CAPRICORN: December 22 - January 19

The most controlling sign of the zodiac, Capricorns are nothing if not pragmatic. Serious and focused, this sign enjoys being in control. Perhaps that’s why Roy Disney found his way back into a position of power at Disney.

Capricorn is the leader of the Earth signs and the ruler of Saturn. Here is a stabilizing force, one of the hardest-working signs of the Zodiac. The Mountain Goat has intense powers of self-concentration, but not in an egotistical sense. Members of this sign find a great deal more confidence in what they do than in who they are. Earth hangs tough when it comes to stabilization, so achievement provides that stability and structure. Capricorn is one very high achiever! The tenth sign of the zodiac is all about hard work. Those born under this sign are more than happy to put in a full day at the office, realizing that it will likely take a lot of those days to get to the top. That's no problem since Capricorns are both ambitious and determined: they will get there. Life is one big project for these folks, and they adapt to this by adopting a businesslike approach to almost everything they do. Capricorns are practical as well, taking things one step at a time and being as realistic and pragmatic as possible. The Capricorn-born are extremely dedicated to their goals, almost to the point of stubbornness. Those victories sure smell sweet, though, and that thought alone will keep Capricorns going.

Practical and prudent

Ambitious and disciplined

Patient and careful

Sarcastic and reserved

Pessimistic and fatalistic

Miserly and grudging

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn. In ancient Roman mythology, Saturn was the father of many of the gods. Consider him top dog, if you will, and then you'll see a parallel to Capricorns. Those born under this sign also want to be the top dog, and they're smart enough to know that the title won't simply be handed to them. Caps are happy to work for it, and luckily they possess enough discipline and a sense of responsibility to get them there. Capricorns tend to be mature and amply blessed with common sense, two more qualities that help their success-driven endeavors.

Earth is palpable. It is the stuff of physical form. People with a lot of earth in their charts make things. Plain and simple. Each earth sign represents a factor of production.

Capricorn is the labor. I would write more, but Capricorn does not have time for this foolishness. There is work to be done.

A Capricorn at rest (yes, there is such a thing) enjoys leisurely sports, like golf and croquet -- so long as they have a chance to win! Playing with a crew is also nice since it brings to mind their beloved workplace. Team colors for a Capricorn are likely to be earthy brown and khaki, much like the classic, relaxed slacks they like to wear. Sporty Caps also need to watch their teeth and knees, and they shouldn't be too daring, lest they break some bones. When it comes to love, Capricorns are ever devoted and never emotive.

The element associated with Capricorn is Earth. No big surprise! Caps are down-to-earth in the sense that they're not interested in wild ideas or round-the-world dreams. They would much rather stay put and get to work. Remember, these are the businesspeople of the zodiac, so in their sensible and economical way, they'll get up every morning and see to it that their job is done to the highest degree of quality possible. While Caps can occasionally get a bit materialistic and greedy (they just want a reward for all their hard work), they are far too dignified and practical to get carried away. Plus, they love tradition and reserve and want to appear polite and friendly.

Capricorns are industrious, efficient, and organized and won't make a lot of waves. They are scrupulous with details and adopt a rather conventional posture in business and life. These folks feel best playing it safe, since this is a fail-safe way to get to the top -- eventually. Without balance, however, Capricorn can become too rigid -- as in the tall palm tree, falling to the ground, under heavy wind gusts. To be able to move with the winds of change, the Mountain Goat must bend and flex a little bit! That makes life much easier.

Capricorn is also associated with the idea of permanence, as it is one of the constellations that remains in the sky all year long. As such, this constellation is often seen as a symbol of lasting strength and reliability.

The Goat symbolizes Capricorns, and an apt mascot it is. Goats love to climb to the top of the mountain, where the air is clear and fresh. In much the same way, Capricorns want to get to the top of their chosen field so that they can reap the benefits of success; namely fame, prestige, and money. Getting to the top isn't always a walk in the park, however, so it's likely that Goats will ruffle a few feathers along the way. These folks can indeed be domineering, even egotistical, on their route to the top. They'll tell you it's part of being a leader with bright new ideas (in keeping with the Cardinal Quality assigned to this sign).

Thankfully, Capricorns are patient, too, and are happy to wait for their ship to come in. The flip side to this staid behavior is that Goats can become quite unforgiving of those who aren't as diligent or ambitious as they are. Capricorns need to remember that they do need allies along the way, ambitious or otherwise. In any case, once Capricorns receive the recognition and social status they so fervently crave, all will likely be forgiven.

Caps will find themselves on that top step. They are traditional (but not quite the button-down stiffs some would suggest) and somewhat inhibited, prompting others to wonder if they can ever enjoy success and its rarefied air. Rest assured, these folks will be smiling inside.

The great strengths of the Capricorn-born are their willingness to work hard and their determination to succeed. Their ambition is boundless, yet they are cautious, responsible, and always play fair. That's why their successes are all the sweeter. Capricorn can also focus too much on achievement. Then they forget the little joys in life. When the Goat finally relaxes and enjoys life, his or her most delightful secrets emerge. No one has a better sense of humor than the Capricorn. 

Capricorn stands alone and looks within, yet is ever weighted by the very power at its grasp.  The temptation to fall back into a role associated with the passing phase often overrules the quest to create the fertile soil within which the new seed can grow. When this happens, the available power becomes distant and the driving force that resonates from the core of the seed then becomes muffled in the workings of the outer world.

The planet Saturn is associated with wisdom, stability, and hard work. Similarly, Capricorn is said to be a practical sign that focuses on achievement and success.