticulously; inner rhythms flow and communicate superbly. This pair wallow in happy, physical musicality - the exchange is unique. There are no flaws, no aberrations, no distractions - it's TOTAL FOCUS, mentally and physically. Presentation of style and expression blossom and bloom naturally. Dancing Cha-Cha on a pink cloud is a divine manifestation - a blast. To all our bow & arrow, ½-beast, ½-human earthlings… may the coming year bring bull's eyes and top scores to all your wildest, woolly dancing wishes - carumba

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