Earth Sign Capricorn Diplomatic and Level Headed

Capricorn comes into orb just in time for Christmas. A sign of the earth, Capricorn is grounded and is known for diplomacy. Capricorn, the goat, likes to stay sure footed while climbing the mountains of life.

Often, the word materialistic is used to describe the sign of Capricorn, but this description is a bit misleading. The balanced Capricorn may keep an eye on earthbound horizons, but doesn't necessarily stay bound to material goals.

When certain aspects are afflicted in the natal chart, it means that the materialist side can turn into avarice. Yet this is not always the case. Capricorns can be the translators of the unseen. It all depends on where the material manifestations originate.

Capricorns usually shine in the area of craftsmanship.

They have the will and usually the patience to hone an artwork into perfection or a polished professional piece. The field of endeavor may be auto mechanics, carpentry, or graphic arts; work is something a Capricorn takes seriously.

With interpersonal relationships on a day to day basis, Capricorns get along with just about anyone. Diplomacy to the point of extremes is uppermost.

Ruled by the planet Saturn, anyone born under this sign has an innate understanding of responsibility. Saturn gives this native the gift of perseverance in whatever he or she gets involved with.

The ruling element of Capricorn is earth and its quality is "cardinal" as determined by the four cardinal signs, Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. People born under these signs are adaptable, and capable of adjusting themselves to change. This is determined by the angle of obliquity of the Earth according to location and orbit.

Capricorn is close to the winter solstice which is the time when the Sun is farthest from the equator. Being close to the winter solstice makes this sign representative of longer days with more sunshine.The knees are the physical weakness of this native. Sometimes the serious nature of the "goat" gets out of balance, tending toward melancholy. In this case, a focus on cheerful company and comfortable surroundings helps circumvent depression.

Keeping the mind on higher pursuits also alleviates the more negative aspects of Capricorn. In a way, it is the function of this sign to translate the spiritual into the material. This is how Capricorns stay on track.