Here I am enjoying my day at the Hookah cafe across the street, and trying to practice some cold reading, when out of the blue someone asked me my sign.
I thought it was odd, but I engaged in the conversation asking, why? The conversation took us not to know what my compatibility was, but to what my personality in general was. And they also asked me if I knew my Chinese Zodiac, and I told them, yes, I am a Wood Tiger. Needless to say the conversation led us to a very short, “Oh Wow, now that is interesting.” comment. And this person left to join their table. I left, and got intrigued. I have always known the gist of my sign, but you know, it’s always good to refresh on the good stuff that apparently make you who you are… especially when it is “DESTINY“…..
Sagittarius Characteristics and Traits
Ruled by Jupiter.
Your Sun Zodiac sign may not best describe your sagittarius characteristics and general qualities which you bring to life. For many people, their Ascendant or its planetary ruler is the more obvious characteristic, or sometimes the Moon sign. Your Sun sign, rather, says more about the direction you should be moving in, so as to make the contribution to humanity you were born to make, and thus achieve a degree of personal fulfillment.
Sagittarius characteristics are witness to the importance of deriving meaning from experience. From experience, that is, not from books, though reading the thoughts and searches for meaning of others can help in the quest. Consider the symbol or glyph for Sagittarius – a centaur. The rear half is that of a horse and the front half that of a human. The horse symbolizes animal instinct – it isn’t the rear half for nothing! The human symbolizes the search for that which lies beyond animal instinct. The two are always together – meaning, philosophy, religion, are divorced from instinct at their peril. Then you get the philosophers and preachers who exhibit great powers of mind but cannot touch the heart.
Sagittarius follows Scorpio in the zodiac, and if there are significant planets in Scorpio in your chart, or if Scorpio is your Rising sign, or if Pluto (the co-ruler of Scorpio) is strongly placed, then you will know all about the necessity to live fully at the level of experience.
Traits of a Sagittarius:
Fun, Optimist, Good-natured, Sociable, Spiritual, Impatient, Fears responsibility, Self-indulgence, Fanaticism, Peter Pan syndrome, Tendency to gamble
Likes
Freedom, Unusual ideas, Being on the move, Parties, Luxury items, Gambling, New friends, Flirting
Dislikes:
Public disapproval, Playing safe, Confinement, Monotony, Tight clothes/areas, Being doubted, Being refused
Sagittarian Relationship Traits
How Sagittarians relate to others…
Sagittarius is a fire sign, and like the other fire signs, Aries and Leo, needs freedom of movement. This need is particularly highlighted in Sagittarius by its emergence from the intensity of Scorpio.
Sometimes the search for meaning out of experience manifests as an escape from a sultry swamp into more spacious territory!
Travel is one traditional Sagittarian way of broadening one’s horizons. If you are close to someone whose chart is strong in Sagittarian energy and wish him or her to remain faithful, then you are more likely to retain compatibility if you recognize this need to escape at regular intervals.
Significant planets, e.g. the Moon or Venus, in Capricorn in your chart would indicate that you are frequently drawn towards situations which you may find limiting in a way you experience as alien.
Love relationships may be scenarios in which you feel restricted from living life to the full, with the freedom you may feel is appropriate to you. But such features in your chart would show that some part of your nature longs for containment of some kind, even the freedom to live life within safe boundaries for a time.
THE SIGN OF THE TIGER
Third in order, Chinese name – HU, sign of courage
“The Tiger is said to be lucky vivid, lively and engaging. Another attribute of the Tiger is his incredible bravery, evidenced in his willingness to engage in battle or his undying courage. Maybe he’s so brave because he is so lucky. But the Chinese say a Tiger having a Tiger in the house is the very best protection against the evils of fire, burglary.”
Tigers do not find worth in power or money. They will be completely honest about how they feel and expect the same of you. On the other hand, they seek approval from peers and family. Generally, because of their charming personalities Tigers are well liked. Often, failing at a given task or being unproductive in his personal or professional life can cause a Tiger to experience a depression. Criticism from loved ones can also generate this type of Tiger reaction. Still, like all felines, Tigers always land on their feet, ready for their next act in life, pursuing it with unyielding energy and hunting it infallibly.
Tigers are also incorrigibly competitive – they simply cannot pass up a challenge, especially when honor is at stake, or they are protecting those they love. Tigers are unpredictable and it would be unwise to underestimate their reactions. They may appear cool, but they have the Big Cat’s instincts to pounce at a moment’s warning. Natural leaders, they have a strong sense of their own dignity, and if they find themselves in the ranks, they can be stubborn and obstinate. In positions of power they can be difficult though stimulating bosses. Tigers are intelligent, alert, and farsighted. They have their fingers on the pulse. Good strategists and tacticians, they often have a hidden agenda. As long as they do not risk their luck too often, and keep their restless nature under control, their tactics usually pay off in life.
TIGER FACTS:
People born in the year of the Tiger share certain characteristics. The Tiger sign is an abbreviated way of characterizing that individual’s personality. Following are features associated with the sign of the Tiger.
CHARACTERISTICS
Courage, Vehemence, Self-Reliance, Friendliness, Hopefulness, Resilience, Vanity, Disregard
THE WOOD TIGER 1914 AND 1974
The Wood Tiger is more adaptable to working with others and therefore does not demonstrate the typical “take charge” attitude of other Tigers. The Wood element adds stability, giving him warmth of character that draws people in and makes the Tiger a popular person. They are not selfish creatures and will give their time, attention or possessions to anyone in need. These Tigers bring a solid practicality to any problem. They can control their urges to completely take over, letting others do the work. They must be aware of their slightly volatile tempers and short attention spans, and not let those characteristics get the best of them or cause them or their loved ones undue pain.
SAGITTARIAN TIGER
These Tigers have a great appetite for life and thrust themselves into everyday of their lives. They are mostly extroverts who enjoy being out and about in strange places. They also like to be spontaneous and often jump to conclusions before weighing the consequences.
-Sited from:
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