12 Birth Signs - Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Psychological Type: Perceptive

Negative Sign: Feminine

Element: Earth

Quality: Cardinal – Capricorn is reserved, prudent, patient, uses cunning instead of force, seeks security, is inquisitive, disciplined, determined, and quick to seize opportunity.

Ruling Planet: Saturn – Roman god who presided over the sowing and reaping of grain. In ancient times, the outermost planet of the know universe. In astrology, Saturn represents obstacles, limitations, restriction, disciple.

Symbol: The Goat – A Surefooted animal who is able to ascend the heights by taking advantage of every foothold. The goat butts its way through obstructions.

Glyph: The pictograph represents the V-shaped beard of the goat and the curved tail of the Fish (Sea-Gat, which was the ancient symbol for Capricorn). In symbolic terms the glyph is two straight lines that meet one another, connected to a circle and a crescent.

Dominant Keyword: I USE

Polarity: Cancer – Capricorn is the sign governing reputation, career, standing in the community. Its natives seek honor, praise, and approval in the world at large, but tend to be emotionally reserved in personal relationships. Cancer, Capricorn’s opposite sign, is the sign of domesticity and home life Cancerians derive security from the love and closeness of mates and family.

Part of the body ruled by Capricorn: The bones, joints and knees – Capricorn natives often have beautiful bone structure, but they are subject to stiff joints, rheumatism, and orthopedic problems.

Lucky Day: Saturday

Lucky Numbers: 2 and 8

Magical Birthstone: Garnet – Attracts popularity, high esteem, and true love

Special Color: Dark Green and Brown – classic, comforting colors of nature and the earth

Metal: Lead

Animals ruled by Capricorn: goats and animals with cloven hoofs

Caution: Other people might harbor hidden grudges and resentment because of Capricorn’s coldness and reserve. Secrets from the past are often used against Capricorn.