Sagittarius is a sign of freedom, optimism, philosophy, adventure, and travel.

 

Sagittarius's Ruling Planet: Jupiter, planet of luck, expansion, belief, and optimism.

 

Sagittarius's Element: Fire, element of energy, leadership, and creativity.

 

Sagittarius's Mode: Mutable, mode of adaptability and communication.

 

 

Sports Competition

Mars in Sagittarius natives are naturally athletic and are usually fascinated with sports of all kinds.  These natives like challenges that are fun and exciting.  Any sports challenge they take on must feel like the greatest experience they have ever had in their lives. Natives of this position will simply take on a sports challenge for the experience of it all.  They appreciate the journey of becoming an athlete more than anything.  Unfortunately, these natives may not last long in one sport. These natives are freedom-loving and may prefer trying their hand at various different sports styles in their lifetime. Or they may need to be in a sport that will give them a lot of space to express their energies and abilities.  Track and field, Equestian sports, and especially extreme sports may be the types of sports they enjoy.  These natives tend to idolize certain athletes in their lifetime.  They may join a sport, seeking to follow in the footsteps of mentors or former coaches. These natives want to be role models.  They may be interested in sports where they can also be "heroes" or idols in some way.

 

Competitive Energy

Mars in Sagittarius natives are optimistic, fun loving, and enthusiastic.  These natives love to compete just for the sake of competing.  Being active is what is more important to them than actually winning a game. For them the experience of playing is more fulfilling than anything, especially when they compete against a worthy opponent.  These natives are risk takers and they may leave every game to chance.  They can be a little reckless when they are competing...yet in some cases somehow things tend to fall in their favor.  Even when they are losing, they seem to have an undying confidence in their abilities.  This may intimidate more insecure opponents.  At the same time, some of these natives may not seem to take any game too seriously.  They are known to jeer and laugh in the face of an opponent. Despite how wild they may seem, they have strong morals that influence the way they perform.  Cheating to win or doing things in an underhanded way is not really their thing.  For them, a competition should be honorable. They have a lot of "team spirit" that makes playing with them enjoyable even for opponents.

 

Note: Natives with Jupiter aspecting Mars or natives with Mars in the 9th house may relate to this description.  Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, which means that the house position of Jupiter, Jupiter's sign, and the planetary aspects to Jupiter will influence this position.

 

Famous Quote From a Mars in Sagittarius Athlete: "All I can say to the young players is, enjoy every moment of it."