Sagittarius
noun
Sag·it·tar·i·us
ˌsa-jə-ˈter-ē-əs 
1
: a southern zodiacal constellation pictured as a centaur shooting an arrow and containing the point in the sky where the center of the Milky Way galaxy is located
2
a
: the ninth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Sagittarius
Examples of Sagittarius in a Sentence
Are you a Sagittarius or a Capricorn?
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May 23, 2024: On this day, the moon will be in the expansive sign of Sagittarius, while its bountiful planetary ruler, Jupiter, sits together with Venus in Taurus.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19)
Problem-solving?
—USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
One such black hole called Sagittarius A*, or Sgr A*, is located at the heart of the Milky Way.
—Will Dunham, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Apr. 2024
Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19)
Home is where the heart is as the moon and sun harmonize.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
The astrological constellations of Aries (March 21-April 19), Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) and Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) are the three Fire signs in the zodiac.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Scientists shared a mesmerizing new image on Wednesday, showing Sagittarius A* in unprecedented detail.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
But the similarity between the two black holes’ magnetic fields suggests Sagittarius A* could have a hidden jet.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Is taking on some of their burden your way of assisting their glow up?
Sagittarius Rising
Even if all is not at peace in your kingdom this month, can an untenable situation at home somehow be the push needed to accelerate toward a fuller life?
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19)
Problem-solving?
—USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
One such black hole called Sagittarius A*, or Sgr A*, is located at the heart of the Milky Way.
—Will Dunham, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Apr. 2024
Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19)
Home is where the heart is as the moon and sun harmonize.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
The astrological constellations of Aries (March 21-April 19), Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) and Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) are the three Fire signs in the zodiac.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Scientists shared a mesmerizing new image on Wednesday, showing Sagittarius A* in unprecedented detail.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
But the similarity between the two black holes’ magnetic fields suggests Sagittarius A* could have a hidden jet.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Is taking on some of their burden your way of assisting their glow up?
Sagittarius Rising
Even if all is not at peace in your kingdom this month, can an untenable situation at home somehow be the push needed to accelerate toward a fuller life?
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
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Sagittarius
noun
Sag·it·tar·i·us
ˌsaj-ə-ˈter-ē-əs
1
: a group of stars between Scorpio and Capricorn usually pictured as a creature that is half man half horse with a bow and arrow
2
a
: the ninth sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Sagittarius
Etymology
from Latin Sagittarius, literally, "archer"
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