Astrology

Learn more about Joe through his star sign – Capricorn.

Birthdate: December 28, 1976
Star sign: Capricorn
Chinese sign: Dragon

Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Capricorn is considered a “feminine”, negative (introvert) sign. It is also considered an earth sign and one of the four cardinal signs. Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn. Being the tenth sign of the zodiac, Capricorn has been associated with the astrological tenth house.

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Capricorn individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun enters Capricorn by definition at the moment of winter solstice, or roughly at December 22, and leaves it around January 19. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from January 15 to February 15. The Sanskrit name of Capricorn in Hindu astrology is Makara.

Capricorn is sometimes depicted as a sea-goat, and sometimes as a terrestrial goat. The reasons for this are unknown, but the image of a sea-goat goes back at least to Babylonian times.

Chinese Element – Earth

There are two classifications of the Signs of the Zodiac — Elements and Qualities — and they each refer to core human characteristics. The Elements, which are also known as Triplicities (as in groupings of three), speak to the basic nature and temperament of a Sign, whereas Qualities address their manner of expression. The Elements (Fire, Earth, Air and Water) are based on ancient Greek philosophy. The ancients took it back to square one, the building blocks of life: the solid earth upon which we stand, the running water we use as a resource, the air we breathe and the fire which keeps us warm and aids in the creation of additional resources. It’s easy to see a kinship to science in this elemental plan.

People born under the Earth element are serious, logical and methodical. They also possess foresight and excellent deductive powers. They are intelligent and objective and they know where best to direct their resources for the best possible results. With these qualities, they make good planners and administrators. They have the ability to optimise the use of resources and are wise and prudent in financial matters. This has a spill-over effect as they are equally good at handling their own money.

People of the Earth element like to keep things in perspective. They are conservative by nature and they rarely blow things out of proportion. Their most common fault however, is that they are too governed by their own interests. They also lack imagination and have too secure an outlook of life. They must find it in themselves to be more adventurous in life.

Nevertheless, Earth people will impress others with their sound reasoning, reliability, discipline and steadiness.

Key Planet – Saturn
Saturn, the ringed planet, is etymologically tied to the word “Satan.” But, as demonstrated in the Tarot, the “Devil Card” is not a bad card. It’s only difficult if we’ve made the deal with the devil that we believe the physical world is all there is. Saturn is the planet of boundaries and limitations. If we succumb to those limitations, we are doomed to live within the laws of cause and effect. But if we do the hard work of spiritual practice, we can be rewarded by the wisdom that exists beyond the material plane. As the key planet for Capricorn, Saturn does symbolize that we get what we deserve. Take shortcuts in life and we’ll meet up with problems later on. But if we do things with integrity, then the rewards will be ours.

Capricorn Characteristics
Strengths: Hard working, responsible, reliable, practical, realistic, loyal, sincere, strong willpower and resolve

Weaknesses: Introvert, a little obstinate, cannot accept authority and short tempered

Likes: Simple food, antiques, history, responsibility, not being pressured, unconditional love, privacy, elitism, family

Dislikes: Untidiness, disorder, being teased, familiarity, surprises, new ideas & paths, loneliness, being useless, bublic embarrasment