Sagittarius The Archer

This constellation, in its symbolic aspect, represents the dual nature, as it symbolises retribution and also the hunting sports. We find it depicted as the Centaur, with the bow drawn to its head ready for shooting. Hence, it was frequently used to designate the autumnal sports, the chase etc. The Centaur was also a symbol of authority and worldly wisdom. Mackey, speaking of this sign, said; “The starry Centaur still bends the bow, to show his sense of what you did below.” 

 Kabbalistically, the sign Sagittarius signifies the thighs of the grand universal man. It, therefore, represents the muscular foundation of the seat of locomotion in humanity. It is the emblem of stability, foundation and physical power. This sign also represents the centres of physical, external, authority, and command. Sagittarius, upon the esoteric planisphere, is occupied by Joseph. “His bow abode in strength,” says the patriarch, “and the arms of his hands were made strong.” It also represents the powers of “Church and State,” and the necessity of legalised codes, civil, military and religious. It indicates to us the organising powers of humanity, and the absolute necessity of “the powers that be” in certain states of development. We see in Joseph, the Egyptian ruler and law-giver, a true type of real authority. 

The mystical gem of this influx is carbuncle, which is a talisman of great virtue to its proper natives. Sagittarius is the lowest emanation of the fiery trigon and is the constellation of Jove, the planet Jupiter. Upon the intellectual plane, Sagittarius represents the organising power of the mind; hence, this influence indicates external powers of command, discipline and obedience, the ruling authority of material institutions. 

Persons of this nature are loyal, patriotic, and law abiding. Such natives are generous and free; energetic and combative; hasty in temperament; ambitious of position and power; also charitable to the afflicted and oppressed. They posses strong conservative qualities, and their chief mental characteristics are prompt decision, self control, and the ability to command others. Upon the physical plane, this sign usually produces well formed persons, rather above medium height, sanguine complexion, oval face, high forehead, bright brown hair, fine clear eyes; in short, handsome. In disposition, the native is quick, energetic, fond of outdoor sports and recreations; hasty tempered, jovial, free and benevolent. Of plants, this sign rules agrimony, wood betony, feather-few and mallows. Of stones, Sagittarius governs the turquoise, and all the stones mixed with red and green.

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Source;

The Light of Egypt; Thomas Burgoyne 

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