Keywords:
Optimistic, Knowledge, Philosophical, Idealistic, Explore, Religious, Devotion, Seeking, Adventurous, Honest, Zealous, Educated, Enthusiasm, Philosophy, Long travel, Exploration, Good-humored, Spontaneous, Straightforward, Outspoken, Freedom, Self-motivated, Higher learning, Foreign, Travel, God, Spiritual, Free spirit, Enterprising, Exaggerating, Restless, Careless, Tactless, rambling
Symbol -The Archer
The symbol for Sagittarius is half animal and a half man holding an arrow which is pointed upwards, which signifies higher thinking, goal oriented, very focused, always ready for the challenge, seeker, and explorer. Half animal and the half-man also symbolizes the transformation from crude animalistic or materialistic behavior towards a sophisticated one.
Element - Fire (Agni tatwa)
Fire is the destroyer of darkness. Fire signs are associated with dharma or duties/responsibilities. Fire can be used for both good and bad. It can keep you warm and also can create great destruction. You cannot touch but only can feel it.. In Vedic tradition, fire is called Agni, who is the messenger between Earth and Heaven. Fire represents Action, enthusiasm, energy, passion, creativity, spontaneity, power, light, passion, unpredictability, intuitive, imaginative, emotionally volatile, passionate.
There are three fire signs in the zodiac, they are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Aries fire is mostly used as a part of creation, Leo fire is used for sustenance and Sagittarius fire is used for transformation.
Sagittarius fire is a more refined one, which brings transformation and inspires exploration. It instigates a quest for an inner journey through knowledge and awareness.
Sagittarius Facts
Sign Ruler | Jupiter |
Symbol | The Archer |
Element or Tatwa | Fire /Agni |
Quality | Mutable / Dual |
Gender | Male |
Colour | Yellow |
Direction | East direction |
Varna | Kshatriya (Warrior Class) |
Temperament | Bilious (Pitta) |
Lucky Number | 3, 12, 21, 30 |
Other Lucky Colors | Gold, Yellow, Orange, Cream |
Lucky Flower | Carnation |
Lucky Day | Thursday |
Lucky Gemstones | Yellow Sapphire |
Lucky Metal | Bronze |
Body Parts | Hips, Thighs |
Rising of the sign | Prishtodaya (rises from its back) |
Height | Medium |
Exalted Planet in Sagittarius | Ketu |
Debilitated planet in Sagittarius | Rahu |
Nakshatra (stars) associated with Sagittarius | Moola(4 quarters), Purvashada (4 quarters) and Uttarashada (1 quarter) |