December 22 - January 19

The Tenth sign of the zodiac is concerned with
-Practicality, realism, hard work, accomplishment
-High-status, good quality, reputation
-Responsibilities, difficulties problems
-Paternalism, authority, discipline
-Money, wealth, long-term projects -Wisdom, loyalty, sensitivity to beauty
Elemental quality
Capricorn is the cardinal earth sign of the zodiac. It can be likened to the oldest and the most valuable tree in the forest.
Surefooted and thoroughly practical, in the end the Capricorn goat always reaches the heights, beating others who are faster, but less determined.
The cardinal signs must put their resources to good use. Earth resources represent practical skills: material, financial, and social resources that can be used to further an ambition.
Spiritual goal
To learn to understand the feelings and needs of others.

The Capricorn Personality

These are the general personality traits found in people who are typical of Capricorn. An unhappy or frustrated Capricorn may display some of the not-so-attractive traits.

Characteristics
Positive
-Good organizing skills
-Cautious and realistic
-Hard working
-Scrupulous
-Fearless
-Calculates risks, but takes them when neccessary
-Is an admiring spectator
-Has high but realistic standards
-Conventional
-Concerned
-Gives sound advice
-Loyal to tradition
-Respects authority

Negative
-Tendancy to believe their way is the best
-Egotistical
-A slave driver
-Unforgiving
-Anxious, allows inner fears to dominate decisions
-Takes a very critical view
-A perfectionist who is never satisfied
-Fatalistic
-Status seeking

Secret Capricorn
Inside anyone who has strong Capricornean influences is a person who worries about security - physical, social, and emotional. A typical Capricorn cannot bear to be embarassed in public. Sometimes Capricorn longs to let go a little and to allow themselves to join in the fun - let their toes tap to the music. But usually a sense of duty and a terrible fear of looking foolish stop them from acting out their desires. Capricorns are also secret romantics who want a perfect and secure love in their lives.
Ruling Planet and its effect
Saturn rules the zodiac sign of Capricorn, so anyone who's birth chart has a strong Capricornean influence will tend to take life seriously.
In astrology, Saturn is the planet of fate, time, sorrow, caution, and wisdom. It is often called the great teacher, because Saturn is associated with the life-long task of gently working out the fears and overcoming them. Saturn is also the most beautiful of the planets.

Capricornean lucky connections
Colours: green, black, gray, indigo, violet
Plants: Yew, Ash, Hemp, Weeping Willow
Perfume/Cologne: Musk
Gemstones: Jet, Black Diamond, Onyx, Ruby
Metal: Lead
Tarot Card: The Devil
Animals: Goat, Ass

The Capricornean Look

People who exhibit the physical characteristics of the sign of Capricorn generally have a small skeletal structure. The shape of the body will depend on how well the musculature has been developed. If physical training is part of Capricorn's routine, then it will be done with determination and discipline, resulting in a well-developed musculature which may make a Capricorn look heavier than he or she really is.
A typical Capricorn has a serious look, and young Capricorns often look older than their years. It is also typical that aging Capricorns tend to become more relaxed and so look younger than their years.

Physical appearance
-Forehead: narrower than average between the temples, with deep frown lines.
-Style of walking: swift and sure because Capricorns take great care of where they put their feet when they take each step.

The Capricornean Male

If a man behaves in a way that is typical of the personality associated with the zodiac sign of Capricorn, he will have a tendency towards the characteristics listed below, unless there are influences in his personal birth chart that are stronger than that of his Capricorn sun sign.

Appearance
This is the typical Capricorn man:
-is stocky
-has sharp, penetrating eyes
-rarely smiles
-has very strong white teeth
-is conscious of his appearance
-dislikes removing his clothes in public -- for example, he will still be wearing a shirt during a heatwave, when other men are bare-chested.
Behaviour and personality traits
The typical Capricorn Male:
-is diginified in his manner and very polite
-seems unapproachable and self-protective
-is totally reliable in pursuit of an aim
-takes his time sizing up other people before he will relax enough to share his inner warmth.
-seeks honors but is not interested in becoming famous; on the contrary, he avoids publicity.
-has strong opinions but is not at all vain.

Capricorn and Love

To Capricorns, love is the source of all inspiration. Shy, awkward with the opposite sex, and very much private people, Capricorns are, nevertheless, deeply interested in love and are reputed to be the most capable and loyal of lovers.
Capricorns in love have many of the characteristics listed below:
Behaviour when in love
The typical Capricorn:
-is slow to make approaches and never flirts for fun.
-only says "I love you" when it is meant, and does not see any reason to keep repeating it.
-may worry about the emotional aspect of the relationship.
-must feel financially secure to enjoy love.
-Is caring, considerate, and committed to the loved one.
Expectations
The typical Capricorn expects:
-to be tken seriously
-to make a long-term commitment
-faithfulness
-privacy
-to have a home and family
-to be admired by the loved one
The end of an affair
Typical Capricorns do not have casual affairs. If the relationship begins to fail, it often takes Capricorns a long time to take action, as they have a strong sense of duty to the partner and the family. In general, they dislike divorce.
However, once a Capricorn realizes he or she has made a mistake in choosing a matye, then the parting will be abrupt and final.
If a partner betrays a Capricorn, he or she will try first to organize things so that the partner can be reunited with the family, but if the betrayal continues, Capricorns can turn vengeful.

Capricorn and Sex

When a typical, mature Capricorn makes love, it is lovemaking at its very best: to Capricorn there is no seperation between love and sex. Capricorns know by instinct when they have found the right partner for this immensely important ritual. For some people, sex is a release, the satisfying of one of the basic needs in life, but Capricorns want to reach a state of total satisfaction, not only for themselves but also for their partners.

Compatibility

The compatability of Capricorn, and the other signs:
Capricorn: Harmonious
Aquarius: Harmonious
Pisces: Harmonious
Aries: Difficult
Taurus: Harmonious
Gemini: Turbulent
Cancer: (opposite sign to Capricorn) Difficult
Leo: Turbulent
Virgo: Harmonious
Libra: Difficult
Scorpio: Harmonious
Sagittarius: Harmonious

Capricornean Leisure Interests

Most typical Capricorns are not much interested in team sports. They will work hard at a hobby and want to make a success of it. Whatever they choose to do, it must be respectable and increase their chances of being admired or honored.
Capricorns are so aware of their duties and responsibilities that they often find it difficult to allow themselves to enjoy anything for its own sake. As they get older and become grandparents, they tend to let loose a bit and enjoy playing with their grandchildren.
On the whole, typical Capricorns pursue the following leisure interests:
-Music, listening or playing
-golf, walking, playing chess, tactical games
-visiting museums, galleries, and the theater
-reading, gardening, improving the home

Capricornean likes and dislikes
Likes:
-hot, simple food
-antiques, history
-duties and responsibilties
-not being pressured by others, having plenty of time
-sexual love
-privacy
-what is regarded as the best, such as a Rolls Royce
-membership of an exclusive club
-home and family
-personalized gifts
-new books
-expensive gemstones

Dislikes:
-Untidiness
-being teased
-familiarity
-surprises
-new ideas
-lonliness
-being made to feel useless
-being embarassed in public