I am the Alchemy of Vision
I know the way, I am guided by the stars, and I trust that my aim is true.” – Astrologer,John Wadsworth
Symbol – Archer, Ruler – Jupiter, Metal – Tin, House – 9th, Element – Fire, Modality – Mutable, Humor – Choleric, Body – Hips, Polarity – Gemini, Quality – Masculine
The name Sagittarius comes from the Latin word for archer. The Sagittarius glyph ♐️ depicts a bow and arrow.
Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac; it presides over the ninth house, the house of philosophy and higher learning, and is the third of the mutable signs. Mutable signs are flexible and adaptable. The mutable houses, called cadent houses, come at the end of each quadrant. Sagittarius starts in the late autumn. And yet for all the dreariness of the season, the November rain and gloom, Sagittarius is full of cheer and optimism, and of course the Sagittarian season takes us into Yuletide.
Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter, known as the great benefic and bringer of jollity, called Zeus in Greek mythology. The energy is yang and quintessentially masculine. Sagittarius is a fire sign which correlates to the choleric humor, hot and dry.
The 9th house governs philosophy, foreign travel, education, and one’s greater purpose in life. It involves the lofty, sweeping perspectives one has on life in relation to religion, spirituality, morals, ethics and mores.
Sagittarius is larger than life, adventurous, extroverted, generous and friendly; if it is ever lying in the gutter, it is looking at the stars. Its proverbial glass is more than half full since Sagittarius is known for hyperbole. A Sagittarian’s greatest tonic is laughter.
Jupiter expands what it touches, whereas Saturn constricts, so Sagittarius has big ideas and big ideals. Sagittarians may also be big physically, a little portly perhaps with broad hips.
Sagittarius can be impatient and want instant results. It may make promises that it cannot keep and it may embroider the truth but only to make the story more exciting. Sagittarius is known for being tactless when a white lie might suffice. Typically, it is not the most reliable of signs; it is very independent and doesn’t like to have its wings clipped.
Homeopath Luke Norland associates Jupiter with Sankaran’s sycotic miasm, ”Zeus – promiscuity, power, and cruelty alternating with benevolence.”
We might consider Medorrhinum in this case. Medorrhinum is the nosode for the sycotic miasm, the keynotes of which are excess, too much of a good thing, all of which may fit the Sagittarian archetype.
However, I also discern a Sulphur picture in the Sagittarian archetype, vaunting their theories and waxing lyrical, travelling like a knight errant to far-flung places. I see Don Quixote.
“Quixote resembles a Sagittarius because he is an oddball whose curiosity sets him on an infamous voyage.” – https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/web-stories/which-classic-literary-character-are-you-based-on-your-zodiac-sign/photostory/88050241.cms
We may also think about a bird remedy because of this sign’s innate need for freedom.
Sagittarius governs the sacrum, the coccyx, the hips, the thighs and the sciatic nerve. It also rules over the liver and the metabolism of fats and uric acid.
The pathology of Sagittarius may be caused by their immoderation, big ideas, and the overall expansive effects of Jupiter.
Sagittarians are prone to sciatica, ingrowing toenails, acne, obesity and gout. They usually have a strong vital force due to their happy disposition and may therefore heal quickly.
Silica has strong affinities with Sagittarian pathology. In particular, it is a very effective remedy for acne, ingrowing toenails, sciatica, liver disorders and constipation.
Indicated remedies for the Jupiterian constitution are: Chelidonium Carduus Marianus (milk thistle), Taraxacum (dandelion), Hydrastis, Causticum, Lycopodium and China.
Like Aries, Sagittarians may be accident-prone (known to be clumsy) and in particular have accidents from horse riding (their symbol being the centaur), so there may be a need for a lot of Aconite and Arnica.
Homeopath Colin Griffiths cites Australian Sandstone as a potentially indicated remedy for Sagittarius to reconnect with a path from which they have strayed.
In his writings about astrology and the periodic table, homeopath Luke Norland maps stages 13 to 18 of the periodic table to the mutable signs. He equates columns 15 to the Sagittarius realm.
According to Norland, stage 15 represents the tubercular side of the Air/Underworld pole. Respiratory problems abound in Stage 15 remedies, highlighting the Geminian physical affinity with the lungs and breath. The opposite sign, Sagittarius, explains the lightness and buoyancy of remedies such as Phosphorus and Nitrogen; also in this column.
Ruled by Jupiter whose metal is tin, Stannum Metallicum is also suited to the Sagittarius picture.
To paraphrase homeopath Peter Morrell on tin:
Tin people are the theorisers; even when there is nothing to think about, they like to speculate, maybe gamble a little; a flutter on the horses is not beyond them; they also like travel and long journeys abroad. They often have a well-developed sense of humour. Tin types need to develop more action and less thought. Jobs like university lecturers, philosophers, bishops, clergy, professors, and travel agents suit tin. Tin can be livened up a little with iron, made more artistic with silver or copper, and deepened with lead. Chelidonium and other liver remedies are associated with tin.
Silica is the designated tissue salt for Sagittarius. Silica is regarded as nature’s surgeon; it travels around the body, pushing through and around congested cells, freeing and clearing them out.
Many other remedies may be useful for the Sagittarian picture depending on the astrological chart as a whole and other homeopathic factors.
Interestingly, the Tarot card associated with Sagittarius is Temperance, something this sign may need to cultivate. But maybe excess in moderation could be the answer!
Astrologer John Wadsworth captures the essence of Sagittarius in his epithet, “I know the way, I am guided by the stars, and I trust that my aim is true.”