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Sagittarius (♐) is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius. In western astrology, the sign is now no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. Sagittarius is considered a “masculine,” positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign and one of the four mutable signs. Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter. Being the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius has been associated with having the astrological ninth house.

Individuals born when the sun was in this sign are considered Sagittarius individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun enters Sagittarius on November 22 and exits by definition at the moment of winter solstice on December 21. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from December 16 to January 14. The Sanskrit name of Sagittarius in Hindu astrology is Dhanu.

Main article: Sagittarius (constellation) mythology

In Greek mythology, Sagittarius is identified as a centaur: half human, half horse. Specifically it is said to be the Centaur Kiron, master of Arms to Achilles and pivotal character in the myth around the origin of the city of Athens. Athena and Poseidon were said to compete for seafront land, and who first placed a branch of olive-tree in the designed soil would have won. Kiron succeeding in doing so on Athena’s behalf won the land to his Matron Goddess and thus the city of Athens was born. The Babylonians identified Sagittarius as the god Pabilsag, who had wings and a lion’s head.