Lore of the Sagittarius

At the heart of Sagittarian lore stands the centaur Chiron; the figure of philosopher and teacher within Greek mythology.  As a centaur, Chiron personifies the very soul of Sagittarius.  Here is a symbol of half man, half horse, portraying the conflict between the philosophical mind and the carnal instinct of human nature.  The glyph represents an arrow slung in a bow, aiming at the stars.  This symbol corresponds with the Sagittarian ideals of cosmic progress and abundance.  The ruler of Sagittarius is Jupiter.
Earthlore Sagittarius: San Marino Stamp

Sagittarians are positive people; they have a bright outlook on life, are enterprising, full of energy and vitality.  Versatile, adventurous and eager to expand their range beyond the comfortable and familiar.  They enjoy travel and exploring, and their minds are continually searching for new experiences.  They are ambitious, optimistic folk, and nothing seems to get them down.  They are idealists, and this seems to keep them going even when life disappointments crop up and smash their plans.  "To keep on, keepin' on" is a Sagittarian way of life.  They have a tendency to get over zealous when they are interested in something.  They are believers, and what they believe in, they are willing to fight for.  They are paradoxically loyal and independent at the same time, natively adept at balancing both traits.

You see, I want a lot.            
Perhaps I want everything:                              
the darkness that comes from every infinite fall         
and the shivering blaze of every step up.         
So many live on and want nothing ...    
You have not grown old, and it is not too late
to dive into your increasing depths
where life calmly gives out its own secret.

From: A Book for the Hours of Prayer  by Rainer Maria Rilke, born December 4, 1875
( Translation by Robert Bly )

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Celtic Zodiac: The Deer

Deers held a special meaning for the Celts. They believed they were part of the fairy world and had magical powers.

Celts thought deer lived deep in the forest so that they could have secret knowledge.

As one of the oldest animals in existence, the deer was a symbol of life, fertility and vitality. Their antlers were a symbol of the tree of life.

The White Stag symbolizes:
Grace
Speed
Beauty
Kindness
Vitality
Fertility
Gentleness
Spirituality
Watchfulness
Communication

Deer appear throughout Celtic mythology. For example, a deer pulled the chariot of Flidass, the Celtic Goddess of Wild Things. However, it is the white stag that had the most significance.

The Celts believed the white stag was a messenger of the gods. Whenever a white stag was seen, it was thought that important things would soon follow. We can see evidence of this in the legends of King Arthur where the appearance of a white stag sent the Knights off on spiritual quests.

The Celts also thought the white stag appeared when one was doing something forbidden, such as when Peredur entered the Castle of Wonders at the house of the Lame King.

Cernunnos, the Stag God, was of particular importance to the Celts because their survival depended on their success in the hunt. Cernunnos, as the ruler of animals and the Celts relationship with them, could grant a favorable hunt, thus ensuring the Celts survival.

Cernunnos’ appearance represents the balance of Man and Nature. Part man, part animal, he bears the antlers of a stag on his head, marking him as a mature leader with the ability to protect his realm.

Celtic stag tattoos represent the masculine, power, strength, and fertility. They can also incorporate the
importance of the white stag to the Celts, whether as a symbol of the Celtic Birch zodiac sign or as the mythical white stag who was a messenger of the gods and a symbol of spiritual quests.

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The Legend of Sagittarius

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The zodiacal constellation Sagittarius represents the centaur Chiron. Most of the centaurs were regarded in myth as bestial--they were, after all, half horse. However, the ancient Greeks had a great deal of respect for the horse, and so were reluctant to make the centaurs entirely bad. In fact, Chiron was renowned for his gentleness. He was an excellent archer, musician, and physician, and tutored the likes of Achilles, Jason, and Hercules.

Chiron, however, was accidentally shot and wounded by Hercules. The arrow, which had been dipped in the poison of the Lernaean Hydra, inflicted great suffering on Chiron--so great, in fact, that even the talented physician could not cure himself. In agony, but as an immortal unable to find release in death, Chiron instead offered himself as a substitute for Prometheus. The gods had punished Prometheus for giving fire to man by chaining him to a rock. Each day an eagle would devour his liver, and each night it would grow back. Jupiter, however, had at the request of Hercules agreed to release Prometheus if a suitable substitute could be found. Chiron gave up his immortality and went to Tartarus in place of Prometheus; in recognition of his goodness, Jupiter placed him in the stars (Pasachoff, 139).

From the northern hemisphere, Sagittarius may be seen only in the summer, lying low in the south. The Milky Way runs through Sagittarius.

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