Capricorn

Capricorn   - 22. December - 20. January

Capricorn is an unlikely looking creature, with the head and forelegs of a goat and the tail of a fish. The capricorn constellation is sometimes identified as Amalthea, the goat that suckled the infant Zeus after his mother Rhea saved him from being devoured by his father Cronos in Greek mythology.

The goat's broken horn was transformed into the cornucopia or horn of plenty. Some ancient sources claim that this derives from the sun "taking nourishment" while in the constellation, in preparation for its climb back northward.

Dabih:

A golden yellow star in 320 light years distance. The arabic name is Al Sa'd al Dhabih, "Heavenly body of the slaughterer".

Number:

15

Metal:

Lead

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Characteristics:

Few people are as practical and ambitious as Capricorns. They are down to earth and matter-of-fact. Caution is their second name and this is due to Saturn, their ruling planet. They are sometimes shy and lack self confidence and self-esteem. But it is hard to meet a Capricorn who is afraid of hard work in order which to achieve what it wants in life. They are ambitious and go for their dreams and usually end up successful. They like money but not if it involves risks. They prefer to know exactly where their money is going. That is the reason they prefer traditional types of savings.

Attributes:

Perseverance, determination, toughness