The Signs of the Zodiac: Capricorn (3)

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Before painting a sign of the Zodiac, I always do some research. Here is what I read about the Capricorn in my little french calendar 'Le zodiaque entre religion, science et astrologie" (The Zodiac between religion, science and astrology). I do not know who the author is, but I think he has done a beautiful work and I hope to honour him here with my translation.

I dedicate this post to all you Capricorns out there, and as almost everybody knows a Capricorn, I hope it will be interesting for all of you.

Constellation of the Capricorn

"A bit ill at ease on crowed paths, the Capricorn is prodigious on bold cliffs. One eye in the sky, the other one on the crest he still has to reach. He anticipates his path and he constructs things in his mind before being confronted to the obstacle. He is cold, in accordance with the season in which he is born. His perseverance worthy of the solitary alpinist, helps him reach the heights. And this is where he finds his freedom. This is where he likes to walk with poise, surrounded by emptiness and on the edges of precipices, far from the madding crowd.

Kindred spirits fear for him, but he moves forward. In quest of wild rocks, far from the precincts where life is sweet, he does not fear the storm and he does not mind warnings. He is sure he controles everything, even in extreme situations and he sometimes risks heavy falls. He does not hesitate even if he knows that on his path he will encounter the wolfs. He always believes that the grass is greener on the other side...

He loves solitude and wide landscapes, he is used to both and relies on himself and doesn't bear well with authority and power. In search of a new bunch of fresh green grass, he never renounces conquests and conflicts, even if he has to measure his strength with other's.

He always is in search for affection, he feels that he may not get enough, because he likes to share, too. Perhaps he feels like a baby who's not getting enough milk from her mother's breast (in January the breast are empty) and he tries to compensate this feeling by trying to achieve detachment. He is in balance on his rock outcrop, he does not accept any foul compromise."

Now, do you recognize yourself? Or your brother, mother, father, sister? Lover, friend, teacher, (For HB and DL: I have known Capricorns to be great teachers and perfectionists:)

Have a great day, all you Capricorns and all you other signs:)
Andrea