Zodiac Signs All About Capricorn

Those with birthdays between Dec. 22 and Jan. 19 were born under Capricorn, the sign of the goat. Capricorn is a cardinal sign and the tenth sign of the zodiac.Capricorns are notoriously dutiful and responsible toward themselves and those around them. They are driven, hard workers. They are dogged in their pursuit of success, and they expect nothing less from the people in their lives. Capricorn people cannot tolerate those who are not ambitious; who are lazy or indifferent.Even as children, Capricorns tend to have old souls. They are introspective even in their younger years, and don't usually throw tantrums. People born under this sign are well suited for careers in engineering and research. They have great business acumen and strong investigative skills.Capricorns crave recognition, respect and security. Their dominant traits are loyalty, reliability, honesty, insightfulness and a good work ethic. On the downside, Capricorn individuals can lean toward the undesirable traits of coldness and rigidity. They can sometimes be so staunch that they can be considered boring and conservative. Capricorn used to be considered a water sign (it was originally depicted as a sea goat -- its upper half was a goat and its lower half was a fish), but in modern astrology it is an earth sign. The parts of the body ruled by Capricorn are the knees, bones and skin. People born under this sign can be plagued by dry, sallow skin and may be prone to diseases such as eczema, syphilis and leprosy, as well as bone dislocation.According to astrology, Capricorn people tend to be dark-haired and skinned with steady hands and eyes, attractive bodies and prominent cheekbones.

Capricorn people tend to have high metabolisms, and should eat a lot of raw leaf vegetables (such as cabbage, spinach and lettuce) to help with PH balance. Health-wise, Capricorn people tend to be just as stubborn as they are in other aspects, and they do not easily admit they are ill or injured. Conversely, once they have accepted the fact that they are somehow incapacitated, they can become hypochondriacs. When they don't feel well, they can become glum and despondent, hindering recovery.The sign of Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and is associated with the constellation Capricornus. In Greek mythology, the sign is associated with the goat Amalthea, whose milk was used to nourish Zeus as an infant. The story says Zeus placed the goat in the sky to honor her. In Greco-Roman mythology, Capricorn is associated with the god Cronus-Saturn, and sometimes with the god Aristaeus. The birthstone associated with Capricorn is the garnet. Colors that will bring centeredness are dark green, burnt orange and brown. Lucky numbers are five and eight.The lucky day of the week for the sign of the goat is Saturday. Gemstones that bring positive energy to people born under this sign are onyx, quartz, beryl, garnet and obsidian; metals are gold and silver.The signs Capricorn are compatible with are Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces.By Jamie Barrand