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The Sagittarius is really a centaur -- the lower half is horse, the upper half is a man. The man is holding a bow with an arrow aimed upwards toward the sky. This symbolizes the Sagittarius' drive to overcome basic animal instincts by aiming his thoughts into the divine realms of the heavens. In other words, Sagittarius is hunting for ideas and experiences that draw you into greater awareness. As such, Sagittarius tend to love adventure, travel and philosophy -- all ways of extending beyond your immediate surroundings.

Sagittarius tend to aim their arrows of thought upward, being the incurable optimists of the zodiac. Sagittarius often look at the sunny side of life and the silver lining to any dark cloud. Sagittarius are honest to a fault, for you can say what's on your mind before you realize that someone's feelings might be hurt. Since the Sagittarius is part horse, there is also a connection between Sagittarius and horses, be it a love of riding or an emphasis on the most powerful part of a horse: its legs and thighs. In fact, many of Sagittarius love outdoor hiking and long distance running.

The Sagittarius motto is "It is better to know how to learn than to know." You seek knowledge and wisdom, never tiring of the quest for what is yet to come. Others enjoy being with you when you are in your outgoing and joyful mood, but you can become more sullen if you feel that your wings have been clipped. Even in a restrictive situation, however, you'll not lose hope--and it is this inspirational perspective that leads you to your greatest success.

Element: Fire
Fire signs are naturally warm. A fire gives light and heat, but it doesn't get depleted as others feed on its warmth. One candle can bring light to a room and it won't burn any faster if ten people read from its light than if there was only one. Fire doesn't plan its next move; it isn't logical. It simply is in the moment and will burn what fuel is available without judgment or forethought. For this reason fire signs can successfully rely on their intuition and survival instincts.

The fire of Sagittarius is warming, not hot -- but that's because it's far away. It's like a light in the distance that reminds us why we are heading in that direction or the stars that have been used for navigation. This is the fire of inspiration whose heat can motivate the mind to reach out into the wilderness.

Ninth House: Travel
If the Third House is the House of Quick Trips, then the opposite Ninth House could be called the House of Long Distance Journeys. It's about foreign travel, higher education -- for that's travel in the mind and the potential adventure that the future holds.

Key Planet: Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and as such symbolizes an expansive action. He is the king of bigger, better and more. But, of course, too much of a good thing isn't necessarily good, and Jupiter can encourage us to overspend or overindulge. Jupiter acts like a magnifying lens and can make a little opportunity look larger than life. As the key planet of Sagittarius, Jupiter encourages us to take those opportunities, to live life as an adventure and to believe in something greater than ourselves.

Sagittarius Greatest Strength: Your undying optimistic attitude

Sagittarius Possible Weakness: Glossing over problems or avoiding difficult situations

Britney Spears

Birth Details:
December 2, 1981
Kentwood, Louisiana

Not quite 18 when her first album and single hit record-breaking sales, Britney Spears seemed to some to be too young to be so sexy. From the media to residents of her native Louisiana to conservatives around the nation, people publicly accused Spears of impropriety in her song lyrics and her stage persona. But she's risen to the top of the pop heap -- while cheerfully deflecting accusations of everything from having had breast implants on the sly to being a negative role model for the young ladies who adore her. She certainly hasn't let it get her down, however; Britney continues to sell out concerts, grace magazine covers and spark water-cooler chat. From her beginnings in gymnastics and song-and-dance contests to a role in The Mickey Mouse Club (the Disney show that also served as a springboard to stardom for fellow pop stars Christina Aguilera, J.C. Chasez and Justin Timberlake, Britney's famous ex-boyfriend), Spears has proven to be a natural and megastar -- and now a mega-mommy! What celestial influences are backing this talent?

With her Sun, Mercury and Uranus coming together to create a stellium in Sagittarius, Spears's enthusiastic, positive and original personality comes as no surprise. Sagittarius is all about idealism and positive energy; Spears possesses an adventurous and freedom-seeking nature. She is honest, straightforward and basically uncomplicated. The stellium, a series of planetary conjunctions, creates an intensity of that Sagittarian energy. Her Sun's conjunction to Mercury makes for both a talker and a doer; she doesn't stop at talking and dreaming, but goes on to turn her dreams into reality. Her Sun's conjunction to Uranus lends her that vitality and personal magnetism that draws in the fans. Her self-expression is creative, original and uninhibited. With Mercury in Sagittarius, Spears is all about her ideals and her high principles; Uranus in Sagittarius makes her a true rebel who insists on intellectual freedom. Mercury conjunct Uranus further underscores this idea: Spears won't just blindly accept anything, since she's a progressive, intuitive thinker who has to prove everything for herself. Sagittarius is the sign of religion and philosophy, and under its incredibly strong and focused influence, Spears's early commitment to the Baptist faith and later interest in the Kabbalah make perfect sense.

When it comes to stardom, Spears has an Aquarius Moon on her side. She may relate better to the crowd than she does on a more personal, one-on-one basis. She's friendly in a detached way and can sometimes seem aloof to someone who wants more intimate attention from her. She'd sooner disappoint someone close to her than disappoint her fans, who are likely her first priority. She also has her Mars, the planet of passion and ambition, in perfectionist Virgo, which indicates that Spears is practical, orderly and systematic in her work, as much as she may come across as bubbly and spontaneous. Her musical hits are calculated for brilliance; she makes sure something's a solid bet before she puts her energy into it. Spears may actually divert her sexual energy into her work, judging by the lyrical content of her songs and the blatantly sexual moves she exhibits onstage. Her Mars square Neptune also enhances her ability to create an illusion for her fans.

Not surprisingly, several placements in Spears's chart indicate that her sexual energies are considerable, starting with Venus's square to Pluto. This aspect indicates that her sexual desires must be diverted into something constructive, or they'll go awry (could this have something to do with that short-lived Vegas marriage?). But with her Venus, the planet of love and money, in conservative, hard-working Capricorn, Spears will ultimately be businesslike when it comes to romance, looking for money and status in a potential mate. As is evident just by watching her in motion, Spears is a hit with the opposite sex; her Venus trine Mars indicates a good chance that she'll enjoy happy love relationships -- so it looks like Kevin might well be the one!

Spears's Saturn conjunct Pluto indicates that she will accomplish greatness, her Neptune in Sagittarius means she's on a spiritual quest for truth, and her Jupiter conjunct Pluto indicates that she's on her way to the highest form of Plutonian evolution. Her Neptune trine Pluto will help her on her path toward spiritual regeneration by lending her a big dose of insight into matters concerning faith and the soul. She's not likely to be derailed along the way by other people's criticisms, either -- her Jupiter lies in Scorpio, which means that it doesn't matter what anyone says about her. She's stubborn in her beliefs and doesn't care what the world thinks; her ideas and principles will remain sharply defined, and she will always be a true original.

Love Match - Sagittarius and Aquarius

Mutable Fire and Fixed Air

An easy, detached outlook brings these two together as romantic friends. There's so much to learn about and experience, and their life gets off to an adventurous start. A shared love of travel, exotic cuisines, and cutting edge culture keeps them on the go. Both get swept up in ideas and visions, and there's always more out there to ponder and discuss. They're free to venture out of bounds in conversation, because neither will judge. The sparks for this romance often begin in the mind, and from the mental rapport they create.

While Aquarius can be cool and glamorous, the Archer gets fired up and is more physical. Sadge gets Aquarius moving, and helps them be in the moment of pure, uncomplicated fun. Both are experimental in the bedroom, where things never fall into routine. Sadge brings athletic endurance, and Aquarius introduces surprises to the mix. Of the two, Aquarius is more likely to have a conceptual approach to sex, with ideas for games or scenarios. Sadge brings an uninhibited sense of play, a gymnastical ability, and the willingness to try anything once.

In relationship, their evolving natures keeps it loose and fresh. There's plenty of space, which both need, but can also feel too casual for the long haul. Each has a built-in loyalty to their own personal evolution, along with an extroverted personality. This can cause them to stray outside the relationship, in search of new experiences. They'll need to put their innovative minds to the notion of commitment, and come up with a model that works for them. There may be something unusual about their relationship, like being bicoastal, bisexual or open, that makes it seem progressive.

As a couple, they're social and throw great parties. They meld together two networks of people, enlarging their own sphere ever wider. Their compassion and sense of justice might lead them to fight for movements or causes. To be sure, they're up on the latest trends, often on a global scale. Their home decor could be an eclectic, but colorful collection of souvenirs from their travels. Both have eyes fixed on the horizon, and generally share an optimistic outlook. If they break up, there's a chance of remaining friends. And if they stay together, it'll no doubt be one exciting, soul-enriching tandem journey.

Famous Couples: Britney Spears (Sagittarius) and Justin Timberlake (Aquarius); Brad Pitt (Sagittarius) and Jennifer Anniston (Aquarius); Woody Allen (Sagittarius) and Mia Farrow (Aquarius); Mia Farrow (Aquarius) and Frank Sinatra (Sagittarius); Abe Lincoln (Aquarius) and Mary Todd Lincoln (Sagittarius)