sagittarius

noun, proper (Sagittarius); adjective use (a Sagittarius child)

«sagittarius» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Sagittarius is a group of stars (a constellation) in the southern part of the night sky, often pictured as an archer who is half man and half horse. tree →
In astrology, Sagittarius is one of the twelve star signs; people say someone born in late November to late December «is a Sagittarius». tree →
Sagittarius A* is the name astronomers give to the giant black hole at the centre of our galaxy, which lies in the direction of this constellation. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons Sagittarius matters because the centre of the Milky Way lies in that direction, so the sky there is thick with stars. In everyday life the word mostly turns up in horoscopes in magazines. Scientists say star signs cannot predict anyone's personality or future; astronomy is science, astrology is not. Phrases: «the constellation Sagittarius», «a Sagittarius», «the Archer».

Examples

On a clear night far from the city, Dad pointed to Sagittarius low in the sky. tree →
Sagittarius is drawn as an archer with a bow and arrow. tree →
My cousin says she's a Sagittarius because her birthday is in December. tree →
The middle of our galaxy lies in the direction of Sagittarius. tree →
Astronomers photographed the black hole called Sagittarius A*. tree →
In Australia and New Zealand, Sagittarius rides high overhead in winter. tree →
Our teacher said horoscopes for Sagittarius are just for fun, not science. tree →

Note

Always written with a capital S. Spelled with double «tt» and ending «-ius». The «g» sounds like «j» (sa-ji-TAIR-ee-us). Myth trap: star signs do not shape who you are; that is astrology, not astronomy. The Archer is a centaur, a creature from Greek myths.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In the Sefer Yetzirah each Hebrew letter is linked to a sign of the zodiac, a month and a part of the body. Samekh goes with Sagittarius, the month of Kislev (when Chanukah falls), and the stomach. In the primary lessons: In science lessons Sagittarius matters because the centre of the Milky Way lies in that direction, so the sky there is thick with stars. In everyday life the word mostly turns up in horoscopes in magazines. Scientists say star signs cannot predict anyone's personality or future; astronomy is science, astrology is not. Phrases: «the constellation Sagittarius», «a Sagittarius», «the Archer».

Examples

He produced Samech, predominant in sleep, crowned, combined, and formed Sagittarius in the world, Kislev in the year, and the stomach of man. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) tree →
He produced Samech, predominant in Sleep, crowned it, combined and formed with it Sagittarius in the Universe, Kislev in the Year, and the stomach of Man. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
He made the Samekh reign, and bound to it a crown, and formed with it Sagittarius in the World, and Kislew in the year, and the gall in the Person. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →

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On Mova

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