Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

 

 

 

Earth Signs

In traditional Western astrology an earth sign is considered to be one of the earth triplicity, which is Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.

 

Characteristics

 

Earth signs are traditionally associated with stability, solidarity, and practicality. According to astrological theory, they are realistic, cautious, hard-working, and dependable people with the ability to rise steadily to positions of power and control. However, at their worst, they are said to be highly materialistic, limited in outlook, and inhibited.

 

They are seen as negative, introverted, and not very sociable, owing to their focus on their own work and goals that tend to move them away from an active social life with others.

 

On a more positive note, earth signs are the most down-to-earth and reasonable out of all of the signs. They are not easily upset, and are good at using emotional self-control.

 

hey are calm, cool and sane - which at times can make them very likeable among others. Astrologers say if the person's moon or ascendant is in a fire or air sign, earth signs will produce a very well-liked personality that adds an easygoing and sociable charm to the down-to-earth and calm quality of the earth sign.

 

In judgement of friends, earth signs are said to be generally reserved and cautious yet fairly passionate, always committed to friends and partners. It is said earth signs tend to be most satisfied when they have accumulated material possessions rather than knowledge (air signs), personal security (water signs), or power (fire signs). Chief fault is fraud.

 

Earth is not normally prone to physical violence but, as in any given situation, there will be exceptions. Earth is mildly vengeful, liable to hold a grudge and tends to have a "my time will come" attitude. In general, revenge is apt to be by way of a "hit" in the pocketbook of the offender.

When angered, Earth is quick to express such in a verbal fashion with physical violence being used only as a last resort.

 

 

 

Relations

With Other Element Signs

 

Earth signs are said to be attracted to water signs because the two share qualities of acquisitiveness, retentiveness, and self-protectiveness.

The earth signs supposedly feel that the water signs will nourish them, whilst water signs supposedly feel that the earth signs offer them the emotional security they desperately want.

Whilst water is considered compatible with earth, water signs supposedly do not share much of the earth signs' practicality and the earth signs supposedly often view water signs' idealism as quite unrealistic, sometimes even fanciful.

Earth signs supposedly find air signs fascinating because they can be attracted by their strange thoughts and share their intellectual tendencies. However, earth signs supposedly believe air signs to be "up in the clouds" and trying to put forward ideas that never will work in practice.

Moreover, the severe detachment and insensitivity of the air signs are qualities the earth signs will eventually find tiresome and offensive. They will be drawn to fire signs, but soon view fire signs as simply too careless and forceful to be of any use to them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Cardinal Zodiac Signs

 

The four cardinal signs are: 

 

Aries -  the Sun's passage through which begins the spring in the northern hemisphere, and the autumn in the southern hemisphere; Aries (a Fire Sign) is said to be the Sign in which the Cardinal Quality is best-expressed since it is the first sign of the Zodiac and strongly associated with energy, enterprise and new beginnings. Aries is the most fiery of the fire signs.

 

Cancer -  which begins the summer in the northern hemisphere, and the winter in the southern hemisphere; In Cancer (a Water Sign) the Cardinal Quality is said to be most expressed in the desire to nurture, mother and protect.

 

Libra - which begins the autumn in the northern hemisphere, and the spring in the southern hemisphere; According to astrology, Libra individuals (associated with the element of Air) tend to express their authoritative Cardinal Quality in a subtle and charming fashion.

 

Capricorn - which begins the winter in the northern hemisphere, and the summer in the southern hemisphere. Being an Earth Sign, Capricorn is thought to have somewhat more perseverance than the other three Cardinal Signs.

 

 

 

 

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN

 

In January 2008, the planet Pluto entered the sign of Capricorn and will not leave it finally until 2023. It last travelled through this constellation in 1762-1778 and prior to that 1515-1532.

 

Taking 248 years to circle the Sun one might assume it averages 21 years in any given sign. However, because its orbit is so elliptical it can actually reside from 12 years (Scorpio) to 32 years (Taurus) so the division of years is not equal.

 

Each of the previous times Pluto entered the sign, major world-changing political events occurred which dramatically affected the course of history.

 

Empires and powerful institutions such as the ascent of Rome and later its decline, the birth of Christianity and later of the Protestant Church, and the Vikings rising and falling were witnessed during these periods.

 

During Pluto's most recent transit of the sign in the 18th century, The Boston Tea Party occurred and this was a catalyst for what was to become the United States of America, foreshadowing America's rise to indisputable military and economic hegemony over most of the world by the end of the 20th century.

 

Astrologers are already predicting major changes ahead with the rise of China and India as superpowers and the decline of the USA as a global leader.

 

 

 

Deep down, I'm pretty superficial.

Ava Gardner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wash four distinct and separate times, using lots of lather each time from individual bars of soap.

Howard Hughes

 

 

 

 

If I have ever made any valuable discoveries,

it has been owing more to patient attention,

than any other talent.

Sir Isaac Newton

 

 

 

 

 

 

Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

Marlene Dietrich

 

 

 

 

The greatest disorder of the mind

is to let will direct it.

Louis Pasteur

 

 

 

 

Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.

Denzel Washington

 

 

 

 

A woman's guess is much more accurate

than a man's certainty.

Rudyard Kipling

 

 

 

 

After my screen test

the director clapped his hands gleefully and yelled,

"She can't talk!

She can't act!

She's sensational!

Ava Gardner

 

 

 

 

One of the things my parents have taught me

is never listen to other people's expectations.

You should live your own life

and live up to your own expectations,

and those are the only things I really care about it.

Tiger Woods

 

 

 

 

I wish I knew what I know now - before.

Rod Stewart

 

 

 

 

The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man

while he lives.

Albert Schweitzer

 

 

 

Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus.  Considered a "feminine", negative sign it is also an earth sign and is one of four cardinal signs.  Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn.  Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Capricorn roughly from December 22 to January 20.  Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from January 15 to February 12.

 

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The  sign of Capricorn is ruled by the stern planet Saturn and those born under this sign often find life arduous and demanding. They pit themselves against life, working in a determined, careful way until they reach the top of the mountain. Only then do they feel secure and fulfilled. The Capricorn path is often a very lonely one as they have no time for pleasure and relaxation.  Capricorns can endure any hardship  and  deprivation if they feel they are nearing their goals. Often they achieve their greatest success in later life.

 

These individuals are never afraid of responsibility, domestically or professionally.  For whatever reason, they are likely to attract far greater responsibilities than other people. Family members may feel neglected as the Capricorn  relentlessly  requires possessions and status.  Whichever professional arena they choose, and they can excel in any, they will undertake their duties with great seriousness. 

 

Capricorn individuals  must  beware  that they do not miss out on life's joys because they  always  have  their  nose to the grindstone. They need to achieve a balance between  work and love and relaxation. The opposite sign, Cancer, can teach them a great deal about giving due acknowledgement to the importance of shared emotions and the nurturing of others.

 

 

 

 

Many astrologers associate various things with zodiac signs e.g. gems, colours etc. For Capricorn some of the associations are given below:

 

 

Associated Traits

Astrologers broadly agree that the following are Capricorn characteristics:

 

 

 

 

 

Compatibilities

Capricorn is widely thought to be compatible with same element signs, Taurus and Virgo 

 

Equivalents in Other Zodiac Systems

Mythology

Capricorn is associated with the Greek myth of the goat Amalthea, who provided the infant Zeus with milk, or ambrosia in some versions. Zeus placed her in the sky to honour her (Catasterismi).  

 

Capricorn is also associated with the god Saturn and the god Aristaeus. The astrological symbol for Capricorn is said to represent the horns and tail of the goat-fish or sea-goat.

 

 

 

 

 

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