Sagittarius is the ninth Sign of the Zodiac. After
Libra's first reaching out to others and
Scorpio's exploration of the world through
emotion, Sagittarius uses knowledge to
understand the world. Sagittarius is the Sign of
Philosophy and Religion, and people born
under this Sign are the scholars and learners of
the Zodiac. They seek the truth and the
meaning of life, and they love to explore
through knowledge. Higher learning is a major
focus of their lives. As the ninth Sign, Sagittarius
also rules the ninth House: the House of Philosophy.

The Astrological Symbol of Sagittarius is the
Archer. The Archer is a Centaur, half man and
half horse, and it is the only Sign of the Zodiac
that is half man and half beast. Centaurs were
the great scholars and intellectuals of Greek and
Roman myth, but they could also be hotheaded
and aggressive. This tradition is maintained in
Sagittarians. They are not fixed or opinionated,
and they have no set plan or bias but seek to
learn things as they come. In this way,
Sagittarius exemplifies the Mutable Quality
assigned to it. They desire the freedom to do
what they want, when they want, and tend to
be impulsive and independent. Within the
Zodiac, Sagittarius is opposite Gemini, the Sign
of Communication. While Gemini likes to learn
a little bit about many subjects, Sagittarius tends
to be about deeper and more focused learning.
They are versatile and progressive, but at times
they can be impatient and pushy if things aren't
getting done in the way they want.

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Sagittarius is ruled by the Planet Jupiter. In ancient Roman mythology, Jupiter (and his
Greek equivalent, Zeus) was the King of the Gods. Jupiter represents expansion in all its
forms, including the mental outreach so prominent in Sagittarians, but it also may invite
excess. It is the Planet of Luck, and many people born under Sagittarius do experience
good luck. Jupiter rules both Sagittarius and Pisces; Sagittarius is the masculine, or day,
aspect of Jupiter and Pisces is the feminine, or night. Both Signs are about thought and
outreach, but while Pisces focuses on the higher ideal of a perfect world Sagittarius is more
interested in mental exploration as teachers and philosophers. At times they can procrastinate or
seem self-indulgent, but they are trustworthy and charming, adaptable to all situations. While
they can appear to be extravagant and flashy, they are generally good-humored and generous.

The Element associated with Sagittarius is Fire. Fire Signs are physical: they tend to
respond to the world through action, rather than practicality, intellect, or
emotion. While they are about action and getting things started, they are not in a hurry like
Aries can be. They want to experience life, rather than read about it, and they are outgoing
and friendly. Sagittarians are broad-minded and enthusiastic, but they may sometimes seem to
have foot-in-mouth disease as they may talk too much or speak before thinking. They are
eager and inspirational, experts at getting things started, but they can also seem irresponsible or
tactless if they jump in too quickly. They are not pioneers in the sense that Aries is, but they are
explorers and interested in mental outreach. Their innate optimism and belief in
straightforward dealings with other people can sometimes make them careless or impulsive.
Many Sagittarians enjoy travel and spiritual study, and they have daring and adventurous spirits.

Sagittarians love to have a good time, and they are outgoing and friendly. Many are natural
comedians, sometimes exaggerating their adventures to entertain people. Their innate
confidence in themselves may make them argumentative or blunt, but they want to learn,
not offend. They are high-spirited and enthusiastic, often flirtatious, and tend to enjoy
social life immensely.

In their leisure time, Sagittarius' athleticism comes to the forefront. Personal challenge is
always appreciated, and they tend to prefer solitary or one-on-one sports that stretch them
to the limit, such as skydiving and big game fishing. They tend to be lucky, and may enjoy
gambling. Their philosophical side makes them enjoy drama and debate, as well as most other
mentally challenging pursuits. In love relationships, Sagittarius is flirtatious and playful.

Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs. People born under Sagittarius may be more susceptible
to hip troubles and leg pain than people of other Signs. Sagittarius's colors are the rich hues of
maroon and navy.

The great strength of the Sagittarius-born is in their philosophical and exploratory nature. It is
important to them that they live life to the fullest, experiencing everything they can. Their great
love of knowledge and exploration makes them one of the most learned characters of the Zodiac.