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    CAPRICORN
December 21 to January 20
The Achiever

Ruling planet: Saturn
Element: Earth practical, cautious, reliable
Mode: Cardinal energetic, initiating, active
Symbol: The Mountain Goat
Birthstone: Garnet
Color: Grey and Brown

Look for someone at the “top of the mountain,“ who is a leader and has accomplished something of significance, and you will find a Capricorn.  You are a “doer,” a “mover and a shaker.”  You aim for the stars and, more often than not, you arrive at your destination.  There are few signs in the zodiac that are as disciplined and hardworking as you.  You are willing to do what so many people are unwilling to do -- to put in the effort and do what is necessary to achieve your goals.  This ability will take you very far in life.  Aim high and have confidence in your dreams because you have what it takes to fulfill them -- you have “the right stuff.”
            Just like your symbol the mountain goat, you climb up the mountain one careful step at a time.  Capricorns are often those who arrive at the top of their profession and are known around the world for extraordinary achievements.  Tiger Woods is one of the best golfers in the history of the sport; boxers George Foreman, George Fazier, and Muhammed Ali (the latter two even share the same birthday) are among the best boxers in the world.  Robert Joffrey and Alvin Ailey started their own dance companies that became famous worldwide; Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, and Elizabeth Arden, built a cosmetics empire in the early 20^th century.  Many of the world’s most famous, talented, and respected entertainers are Capricorns such as Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, James Earl Jones, Mel Gibson, Cissie Spacek, Dolly Parton, and Denzel Washington.  All of these Capricorns are achievers who took their dreams and went all the way with them.
            Capricorns are the architects of the world.  An architect is someone who designs, plans, and creates.  For a Capricorn, ideas do not just stay at the thought stage. They are actually drawn up and implemented.  In this regard, Capricorns tend to be excellent organizers, planners, and strategists.
            As practical as Capricorns are, they are also idealistic.  This is a great combination because it gives the ability to manifest a dream.  Many people have a vision of what they would like to accomplish, but Capricorns are likely to achieve their vision because of their practical approach.  Capricorns Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin were two of the architects of the American Constitution.  Louis Braille, blinded at the age of 3, devised the Braille system at age 15.  This is the universally used system of writing for the blind.  Three of the world’s most brilliant scientists -- physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton, astronomer and astrologer Johannes Kepler, and physicist Stephen Hawking developed new theories of understanding the world and the universe.  Lucretia Mott’s ideas prompted her to help found the American Anti-Slavery Society in 1833, and to organize with Elizabeth Cady Stanton a women’s rights convention in 1848.  Martin Luther King’s dream gave the United States a leader of the Civil Rights movement.  Joan of Arc’s visions inspired entire armies to go into battle to free France from English domination with 17-year-old Joan leading the way.  What is your vision?  Have confidence in your incredible ability to make your dreams come true.

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Drawing from the lives of current and historical people, Lucky Stars illustrates the themes and characteristics unique to each Sun sign. The gifts, talents, and strengths as well as the difficulties associated with each sign are outlined. Activities that promote confidence and strategies for overcoming behaviors that decrease confidence are provided. Lucky Stars addresses all of the important areas of life including friendships, home life, career, and spirituality. A relationship section contains a Compatibility Guide, which matches up each sign with every other sign delineating both the areas of ease and difficulty with every combination. Each sign’s chapter ends with 10 special tips for creating a successful life.