The earth sign Capricorn is the 10th sign of the zodiac. Though they project a worldly nature, Capricorns are more likely sensitive and cautious. Rules are important to Capricorn and therefore following these rules is a must. This also allows Capricorns to continue to ascend the social ladder as well as protect interests. Reputation is important to Capricorn.
Capricorn is very deliberate in any pursuit, often being referred to a cautious or, more disapprovingly, as plodding. It is important to Capricorn to take small steps and as a result, plan ahead for any bumps in the road. Capricorn is a consummate saver and will build financial and familial stability at all costs. Capricorn is not into taking risks, but rather prefers known methods for providing the stability they feel essential in life.
Generally, Capricorn respects tradition as well as history and “values.” Yet as a result can seem too cautious and/or blind to the alternatives offered. There is also the tendency to come off as shrewd and cool as a result of an overall lack of spontaneity.
Capricorn is ruler of the skeleton. This includes joints and is especially concerned with the knees. Capricorn is also ruler of the hair and teeth. This is a sign focused on preservation, one who will see things to their finish in a very no-frills sense, often rejecting more creative and fantastical outlooks. Associatively, Capricorn will strive on the building and maintenance of structures in life that will stand up to time’s trials. This includes, building businesses, family and image.
Saturn rules Capricorn. This is the planet that sets the standard for form and the outer aspect – hence the rings. Saturn’s energy is conducive to a serious and hard-working nature that can withstand the often hard reality of the physical-material existence.
Capricorn’s hard-working and deliberate nature and their sense of seeing a journey through to its end, makes the sign often take on parental and leadership roles. Capricorn embraces the burden of responsibility and will see those responsibilities through harsh times, whether of a personal or professional nature.
Capricorn’s long-term view on life is ripe to allow for mastery. Time is not a factor as long as a goal is reached for Capricorn. There is also a clear nature among Capricorns to stand very strongly for beliefs and principles because of this. Capricorn sees the end picture and is willing to weather current hard times to achieve a moral or material goal.
The Capricorn sign loves goal-setting and authority. In positions of power, Capricorn will see the long-view and therefore benefit from a position in which planning for the future from a leadership standpoint dominates.