According to the Western Astrology, which is commonly accepted and “promoted” by the current pop culture there are 12 zodiac signs.
Many people believe that Zodiac Signs can tell a lot about someone’s life, and personality. So, today we are about to learn more about one of the zodiac signs: Capricorn.
- Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the zodiac out of twelve total zodiac signs.
- It originates from the constellation of Capricornus.
- Capricornus is a horned goat.
- It spans the 270–300th degree of the zodiac, corresponding to celestial longitude.
- Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this area from about December 21 to January 21 the following year.
- So, people who are born during this period belong to the Capricorn zodiac.
- Under the sidereal zodiac, the sun transits the constellation of Capricorn from approximately January 16 to February 16.
- In astrology, Capricorn is considered an earth sign.
- It is also a negative sign.
- It’s also one of the four cardinal signs.
- Capricorn is said to be ruled by the planet Saturn.
- There appears to be a connection between traditional characterisations of Capricorn as a sea goat and the Sumerian god of wisdom and waters, Enki.
- They both had the head and upper body of a goat and the lower body and tail of a fish.
- Later known as Ea in Akkadian and Babylonian mythology, Enki was the god of intelligence , creation, crafts, magic, water, seawater and lakewater.
- In Hindu astrology, the equivalent of Capricorn is Makara, the Crocodile.
- Capricorns are very independent because they know their capabilities.
- Therefore they rarely trust others to finish details, they like to do it all themselves.
- Capricorn smile is their best defense against haters when they simply don’t give a damn.
- Capricorn can be the sweetest person until you piss them off.
- Capricorns only pay attention to what draw their attention.
- Capricorns are very disciplined and self-directed.
- When they play, they play to win.
- And they win with hard work and planning.
- They like games involving control, such as cards or shooting pool.
- Capricorn is the sign that can either bring joy or chaos to your life.
- Loyalty is the key to everything with Capricorn.
- Capricorn are the type to always give someone the silent treatment when they are upset.
- Capricorns are very picky about their friends.
- Capricorn falls slowly and deeply in love.
- So, when they do it’s really gard for them to let it go. It can actually take them years to let go.
- The common hobbies of Capricorn individuals consists of reading, gardening, and… eating.
- The arts and crafts is a good choice for them as well.
- Capricorn are hard to understand but easy to get along with.
- The best match for Capricorn appears to be another Capricorn or a Taurus.
- On the other hand, Gemini and Sagittarius are more problematic matches in some cases.
- Capricorns can rationalize simply anything.
- Even cheating, this is why they can cheat (but not necessarily).
- Capricorns hate Aries.
- But if an Aries happens to be a good listener, they can get along very well.
- Capricorns may take everything personally but they never stay angry for long.
