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 Stained glass depicting Capricorn. Lausanne Cathedral, Switzerland, mid-thirteenth century. |
Capricorn Associations Nature: Negative Quality: Cardinal Element:  Earth Symbol: Goat Glyph:  Colors: Black, Dark Brown, Gray Metal: Silver Gem: Amethyst  Capricorn Goat Animals: Goats, and the clove-footed |
Within
prescribed areas, Capricorn is a resourceful, practical manager. These folks set
high standards for themselves and others. They are self critical, and work well in
a disciplined environment, demanding equal measure from their subordinates. A careful,
ambitious planner, Capricorn moves forward with quiet, deliberate persistence. They
can be frugal, possessing the ability to achieve results with minimum effort and expense.
Highly organized, they excel in managing several projects simultaneously.
Capricorn will often vie for a position
of authority. Once attaining control, they are demanding and
exacting in leadership. Although firm, they are usually fair
to people they deal with. They value tradition, the tried
and true, more than innovation. "We always do it this
way," was no doubt first said by a Capricorn. Their naturally
pessimistic nature explains their wry sense of humor, which
some think is no humor at all. They can spread gloom and tension
in a minute and are quite capable of depressing everyone else
around them. Never really up, but often down,
they need a positive environment to enliven their spirits. Capricorn sea-goat symbol, within shell, fifteenth century, French manuscript.
Capricorns tend to be profound thinkers. To them life
is a serious business, and the need to be in control of it is paramount.. They are
seekers after knowledge and wisdom. Rational, logical and clearheaded, they have excellent
concentration, and delight in all forms of debate. In
personal relationships they tend to be uncomfortable. Rather self-centered, they
are wary and suspicious of others. They often have few close friends, but will maintain
these bonds their entire life. They are loyal to intimates, but indifferent and sometimes
callous to those outside their circle. Never impetuous, they consider business and
personal relationships carefully before becoming involved. These are family
people, and family usually comes first, except where business is their primary concern.
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in Your Birth Horoscope? Of all the planets within our solar system, Mercury is nearest to the Sun. There is a direct correspondence to this fact in the mapping of an individual's birth chart. With the exception of the Moon, Mercury revolves through the zodiac faster than any other planet; yet its proximity to the Sun insures that its placement will always be near to or on par with the subject's Solar sign. It is likely that you will be able to determine where Mercury was at the time of your birth without consulting an astrologer. By reading the three potential profiles, it is often uncanny how clearly one of them will fit to us. I thought you would enjoy trying this out. Links to the three positions are provided at the right. I am always interested to know what you think and discover. Feel welcome to write! Material is currently being developed on the other planets. If you are interested, we would be pleased to keep you updated on their progress. Just send me a brief request! capricorn@elore.com |
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Flowers: Ivy, Pansy, Amaranthus Herbs: Comfrey, Knapweed Countries: India, Mexico, Afghanistan, Cuba, Slovenia  Teotihuacan, Mexico Cities: Oxford, Delphi, Mexico City Body Areas: Bones, Knees Principle: Crystallization Keywords: Prudent, Aspiring, Calculating Notable Capricorn  Elvis Presley
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 Capricorn symbol within the zodiac, seventeenth century European manuscript.
The occupations Capricorns usually choose are as; doctors,
lawyers, accountants, and most any endeavor that deals with math or money. They excel
as bureaucrats, especially where projects demanding long-term planning are concerned.
Capricorns make excellent politicians due to their skill in debate, and good teachers
or principals. They do best in an environment wherein they can exercise their desire
for authority and organization. They are good with their hands, and may choose to
be engineers, farmers or builders. The wit and flippancy so characteristic of some
Capricorns allows them to consider entertainment as a career. Many are also strongly
attracted to musical pursuits.
Origins
in Mythology
The sign of Capricorn within the
Astrological zodiac dates back at least some 4,000 years.
It is known that the Sumerians placed a great emphasis upon
this particular time of the period. During this earlier
age, the winter solstice (now in Sagittarius) occurred
within Capricorn. On this date, many cultures of the ancient
world would perform elaborate rituals and carry out sacrifices. The Constellation Capricornus.
Among societies of the Mediterranean
region, animals were associated with the four seasons. To
each of these creatures belonged either a solstice or equinox.
It is generally recognized that these figures were the bull,
lion, scorpion and a sea creature. This imagery corresponds
clearly to the astrological signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and
Capricorn. In a symbolic ritual, kings of the period would combat
and subdue these animals to represent dominion over the elements
of the seasons.
The association of the goat with Capricorn
clearly dates back to ancient Babylon, at least. The Greeks
related the sign to the horned god Pan. The image of
the hybrid goat-fish creature corresponds to the tale of Pan's
encounter with the beast Typhon. Attempting to escape
the dreaded monster, Pan turned his lower half into a fish,
in order to swiftly swim away. However, here again, the association
of Capricorn with water, also dates to earlier cultures. The
Egyptians and Chinese recognized in this period the commencement
of the much anticipated rainy season. Immediately following
Capricorn are Aquarius, the water bearer, pouring moisture
upon the earth, and Pisces, the fish, immersed in the
unseen life giving forces of water.
There is also a Capricornian reference
recognized in the Babylonian god Ea, who wore a cloak
designed as a fish's skin, complete with head and tail. One
of his many names was "Antelope of the Seas". A good
description of a fish tailed goat? He is one of the world's
great culture initiates, who rose from the oceans to
teach wisdom to land-dwelling man.
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