Capricorn the goat

December 21st- January 21st

The Sun passes into Capricorn approx: December 21st and leaves

About January 21st. People born on the cusp of the sign- between

December 21and 27- are, however, also influenced to some

Extent by the gradually decreasing power of the preceding sign,

Sagittarius, and they should consult the qualities given by this

Sign as well as those with which Capricorn endows them.

Capricorn is an earthy sign, and is ruled by the secretive and restraining

Planet Saturn. The symbol of Capricorn is goat, an animal

Which delights in climbing the highest mountains and the

Most precipitous rocks. Even so do the patient, persistent

And dogged subjects of Capricorn seek the steepest and most

Arduous paths through life to reach the summit of their

Worldly ambition or spiritual salvation. Hard work,

Fatigue, and self-denial are counted as nothing,

And all their energies are bent towards one object.

Practical, shrewd, and calculating, and of a grave

Self-contained disposition, they scorn all forms of

Extravagance and display and all unnecessary

Expenditure of energy. They are reserved, secretive

And taciturn, and very adverse to taking anybody into

Their confidence or imparting their thoughts and opinions to

Those around them. Capricornians scorn effusiveness and

Are unmoved by flattery and seldom express wonderment

Or surprise; but they are avid of knowledge and all

It's branches, are keenly interested on science and

Philosophy, and are impelled towards the study of

All that is ancient, such as archaeology, history and

Folk-lore. They are painstaking and methodical in

All they do, and although their researches may

Be animated by enthusiasm, this is of a quiet and

Prosaic order and seldom revealed.

Johann Kepler and Sir Isaac Newton, both subjects

Of Capricorn, are excellent examples of this patient,

Undemonstrative, but indefatigable spirit of inquiry.

Natives of Capricorn are quick to take the lead in their particular

Sphere of activity, and their right to do so is usually accepted

Without question, for their implicit faith in their own powers

Is rapidly communicated to those about them. If baulked

Of a position of authority and obliged to work under the

Domination of others, they become gloomy, morose and

Mordantly critical. Though most of them are strongly material,

Many Capricorns are also idealists at heart, and their love

Of moral and intellectual freedom often impels them to

Back up an apparently worthy but hopeless or unpopular

Cause, even though it is plain that their own interests may

Suffer thereby. This type of idealism, in a greater or lesser

Degree, may be observed in *Joan of Arc, *Edmund Burke,

*Alexander Hamilton, *Marshal Ney, *W.E Gladstone,

*President Woodrow Wilson and the *Rt. Hon. David Lloyd

George, all of whom, at some period of their life at least,

Have fought for their convictions in a difficult and apparently

Losing battle. Natives of Capricorn are not easily roused

To anger, but, on the other hand, they are very slow to forgive,

Often nourishing their wrongs in secrets for years until the

Time is ripe for the revenge which they never hesitate to

Reap in full measure, since they are vindictive beyond the

Ordinary. They are also inclined to be jealous, suspicious

And morose. Extreme melancholy and depression of spirits

Are perhaps the worst enemies of the Capricorn type, and

May colour all their thoughts and actions.

Edgar Allen Poe is a striking example of this type, as is

Also, though in a lesser degree, Thomas Gray, author

Of Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. When badly

Developed, they may become the most hateful of

Mankind- timid, callous, tyrannical, intensely selfish,

Misery, morbid, lustful and full of low cunning and

Duplicity. The superior types, however, are among

The noblest members of the human race.

Professions and Occupations

Subjects of Capricorn are fitted by their prudence, tact and

Extreme caution to be diplomats and negotiators of delicate

Business of all descriptions. *Disraeli, *Benjamin Franklin

And *Lord Curzon were all born under this sign. As officials,

Especially in the government, they are industrious & methodical,

And usually rise to a position of authority. Other professions and

Trades which they may follow with profit are those of editor,

Acotr, detective, architect, farmer, farrier, miner or mining official,

Metallurgist, dealer in lead or wool, and a plumber.

Marriage and friendship

Subjects of Capricorn make true and good friends, though they

Are bitter and implacable enemies. In love and marriage, they

Are capable of deep and passionate affection, though no type

Is more undemonstrative. They are advised not to marry young, such

Marriages often proving unfortunate. Much domestic friction can

Be avoided if they will contrive to overcome their selfishness

And cultivate good humour and cheerfulness. Those most in

Harmony with the Capricorn type, both in friendship and

Marriage, are born between April 21 and May 21 and between

August 21 and September 21.

Health

Capricorn folk tend to be weak and ailing in childhood, though

When they reach adult life they usually enjoy good health.

The commonest ills of this type are injuries and diseases

Affecting the knees, as well as skin disorders, chills,

Rheumatism, constipation, toothache and earache. They

Should guard against anxiety and depression, for their

Complaints are often induced or aggravated by worry

And introspection.

to attract good vibes

the colours that will bring the most harmonious vibrations

to Capricorn folk are black, grey and violet; all shades of

the last two colours may be used.