Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Sagittarius, the ninth Sign of the Zodiac, is the home of the wanderers of the Zodiac. It's not a mindless ramble for these folks, either. Sagittarians are truth-seekers, and the best way for them to do this is to hit the road, talk to others and get some answers. Knowledge is key to these folks, since it fuels their broad-minded approach to life. The Sagittarian-born are keenly interested in philosophy and religion, and they find that these disciplines aid their internal quest. At the end of the day, what Sagittarians want most is to know the meaning of life, and if they accomplish this while feeling free and easy, all the better.

It's the Archer which represents Sagittarians, although in this case it's a Centaur (half man, half beast) which is flinging the arrows. Centaurs were the intellectuals of ancient Roman mythology, and Sagittarians are quick to consider themselves their modern-day counterparts. Those born under this Sign are clear thinkers and choose to look at the big picture most of the time. They also like it when others agree with their well-thought-out point of view. The alternative to this, for better or for worse, is a Sag who can become argumentative and blunt. That's not to say that these folks are intransigent -- Archers will listen to what others have to say, in keeping with the Mutable Quality assigned to this Sign. Indeed, Sagittarians are enthusiastic consumers of information (and enthusiastic in general), the better to get the answers they need. It's also a good idea to give Sags lots of room to explore their world. Once these folks start to feel hemmed in, they'll become impatient and difficult.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius seeks adventure, lives to roam the planet and thrives in flirtatious social settings. Impress this Fire Sign by throwing a rousing, foreign culture-themed birthday party. Try an all-Japanese cuisine get-together, complete with sushi, hot tea or sake and green tea ice cream. Or else gather some friends and head out for a day trip in the birthday Sag's honor!

Perfect Gift: No one goes all googly in the presence of a cute, cuddly puppy like the normally proud Sagittarius.

What does a Sagittarian wish for as the candles are blown out? Wisdom, personal serenity and a new pair of all-terrain athletic shoes.