|
Capricorn
Sun-sign
by Julia Parker
Capricorn Sun-sign: December 22 - January 20
Capricorn is the sign of the Goat. Here we have someone who is sure-footed
and negotiates every obstacle with care but with a lively step. Only getting to
the top will do, and a great deal of determination will be present in the
character to help Capricorns every step of the way.
People with this
Sun-sign will not stride upwards without reflection, we must not forget that
here is an Earth sign, and the influence of that element is ever-present. Every
decision will be carefully taken, every challenge and opportunity carefully
assessed, so that risks are minimal. The free-ranging mountain goat will then be
able to use every bit of potential to the full, and feel that life is worth
living.
But what of the other half of Capricorn? Remember that the creature of the
sign is only half goat. It has a fish's tail. Is this the "wet fish"
side of Capricorn? Or the poor domestic goat, forever tethered to a post in the
valley, and in no position to scale the mountain top? Both, I think, for in
essence they are similar. A negative, hopeless attitude can make its presence
felt with those of this sign. Many feel that they will never "get on"
in life because there is so much against them. When this is the case, their
friends and lovers must do their best to reassure them.
As I have said, there
are two distinct types of Capricorn. Our lively "giddy" mountain goat,
and our "wet fish", or if you prefer it, our "domestic
animal". Basically it is not difficult to decide which category our
Capricorn friends fall into, but what is interesting is the fact that they will
from time to time reverse their roles, so that unexpectedly we will find the
lively, positive, aspiring mountain goat making its presence felt in someone who
tends in general to be negative in outlook, and we can get more than the odd
grumble and moan from our surefooted, ambitious Capricorn friends.
One of this sign's most endearing qualities is its off-beat sense of
humor. We find the most dour, serious-minded Capricorn suddenly making the most
unusual and witty remark — natural to them and a delight to others. Very often
at such times they themselves will smile a grimacing kind of smile — the corners
of their mouths turned down rather than up — an instantly recognizable
characteristic.
Capricorn and Emotions
It is often the case that those born under this sign do not have a ready
gushing flow of emotion. There is a tendency to coolness in love, for instance,
and enthusiasm for new ideas may be somewhat muted by their typical
matter-of-fact attitude. However, once committed in love they have tremendous
loyalty, and while most young Capricorns will to a certain extent "play the
field", on a more serious level they are usually discriminating.
Capricorns have
on the whole very good powers of concentration, and long arduous study will pay
off. Short cuts do not. There is, too a considerable sense of pride, and their
inherent ambition will encourage them to aspire to move up the social scale. A
desire to impress other people is also characteristic.
Capricorn Physical
Challenge
The Capricorn body-areas are the knees and shins, these are vulnerable, as
are the teeth, skin, and bones. Capricorns make good athletes, and long-distance
running and rock-climbing are sports that could well appeal. Individual effort
can be more fulfilling than participation in team games; Capricorns do well on
their own and can cope with loneliness far better than many Zodiac types.
Capricorn and the Family
Capricorn parents are eager for their children's progress and so will make
considerable demands on them. Sometimes they can become somewhat remote from
their children. They are very keen to carve a better life for them than they
themselves had, and as a result they may become preoccupied with their own
careers, and have less fun with their children than they might. Parents of
Capricorn children should help them to develop warmth and sensitivity.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
|
