Sagittarians are known for their broad vision, tolerant
attitude, freedom-loving philosophical air, and
generally jovial spirits. These recognisable traits all
stem from the influence of their planetary ruler: the
expansive and magnanimous Jupiter; source of hope,
optimism, confidence and generosity. Jupiter tends to
appreciate abundance; the dictum 'less is more' doesn't
make much sense in his realm - better to have plenty and
let a little go to waste. Sagittarians have a gift for
enlarging all that they embrace and throw their energies
into. No sign creates a better publicist. Few can so
easily take a minor matter and through their enthusiasm
make it seem so all-important. Sagittarian hearts and
spirits are big; their outlook is liberal and forgiving;
their style is colourful and noisy; their passion for
life contagious.

The upwards shooting centaur aims for the higher picture
and keeps its eyes fixed to the distant horizon.
Sagittarians are always planning for the future,
thinking about a bigger tomorrow, and thus they tend not
to worry about the here and now. They are blessed with
fine intuition but can suffer through dismissing
critical analysis as someone else's negative outlook;
sanguine in the conviction that 'all will work out well
in the end'. Sagittarians don't work well with details,
and whilst known for being intrinsically candid, they
can't help distorting everything towards a brighter
light, especially if it embroiders in a bit more colour
and interest. Such buoyancy of spirit often attracts a
positive response, but like all the fire signs
Sagittarians need to be wary of ignoring the voice of
caution. Downfalls that affect this sign arise from
taking on too much; becoming so enraptured in their own
enthusiasm that they act without foresight; and pursuing
a vision that exceeds the limits of reality. But even in
suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune
the Sagittarian copes better than most. Being a mutable
sign all change is viewed as an opportunity for
stimulation and renewed motivation.

This is a sign that rarely recognises restrictions and
certainly doesn't approve of limitations. Sagittarians
adopt a 'live and let live' philosophy that recoils from
narrow mindedness. They have a natural dislike of all
things 'prim and proper' and will laugh in the face of
supercilious morality. There's a 'rough and ready'
element to this sign and one of its most noticeable
features is a forthright attitude and a 'take me as you
find me' approach. Pomposity and civil niceties fail to
impress, as does anything that smacks of being
superficially correct but inherently insincere.
Sagittarian Mark Twain typifies the penchant for
undermining all that is ostentatious with humour, frank
observation and unnerving candour - just when everyone
seems willing to take flight into collective
self-congratulation and pretentiousness, the Sagittarian
is there, ready to burst the hollow bubble with a
painfully incisive reminder of the truth. This is
honesty Sagittarian style - frank, blunt, and
disquietingly valid.

Sagittarians prize themselves on their reputation for
sincerity and lenience. There is however, another side
to the sign, a belligerent foundation that is rarely
acknowledged but ever present. Sagittarians are driven
by a Mars-like quality and they have a propensity to
rush out with their energies, aggressively pursuing
their own ends. It's well known that Sagittarians tend
to exaggerate stories to their own advantage, and
they've certainly managed to do this with their
mythological emblem, the centaur. They would have us all
believe that gentle, healing, self-sacrificing Chiron
was placed in the stars to symbolise all that the

Sagittarian represents. Honoured for his unselfishness -
he had no equal when it came to performing acts of
kindness - Sagittarians have unasham

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.

The sign 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 the sign do experience good luck. Jupiter
rules both Sagittarius and Pisces; The sign 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 this sign 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, Sagittarians' 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
the sign may be more susceptible to hip troubles and leg
pain than people of

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