The Capricorn
Rulers: Saturn, Uranus
December 22 - January 20
Element: Earth
Quality: Cardinal

Keyword: I Persist

From winter solstice’s craggy cusp and horn
Looks down to us the fish-goat Capricorn-
Ambitious climber extraordinaire-
Task-master purposeful and strict but fair.

Caps’ element is earth and stories tell
That goats are grounded in it very well.
Their quality is CARDINAL and large
Ambitions’ train - Goats likes to be in charge.
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Hardworking, disinclined to sulk and mope,
Prefer strict Protocol to Horoscope.
Are practical, trustworthy, generous,
And scan with interest the Pleiades.

With diligence they tap the secret vaults
In spheres celestial searching for results.
Love keen analyses and perfect score,
When stocks and bonds and market prices soar.

In full control of power’s pity bone-
They will excel in any combat zone,
Caps’ energy is feminine - the YIN-
Upholds the rules, decrees and discipline.

Dependable, strong, stable, solid, fit,
With balanced views of things, efficiently
Obdurately Caps work and “stick-to-it!"
And make a valued asset to their company.

Good judge of character's integrity,
The goats a-plenty have ability
Life’s tribulations firmly to withstand,
But make dependable a faithful friend.

In all they do, the Caps are practical,
Resourceful, self-contained, traditional
Do things on their own terms, the Cap defies,
Cajoling flattery or compromise.

Saturn bestows keen concentration and
The rare capacity for work sustained,
When others ‘neath their trials stoop and bend,
Goats reach the top as if by accident.

Two Caps that made in history their mark
Are Martin Luther King and Joan of Arc.
Madame Blavatski* knows about this more,
But this belongs to esoteric lore.

For occultisms’ claims I cannot speak
For Sagittairs shoot well but know no Greek;
Caps’ sign is very sacred, for beneath
The fish-goat wings the thing called “TIME” will cease.

Saturn will dim and slowly vaporize-
Time’s measurements dissolve into the skies..
Chronos will be dispensed with,- and I pray
Lord pity all of us on Judgment Day.!

Best wishes to all CAPRICORNIANS!!

© Elizabeth Dandy