THE ARCHER (SAGITTARIUS, THE CENTAUR)
The centaurs represent paradox – a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities. They symbolize philosophy, learning, exploration, wisdom, the untamed, wild behavior vs. civilized nature (Uta is known to have been violent and sadistic during his younger years and appears to now be a different and calm person), duality (the bow is a female symbol, the arrow is male), light vs. dark, good vs. evil, man vs. beast (humans vs. ghouls) and balance.
The most notable centaur to symbolize Sagittarius is Chiron (Greek). He is always on an endless search for truth and logic. He also struggles between civilized thought and his primal nature. Sagittarians are known to be teachers and enjoy exploring. They like to share their discoveries with others and teach the world. However, they struggle with their wild nature. Another similar aspect between centaurs and Sagittarians is the aspect of duality. On one hand we have the untamed horse – scent, sight and senses. On the other we have the human – emotion, intellect, and intuition.
ARROWS
Uta has various arrow designs in his tattoos if you look closely. He has one that is facing upward on his right arm and three facing downward on his left arm. Arrows are a symbol of the Sun sign Sagittarius and are present in the signs’ glyph. The arrow is symbolic of aim. Basically, it signifies having a clear aim to dreams or goals. Furthermore, it’s a symbol of being direct. The upward facing arrow means being grounded while aiming high and launching ideas. I couldn’t really find a meaning for downward facing arrows. Also, the arrows are a Navajo symbol. The triangle can be seen as a symbol for the arrow as well.
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