All about Capricorn

Capricorn is the 10th of the 12 Zodiac Signs and begins each cycle every winter. Even though it encompasses some of the holidays, it’s more characterized by the start of the new year. The most ambitious sign, Capricorn natives are known for being disciplined, setting lofty goals, and doing everything possible to achieve them.

Known for their self control, Capricorns have a stoic nature about them. They don’t allow obstacles to get them down because they know they will achieve their goals. At times, this can be a fault as they’re not known for their emotional side. However, they do open up to their closest friends.

Facts about Capricorn

Symbol: The Mountain Goat
Element: Earth
Quality: Cardinal
Ruling Planet: Saturn

Capricorn: The Mountain Goat

Symbolized by the mountain goat, Capricorns are driven and persistent in the pursuit of their goals. They have a plan and will stop at nothing to achieve it. Capricorns set their mind to the loftiest goal they can think of then methodically go about achieving it – no short cuts allowed.

In their pursuit of their goals, Capricorns are deeply loyal to their friends, hardworking, honest, and maintain a paternal energy around them.

Capricorn Element: Earth

Alongside Taurus and Virgo, Capricorn is also ruled by the Earth element. As the final sign ruled by the Earth element, it takes Taurus’ foundation and executes on Virgo’s plans in order to achieve the most ambitious goals possible. Capricorns are the master planners and excutors of the Zodiac – the ones who keep in mind the long term plan and are able to execute on it successfully.

Socially, as a Earth sign, Capricorn natives are grounded in reliability and consistency. They’re the type of friends who are loyal for life and will stand by you whenever you need them.

Capricorn Ruling Planet: Saturn

The planetary ruler of Capricorn, Saturn is known as Cronus – literally translated as Father Time. Carpicorns are the stern, authoritative, dad sign and want their paternal power to be respected. Saturn is also known as the planet of repression which can lead their inner urges to come out in shocking or unusual ways at times. Don’t be surprised to discover some secrets under the stern exterior.

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