Sagittarius, The Archer
Sagittarius, The Archer, is the ninth sign of the zodiac, which runs from November 23rd to December 22nd every year.
Western astrology is based on the Sign of the Zodiac under which a person was born. The term "zodiac" is used in Astronomy to mean the ring of constellations that lines the ecliptic, which is the apparent path of the Sun across the sky over the course of the year.
The "Signs of the Zodiac" are the names given by Western astrology to 12 roughly equal sized periods of the year. The name of each sign of the zodiac is taken from an animal or object shaped patterns of stars that is visible is in the section of the zodiac that the sun is in during that period of the year.
Western astrology associates a set of characteristics and character traits, both positive and negative, with typical people born under each zodiac sign. These characteristics and character traits may not fully apply to each and every person born under the sign.
Sagittarius Characteristics
Sagittarius is a masculine, or positive, sign, so Sagittarius people tend to be spontaneous and self-expressive.
Sagittarius is a Fire sign, so Sagittarius people tend to be lively and aggressive.
Sagittarius is one of the Mutable signs, which are the adaptable and interchangeable signs. These signs are able to mold and modify circumstances and conditions in life. Sagittarius people tend to have these characteristics.
Sagittarius Character Traits
According to Astrology Insight, people born under Sagittarius tend to have these character traits:
- Positive traits: optimistic, freedom loving, jovial, good humored, honest, straightforward, intellectual, and philosophical
- Negative traits: blindly optimistic, careless, irresponsible, superficial, tactless, and restless
Influence of Chinese Zodiac Signs on Sagittarius
Read about how the characteristics and character traits of people under Sagittarius are influenced by the Animals of Chinese Zodiac they were born under.
Sagittarius Birthstone
Western astrology associates a birthstone with each sign of the zodiac. They are designed to support the strengths of the zodiac sign, and to compensate for its weaknesses.
Topaz is the birthstone for people born under the Sagittarius zodiac sign. Topaz may be colorless, yellow, orange, red, blue, or green. Topaz are associated with strength, wisdom, courage, and clear communication, particularly when speaking.
Sagittarius Planetary Ruler
The Ruler of each sign of the zodiac has a special potency in that sign, and has a more powerful influence over that sign when it is in the sign's part of the zodiac. The planetary ruler of Sagittarius is Jupiter.
Sagittarius Color
Purple is the main color for people born under Sagittarius. For more information, see Colors for the Signs of the Zodiac.
Sagittarius Compatibility
Western astrology holds that the character traits for each sign of the zodiac determine if two people are compatible. People who trust in Western astrology often consider the compatibility of their zodiac signs before committing to a romantic relationship or to a business relationship.
Sagittarius people are most compatible with the other Fire Signs: Aries and Leo. They are also compatible with the Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Western Astrological Horoscope for 2011 for Sagittarius
See Horoscope for 2011 for a Western astrological forecast for 2011. Western horoscopes usually make forecasts for the next year in general, and for each zodiac sign in more detail.
Sagittarius people should have a positive year in 2011, with professional development likely to take place early in the year. They should ask for advice from those more wise when problems occur. Sagittarius people are likely to travel significantly this year.
The Signs of the Zodiac
The 12 signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Sources:
Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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