Capricorn, The Goat
Capricorn, The Goat, is the tenth sign of the zodiac, which runs from December 23rd to January 20th every year.
Western astrology is based on the Sign of the Zodiac of people's date of birth. In astronomy, the term "zodiac" means the ring of constellations on the ecliptic which is the apparent path of the Sun across the sky over the course of the year.
Western astrology divides the year in to 12 segments, and the names given to these 12 segments are called the "Signs of the Zodiac". Each one is named after the animal or object shaped patterns of stars in the part of the zodiac that the sun passes through during that segment of the year.
Western astrology associates associates both positive and negative characteristics and character traits with typical people born in each sign of the zodiac. These characteristics and character traits may not fully apply to any every person born under that sign..
Capricorn Characteristics
Capricorn is a feminine, or negative, sign, so Capricorn people tend to be withdrawn and passive.
Capricorn is a Earth sign, so Capricorn people tend to be matter-of-fact and controlled.
Capricorn is one of the Cardinal signs, which are the signs of dynamic change, movement, and great vitality. Capricorn people tend to have these characteristics.
Capricorn Character Traits
According to Astrology Insight, people born under Capricorn tend to have these character traits:
- Positive traits: practical, prudent, ambitious, disciplined, patient, careful, humorous, and reserved
- Negative traits: pessimistic, fatalistic, miserly, and grudging
Influence of Chinese Zodiac Signs on Capricorn
Read about how the characteristics and character traits of people under Capricorn are influenced by the Animals of Chinese Zodiac they were born under.
Capricorn Birthstone
Western astrology associates a birthstone with each sign of the zodiac. They are designed to support the strengths of the zodiac sign, and to compensate for its weaknesses.
Ruby is the birthstone for people born under the Capricorn zodiac sign. Rubies are the red variety of the mineral corundum, which is the second hardest natural mineral, second only to diamond. Rubies are associated with love, success, integrity, and passion.
Capricorn Planetary Ruler
The Ruler of each sign of the zodiac has a special potency in that sign, and has a more powerful influence over that sign when it is in the sign's part of the zodiac. The planetary ruler of Capricorn is Saturn.
Capricorn Color
Black is the main color for people born under Capricorn. For more information, see Colors for the Signs of the Zodiac.
Capricorn Compatibility
Western astrology holds that the character traits for each sign of the zodiac determine if two people are compatible. People who trust in Western astrology often consider the compatibility of their zodiac signs before committing to a romantic relationship or to a business relationship.
Capricorn people are most compatible with the other Earth Signs: Taurus and Virgo. They are also compatible with the Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Western Astrological Horoscope for 2011 for Capricorn
Every year Wester astrologers create horoscopes for the next year, both for that year in general, and for people born under each sign of the zodiac. See Horoscope for 2011 to see a horoscope for 2011.
Capricorn people should have a good year in 2011, a year when they reap the rewards of the hard work of previous years.They may have to deal with some family and relationship issues, and should strive to stay calm at all times.
The Signs of the Zodiac
The 12 signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
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Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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