How a Sag can make the right choice every time…
Everybody gets little stressed when they have to make a big decision (yes, even you), but there are ways to make the process easier. If the stakes are high and you have two choices (we’re not talking blue or green shirt here), take the time to ask yourself if there are really only two options. Perhaps you’re thinking about ending a relationship—maybe your S.O. told you what to do one too many times! Are the only options really to break up or stay together? Is it an all-or-nothing deal? Consider taking a break from each other for, say, two weeks. That sounds a lot less harsh than, “I’m outta here!”
Who needs a wing-buddy? Not you Sag!
You have a never-ending search for truth and knowledge. At times, you’re so lost in thought that you may as well be on another planet! While you love to discuss your ideas, you’re also perfectly happy on your own. To you, alone doesn’t equal lonely. You find yourself to be pretty good company! Here’s a trend custom-made for Sags—a restaurant with tables big enough for one. Eenmaal in Amsterdam doesn’t have WiFi. Diners are encouraged to turn off the gadgets and focus on the food or (gasp!) a book. With luck, Eenmaal will come to your town soon!
Yours is the color of royalty, Sagittarius!
The Sagittarian hue signifies majesty. Made from secretions of sea snails, murex purple was a pigment only royalty could afford—10,000 of the beasts had to die in order to dye one toga in ancient Rome! If your name wasn’t Caesar, you’d be killed for wearing the color. It was so costly that one emperor denied his wife a purple gown because he couldn’t afford it! Thankfully, you don’t need to pay a king’s ransom to wear this sumptuous shade today. And purple can be sophisticated and elegant in the home, too. Combine soft lavender, dove gray, caramel, and cream.
Surprise! Sags are totally country. Here’s how to rock it…
Maybe it’s those prairies that stretch to the horizon, or the endless miles of fenceless freedom. Whatever it is, most Sagittarians love the West. If you don’t live there or can’t get there, you can still bring a bit of that rodeo vibe into your world.
Fringe up. Try the dangly stuff on a suede dress rather than the tried and tested vest.
Turn up the volume. Dance a two-step to Morgan Wallen or Lady Antebellum.
Buckle up. Nothing says “Wild West” like hefty silver and turquoise hardware on your belt.
Saddle up. Find a riding stable near you.
Rustle up. Get your partners together for a BBQ.
Dealing with the Sagittarius syndrome…
You’re so charming that people can almost overlook your blunt honesty. Almost. Trouble is, what you see as frank can border on heartless if you aren’t careful. People will squirm if you talk about that friend who’s dumb as a box of rocks or ask a woman if she cut her own hair. The State Department probably won’t be offering you a job, but a little diplomacy would go a long way in your everyday life. No one’s asking you to lie! Just think before you speak. And don’t play poker. You’ll be the one asking, “Are these cards any good?”
No one knows words like the Archer…
Everybody knows you love talking (and talking), but what they may not know about you is how much you love language itself. Not just using it, but studying it. You know that etymology isn’t the study of bugs. If, as you believe, life is in the journey and not the destination, enrich yours by learning a new language. It could even be something you do with your partner. Besides the depth and richness that knowing Greek, Welsh, Icelandic, or Hindi would add to your travels, you and your companion will have a secret language all your own at home, too!
Are you in fantasyland, Sag? How to come back to Earth…
You’re Annie, positive that tomorrow will be a brighter day. You’re Pollyanna, seeing rainbows where others see a hunk of glass. That attitude is admirable, but sometimes you can be a little overly optimistic! Watch out that your expectations of how something is going to be or feel, or how others will respond to you, are reasonable. You could be setting yourself up for disappointment otherwise. First, list what you expect from that job offer, vacation, reunion, or party. You’ll see which ones have legs. Then concentrate on only those things you can control. You don’t know that your boss will love that report, but you can do the best job possible.
Need a new destination Sag? Start your turquoise tour…
Your birthstone was one of the first mined gems. Native Americans saw heaven and earth in its blue and green hues. Since ancient times, turquoise was thought to bring good fortune to the wearer (and yours is the luckiest sign in the Zodiac). In the third century, it was believed to protect its owner from falling off his horse. Look for spectacular turquoise wherever you travel in the world. You’ll have to visit Egypt, Morocco, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Jerusalem, Mexico, the Southwest, and more to see the finest examples! Back home craft your own boho bracelets with turquoise beads and knotted leather cords.
How Sags can meet and keep their BFFs…
Is it any wonder that you have so many friends? You have so much enthusiasm and you’re just plain fun to be around! If your outings with your crew have grown a little stale (the same coffee shop, the same wine bar, the same cafe), try something different.
Take a new class together and you can still have a good gab while you learn ikebana, organic gardening, baking, jewelry making, ceramics, or drawing. If you aren’t experts, no worries. You’ll bond with your pals, you’ll have fun, and you’ll get props for originality!
Is it really happy hour time Sag?
Endless days and nights of partying can take their toll on your body. Your sign rules the liver, and you should take care of yours. When you want to give your system a break, trade the boozy drinks for some rosemary sun tea. In a large jar, bruise ¼ cup rosemary leaves with a wooden spoon. Add ¼ thinly sliced lemon and 1 ½ quarts water. Cover and let stand for four hours. Strain into glasses over ice. Rosemary is also associated with your sign. Breathing its distinctive scent can boost energy, stimulate the mind, and help you feel refreshed!