The Capricorn personality is characteristic to the need of a mature being for security and structural support, but also may betoken a hardening or crystallization of thought or ideas. The rulership of Saturn lends seriousness, feelings of responsibility, and (in contrast to Jupiter's rulership of Sagittarius) a desire to limit rather than expand. Capricorns tend toward the conservative, but this title does not always keep them from seeking heights, which they often surmount in a patient and persistent manner. Capricorns do not particularly care how long it tales them to achieve their ends. They believe in working and reworking their materials slowly and carefully, and rarely give up.
Many astrologers acknowledge that Capricorn is the most difficult sign to characterize, finding widely varying types born under it. Yet it seems that Capricorns all share Saturn's sense of fatalism, which grants them a sort of acceptance very different from, for example, a joyful Aquarian openness. Capricorns admit trial, difficulty, even suffering to be part of life's package. Perhaps Capricorns are most suspicious when things seem too easy or to be going to well. Furthermore, Capricorns will generally be accepting of the role they are to play in life, but can also lack the flexibility needed to change.
Capricorns have an instinctive knowledge of power and how it works. Many must beware of a tendency toward dictorial behavior. Other Capricorns, however, do not specialize in telling people what to do, but how to do it; not infrequently they can demonstrate an impressive depth of knowledge to back up their statements. Generally Capricorns give the impression that they know whereof they speak, and if they have made mistakes or headed in a wrong direction it may take persistent battering by their opponents (sometimes lasting for years) before they will admit that they were wrong, if they do at all.December 31st is
Those born on December 31 are drawn toward aesthetic experiences of many types. In their careers they often work to promote beauty or harmony in one form or another. Indeed, many December 31 people display what amounts to worship of literature, art and music. But since making something beautiful often involves first getting rid of ugliness, those born on this day can also be concerned with locating, exposing and eliminating disturbing elements in the world around them
December 31 people must beware of dictating to others concerning what is or is not beautiful. They may need to be reminded that their opinions, no matter how studied, are simply another person's taste. Yet many December 31 people have an erring sense of the needs of their society and perhaps a good idea of how to satisfy them. They are usually up-to-date pragmatists, not easily given to sentimentality or reactionary attitudes. Perhaps those born on this day are at their best when at the forefront of a mission to promote beauty and stamp out ugliness. All things that are ugly are a personal affront to them.
December 31 people can be very taken up with their own personal appearance and image they convey to others. Consequently they are usually well-groomed, well-dressed and put their best foot forward in social or business situations. They are less superficially narcissistic as practical; they understand that first impressions count and that one doesn't always get a second chance.
Harmony, stability and beauty are the principle ideas which December 31 people strive for in their personal and family lives. Rarely do they cause trouble when things are going well. Their self-knowledge rates high and with it an accompanying knack for satisfying their personal needs without arousing too much opposition. They know very well what they can and cannot do. Because they rarely take on a job they are incapable of finishing, they often succeed in their endeavors. Their goals may be modest, but they are attainable.
Less highly evolved December 31 people must be aware of getting carried away by crusading attitude and arousing antagonisms, negative energy and accompanying failures. They must learn to go about their business in a quite, unassuming way and achieve the same results with half the trouble. Usually big displays of emotion work against December 31 people, and most born on this day are aware of this.
December 31 people know what side of the bread is buttered on, and would prefer not to rock the boat, but if forced to make their opinions known can surprise others with unpopular views. Indeed, success often depends on their ability to bring their idealism and their pragmatism into balance with each other.
Those born on the 31st day of any month are ruled by the number 4 (3+1=4), and by the planet Uranus. Since only 7 months have a 31st day, it is a bit unusual number for a birthday, and the people born on these days are often hard for others to fathom. Those ruled by the number 4 can seem difficult and arguementive, since their views so often diverge from everyone else's. Those ruled by the planet Uranus can be quick and explosive in their change of mood. For December 31 people, however, uranian qualities are grounded by the influence of Saturn (ruler of Capricorn).
The 4th card of the Major Arcana is the Emperor, who rules over worldly things through wisdom, the primary source of his power. The Emperor is stable and wise; the force of his authority cannot be questioned. The positive associations of this card are strong willpower, and steadfast energy; negative indications include stubbornness, tyranny, even brutality.
Those born on December 31 may be very concerned that their skin and teeth stay in good shape. To guarantee this they must not only observe scrupulous personal hygiene, but eliminate substances to which they are at all allergic from their diet. In addition they have to be very careful about their consumption of sugar, alcohol, caffeine as well as nicotine, particularly in their adolescence. December 31 people may want to invest in the necessary non-allergenic soaps, cremes, and shampoos, which work best to maintain their appearance. They do best on a diet, which stresses a proper amount of oils and fats, and is balanced nutritionally. The December 31 love of beauty adapts well into the kitchen. Culinary experimentation is highly recommended for those born on this day. Moderate to strenuous exercise is suggested to keep their figures in shape.
Allow others their own tastes and opinions. Your crusading attitude can turn people off. Give advice when asked, thereby avoiding confrontations. Be prepared to preserve harmony though compromise.
| STRENGTHS are | Appreciative | Tasteful | Idealistic |
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| WEAKNESSES are | Opinionated | Fixed | All-Knowing |
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