Capricorn
Astrological sign of
Capricorn
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of
birthstones in addition to the twelve months according
to the Gregorian calendar.
Dates:
December 22 - January 21
First Sign of the
Zodiac: The sign of the Goat
Birthstone of
Capricorn:
Garnet
Alternate Birthstones
of Capricorn:
Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, Blue Topaz and Lapis Lazuli
Ruling Planet of
Capricorn:
Saturn
Ruling Element of
Capricorn:
Earth
Birthstone and Zodiac
Signs
The signs of the Zodiac, including Capricorn, are
used to cast horoscopes from astrological calculations
which are used as a guide to personality, relationships
and business affairs. The Zodiac sign of Capricorn
represents the placement in the sky where the sun was
during the time of birth and, in the case of Capricorn,
influences people who were born between the dates of
December 22 - January 21. The Zodiac sign of Capricorn
is ruled by Saturn, one of the planets in the Solar
system. The planet Saturn rules over the gemstone, or
birthstone Garnet. The Garnet has its own unique
properties relating to color, crystalline structure,
character and abilities. The Garnet gemstone, or
birthstone assigned to Capricorn is believed to
influence both positive and negative personality traits
and characteristics of those born under the astrological
sign of Capricorn.
Capricorn
Characteristics
& Personality
Capricorn (the sign of the Goat) is
the tenth sign of the Zodiac, influencing people born
between December 22 - January 21. The Earth signs of
Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are associated with
sensation, stability and practicality. Combined with
other elements, earth feels that air will dry it, fire
will parch it, but water will refresh and nourish it.
Those born under the sign of Capricorn possess positive
characteristics and personality traits and are often
described as:
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Stable
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Trustworthy
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Persistent
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Ambitious
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Patient
Negative traits - apt
in some circumstances to be:
Rigid
Materialistic
Dull
Conservative
Cold
The
Capricorn
Birthstone
- the Garnet
The birthstone for Capricorn is the blue
sapphire. The Zodiac sign of Capricorn also responds to
Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, Blue Topaz and Lapis Lazuli. The
tradition of giving gifts of jewelry containing these
stones dates back thousands of years. The gemstone, or
birthstone Garnet is believed to conduct the energies of
the planet Saturn with which it is sympathetic and that
wearing jewelry containing the gemstone will focus the
energies of the planet and sign through the gem.
Properties of the
Garnet-
the Capricorn Birthstone
The properties with which the Garnet, the
birthstone of the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, is
associated are as follows:
- purity, truth,
faithfulness and friendship
- awareness, commitment, regeneration, insight and
removing negativity
Healing Properties of
the Garnet The healing properties of the
Capricorn birthstone are reputed to be effective for
health problems relating to:
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Blood,
heart, lungs and infection
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The garnet is also used to
enhance sensuality and sexuality.
Gemstone
Garnet
Myths & Legends about
Garnet
January Birthstone:
Garnet << Back to
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