Capricorn Symbols

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)

Capricorn is the tenth of the Zodiac signs. The Goat is an Earth element that Saturn rules. It is known as Amalthea who provided milk for infant Zeus after having been saved by Rhea from the clutches of Cronos.  The word cornucopia means the horn of plenty, as it was a broken Capricorn horn. The symbol is associated with courage, curiosity, faith, sturdiness, intelligence, dignity, balance, sacrifice, aloofness, peace, masculinity, and virility.

They are ambitious, disciplined, loyal, hardworking, responsible, careful and resourceful. They are centred on their achievements and fulfillment. They do not take risks as they tend to plan every step to reach their goals.  However, these characterizations apply to the “mountain” goat whose life aims to climb and aim high.  The other type of goat is the garden variety goat that has no ambition other than to be content with what he has. This goat needs to be pushed hard for it to budge.  However, both types of goats are preserving and patient. For negative traits, Capricorns are dictatorial, conceited, unimaginative, distrusting and perfectionists.

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