introspection and self-involvement =)
Had I known that Socrates was one of the first known Sagittarians (according to astrological deduction), I would have believed in all this zodiac destiny stuff earlier. But then again, he was one of the most annoying philosophers I have come across on textbook, with his Socratic irony – which I would say is one of the sneakiest yet more potent ways to beat an opponent in a debate – and his claim that all he knows is that he does not know, or even his dialectic. He was a man of questions; I was a kid of infuriating ‘why’s’ and hands so clumsy I did not know exactly what to do with them at any time of the day. I vividly remember being in pink leotards and tights right after my ballet lesson in the school canteen with my mother. I was about four or five then and I was asking her why soda has bubbles, and even before her speech on carbonate finished I was already asking ‘why would you want to drink air?”. After a couple more why’s she exasperatedly said with eyes bulging – “Ikaw, anak why do you think? From now on you answer your own why’s first.” I guess that was the beginning of my day dreaming and my blind theories. I do not claim to be as smart as Socrates, but I think I was (or am) as infuriating.
This year I received great birthday gifts, one of which was a Linda Goodman Sun Signs book. I know exactly how this came about. I have this colleague who has been trying to convince me that she knew my sun sign after just a few days of knowing me. See, I never really believed in it. In fact I had a special animosity against all that was about signs – sun signs, supposed heavenly intervention, blind faith on something just because one is scared to make a choice. Now, the third one I would never ever really rally for. I lost a good friend to it once, long story (not really worth telling). It being a gift and all, I read through it – how a Sagittarian person, man, woman, employee, boss and child is. And it was like reading about all the things I liked about myself and all the things I would never openly admit to myself, more so to other people. It explained why I have tried to rein my bluntness with conscious diplomacy or my spendthrift instincts with outright stinginess, why I hate preachy self-righteous people, why I drove my mother crazy with questions, why I cannot stand still in one place for too long, why I see the big picture and yet get bored with the details, why being told what to do never agreed with me (even inadvertently), why I enthusiastically wave my hand to make a point and upset the ketchup bottle, why I am a fan of a sometimes quite left handed optimism and why I forget to tell my colleagues that I will be outside of the country when I have actually told them I’m free to go shopping with them. I am a Sagittarian with a Sagittarian descendant; you cannot be more extreme than that in both the bad and the good traits. On the 26th since we were with nothing to do I read the book with W, the Gemini part for him and read him my part. It was fun..ny, that we started understanding where our fights are coming from and why he has to sometimes literally hold me back from going head on towards something.
I’m putting it here as a guide I can come back to and to remind me why I tend to indulge and why I am not very emotional. =) For 2007, the sun is apparently on Jupiter the whole year. I hope it means things would be great for me. I know though that since Jupiter is also the planet of luck — it should bring a lot of interesting changes in everyone’s life. I’m not a firm believer of the zodiacs, but I know I can accept what it says about me. I just wonder if people really see through. Have a great year. =)
Judy Anne – December 10, 1979 – 6:05am
Element: Fire
Mode: Mutable
Ruler: Jupiter
Color: Purple, Violet
Famous Sagittarians:
Woody Allen, Jane Austen, Christina Applegate, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Maria Callas, Eugene Ionesco, John F. Kennedy Jr., Bette Midler, Brad Pitt, Monica Seles, Frank Sinatra, Steven Spielberg, Tina Turner, Mark Twain, Gianni Versace, Walt Disney
Strengths:
Convivial, enthusiastic, ethical, expansive, fair, generous, idealistic, independent, optimistic, outgoing, spontaneous, tolerant, wise, honest
Weaknesses:
Arrogant, dogmatic, excessive, fanatic, flamboyant, irresponsible, ostentatious, reckless, unbound, unfaithful, blunt
SUN SIGN – Sagittarius
Sagittarius, the ninth sign of the zodiac, is considered the most prophetic of the signs, judy anne, because you have the urge to understand the meaning of life. Also the most mobile sign of the zodiac, you explore beyond physical and mental boundaries, and thrive on freedom and liberty. Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion, is the ruler of Sagittarius, and brings optimism and joy to life. Jupiter is also associated with a person’s spiritual beliefs and philosophic standards.
Sagittarius is the third fire sign. This fiery influence is like a candle in the dark, lighting the way to knowledge and wisdom. You walk through life high-spirited and openhearted, always seeking the truth. You are farsighted and goal-directed, judy anne, and are gifted in grasping general principles.
Sagittarius rules the ninth house of the chart, the section associated with the exploration of the intellectual mind or the physical world. Therefore, this house stands for religion, philosophy, higher education, as well as long journeys.
Sagittarius is a mutable sign, making you a communicator and teacher. Since you have the natural ability to gain profound insight into scientific and spiritual fields, you feel that it is your mission to contribute your knowledge on to the world.
ASCENDANT – Sagittarius
Optimism and enthusiasm are defining terms for you, as a Sagittarius Rising. Particularly drawn to travel, you love exploration, as your mind is open to all new avenues of thought. You are idealistic, full of energy, and adventurous, and want to expand your boundaries to discover new possibilities.
Your ambitions are geared to large-scale goals and you love to overcome obstacles, live up to challenges, and reach out for the stars to bring them down to earth. You can be considered a person of the future because your eyes are always focused on what lies ahead of you. You demand freedom, and find yourself drawn to protecting those whose freedom may be infringed upon, such as children or animals. Fighting for any cause you find worthwhile is second nature to you.
You are constantly searching for the true meaning of our existence in this world, and therefore, you are fascinated by philosophical, religious, and scientific truths. At the same time, you are ethical in your thinking and have high moral standards.
Life Number 3
Your Life-Path number is probably the most influential numerological aspect to be considered and represents who you are at the time of birth. It indicates specific traits and will likely be active and influential throughout your lifetime. It is the overall number that determines much of what will be important to you and how you will handle things as they come.
THREE, your life is likely to be characterized by the undying need for expression. This can take the form in conversation but also in the arts. Typically, the THREE has an above-average ability in some art form. This can encompass painting, interior decorating, crafts, writing, music, drama, or all of the above. You are an original and creative thinker, and tend to dominate your circles intellectually. With the elegance of a dancer, you swing back and forth from one idea to another, with wit and eloquence. You also have the power to visualize your ideas, and express them scientifically. Since you identify yourself with your ideas, your most dynamic form of expression is intellectual.
You are sprightly and versatile, and usually end up being the life of every party. Mostly it is you, who gets up on the table and entertains everyone with an improvised one-man show. You feel most alive if you have an audience, are the center of attention, and get an immediate reaction to your mental and verbal output.
