Moon in Sagittarius

FIND YOUR MOON SIGN

Sagittarius is the cosmic force that stands against the sell-off of the soul. It is the esoteric role of Sagittarius to guard truth, justice, honesty and wisdom. Sagittarius is a protector of the cosmic court and embodies the role of general, judge, legislator and sage. It is not surprising, therefore, to find that a Sagittarius Moon is a champion for a just cause and strives to hold as closely as possi­ble to life's deeper values, whether spiritual, moral or ethical.

Sagittarius is the third and final Fire sign in the zodiac and in a manner of speaking represents the mature development of this astrological element. It has the passion, vigor and martial sense of Aries and the royal, dignified nature of Leo. But maybe more than these two, it is characterized by the near mythical figure of the Vedic warrior-saint, the Raarishi, who blends into one person the wisdom of the sages with the power and majesty of the monarch.
This romantic character embodies a godly sentiment that strives to satisfy the spiritual and corporeal needs of the citizens. Many cultures also have their Sagittarius Moon sage­ monarchs, including Solomon, King Arthur, Bhisma, the regent and a protagonist in India's epic Mahabharata, and Emperor Yao, the mythical Chinese Emperor who created the game of Go.

The Practical Philosopher

This archetype colors the Sagittarius Moon to give an inner pas­sion, vigor and striving for justice. They are chivalrous and love to offer help and support to others. They tend to feel that this is part of their purpose in life. In general, they are sensible counselors, because they have a knack of putting themselves in others' shoes. Although they are philosophical, their advice is usually practical and down to earth and their caring nature makes them both good friends and good lovers. They also love to champion the underdog, and are quick to defend those less advantaged. Even when their external personality is introvert, they will have a powerful inner world that yearns for truth, purpose and justice.

You can expect to find them involved in some form of practical philosophical activities, whether it's politics, humanitarianism, ecology or religion. Where introversion limits association with such causes, the Sagittarius Moon will nonetheless tenaciously hold on to their sense of justice, even in the face of strong opposition.

This means that it can be difficult for the Sagittarius Moon to tolerate wrong-doing, either their own or that of others, and thus they tend to aspire to high ideals that can be difficult to live up to. When they fail to live up to them, they can suffer melancholy and self-doubt, castigating themselves for not being as perfect as they know they should be. This is not limited to high-minded philo­sophical ideals and can express itself in a number of ways, such as the desire to excel at work, home, play, relationships or even the smaller things of life. There is something of the perfectionist in the Sagittarius Moon, although this tends to be more sweeping or big picture than the finer, detailed perfectionism of the Virgo Moon.

When the Sagittarius Moon doesn't make the grade, they can be defensive about their faults and are good at debating their foibles into a context that makes the faults seem almost desir­able. Don't forget they represent the cosmic advocate. If you are in a relationship with a Sagittarius Moon and have to point out their shortcomings, you need to use a little diplomacy. The best way to get their attention and agreement is to present a context, a strategic viewpoint that identifies the fault but simultaneously highlights their strengths.

Sagittarius Moons can react strongly if they feel they are being unjustly accused or criticized. Don't bother if you don't have a good case to back you up because their sense of justice is so strongly ingrained.

If they feel that their dignity has been offended, they will fight long and hard, but privately can become preoccupied with self-examination and doubt. This can be distracting and painful for them, as their own sense of justice causes them to truly exam­ine whether they are at fault. Sometimes, this can result in them fingering the wound, making themselves feel worse and taking their eye off what really matters. When this happens, they can lose their vital drive, so important to a warrior-sage, becoming despondent or succumbing to inertia. They should at all costs try to avoid this and when it happens, acknowledge the wound but move on as quickly as they can towards a more positive goal. And of course they like nothing better when the tides have turned, and fate lets them show you how wrong you have been.

The Purposeful Visionary

The astrological symbol of Sagittarius is the centaur with bow and arrow in hand. This combines the intellect and will of the human spirit with an equine passion focused into the aim and precision of the archer. The Sagittarius Moon thus has a strong will, inner passion and sense of purpose. They strive for purpose and work to find it. Their life energy is the meaning that comes from the lofty aspects of the sign. This applies to most things, but espe­cially so to their emotional being and sense of values. The Sagittarius Moon needs a goal and a vision, and don't be surprised if it's a grand one at that.
There is nothing more challenging to them than to lack a target or to remain undecided. Experience tells them that he who hesitates is lost. Progress inspires them, and even helps redirect them towards the right goal should they start off in the wrong direction. It is almost better for them to do something, anything, rather than nothing at all, because in the action there is the momentum. It takes less energy to redirect a moving object than an inert one, especially if the inertia is weighted down by confu­sion or doubt. A word of caution, though: there is another side to the coin and there is always the chance with a Fire sign that they might act impetuously without seeing the consequences. The Sagittarius Moon really needs the 'ready, aim' before they fire.

In emotional matters, therefore, Sagittarius Moons seek a rele­vance, certainty and purpose in their relationships. They need a sense of progress, direction, improvement, not only in how they are relating to the other person, but also in how the relationship itself is developing. If you are a more passive or introverted Moon sign, such as Virgo or Taurus, you may feel that the Sagittarius Moon is too concerned with the need for 'reason'. It can be annoying when they want to take stock of where the relationship is headed rather than just sitting back and enjoying the ride.

This trait is, however, the catalyst for the Sagittarius Moon's well-known leadership qualities. Astronaut John Glenn, General George Patton and US founding father George Washington are good examples of the Sagittarius Moon's strong sense of purpose and determination, so important to good leaders. This also puts them at the forefront of change, as they like to be at the front leading the charge into unknown territory, which excites them and lifts their spirits. Degas, Matisse and Rauschenberg did this for the art world and are good examples of Sagittarius' natural dex­terity and fondness for working with their hands.

This pioneering quality often inspires Sagittarius Moons to seek their fortunes in foreign lands, and almost always they enjoy the allure of other cultures and exotic places, and the chance to learn and grow that comes from travel. The Sagittarius Moon tends to do well in foreign countries or when they leave their place of birth some distance behind. They are natural globe-trotters, which gives them plenty of good stories to spice up the conversa­tions of which they are so fond.

The full, unadulterated expression of the Sagittarius Moon makes them adventurous and audacious to the point of appear­ing reckless. Yet even in their most unbridled moments they have a sense of direction - not always evident to others - which helps them to their goal. They are enterprising and like to rise to any challenge as best they can, and they do aspire to the inner disci­pline needed to realize their ambitions.

They also passionately love their freedom and will do anything to avoid feeling constrained. They often fear confinement of any type and will go to great lengths to avoid being checked in their progress. This is perhaps one of the few influences that may cause them to bend their strong principles, supported, of course, by good and philosophical argument.

More on Moon Signs