Sagittarius is the sign connected to the expansive, exploratory energy of the fire element. In AstroYoga, fire represents spirit, action, and the passion to seek higher truths. Sagittarius energy invites you to broaden your perspective, embrace curiosity, and step into life with optimism and adventure. As the sign that points toward the center of the galaxy, Sagittarius reminds you that no matter how far you travel from home, your home is always within you.
Ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarius is all about growth, abundance, and the quest for wisdom. In astrology, Sagittarius represents the desire to explore beyond boundaries and connect with universal truths. It teaches the importance of living authentically, guided by the flame of inspiration. This season is your opportunity to embrace new ideas and recognize the universality of the human spirit in all of your circumstances. By opening yourself up to new ideas, you unlock the joy and clarity that comes with living in alignment with your higher purpose.
This Sagittarius season is more introspective, since it contains an entire Mercury retrograde cycle and also initiates Mars retrograde in Leo. When planets retrograde, they turn their sights to the inner plane, in this case asking you to explore why you think and move through the world as you do. The retrogrades invite you to dismantle outdated or inauthentic modes of being, inviting you to let your true light shine even more brightly.
In astrology, Sagittarius is associated with the hips, thighs, and liver–areas of the body that help you move around (hips and thighs) and digest new experiences (the liver). The liver in particular holds the fiery energy of motivation as well as the ability to process what enters your body/mind. The Sagittarius-ruled areas of the body help you to move through the world with confidence, reflecting Sagittarus’ spirit of exploration and optimistic adventure.
Sagittarius is also connected to the sacral chakra, the center that connects you to joy and imaginative creativity. When you listen to this center as a guide for following your joy, you easily process and heal states of self-doubt, sadness, and anxiety, placing your emotional wellbeing in a state of vibrant exuberance.
During Sagittarius season, focus on yoga postures that strengthen and open the hips and thighs and create motion in the liver such as Warrior 1, Crescent Lunge, and Extended Side Angle. These poses embody Sagittarius’ adventurous energy, fostering a sense of strength and freedom. Practicing on an Oko Living yoga rug can deepen your capacity to strengthen these areas through the yoga rug’s distinct grip.
As you move through Sagittarius season, give yourself permission to dream big and embrace the unknown. Be willing to take risks, expand your horizons, and trust the process of releasing any fears or old patterns that hold you back, instead focusing on your highest excitement for life. Sagittarius reminds us that the journey is justa s important as the destination. By embracing this energy, you open the door to wisdom, joy, and alignment with your truest self.
Did you know that practicing yoga for your personal astrology can align your energies so you feel more in-tune with your highest timeline? Download your free guide AstroYoga for Your Sun Sign today. You’ll be able to see your zodiac sign’s connection to your body and chakras. Grab your guide here.
Emily Ridout is the founder of the International School of AstroYoga and author of AstroYoga for an Aquarian Age. She’s spent the last 15 years working with AstroYoga and holds an M.A. and B.A. in Folklore plus three yoga certificates. You can find her work in Yoga Journal, Women’s Health, Well + Good, MindBodyGreen, and Reader’s Digest. Would you like to get started incorporating AstroYoga techniques into your personal or professional practice? Check out AstroYoga membership at the International School of AstroYoga.
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