9th sign of the zodiac
Polarity: male
Element: fire
Quality: mutable
Domicile: Jupiter
Exaltation: –
Exile: Mercury
Fall: –
Anatomy: hips, thighs, pelvis, groin, liver
As the last fire sign, Sagittarius represents the third dimension of space, with which space gains depth, that is, with which it becomes space. As such, as the centaur symbol suggests, Sagittarius symbolizes the need for distance, both on a concrete, physical level, and on a spiritual and intellectual level.
Character traits:
People born with important factors in this fire sign are active, vital, energetic and passionate. As a sign ruled by a great benefic, Jupiter, Sagittarius is characterized by a cheerful, jovial, positive and optimistic attitude towards life. People born under this sign, even when they have every reason to sink into depression and fall into despair, do not abandon hope and faith in a better tomorrow and easily maintain a positive attitude. They act honestly and openly and approach everything with great enthusiasm. They favor exploration and adventure at all levels. They have big dreams, aspirations, expectations and very high standards.
Since Sagittarius is a sign of distances, people born under this sign have a strong need for space, wide horizons, movement, as well as sports, that is, physical activities. They attach great importance to independence and freedom, but above all in the context of movement in space. They show a great interest in everything that is far away and have a great need to travel, visit foreign countries, get to know foreign cultures, peoples, and customs.
Being a mutable sign ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarius is primarily a sign of mental breadth. Like other mutable signs, those born under this sign have a capacity do adapt, change and be very flexible when circumstances call for it.
Members of this sign often show an interest in higher knowledge, philosophy, religion, science, they strive to be informed and learn as much as they can from as many fields as possible. They aspire to obtain a higher education and often gain the most enjoyment and the most meaningful experiences during their studies. Questions of morality, purpose and meaning are often of great importance to them.
A pronounced characteristic of this sign is that it sees everything from a wider perspective. There is a tendency among members of this sign to generalize everything, that is, to formulate universal laws from individual experiences.
Due to their optimistic attitude towards life and benevolent, aristocratic demeanor, members of this sign easily leave a positive impression on others. Nothing is easier than admiring, idealizing and overestimating a Sagittarius.
The negative qualities of this sign, as with all other signs, arise from the excess of one’s own qualities. When the energy of this sign is poorly used, there is a tendency to exaggerate, overestimate oneself and one’s capabilities, pretentiousness, false morality, ego mania, megalomania, recklessness, naivety, unrealistic reliance on luck, tendency to gamble. They can at time be brutally honest, blunt, judgmental and preachy which can push others away from them.
Since Sagittarius is the sign of the detriment of Mercury, people born in this sign often lack practicality, thoughtfulness, and prudence. They have no sense of detail and often overlook the small steps that must be taken on the way to the great success they dream of.
Various meanings:
big, broad, large, philosophy, religion, high education, universities, academics, PhDs, priests, university professors, theories, speculations, ambassy, ambassadors, parliament, ministers, generals, international, export, foreigners, abroad, tourists, tourist agencies, travel, travel guide, passports, horses, hippodrome, optimism, enthusiasm, exuberance, aristocracy, nobility, high spirits, expectations, plenty, luxury, adventure, exploration, publishing, big screen, movies, recognitions, awards, distinctions, trophies, records, highways…
