Duality: Feminine
Triplicity (Element): Earth
Quadruplicity (Quality): Cardinal Capricorn is reserved, prudent, uses cunning instead of force, seeks security, is acquisitive, disciplined, and quick to seize opportunity.
Ruling planet: Saturn Roman god who presided over the sowing and reaping of grain. In ancient times, the utmost planet of the known universe. In astrology, Saturn represents obstacles, limitation, restriction, discipline.
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. The pictograph represents the V-shaped beard of the Goat and the curved tail of the Fish (the Sea-Goat, which was the ancient symbol for Capricorn). It also pictures the human knee and circular kneecap (the part of the anatomy that Capricorn rules). In symbolic terms, the glyph is two straight lines that meet one another, connected to a circle and a crescent. This represents the melding of authority and responsibility that is strengthened by both energy and passion.
Dominant keyword: I USE
Polarity: Cancer: Capricorn is the sign governing reputation, career, standing in the community. It's 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 dervie security from the love and closeness of mates and family members.
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 colors: Dark green and brown Classic, comforting colors of nature and the earth.
Cities: Oxford, Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Montreal.
Countries: Mexico, Afghanistan, Bulgaria, India.
Flowers: Carnation and Ivy Trees: Pine, Elm and Poplar Metal: Lead Animals ruled by Capricorn: Goats and animals with cloven hoofs. Danger: Other people may harbor hidden grudges and resentments because of Capricorns coldness and reserve. Secrets from the past are often used against Capricorns.