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SAGITTARIUS

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On this 16th-century clock-face, Sagittarius (from 5 o'clock to 6 o'clock on the outer dial) indicates December.

Translingual

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Alternative forms

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The arrow may be horizontal or vertical, but is most commonly set at an angle. The bow (cross-stroke) may be minimal or pronounced, and occasionally curved.

Etymology

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A bow and arrow (of a centaur).

Symbol

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♐︎

  1. (astrology) The symbol for the sign Sagittarius.
  2. (astronomy, rare) The symbol for the constellation Sagittarius.
  3. (rare) November[1]
  4. (alchemy, archaic) ceration
(2): The 1833 US Nautical Almanac using the symbol ⟨♐︎⟩ for stars in the constellation of Sagittarius, here 1 and 2 ν ♐︎ (Nu Sagittarii).


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See also

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Zodiac signs (translingual) (layout · text)
       
Ariēs Taurus Geminī Cancer
       
Leō Virgō Lībra Scorpiō
       
Sagittārius Capricornus Aquārius Piscēs

References

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  1. ^ Rudolf Koch (1955 [1930]) The Book of Signs. Dover, p. 56