Capricorn
Capricorn (♑︎) is the tenth astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus, the horned goat. It spans the 270–300th degree of the zodiac, corresponding to celestial longitude.
In astrology, Capricorn is considered an earth sign, a negative sign, and one of the four cardinal signs. Capricorn is said to be ruled by the planet Saturn. Its colors are brown and black. The stone chalcedony is under the tail of Scorpio and Capricorn. Some sources have garnet as the stone of Capricorn.
The ruling Archangel of the Zodiac over Capricorn is Hanael.
Dates
Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area from about December 22 to January 19 of the following year. Under the sidereal zodiac, the Sun transits the constellation of Capricorn from approximately January 16 to February 16.
Name
There appears to be a connection between traditional characterizations of Capricorn as a sea goat and the Sumerian god of wisdom and waters, Enki, who also 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 (gestú, literally "ear"), creation, crafts; magic; water, seawater, and lakewater.
Characteristics
Capricorn represents time and responsibility. Those born under this sign are usually responsible and disciplined, exercising self-control and good manners. They tend to come across as knowing everything and may seem condescending.
Capricorns can be practical and grounded, sometimes to a fault.
Famous Tropical Zodiac Capricorns
- Simon Forman - English astrologer.
- Jeane Dixon - American psychic.
- Gertrude the Great - German mystic.
- Samuel L. MacGregor Mathers - British ceremonial magician.
- Giordano Bruno - Italian Dominican friar.
- Robert Fludd - English author and occultist.
- Joan of Arc - French war hero and saint.
- Edgar Allan Poe - American author.
- Al Capone - American gangster.
- Muhammad Ali - American boxer.
- Elvis Presley - American musician.
- David Bowie - British musician.
- Benjamin Franklin - American politician.
| Signs of the Tropical Zodiac | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20 |
Taurus Apr 21 - May 21 |
Gemini May 22 - Jun 23 |
Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 23 |
| Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23 |
Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22 |
Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 |
Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22 |
| Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21 |
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 |
Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
Pisces Feb 18 - Mar 20 |