Sun Sign Secrets (24 page)

Money

Wealth and success may come to a Sagittarius through sports, everything that is natural and pure, animals—especially horses—philosophy, travel, justice, broadcasting, and publishing.

Handling money is a Sagittarian weakness. Economy does not come naturally to generous, expansive Sagittarians, so a few practical lessons should be taken into consideration; for example, rash spending should be curtailed. These restless, freedom-loving personalities need to learn that there are some financial planning rules that should be learned for their own good. Another weakness can be their certainty that they can gain a windfall through gambling or some other game of chance.

At Home

Sagittarians make their home wherever they happen to be; some have, or would like, several homes, while others may be permanent travelers. It is not unusual for Sagittarians to spend time living abroad, or to divide their time between two different countries.

Behavior and Abilities at Home

Sagittarius typically:

• is planning for the next trip
  
• likes to be casual and laid-back
  
• has mementos of travels around the house
  
• enjoys making and receiving social visits
  
• loves informal decor
  
• is not a “neat freak”
  
• loves to entertain friends and associates
  

Leisure Interests

Sagittarian leisure interests are varied and versatile. Sports are natural activities for Sagittarians, who enjoy the social contact as much as the competition. Long-distance travel to foreign places is one of the main Sagittarian interests. Some may prefer to “travel” in the world of literature, religion, or philosophy.

The typical Sagittarius enjoys the following pastimes:

• reading about other cultures
  
• risky sports or gambling
  
• breeding animals and keeping pets
  
• travel and exploration abroad
  
• taking courses in philosophy
  
• studying foreign languages
  
• gatherings related to religion and spirituality
  

Sagittarius Likes

• freedom and being on the move
  
• alternative ideas
  
• luggage
  
• natural remedies
  
• inviting friends over for dinner
  
• lotteries and raffles
  
• new books
  
• parties and flirting
  
• workout clothes
  
• exotic dishes
  

Sagittarius Dislikes

• being sedentary
  
• disapproval from others
  
• making commitments
  
• being too confined
  
• doing the dishes
  
• taking care of details
  
• having to get dressed up
  
• small talk
  
• close mindedness
  
• formality
  
• having to be on time
  

The Secret Side of Sagittarius

Inside anyone who has strong Sagittarian influences is a person who wants to be free. Possessive partners, conservative thinkers, and bureaucrats with whom Sagittarius comes into contact should be aware of this. The Sagittarian who is held back in life, in love, or in opportunity for spiritual growth will be unhappy.

Like the Centaur, one of the Sagittarian symbols, Sagittarius exercises conflict between mind and body. His purpose is to overcome this conflict so he may guide others.

Jupiter

Jupiter, the biggest planet in our solar system, rules expansion, growth, the big picture, thinking big, being jovial, and being fortunate. Jupiter rules plain luck, but also the fortune that is the result of expanding one's mind through learning and being open to new ideas. It rules expansion of all kinds, whether buying another business, adding a room, or increasing the size of our waistlines. When Jupiter energies are operating in your life, things will not go badly even if you do nothing at all.

Influenced by Jupiter, a person may go overboard in his enjoyment of the finer things in life and become a real “high liver.” It's no wonder that Jupiter is said to rule the liver as well as the blood, veins, and arteries, as they carry life to the farthest reaches of our bodies, and our hips and thighs, which help to move us around the Earth.

Bringing Up a Young Sagittarius

Most young Sagittarians enjoy learning but dislike being held back by what they see as needless rules. They are capable of setting their own standards and should be encouraged to do so. Sagittarian children hide their hurts, disappointments, and sorrows behind an optimistic belief that everything is bound to get better. The clown who laughs while her heart is breaking is behaving in a very Sagittarian way. It is important that the Sagittarian child be allowed to take advantage of opportunities for learning and socializing. It would also be an excellent idea to ensure that she has a higher education waiting for her when she is ready.

Sagittarian children may often question adult values and are eager to point out any adult hypocrisy that they notice. The best thing that the parents of a Sagittarian child can do is to be totally honest. In the case of young Sagittarius, there should be no pressure or possessiveness, but love should be given by way of encouragement and by showing pleasure. Broaden young Sagittarians' horizons in every way possible. Giving them the means to travel is a good way, though traveling with them is best.

The Sagittarius Child

The typical Sagittarius child:

• is impulsive and adventurous
  
• is happy and playful
  
• is active and gets bumps and bruises as a result
  
• is interested in many subjects
  
• expects total honesty
  
• enjoys being with others
  
• loves to play outdoors
  
• asks endless questions
  
• adores pets and animals
  
• rarely sits still
  
• enjoys being read to
  

Sagittarius As a Parent

The typical Sagittarius parent:

• thinks globally, not locally
  
• always answers questions honestly
  
• has faith in children
  
• provides access to a good education
  
• is eager to talk and play with children
  
• is stimulating company and fun, too
  
• encourages children to travel when older
  
• may expect too much intellectually
  
• exposes children to diversity
  

Health

Adventurous and active, Sagittarians fear being ill or confined. As they are so full of life, their energy levels fluctuate and often get depleted. They should watch out for excess weight around the hip and thigh areas, which are the parts of the body that Sagittarius rules.

Typical Sagittarians are healthy and energetic. Any kind of routine taxes the Sagittarian optimism. However, their positive outlook helps them to overcome illnesses quickly.

Sagittarians tend to take physical risks, so accidents arising from dangerous sports can be expected from time to time. The jovial Jupiter influence can lead a Sagittarian into indulgence in food or drink, which may lead to health problems.

FAMOUS SAGITTARIANS

Woody Allen

Kim Basinger

Ludwig van Beethoven

William Blake

Noel Coward

Winston Churchill

George Armstrong Custer

Sammy Davis, Jr.

Emily Dickinson

Joe DiMaggio

Walt Disney

Jane Fonda

Christopher Fry

Uri Geller

Jimi Hendrix

Bruce Lee

Bette Midler

Julianne Moore

Jim Morrison

Brad Pitt

Frank Sinatra

Steven Spielberg

Ben Stiller

Tina Turner

Mark Twain

“Anyone can be a millionaire, but to become a billionaire you need an astrologer.”

—
J. P. MORGAN

CAPRICORN

December 22–January 19

Planet:
Saturn

Quality:
Cardinal

Element:
Earth

Day:
Saturday

Season:
winter

Colors:
black, dark brown, gray