| Capricorn is the tenth constellation of
the Western zodiac and is symbolised by the Goat. Attempts have been
made to enliven your sign’s sometimes dour image by linking it
alternatively with the mountain goat and with the gazelle. While the
former has some merit, in reality the traditional associations of Capricorn
prove to be even more revealing and perhaps, even rather flattering
too. Capricorn is in truth the Sea-Goat, whose mythological origins stretch back beyond the classical period. The Sumero-Babylonian god Ea was one of the most important in ancient Mesopotamia. He had the head and upper body of a goat with the lower body of a fish, as represented stylistically today within the Capricorn glyph. Ea was both prescient and omniscient and was particularly connected with work, wisdom and with the instruction of mankind. These links remain to remind us today, of those things governed by Capricorn. |
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| The symbolism of the goat and the fish
are important for Christianity too, with the goat’s
prior connections now consigning it to all that is
evil. Here Saturn, the ruling planet of Capricorn becomes Satan, and
gains a poor reputation among those who lack a more balanced view.
However, Ea was the ruler - not of the Earth as might be expected -
but of the water and even now, that fishes tail refuses to go away.
It isn’t possible to appreciate the true nature of Capricorn
without due regard for your often neglected emotions. These are the
driving force behind your constant desire to better yourself. It is
in your view, through worldly success that you will ultimately prove
yourself, worthy of the love of others … There are many admirable things about you, although this is often a more appropriate description than would be loveable or appealing, for example. You are responsible, take life seriously and have a determined, persistent and a studied approach. Your attitude is sober, cautious and conservative, with a realistic outlook veering towards the pessimistic. You are assiduous, meticulous, hard-working and productive and are the least likely sign to take a holiday. You are actually lucky enough to enjoy working. While you will often complain of all that you have to do, there is only one thing that makes you happier than nearing the completion of some important task – and that’s thinking about the next one! As the ruler of the tenth house, it is important for you to carve out a position of prominence and success. While your precise route varies, you may claw your way to the top in the business world or seek the society of those who can help you on your way. Glamour and fame generally don’t appeal, since you loathe the invasion of privacy that celebrity entails. Ideally you are a solid citizen with a dignified and authoritative status, well-regarded by those in the know and without too many obvious trappings of pretence. |
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| You’re ambitious and aren’t
afraid to commit for the longer term. Some Capricorns are quite wild
in their earlier lives, but calm down at around the age of thirty when
Saturn first returns to its own natal position. Your most creative
and carefree self-expression is often not realised until later, with
your sixties being an especially significant time. Capricorn is never
really a young person’s sign, and is linked with an old head
on young shoulders from your earliest days. The importance of fun in
your early development should not be neglected. Almost everything about your life will with time and patience, improve. But from the foregoing descriptions, despite your august and dependable nature, it is clear you’ll never be the life and soul of the party. Conscientious and diligent you are, spontaneous and impulsive you’re simply not. You’re a good reliable colleague who always fulfils your obligations, but warmth, romance and emotion are often pushed to the sidelines in favour of more tangible concerns. You will always stress practical affairs over seemingly less concrete thoughts and feelings, so emotionally you can come across as a little cold. You would benefit from giving your emotions greater credence, since with that fishes tail, your emotional happiness is actually every bit as important, as the smooth running of your material world. In fact your inherently practical nature can lead to an obsession with material interests, when a calculating attitude prevails and everything is judged on its financial worth alone. Similarly depression and pessimism are constant threats, with optimism and a more light-hearted viewpoint constructively to be encouraged. Gloom and cynicism may contribute to a caustic, sarcastic and biting wit, but for many an encounter with the astrological equivalent of Eeyore, will grow increasingly wearing with time! Your hidden fishes tail means that you are actually far more sensitive and intuitive than ever your strict sense of discipline will permit. Current planetary trends are now combining to show you facets of life that you have never known before. More and more, your inner knowledge and wisdom becomes obvious to the world. From your current circumstances, a new understanding, will very soon emerge … |
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