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Sagittarius (♐︎) is one of the twelve astrological signs in the western zodiac,[1] the symbol of which is represented by a bow and arrow.[2] Every year, the sun is in this sign from 22 November to 21 December, and those born during this period are considered Sagittariuses (also called Sagittarians).[1]
The Daily Prophet ran a horoscope for Sagittarius and the other signs of the zodiac in the horoscope section featured on its back page by 1995.[3]
Known Sagittariuses[]
Individuals known to have been born under this sign include:
- 22 November — Silvanus Kettleburn[4]
- 29 November — Bill Weasley[5]
- 30 November — Egmont Hobday[6]
- 6 December — Rubeus Hagrid[5]
- 6 December — Griselda Jorkins[6]
- 12 December — Charlie Weasley[5]
Etymology[]
Sagittarius comes from the Latin word sagittārius, meaning "archer".[7]
Behind the scenes[]
- The Sagittarius astrological sign is associated with the Sagittarius constellation,[2] which is first listed by Astronomer Ptolemy.[8] Omega Nebula[9] is a region within said constellation.[8]
- Sagittarius is commonly depicted as a Centaur associating with archery.[2]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Mentioned in a newspaper)
- The Making of Harry Potter (Mentioned only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Astrological sign on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sagittarius (astrology) on Wikipedia
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (see this image)
- ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Professor Kettleburn" at Wizarding World
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 J. K. Rowling's official site - Birthday Calendar
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Daily Prophet Newsletters
- ↑ Sagittarius#Etymology on Wiktionary
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Sagittarius (constellation) on Wikipedia
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (see this image)