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'''Sagittarius''' (♐, and Latin for ''Archer'') is a constellation of the [[zodiac]], commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. Sagittarius lies between [[Scorpio]] to the west and [[Capricorn]] to the east. Its brighter stars form an easily recognizable teapot shape.

==Mythology==
Sagittarius has the rough appearance of a stick-figure archer drawing its bow, and when including the fainter stars, appears to have a horse-like body. The greeks identified such a figure as a centaur, wheras earlier cultures, such as the Babylonians, identified it as the god [[Pabilsag]] (which also had wings and a lion's head).

In [[Greek mythology]], Sagittarius was sometimes identified as [[Chiron]], aiming his bow at the [[Scorpio|Scorpion]], although the more usual identification of Chiron was with the constellation Centaurus. The constellation Sagitta was sometimes considered to be an arrow fired by Sagittarius.

Other early identifications include that of a rattle, which the constellation's brightest stars considered together vaguely resemble. As such, together with other constellations in the [[Zodiac]] sign of Sagittarius (specifically, [[Cygnus]], [[Lyra]], and [[Aquila]]), may be a significant part of the origin of the myth of the [[Stymphalian Birds]], one of [[The Twelve Labors]] of [[Heracles]].

==Astrology==
The [[Astrology|astrological sign]] Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) is associated with the constellation.

In some cosmologies, Sagittarius is associated with the classical [[Elements|element]] [[Fire]], and thus called a Fire Sign (with [[Aries]] and [[Leo]]). It is also one of the four Mutable signs (along with [[Gemini]], [[Virgo]], and [[Pisces]]). Its polar opposite is [[Gemini]]. Each astrological sign is assigned a part of the body, viewed as the seat of its power. Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs. Its ruling planet is [[Jupiter (astrology)|Jupiter]]. The symbol for Sagittarius is the centaur. Sagittarian qualities include an unshakeable devotion to the concept and practice of truth, a hearty sense of adventure, a love of variety and difference, an affable extroverted nature, and a drive to explore.

==References==
*Wikipedia (2005). ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagittarius Sagittarius].'' Retrieved March 1, 2005

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