Sagittarius Woman

The Sagittarius woman is a complex mix of wild and wise, thoughtful and impulsive. She's an independent, can-do type, always expanding and growing. She loves to learn and may have a teeming bookshelf that reflects her many interests. But don't expect to mistake her for a bookworm. On the outside, she may be wild and lusty (think Britney Spears and Anna Nicole Smith)—or at least her strong personality will be evident. Deep down, though, there's an inner good girl who's capable of lasting monogamy. Just don't use the term "settle down" around her. This freedom-loving sign won't be told what to do! Sagittarius is symbolized by the centaur, the legendary half-human, half-horse that was caught between two natures—his primal desires and his thirst for knowledge. Although the Sagittarius woman can be an animal below her mythological belt, her sign rules wisdom, morals and higher learning. She's often sticking her hoof in her mouth, blurting out tactless-but-truthful comments. But with her deep generosity she'll make it up to you later. It takes a strong man to rein her in, but the one who does will enjoy endless adventures, laughter and all the gifts of her fiery nature. With her direct remarks and ribald humor, she's often "one of the guys" and may be more at home in the company of male friends. Finding—and recognizing—her own femininity will be this tomboyish sign's challenge. Her wisdom and generosity abound when it comes to helping friends and loved ones discover their higher callings. Though she may give "tough love," nobody will champion your greatness like a visionary Sagittarius woman. The surest way to alienate Sagittarius is to try to impose limits on her personal freedom and drown her happy-go-lucky optimism in doubt. If she finds a commitment restrictive, she'll head for the hills. Sometimes a mere whiff of responsibility makes her draw back in fear, and this can be a definite weakness. The lifelong lesson for this sign is to discover how commitment is the beginning of adventure rather than the end. Should she discover this curious paradox, Sagittarius makes an excellent (though at times exhausting) partner and playmate.

Famous Sagittarius Women

Tina Turner, Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera, Katie Holmes, Britney Spears, Anna Nicole Smith, Nelly Furtado, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Jennifer Connelly, Alyssa Milano, Carolyn Kennedy Schlossberg

Sagittarius Man

Sagittarius is the zodiac's bachelor sign, and it takes a particularly adventuresome partner in crime to tempt him to settle down. The role of groom in particular will elicit happy amazement from his closest friends and family. He is a loving, honest and sincere life-long adventurer whose curiosity often takes precedence over stability. He has a deep love of all things spiritual, and his willingness to embrace New Age ideas may make your wedding a more spiritual or global affair. The Sagittarius man is a born adventurer and a late bloomer, restless and complex. The idea of "growing old together" makes his skin crawl; this guy wants someone to stay young with instead. His effusive charm is irresistible, and he lights up like a Christmas tree around the woman he loves. When a Sagittarius man has chosen you, you'll know it. Like a symbolic archer, he shoots arrow after arrow at his target until he hits the bull's-eye. Prepare for the pursuit of a lifetime! Once the hunt is over, it's another story. Only a strong, confident woman should blaze the rocky trail with Mr. Sag—and she'd better have her own super-size life to keep him. A thick skin is also required, since these straight shooters can be mistaken as rude, boorish and callous (Andrew Dice Clay is a Sagittarius). In fact, Jennifer Aniston described Sagittarian ex Brad Pitt as "missing a sensitivity chip." In truth, Jen may have just missed the sensitivity that every Sag man possessed, in spite of his blunt words and infuriating deeds. The Sagittarius man's impatience and desire to speed into the next thrilling chapter orients him to extreme living. He's not big on watching you cry into your coffee—especially when you could be laughing over a fabulous dinner he cooked from fresh, seasonal ingredients (likely grown in his own garden). Midlife, the wild-child Sagittarius man may finally grow up and find himself with regrets. At that point, he must connect with his heart and higher mind to make amends. Fortunately, his apologies will be as heartfelt as his wrongdoings were crass. He's easy to forgive, and though he'll drive you crazy, no man will inspire you like he does either.

Famous Sagittarius Men

Brad Pitt, Jay-Z, Ben Stiller, Frank Sinatra, John F. Kennedy Jr., Winston Churchill, Ozzy Osbourne, Mark Twain, Benjamin Bratt, Jimi Hendrix, Jon Stewart, Andy Dick, Woody Allen, Mark Ruffalo