Several of the schools of Hellenistic philosophy have the sage as a featured figure. Horace describes the Sphairos as "Completely within itself, well-rounded and spherical, so that nothing extraneous can adhere to it, because of its smooth and polished surface." Alternatively, the sage is one who lives "according to an ideal which transcends the everyday." Among the earliest accounts of the sage begin with Empedocles' Sphairos. The term has also been used interchangeably with a 'good person' ( Ancient Greek: ἀγαθός, agathos), and a 'virtuous person' ( Ancient Greek: σπουδαῖος, spoudaios). "Sages" redirects here for sages in Confucianism, see Four Sages for SAGES, see Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and Study of the Astrophysics of Globular clusters in Extragalactic Systems for other uses, see Sage (disambiguation).Ī sage ( Ancient Greek: σοφός, sophos), in classical philosophy, is someone who has attained wisdom.
Their life tasks are likely to involve teaching, speaking, writing, or drama."Sage philosophy" redirects here for another use, see African philosophy#Ethnophilosophy and philosophical sagacity. The Sage’s North Node is most frequently in Sagittarius or Gemini, sometimes in Scorpio, and less frequently in Aquarius or Leo. This is usually accomplished in early lifetimes so that later they can devote themselves to their explorations. They need to learn to handle everyday responsibilities. Occasionally, Sages choose earth signs to foster stability and responsibility. Once they have learned the watery lessons, they usually stay away from water signs, though they may continue to choose Scorpio to hone their psychological understanding. However, the side of Scorpio that becomes entangled in relationships is not for them. Nevertheless, they frequently choose Scorpio because it allows them to study others and themselves.
They leave this side of life to others, except as it relates to their goals. Sages invest little time in exploring relationships and the emotional side of life because they need freedom to accomplish their goals. However, Aquarius’ group orientation does not appeal to them. Aquarius is also favored because its independent, tolerant, and progressive outlook suits their goals. It encourages them to explore their creativity and expressive potential, which is another way they come to understand themselves and others. Fire and air signs are useful because they help them to observe life freshly and objectively. It allows them to examine the nuances of the emotions and the human condition without living the emotions, which would not suit their style or their goals.įire and air signs, especially Gemini and Sagittarius, are most suited to them because Sages require the freedom to explore their environment and themselves independent of the needs of others. The stage is a place where they can try out the various characters, experiences, and emotions they come across in their explorations.
Because they are after truth and wisdom, they involve themselves in study - not in the way Scholars do - but in the study of life itself, with themselves as the main subject. Sages seek both wisdom and self-expression.