what does the constellation Sagittarius mean?

Answer 1

A centaur archer.

Answer 2

Sagittarius is the the archer in greek methology. A constellation is a grouping of stars that appear at night and have been given a name. In this case the name was Sagittarius

When viewed from earth Sagittarius has the rough appearance of a stick-figure archer drawing its bow, and when including the fainter stars, appears to have a horse-like body.[3] Sometimes it is called the 'Teapot' as it looks like one. The Greeks identified such a figure as a centaur, whereas earlier cultures, such as the Babylonians, identified it as the god Pabilsag (which also had wings and a lion's head).
Boring stuff but true.

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Answer 3

Sagittarius (astronomy) (Latin for “the archer”), a constellation of the southern hemisphere, represented pictorially as a centaur shooting an arrow. Sagittarius is a zodiacal constellation—that is, a constellation located along the ecliptic, the apparent annual path of the sun across the sky (see Zodiac). It is located south of the constellation Aquila, partly in the Milky Way, the center of which is in Sagittarius. Eight of its stars, the brightest of which is the fourth-magnitude star Rukbat (alpha Sagittarii), are visible to the naked eye.

Answer 4

The constellation Sagittarius looks like a stick-figure archer drawing a bow, and when you include the fainter stars, it looks like it has a horse's body. The Greeks identified such a figure as a centaur.
Sometimes the constellation is called the 'Teapot' because that's what it looks like to modern people.
As for what it means - well, that's up to each individual to determine for themselves.
For me, it means the center of the galaxy because that's the direction of the center of the Milky Way.

Answer 5

Sagittarius was a creature that was half man and half horse, known as a centaur. It is said to represent the great centaur Chiron, who was very wise and very noble. He taught Asclyphius (ophiuchus) how to be a doctor so great that he could raise the dead, but that is another story. When Chiron died Zeus placed him in the skies forever.

Answer 6

it's a group of stars named after a greek mythological archer. unless you mean the star sign which is not a constellation itself.

Answer 7

Optimistic and freedom-loving
Jovial and good-humored
Honest and straightforward
Intellectual and philosophical

On the dark side....

Blindly optimistic and careless
Irresponsible and superficial
Tactless and restless

Sagittarians have a positive outlook on life, are full of enterprise, energy, versatility, adventurousness and eagerness to extend experience beyond the physically familiar. They enjoy travelling and exploration, the more so because their minds are constantly open to new dimensions of thought. They are basically ambitious and optimistic, and continue to be so even when their hopes are dashed. Their strongly idealistic natures can also suffer many disappointments without being affected. They are honorable, honest, trustworthy, truthful, generous and sincere, with a passion for justice. They are usually on the side of the underdog in society they will fight for any cause they believe to be just, and are prepared to be rebellious. They balance loyalty with independence.

They have both profound and widely ranging minds, equipped with foresight and good judgement, and they can be witty conversationalists. They love to initiate new projects (they make excellent researchers) and have an urge to understand conceptions that are new to them. they think rapidly, are intuitive and often original, but are better at adapting than inventing and are at their best when working with colleagues of other types of character that compliment their own. They are strong-willed and good at organizing, a combination that gives them the ability to bring any project they undertake to a successful conclusion. Their generosity can be balanced by their extreme care at handling their resources.

Sagittarians are ardent, sincere and straightforward in love, normally conventional and in control of their sexual natures. Yet if thwarted, they may easily allow their failure to embitter their whole lives or they may revenge themselves by becoming cynically promiscuous. They are more apt then the average to make an uncongenial alliance. If their relationships are successful, they will be faithful spouses and indulgent parents; but their innate restlessness will inspire them to use even the most satisfying ménage as a base from which to set out on their travels. They need to fell free and are often faced with the choice of allowing their careers to take over their lives at the expense of the love of their spouse and family.


In other personal relationships they are reliable, seldom betraying any trust given to them. They can, however, be impulsively angry and both male and female Sagittarians know how to be outspoken and exactly what expressions will hurt their adversaries most. On the other hand they are magnanimous in forgiving offenses and are responsible when looking after the elderly in the family.

Their gifts fit Sagittarians for a number of widely differing professions. They are natural teachers and philosophers with a talent for expounding the moral principles and laws which seem to explain the universe. This gift enables them to be successful churchmen on the one hand and scientists on the other. The law and politics also suit them, as does public service, social administration, public relations and advertising. Travel and exploration naturally appeal to such restless souls and, if their opportunities are limited, they may find something of travel and change of scene in the armed forces or through working as a travelling salesman. Others may make fine musicians and, in the days before automobiles, they were said to be successful at horse trading and all activities, including sporting ones, concerning horses. This has been translated in modern terms into an interest in cars and aircraft - and again with emphasis on the sporting side racing, rallying etc. They are said to make good sports coaches, but their tastes in this direction may lead them into imprudent gambling, though the gambling instinct may be sublimated by carrying it out professionally as a bookmaker.

The vices to which Sagittarians are prone are anger they tend to flare up over trifles; impatience - they want to rush every new project through immediately and demand too much of colleagues who cannot work at the pace they require; and scorn of the inadequacies of others while expecting fulsome recognition of their own efforts. They may in one sense deserve recognition, because in completing a major project they will sacrifice their health and family relationships; in their family's eyes they may merit condemnation.

They can be exacting, domineering and inconsiderate in the work place; and boastful, vulgar and extravagant in their private lives. Their restlessness, if excessive, can jeopardize more than their own stability. some Sagittarians risk becoming playboys, wasting their lives away in frivolous pursuits. Others can develop a moralizing, religious fanaticism or else turn into hypocrites, their inner prudishness disguised by an outward appearance of joviality. Another side of the religiosity which is a danger in Sagittarians is superstition.


One would be wise to call you a permanent student, because are always learning about our world. Your quest for knowledge and worldly truths can take you on some serious adventures. You take a great joy in traveling, which makes seeking knowledge even more rewarding. Highly independent, you really don't want to be tied down by relationships, work and even social conventions. Constantly on the move, you don't like lengthy, emotional relationships.
Y ou tend to be an excellent friend. You go out of your way doing favors for those you care about. You do not try to possess your friends, and actually steer clear of meddling in other people's business. Your honesty is usually appreciated, although you can be blunt sometimes. You also have great sense of humor. One might see you as a jack-of-all trades, having knowledge on various subjects. You are a great joke and story-teller. You have a knack for keeping others hanging on your every word.
You are a little extravagant with your spending, leading to wasteful use of money. You are also not gaining high points in the responsibility department. Everything relates to your need for complete independence.
With a Sagittarius, what you see is what you get. So hard to pin down, I foresee many attempts at keeping you free-spirited and lucky people in one place