In our next sign we see
"the
victorious redeemer" revealed in Sagittarius, which is so
named.
Sagittarius is portrayed here as a centaur shooting and
arrow at the heart of Scorpio or the star, Antares. When
viewed, Sagittarius and Scorpio in mid summer is easy to
see this scene being performed.
In different languages the name Sagittarius has multiple
meanings. "The archer", "the arrow",
"beauty coming forth" are just a few.
Quoting from the book, "God's Voice in the Stars", we have
a clear understanding of the meaning and significance of
the Sagittarius constellation.
"The theme of the prophetic message of Sagittarius is
written in Psalm 45, which also speaks of Christ. As the
Gracious One, Christ is seen in verse 2: 'Grace is poured
into Thy lips; therefore God hath blessed Thee forever.'
As the Prince who comes forth, He is seen in verse 4: 'And
in Thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth. As the
divine person who is noble and righteousness,' As the great
Archer in verse 5: 'Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of
the King's enemies.' As the Prince of the earth, in verse
6: 'Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of
Thy kingdom is a right sceptre.'"
There are other names of stars in this
sign, even though lost, fit the general meaning of the
story portrayed.
Naim, "the
gracious"
Al Shaula, "the
dart"
Al Warida, "who comes
forth"
Other constellations in the
sign of Sagittarius are: Draco, Lyra and Ara.
Draco, meaning
"Satan cast
down in defeatt"
Lyra, meaning
"praise for
the victorious redeemer"
Ara, meaning
"judgment
prepared for the devil and his angels"
As we consider texts as Psalm 91:13, Isaiah 24:1,
Revelation 6:2, we can rejoice in the victory of our
redeemer.
We can see that His purpose is fulfilled by overpowering
the enemy,
the devil, and supplying the way to salvation for
all.