Sagittarius (astrology)
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{{ZodiacSign
| image = Sagittarius.svg
| name = Sagittarius
| Symbol = The Archer
| Tropical Start Date = [[November 22]]
| Tropical Finish Date = [[December 21]]
| Sidereal Start Date = [[December 16]]
| Sidereal Finish Date = [[January 13]]
| Solar Start Date = [[December 18]]
| Solar Finish Date = [[January 18]]
| Constellation = [[Sagittarius (constellation)|Sagittarius]]
| Element = [[Fire Signs|Fire]]
| Quality = [[Mutable sign|Mutable]]
| Domicile = [[Jupiter (planet)|Jupiter]]
| Exaltation = [[South Node]]
| Fall = [[North Node]]
| Detriment = [[Mercury (planet)|Mercury]]
| Numbers = Three
| Day = [[Thursday]]
|
|}}
{{Astrology}}
'''Sagittarius''' is the ninth [[astrological sign]] in the [[Zodiac]], originating from the [[Sagittarius (constellation)|constellation of Sagittarius]]. In [[western astrology]], the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the [[Precession (astronomy)|precession of the equinoxes]]. Sagittarius is classed as a [[Positive sign|positive]] or masculine, extrovert sign; its element is [[Fire sign|fire]] and its quality is [[Mutable sign|mutable]].<ref> Jeff Mayo, ''Teach Yourself Astrology'', pp 38-41, Holder and Stoughton, London, 1979 </ref> Sagittarius is [[Domicile (astrology)|ruled]] by the planet [[planets in astrology#Jupiter|Jupiter]].
Individuals born when the [[Sun (astrology)|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]].<ref name="Astrology.com">{{cite web |title=Astrology.com|url=http://horoscopes.astrology.com/dailysagittarius.html}}</ref> Under the [[Sidereal astrology|sidereal zodiac]], it is currently there roughly from [[December 16]] to [[January 14]].
==Mythology==
{{seealso|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 mythology|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 gods|Norse]] [[god]] [[Thor]].{{Fact|date=June 2007}}
==Symbology==
The [[astrological symbol]] for Sagittarius has a dual meaning. The first and most common is that of a [[Bow (weapon)|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.{{Fact|date=March 2008}}
==Astrological qualities and associations==
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Sagittarius is ruled by the planet [[Planets in astrology#Jupiter|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 (astrology)|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.
===Associated traits===
Astrologers broadly agree that the following are characteristics associated with Sagittarius:
* witty conversationalist<ref name="elore">[http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/sagittarius.htm elore.com]</ref><ref name="astrologyonline">[http://www.astrology-online.com/sagittarius.htm Astrology-online.com]</ref>
* freedom loving / free-spirited<ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name="oken">Alan Oken. ''Alan Oken's Complete Astrology'' Revised Edition, 1988. ISBN 0-553-34537-0, pages 129-137</ref>
* idealistic / believing<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name=oken/>
* moral<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name=oken/>
* intelligent / intellectual<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name=oken/>
* positive / optimistic<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* honest / sincere<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* reliable<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* enterprising / ambitious <ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name=oken/>
* energetic / active <ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* versatile <ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* adventurous <ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name=oken/>
* independent / [[Wiktionary:unfettered|unfettered]] <ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* generous <ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/><ref name=oken/>
* temperamental <ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
* impatient / restless <ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/>
===Likes and dislikes===
{| class="wikitable"
! Attribute !!
|-
| Ideal Careers || Ideal careers for Sagitarians include [[teaching]],<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/> the [[law]],<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/> [[theology]] and [[religion]],<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/> [[politics]],<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/> [[public relations]] or [[advertising]],<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/> anything related to [[travel]],<ref name="elore"/><ref name="astrologyonline"/> [[arts]], [[science]], [[medicine]] and research.<ref name="astrologyonline"/>
|-
| Likes || travel<ref name="astrologyonline"/> and adventure, honesty, justice and law,<ref name="astrologyonline"/> freedom,<ref name="astrologyonline"/> meaning,<ref name="astrologyonline"/> intellectual compatibility, taking risks, flirting, socializing.
|-
| Dislikes || routine and chores, being constrained,<ref name="astrologyonline"/> being tied down,<ref name="astrologyonline"/> being forced to do things, being doubted, having to explain oneself, being forced to make promises, being bothered by little details.<ref name="astrologyonline"/>
|}
===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 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.<ref> The Diagram Group, ''The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac'', pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 </ref>
==Compatibilities==
Sagittarius is widely thought to be compatible with same element signs, [[Aries (astrology)|Aries]] and [[Leo (astrology)|Leo]]. Sagittarius is also often considered to be good with [[ Aquarius (astrology)|Aquarius]].<ref name="encyzodiac171"> The Diagram Group, ''The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac'', p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 </ref><ref name="Astrology-online Quick">[http://www.astrology-online.com/quick.htm Astrology-online.com Quick Compatibility Guide]</ref>
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]].<ref name="astrology-online">{{cite web | title=www.astrology-online.com | url=http://www.astrology-online.com/salove.htm}}</ref> Professional astrologers rarely boil compatibility down to just the sun-sign. The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called [[Synastry]].<ref>[http://www.cafeastrology.com/articles/synastry.html Cafeastrology.com on Synastry]</ref>
==Correspondences==
The following are common associations with the sign of Sagittarius:
{| class="wikitable"
! Associations !!
|-
| [[Birthstone]]s<ref name="timewell">Timewell Corp. Website.[http://www.timewellcorp.com/birthstones.htm Birthstones and Gemstones Color]</ref>
|
[[Topaz]] (general)<br/>
For November: [[Citrine]]<br/>
For December: [[Turquoise]] • [[Zircon]] • [[Topaz|Blue topaz]]
|-
| Gemstones
| [[Topaz]]<ref name="elore"/>
|-
| Color
| [[Purple]]<ref name="elore"/><ref name="crystal-cure"/> • [[Blue|Light blue]]<ref name="crystal-cure">according to [http://www.crystal-cure.com/sagittarius.html Crystal-cure.com]</ref>
|-
| Metal
| [[Tin]]<ref name="elore"/><ref name="crystal-cure"/>
|-
| [[Medical astrology|Body parts]]
| Hips<ref name="elore"/><ref name="spelwerx"/> • Thighs<ref name="elore"/><ref name="spelwerx">{{cite web | title=spelwerx.com | url=http://www.spelwerx.com/sagittarius.html}}</ref>
|-
| Day
| [[Thursday]]
|-
| Country
| [[Mediterranean climate]]s: [[Spain]]<ref name="elore"/><ref name="spelwerx"/><ref name="AWCountries">[http://www.astrologyweekly.com/more-horary/countries-cities.php Countries & Cities]; retrieved on [[2008-05-27]]</ref> • [[Australia]]<ref name="elore"/><ref name="spelwerx"/><ref name="AWCountries"/> • [[South Africa]]<ref name="elore"/><ref name="AWCountries"/> • [[Portugal]]<ref name="elore"/> • [[Mexico]]<ref name="spelwerx"/> • [[Arabia]]<ref name="spelwerx"/><ref name="AWCountries"/>
|}
* The [[Jyotish|Indian]] equivalent of Sagittarius is Dhanus.{{fact|date=January 2008}}
* The corresponding month in the [[Babylonian calendar]] is ''Arax Kislimu'', dedicated to [[Nergal]].{{fact|date=March 2008}}
* The [[Chinese astrology|Chinese]] equivalent is thought to be the versatile, opportunistic [[Rat (zodiac)|Rat]], whose lunar month is 7 December - 5 January.<ref> Theodora Lau, ''The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes'', pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005 </ref>
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/sagittarius.htm Sagittarius in Elore.com]
* [http://www.astrologyindepth.com/Sagittarius Sagittarius In-Depth]
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