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 The centaur archer, figure of Sagittarius, European medieval wall mural.  Sagittarians
are positive people; they have a bright outlook on life, are enterprising, full
of energy and vitality. Versatile, adventurous and eager to expand their range beyond
the comfortable and familiar. They enjoy travel and exploring, and their minds are
continually searching for new experiences. They are ambitious, optimistic folk, and
nothing seems to get them down. They are idealists, and this seems to keep them going
even when life disappointments crop up and smash their plans. "To keep on, keepin'
on" is a Sagittarian way of life. They have a tendency to get over zealous when
they are interested in something. They are believers, and what they believe in, they
are willing to fight for. They are both loyal and independent at the same time. They
manage to balance both traits. |
| Where is the Planet Mercury
in Your Birth Horoscope? Of all the planets within our solar system, Mercury is nearest to the Sun. There is a direct correspondence to this fact in the mapping of an individual's birth chart. With the exception of the Moon, Mercury revolves through the zodiac faster than any other planet; yet its proximity to the Sun insures that its placement will always be near to or on par with the subject's Solar sign. It is likely that you will be able to determine where Mercury was at the time of your birth without consulting an astrologer. By reading the three potential profiles, it is often uncanny how clearly one of them will fit to us. I thought you would enjoy trying this out. Links to the three positions are provided at the right. I am always interested to know what you think and discover. Feel welcome to write! Material is currently being developed on the other planets. If you are interested, we would be pleased to keep you updated on their progress. Just send me a brief request! sagittarius@elore.com |
 Mercury in Scorpio Mercury in Sagittarius Mercury in Capricorn |
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Sagittarius Associations Nature: Positive Quality: Mutable Element:  Fire Symbol: The Archer Glyph:  Represents: Archer's Arrow Colors: Dark Blue, Purple Metal: Tin Gem: Topaz |
Sagittarians
are usually modest and often spiritual, with strong values. They like rituals,
and sometimes can get caught up in form, rather than substance. They are profound
thinkers, and are gifted with foresight and good judgment. Witty conversationalists
and story tellers, they do have the gift of gab. They are avid learners, love to initiate
new projects and make great researchers. They are quick studies, with keen minds.
They have an expectant attitude and a penchant for new experiences, which may account
for the fact that Sagittarians are noted for their longevity. They are often intuitive
and original thinkers. Better at adapting than inventing, they work well in collaboration
with others. A strong-will and good organization ability combined with their other
talents usually bring any project they undertake to a successful conclusion. They
are generous by nature, but are quite resourceful in caring for and balancing their
resources.  Sagittarius, ever on a quest for knowledge. Ancient European wall mural.
Sagittarians are ardent, sincere and straightforward
in relationships. They are generally conventional and in control of their sexual natures.
Because of their independent nature, maintaining a close personal relationship is
difficult. They prefer a solid home base, but as a place to return to when they have
completed a particular travel venture. They have a compelling need to feel free, and
sometimes make this choice at the expense of a 9 to 5 career, or even a family.
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Winston
Churchill 'Never, never, never, never give up.' |
Some
Words with a Sagittarian 'The empires of the future are the empires of the mind.' 'Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.' 'Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no survival.' 'If we open a quarrel between the past and the present, we shall find we have lost the future.' 'The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.' 'I have never developed indigestion from eating my words.' |
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Countries: Australia, Spain South Africa, Suriname, Portugal, Mongolia  Cities: Toledo, Naples, Toronto, Stuttgart Flowers: Carnations, Dandelions Herbs: Garlic, Sage, Borage  Animal: The Horse Body areas: Hips, Thighs Principle: Direction Keywords: Optimist, Philosophical, Independent Notable Sagittarian  Frank Sinatra
ResourcesStay
Informed! Glossaries Additional Study Elements  First sign March 21 - April 20 Symbol: Ram  Second sign April 21 - May 21 Symbol: Bull  Third sign May 22 - June 21 Symbol: Twins  Fourth sign June 22 - July 22 Symbol: Crab  Fifth sign July 23 - Aug 22 Symbol: Lion  Sixth sign Aug 23 - Sept 22 Symbol: Maiden  Seventh sign Sept 23 - Oct 23 Symbol: Scales  Eighth sign Oct 24 - Nov 22 Symbol: Scorpion  Tenth sign Dec 22 - Jan 20 Symbol: Sea goat  Eleventh sign Jan 21 - Feb 19 Symbol: Water bearer  Twelfth sign Feb 20 - March 20 Symbol: Fish pair |
The
vices to which Sagittarius
is prone are anger - they tend to flare up over trifles, and impatience
- they want to rush every new project through immediately and can be too demanding.
They
Origins
in Mythology
Centaurs
belong primarily to Greek mythology. Within one form, they combine a savage and
untamed animal nature with an ancient wisdom of human culture. The wisest, and in
some references, oldest of the centaurs was Chiron. Tamer, perhaps, than his kindred,
Chiron was taken in and educated by the gods. Rather than selfishly retain this knowledge,
Chiron tutored the great heroes of Greece. Among his charges were non less than Achilles,
Acteon, Jason and Hercules.
In
a tragic irony, Chiron was wounded with a poisoned arrow by his student and friend,
Hercules. Being immortal, the centaur's agony was unbearable. Chiron forsook his immortality,
and gave the mantle to Prometheus. Zeus set Chiron's image in the night sky to honor
the memory of this noble teacher. To this day we recognize his form as the constellation
of Sagittarius.
Castor
and Pollux were the sons of Jupiter and Leda, and brothers of Helen of Troy. Castor
was the manager of horses; Pollux, a famous soldier. Chiron trained them, and they
sailed with the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. The brothers are associated
with the sign of Gemini, which is the complementary opposite of Sagittarius in the
zodiac.
Italian Mannerist Painter Michel de Notre Dame 'Nostradamus' (December 14, 1503) French Doctor, Astrologer, Legendary Prophet Akbar 'Philosopher King' (December 3, 1542) Indian Mogul Emperor Tycho Brahe (December 14, 1546) Danish Court Astrologer to King Frederick II Credited with refining planetary calculations. John Milton (December 9, 1608) English Poet: Paradise Lost William Blake (November 28, 1757) English Poet, Painter, Visionary Ludwig von Beethoven (December 16, 1770) German Music Composer Jane Austen (December 16, 1775) English Author: Pride and Prejudice Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (December 14, 1824) French Neoclassical Painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau (November 30, 1825) French Realist Painter Christina Rossetti (December 5, 1830) English Poet: The Goblin Market Emily Dickinson (December 10, 1830) American Poet: Bolts of Melody Mark Twain (November 30, 1835) American Author, Satirist, Humorist Joseph Conrad (December 6, 1856) English Author: Heart of Darkness Jan Theodorus Toorop (December 20, 1858) Javanese-English Symbolist Painter Georges Seurat (December 2, 1859) French Impressionist Painter Edvard Munch (December 12, 1863) Norwegian Expressionist Painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (November 24, 1864) French Impressionist Painter Vassily Kandinsky (December 4, 1866) Russian Abstract Painter Winston Churchill (November 30, 1874) English Prime Minister Rainer Maria Rilke (December 4, 1875) German Poet Paul Klee (December 18, 1879) Swiss Abstract Painter Padraic Colum (December 8, 1881) Irish Poet, Author Nikos Kazandzakis (December 2, 1883) Greek Novelist, Playwright: Zorba the Greek Khalil Gibran (December 6, 1883) Lebanese Spiritual Author, Poet: The Prophet Diego Rivera (December 8, 1886) Mexican Muralist Painter Charles De Gaulle (November 22, 1890) French Commander-General and President Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (December 11, 1918) Russian Author: The Gulag Archipelago Maria Callas (December 4, 1923) Greek-American Opera Soprano Walt Disney (December 5, 1901) American Storyteller, Animator Naguib Mahfouz (December 11, 1911) Egyptian Novelist, Playwright Frank Sinatra (December 12, 1915) American Singer, Actor Kirk Douglas (December 9, 1916) American Actor, Director Sammy Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925) American Singer, Actor Barry Gordy Jr. (November 28, 1929) American Music Producer, Founder, Motown Records Dick Clark (November 30, 1929) American Television Host: American Bandstand Jane Fonda (December 21, 1937) American Actress Tina Turner (November 26, 1938) American Singer, Actress Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940) Chinese Martial Arts Master, Actor Richard Pryor (December 1, 1940) American Comedian, Actor Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942) Innovative American Blues-Rock Guitarist Harry Chapin (December 7, 1942) American Singer-Songwriter, World Hunger Activist Jim Morrison (December 8, 1944) American Lead Singer for The Doors Bette Midler (December 1, 1945) American Singer, Actress Steven Spielberg (December 18, 1946) American Film Director: Schindler's List Caroline Kennedy (November 27, 1956) Author, Daughter of President, John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy Jr. (November 25, 1960) Publisher, Son of President, John F. Kennedy Kenneth Branagh (December 10, 1960) Irish Film Director, Actor Brad Pitt (December 18, 1963) American Actor  View
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