Book of Zodiac

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About Capricorn
Capricorn is one of the most stable and (mOSTLY) serious of the zodiacal types. These independent, rocklike characters have many sterling qualities. They are normally confident, strong willed and calm. These hardworking, unemotional, shrewd, practical, responsible, persevering, and cautious to the extreme persons, are capable of persisting for as long as is necessary to accomplish a goal they have set for themselves. They are reliable workers in almost any profession they undertake. They are the major finishers of most projects started by the 'pioneering' signs; with firm stick-to-it-ness they quickly become the backbone of any company they work for.

Capricornians make of themselves, resourceful, determined managers; setting high standards for themselves and others. They strive always for honesty in their criticism of self, they respect discipline from above and demand it from those beneath them. In their methodical, tough, stubborn, unyielding way, they persist against personal hardship, putting their families and/or their work before their own needs and welfare to reach their objectives long after others have given up and fallen by the wayside. In fact when practical ability allied with the drive of ambition are required in employees to make a project succeed, Capricornians are the people to hire. They plan carefully to fulfill their ambitions (which often include becoming wealthy), they are economical without meanness, and able to achieve great results with minimum effort and expense. Because of their organizing ability they are able to work on several projects simultaneously.

They have a great respect for authority but may not, if they reach high rank, be willing to listen to other opinions on things they are directly responsible for. As the ranking authority figure in a given situation they expect their underlings to be as self disciplined as they themselves are, and to perform every task undertaken to the highest standard. They are, nevertheless, fair as well as demanding. Among their equals they are not always the most pleasant of work fellows for they are reserved and too conservative, valuing tradition more than innovation, however valuable the latter, and they are often humorless. There is also a tendency to pessimism, melancholy and even unhappiness which many Capricornians are unable to keep to themselves, especially if they fail personally.

Their intellects are sometimes very subtle. They think profoundly and deeply, throughly exploring all possibilities before deciding on a 'safe' alternative. They have good memories and an insatiable yet methodical desire for knowledge. They are rational, logical and clearheaded, have good concentration, delight in debate in which they can show off their cleverness by luring their adversaries into traps and confounding them with logic.

In their personal relationships they are often ill-at-ease, if not downright unhappy. They are somewhat self-centered but not excessively so, wary and cautious around people they do not know very well, preferring not to meddle with others and in turn not to allow interference with themselves, thus they tend to attract people who do not understand them.

Symbol: The Mountain Goat;

Element: Earth;

Gemstone: Onyx

Color: Brown;

Ruling Planet: Saturn - the planet of discipline and maturity;

Body Part: Knees, skin, bones, teeth;

Good Day: Loyal, family-minded, hardworking, devoted, honest, fearless;

Bad Day: Pessimistic, unforgiving, cold, materialistic, snobbish, hopeless;

Likes: Goals, official titles, exclusive clubs, reliability, purpose;

Dislikes: Fantasies, go-nowhere jobs, ridicule, careless mistakes, quitting;

Strength: You overcome obstacles with great tenacity.

Weakness: You work too much and don't allow yourself time to sit back and relax.

Secret Wish: To have every need taken care of.

Best Suited Careers: Accountant, managerial consultant, professional organizer, financial planner, real estate developer, antiques dealer, cashier, appraiser, general laborer, computer programmer.

The Perfect Gift: The best gift for a Capricorn is something practical or multi-functional.

How to Spot Them: Distinctive jaw, strong teeth, wise look in the eyes.

Where You'll Find Them: Enjoying quality time with the family, working obsessively on a large-scale project, running for Senior Vice President of the company, directing a full-length feature film.

Most Compatible Matches: Sincere Capricorn is most compatible with sweet Cancer, stable Taurus and equally hardworking Virgo.

Least Compatible Matches: Slow, steady and hardworking Capricorn is least compatible with fast Fire signs Aries and Leo, and all-too-playful Gemini.

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