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Sagittarius the Archer

Sagittarius the Archer

7.9
A star sign for people born between November 22 and December 21 that has an archer as its symbol
  • proper noun
  • /ˌsædʒɪˈtɛriəs ði ˈɑːrkər/
translation icon : Sagitario el Arquero
  • In astrology, Sagittarius the Archer represents those born between November 22 and December 21.

Examples

  • The symbol for Sagittarius the Archer is commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow.

  • People born under Sagittarius the Archer are often said to be adventurous and optimistic.

  • My birthday falls within the dates of Sagittarius the Archer.

  • People born under Sagittarius the Archer are often adventurous.

  • Are you a Sagittarius the Archer?

  • My birthday falls between November 22 and December 21, which makes me a Sagittarius the Archer.

  • As a Sagittarius the Archer, she is believed to have a strong desire for travel and new experiences.

Synonyms

Archer
vsSagittarius the Archer
12 6.7

One of the twelve signs used in astrology covering November 22 to December 21

emphasizes depiction as a person holding a bow rather than only birth dates
Sagittarius
vsSagittarius the Archer
6.7

The ninth zodiac sign for people born between November 22 and December 21

stresses the image of a person with a bow over merely the date range

Surface Forms

Sagittarius the Archer main

Morphology

Sagittarius + the + Archer

This name is compositional and non-idiomatic: 'Sagittarius' denotes the zodiac sign and the appositive 'the Archer' transparently describes its representation (a person who shoots arrows). A B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily derive that this refers to the zodiac sign depicted as an archer.

Etymology

Sagittarius the Archer may come from old star stories that show a half-man, half-horse figure drawing a bow and arrow. That strong image of someone aiming far away helps explain why the sign is linked to being 'adventurous' and 'optimistic'.