"I have tried in my time to be a philosopher, but I don't know how;
cheerfulness was always breaking in." - Oliver Edwards
Ruled by Jupiter and associated with the ninth house, Sagittarius represents
mutable fire energy. The evolutionary goal of Sagittarius is to develop
faith and a sense of life's purpose so that he is sustained by optimism
and hope. Sagittarius takes leaps of faith into exploring unknown
cultures and philosophies; he goes on an educational and spiritual
journey and develops an intuitive resonance with what generates faith
for him. The Sagittarian quest is to sample a wide variety of
perspectives, to grasp the wholeness of life, and to find his
philosophical and spiritual place within it. Sagittarius learns and
teaches, bestowing generosity and benevolence on others, and can become an
inspirational force of faith for others. Optimism, good humor,
adventurousness, and enthusiasm are hallmarks of Sagittarius.
A pitfall of Sagittarius can lie in being overly optimistic when caution
is genuinely needed. Too much confidence, self-importance, or laziness from
expecting things to come easily can be applications of misdirected
faith. Sagittarius can overindulge, and find that
creditors come calling. Another pitfall can rest in getting overly
attached to dogma and being stuck in his own opinions. Therefore,
breaking up routines of thought and action are important to
Sagittarius. Sagittarius likes and needs a certain physical freedom in
order to do his necessary work of exploration; likewise, he must allow
a freedom of thought to emerge as well, in order that his ultimate
perspective, philosophy, and faith can emerge.
The highest expression of Sagittarius is attained when he takes
intuitive leaps of faith into exploring unknown territory, and expands
his awareness and philosophical framework. He attains an unshakable
faith that has emerged from the wisdom he has gleaned from his
exploration. Then, he can be a great teacher who uses generosity,
benevolence and gregariousness in inspiring others on a
philosophical and spiritual quest.
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