Sagittarius

Socially speaking, Sagittarius is among the most fluid of the fire signs. Whereas Aries symbolizes the fire’s enthusiasm and Leo symbolizes pride, the Sagittarius zodiac sign shows the fire’s range and adaptability. Sagittarius shows the fact that fire can burn anywhere there is life and oxygen, and this explains plenty of what makes Sagittarius a truly imposing sign.

Aside from this social fluidity, however, Sagittarius is also surprisingly funny and quick-witted. They are able to throw jokes quite rapidly, such that they end up not only giving a good impression of themselves unto other people but also making life a more tolerable affair. Sagittarius people are aware that life offers too many lemons at certain times– and they are just as capable of making lemonade!

Symbolism and Myth

The Sagittarius symbol is known in more modern times as the Archer, but this was not always the case. In the Greek myths, he is best known as Chiron– mentor to Achilles and the indirect architect of the victory against the Trojans during the Trojan war. Chiron nursed Achilles and molded him into a fine warrior, and he inevitably ended up making perhaps the most supreme soldier in all of history.

Ever since then, the Centaur has been revered as one of the most versatile beasts there are, and the later recognition of the Archer likewise hints at the ultimate precision of the Sagittarius. For this sign, nothing is impossible to hit as long as you aim true and stay your course.

Modality, Element, Season

Sagittarius and Mutable Modality

The Sagittarius zodiac sign is mutable. This means that they have the power to orient and modify themselves and their approaches to any contingency that may appear. Whatever happens, you can always expect them to have a reasonably strong take and strategy, such that things always end up well.

The mutability of the Sagittarius zodiac sign also means that they are capable of and in fact actively try to find change within everything. This is because they know that change is constant and that by embracing the constancy and consistency of it, the world becomes a much better place.

Sagittarius and the Fire Element

The Fire element— the symbol of life and the foremost signifier of all other Sagittarius traits, rules over the sign. With its bright glow and erratic movement, one can glean the very power and essence of the Sagittarius zodiac sign itself. Like fire, Sagittarius moves where the winds of change blow, eagerly expanding or contracting to accommodate recent events.

Aside from this, the fire element also means that they are naturally brave signs. The Centaur will likewise charge into the middle of a battle simply prove that there is a point in what they do, and the end result of that initial charge is that they end up building their momentum both for themselves and for anyone else privileged enough to have the honor of riding together with them.

Sagittarius and the Fall Season

Astrologically speaking, the Sagittarius dates are set between the 22nd of November and December 21 within the birth chart. Situated between the last days of autumn, the Sagittarius season is therefore, about making sure that as much of the gains from previous seasons are kept intact as Fall starts to give way to winter. 

Sagittarius is the perfect sign for this, as their bursts of energy will effectively help them sort things out just before the beginning of the long-haul. In the process, should they in fact fulfill their role on nature dutifully, they will end up having the respect of the people around them and the assurance that everything will be alright in the next few days or months.

Planetary Relationships

The planets concerning the Sagittarius zodiac sign are relatively fewer than other signs, but they are such juggernauts that, by and large, they actually explain the importance of the Sagittarius constellation. These planets are:

Sagittarius and Mercury

Sagittarius and Mercury have a strong enmity towards each other. This is because of the fundamental difference between it and Mercury’s more spontaneous, down-to-earth approach. Sagittarius is a high-minded sign with an emphasis on discovering the truth and gaining more insight about the world. When they have friends or anything at all, they will question it such that they’ll gain wisdom.

For Mercury signs, this can be quite constraining, as the constant push for an ideal effectively neuters their chances of discovering a brighter world by living a simpler and more balanced life. They do not like to overthink, and instead would like to use their time going for small specifics that they can latch onto. This difference can bring great discomfort to Sagittarius.

Sagittarius and Jupiter

The ruler planet and the Sagittarius zodiac sign are like peanut butter and jelly put together. They complement each other well, in part because they have the same goals. For Jupiter, the ultimate quest in life is to find profundity and meaning even in the things that we would normally discard. 

As such, it is, therefore, no coincidence that fortune smiles upon them. The combination of action as well as profundity makes Sagittarius a truly dominant figure within the Fire circles and a veritable friend to all the other signs as their adaptability and wisdom go hand in hand to effectively make the world a more meaningful, livable place to set down roots.

House Rulership

The Rulership of the Houses is an important concept in astrology as it helps elevate the signs to even greater prominence by explaining their importance and reflecting their strengths. The following are the Houses in question for the Sagittarius horoscope:

Ninth House: The House of Contemplation

The spirit of philosophy is embedded within the high-minded Sagittarius, and as such, the Sagittarius zodiac sign effectively exhibits the central traits of the Ninth House: depth, thought, and wisdom. The fact that this is also their house means that they make less mistakes in life, and that any errors they do end up making are quickly rectified by the depth of their thoughts.

Their wisdom also attracts every manner of humanity upon them. They make easy friends and lasting bonds as their wisdom effectively ensures that they are incapable of making enemies with other people. The world must remain a safe haven for everyone else, and the mutable Sagittarius zodiac sign will inevitably do its part in making that a reality.

Eleventh House: The Social House

The Eleventh House is another important house for the Sagittarius zodiac sign. Considered as the house of friendships, it naturally displays the potential of Sagittarius, capable of making easy friends and being considerably less aggressive than the more outgoing Aries and Leo signs. 

Because of their mutable nature, they are always ready to lower their flame even for just a little bit, and the end result of this is that the people around them end up feeling safe and secure in the knowledge that they are among friends. The air around Sagittarius is soothingly warm, hence the Eleventh House’s influence.

Personality

The Sagittarius zodiac sign is a cheery, wise sign whose view of the earth is made profound not just by the depth of their imagination and intellectual acumen, but also by the breadth of the experiences they are willing to undergo. They are fearless much like any other fire sign, and because they are mutable, they are infinitely capable of going with the flow.

However, there are times when Sagittarius’ facade can crack, giving rise to a series of negative, highly Sagittarius traits: they can be quick to temper and at times even over-assess themselves and their abilities. This results in delays and other things that could potentially be detrimental to how they view themselves and their specific strengths.

Balancing wisdom with impatience will be the great challenge accompanying the Sagittarius. 

Strengths 

The wisdom and sociability of a Sagittarius zodiac sign is top-notch. Being the cornerstones of Sagittarius personality, they help explain why Sagittarius rarely disappoints in any social context. They have an optimistic approach to life, characteristic of the fire sign, and in the seasonal order, they are often the ones who breathe hope unto other signs who might resign themselves to change and fear.

Their social nature effectively allows them to resonate with any social class, creed, or personality. They have a cheerful demeanor that allows them to simply weather the challenges of life. In this regard, they can be much like a stoic– incorporating the principle of free will and personal choice to be able to make themselves happy even when the entire world seems to want to crush them.

On the other hand, their wisdom effectively means that they can serve people as good advisors. No matter how difficult the situation may be, Sagittariuses are always able to preserve their ability to think of things methodically and cerebrally, to the point where problems end up being just puzzles for them to solve within an allotted time frame.

The way they solve problems also has to be taken into consideration too. A problem often has a myriad of solutions– infinite numbers of ways to solve– but the way Sagittarius works is that they will often implement that most efficient, cost-effective, and fastest solution to make sure that little harm is done. This may at times come off as impatience, but this does dividends for the sign that likes to clear up everything.

Lastly, they are also very witty and wise with their humor. The fact that they always have some quip for everything and their minds are always in high gear means that even the saddest people can laugh at — or with — them, making them good friends for life.

Weaknesses

The weaknesses Sagittarius exhibits tend to be centered around one of Sagittarius’ many traits: their impatience. Like most fire signs, they have a tendency to give in to their anger and desire to get things done. They’re not so much angry at anything or anyone at this point, as they possess natural fury as a driving force to complete things. 

In a way, this means that Sagittarius tends to think that their destiny is wherever they set minds to. And while this isn’t exactly a bad point of view, the danger comes when they themselves end up attacking others over the same obsession to complete things quickly. They might lash out at other people’s incompetence, for example, instead of understanding exactly why they do what they do.

As a result of this, they might at times end up hated by other people, as they might think the Sagittarius zodiac sign habitually overexerts its own authority upon other people. It’s even worse if they are literally on the bottom part of the ladder as some people will call them bossy or unable to know their place. They might even set themselves upon their friends, and as such they need to take great care.

Love and Romance

Love and Romance tend to come easily to someone like Sagittarius. With their charisma and their social prowess, Sagittarius compatibility often hinges on whether or not people will like them at all, but how quickly they can manage to progress into more romantic relationships with other signs.

Take, for example, fellow fire signs. Sagittarius is a very passionate sign that naturally works well with the fervor of Aries and Leo, making them very compatible both romantically and sexually. There is much for them to explore in both areas as they are always open to new things.

With air signs, things follow the same pattern. Air naturally amplifies fire, making air signs another natural complement to the romantic pattern of the Sagittarius. Freedom is a crucial element to fire as well because without space, it is difficult for them to keep burning– hence the compatibility.

For water signs, however, there may be some difficulty. Water signs are generally emotional creatures, and since Sagittarius often likes to always move forward, they may see it as gaslighting if there are times when they can’t tend to their emotional needs.

Lastly, earth signs can serve as authority figures for the playful Sagittarius zodiac sign, which works well to help control them and establish a relationship based on fundamental balance.

Career

The career of a Sagittarius zodiac sign is vibrant and full of life, and the reason behind it has to do with their own lively ways. Sagittarius is a sign that thrives whenever there is a reasonable challenge. As long as they are within their skill set, they won’t be impatient at all and will approach the situation with methodical efficacy.

Aside from this, they are brilliant at making friends. Since they have the mutable modality, they are very capable of turning people into allies that they can put their trust on. This also makes them more than capable of leadership, as their charisma naturally outweighs any feeling of distrust that they might have. 

Lastly, they are also rather innovative with their plans. This makes them great planners who can think of new and novel ways to either penetrate the market or increase company efficiency. This opens up new avenues such as managerial positions or even entrepreneurial ones.

Health

The domain of health is one that the Sagittarius zodiac sign should not ignore. With medicine, temperaments and even their body parts needing equal consideration, Sagittariuses will need to learn these in order to keep their daily footing.

Medicine

For medicine, the desired herb for Sagittarius is the lemon balm. It is known for its relieving effect on the digestive system, curbing indigestion and promoting a seamless bowel movement. This is so because Sagittarius experiences regular tension due to their active lifestyle and dietary preferences. This herb balances everything out.

Temperament

The temperament of Sagittarius is choleric. This means that their primary concern is their digestive system, and that they can also be quite vulnerable to the effects of cold weather. The fire element is often neutralized by the cold, and since they are situated on the edge of the fall season, they’ll need to be wary of the winter months and the accompanying complications.

Body Parts

Sagittarius carries dominion over the hips and the thighs, which govern the center of gravity that helps people walk. This is crucial because their rulership over such body parts encourages exercise and physical activity in order to stay true and healthy. Much activity is therefore necessary for them to stay at their peak.

Tarot

The Sagittarius tarot is a straightforward one. Ruling over 4 individual cards that best represent its vigor and prowess, they carry much of the weight that Sagittarius has to carry in life and the glory they could potentially achieve. The cards in question are:

Major Arcana Card

Temperance is the chosen card of Sagittarius. As a symbol, it serves its role as a reminder of Sagittarius about the potentiality of their excesses. They can be quite nimble and a bit haphazard in their approach to life due to their habitual impatience, and thus there is a need for them to temper themselves and maintain a life of balance. This aspiration is encapsulated by the authoritative glow of Temperance.

Minor Arcana Cards

There are three minor arcana cards that rule over Sagittarius and vice versa. Coming from the Suit of Wands, these are:

Eight of Wands

The Eight of Wands represents trajectories and goals, which mirror Sagittarius’ career. It is defined by its emphasis on maintaining a steady and orderly pace. It guarantees the success of the sign, but only under certain conditions, such as making sure that they are not consumed by impatience.

Nine of Wands

This card represents persistence and the ability to stay consistent. Due to the impatience of Sagittarius, these traits can seem a bit difficult to develop, but it shows what they must aspire to. They need to overcome themselves and be better.

Ten of Wands

The last card is the Eight of Wands. It shows toil and the need for effort in order to succeed, and helps Sagittarius to in turn be less prideful and expectant of victory, promoting carefulness and fluidity.