Horoscope

If you're not in sales, you might want to think about switching on Monday and Tuesday -- your natural charm will be powerfully energized, and you'll find people dropping whatever they're doing at the slightest hint that you need them. By midweek your energy will be flagging somewhat, and you might want to take things down a notch and explore alternative ideas to implement in the near future. Your energy levels shoot back up Friday, and you'll find yourself having a great time even in meetings or tasks you usually dread.

Sagittarius is the ninth Sign of the Zodiac. After Libra's first reaching out to others and Scorpio's exploration of the world through emotion, Sagittarius uses knowledge to understand the world. Sagittarius is the Sign of Philosophy and Religion, and people born under this Sign are the scholars and learners of the Zodiac. They seek the truth and the meaning of life, and they love to explore through knowledge. Higher learning is a major focus of their lives. As the ninth Sign, Sagittarius also rules the ninth House: the House of Philosophy.

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.

Sagittarius 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 Sagittarius do experience good luck. Jupiter rules both Sagittarius and Pisces; Sagittarius 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.

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The Element associated with Sagittarius 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, Sagittarius' 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 Sagittarius may be more susceptible to hip troubles and leg pain than people of other Signs. Sagittarius's colors are the rich hues of maroon and navy.

The great strength of the Sagittarius-born is in their philosophical and exploratory nature. It is important to them that they live life to the fullest, experiencing everything they can. Their great love of knowledge and exploration makes them one of the most learned characters of the Zodiac.

"Hey, Big Spender...wanna spend some time with me?"...yes, that little ditty was definitely referring to a Sagittarian, for those born under this Sign love to spend and usually have plenty of money with which to do it. Sagittarius is also considered the luckiest Sign of the Zodiac. Then again, it can also be said that one makes their own luck, and this is something that optimistic Sagittarians do very well. The Archer loves to plan ahead -- can't you just see them shooting for the stars? It's a favorite Sagittarian pastime, since these folks tend to see the bright side of things. They also love to party hearty and span the globe, ever searching, scheming, and dreaming about the opportunity of a lifetime. Make that the adventure of a lifetime!

The bottom line with Sags is that they love money and what it will buy -- mainly fun and freedom. Money will give the Archer the ability to do much, or much of nothing, but at least it's their choice. Being so lucky with money certainly helps, but then Sagittarians believe they should have it all anyway! They never worry about money, either, since that won't make for more. It's Sag's sunny outlook which helps these folks reap dividends. Sagittarians also love to nurse the notion that their "horse will come in," a feeling which feeds their gambling and risk-taking spirit.

Luckily for all, the Archer is generous to a fault and is eager to spread the wealth around. Sagittarians are fairly good at handling money, although they'd rather be working on the next big deal. Since the minutiae of money management bores them to tears, they are well advised to hire an accountant.

As good as Sags are at spending money, one can only hope that someone is adding up the damage! If not, it's overdraft time, and the Archer won't have even noticed. Sags also love to lend, especially to friends, and the borrower will often find that these loans have been turned into gifts. Lending money to a Sag is dicier, as they're likely to forget to pay it back!

Life to the Archer is here and now, so hey, let's enjoy it! Luckily for them, there always seems to be enough money around to do just that.

Does your Sagittarius pet seem to be having a good time all the time? That's because this is the happy-go-lucky pet of the Zodiac, always playful and jumping around and letting their master know just how delighted they are to be in their home. Extremely energetic as well, this is a pet that would much rather be out of doors, catching the frisbee in the park or playing with the birds in the trees. This is an animal that can't stand to be cooped up, so don't lock it in a car, home, or stall if at all possible. What the Sag pet excels at is being a scout. That St. Bernard on a mountain trail, barrel around its neck? A Sag, for sure! Bring your Sag pet with you when you hit the (hiking) trail or go camping, as they are sure to enhance the experience. As Sagittarius is the Sign of Freedom, be sure that Fido has plenty of room to roam -- these animals like to wander off and enjoy getting plenty of exercise while they're at it. That said, they will always remember that they're part of a family unit, so you needn't worry that Kitty won't return from those nocturnal adventures. Finally, the Sag pet is great with kids, so when it's time for that summer vacation, be sure to bring 'em along!