Greek Mythology of Sagittarius

There are many stories of Sagittarius, the most popular being the Greek mythology of Sagittarius. However, it doesn't end with the Greeks. The constellation Sagittarius has a long and rich background. Dating all the way back to the Babylonians, this star sign and celestial body is surrounded by rich stories and interesting facts. Following is a guide to understanding the history and myth behind this interesting sign.

The Babylonians identified the constellation Sagittarius, which would later be the source of Greek mythology of Sagittarius, as the god Pabilsag. This god had wings and a lion's head. While this is significantly different than our idea of Sagittarius today, there are many things that the ancient Babylonians believed about Sagittarius that are still believed today.

In Greek Mythology of Sagittarius, the constellation Sagittarius was identified as a centaur. A centaur is a creature that is half human and half horse, with the horse side being at the rear and the human being the front of the animal. Some Greek legends say that Sagittarius was the son of Saturn and Plyilyra and is rumored to have turned himself into half a horse to escape his jealous wife.

Beyond Greek mythology and moving into Astrology, the constellation Sagittarius covers people who were born between December 18th to January 18th. There are many unique aspects of this sign that set it apart from the others on the Zodiac scale. They typically have a bright and sunny disposition and are known for making people feel at ease and comfortable, as though they haven't a care in the world.

The constellation Sagittarius as it relates to astrology is also the sign that is the least mutable and open to constraints. Even if those constraints will lead to something you want in the long run, they are unlikely to thrive in situations where they do not have complete freedom. They can be wonderful scholars and partners but must not be made to believe that they are doing it for anyone but themselves.

While many people appreciate Sagittarius for giving those born under it's sign a unique ability to be optimistic and take life as it comes, there are down sides to this Greek mythology of Sagittarius as well. A Sagittarius focuses all of their attention on enjoying today as much as possible. When they have a partner, they often unwittingly hurt them by not taking their feelings into consideration. They're unlikely to understand what they've done wrong and will likely not correct their behavior.

Those who love to gamble are often run by the Sagittarius constellation. This dates back to the Greek mythology of Sagittarius. They love the adrenaline rush and intellectual side of counting cards and figuring out strategy. Their only interest is in today and they love luxury goods, so you can see how gambling is a natural talent and hobby of theirs. They're likely to come out of the casino as big winners or having lost everything, and unlikely to stop while they're ahead.

A person who is ruled by the Sagittarius are fun-loving, good humored and optimistic people. They are also, however, unlikely to take well to commitment or responsibility. While they can become comfortable and even happy in a domestic setting, they will need constant attention and adventure. Nothing is more threatening to this sign than monotony and stability.