In astrology, Capricorn refers to those born 23 December through 19 January, and is the tenth sign of the Zodiac. A Cardinal Earth sign, people born under this sign are said to be dynamic yet practical, and very much in tune with the material world. For those who believe in astrology, the classic Capricorns are thought to be conventional, stable, and appreciates material wealth. They are known to work hard for what they want, but some astrologers warn them to think of the means to achieving goals, and not just the ends.
Capricorn is said to be ruled by Saturn, the planet that many astrologers call the "grandfather" of the Zodiac. Saturn is associated with responsibility and discipline. Like Aquarius, who is partly ruled by Saturn along with Uranus, Capricorn individuals are said to seem reserved or even somewhat cold at times. Many astrologers see these people as seeming old when they are young and seeming young when they are old.
Many astrologers stress that Capricorns are one of the most determined and ambitious astrological signs. The symbol associated with this sign is the Goat and Capricorns are said to climb their way to the top slowly and surely. For example, actor Jim Carrey, born under this sign, dreamed of being rich and famous. Rather than simply dreaming about it and doing what he could to reach his dream, he wrote a post dated check to himself for $10 million US Dollars (USD) for "services rendered" and kept the check in his wallet. Five years after he wrote the check, he earned $20 million USD acting in the movie Dumb and Dumber.
The colors astrologers most often choose for the sign of Capricorn are gray and black. Lead and silver are metals associated with it. Capricorn is said to rule the knees and astrologers note that even young people may be prone to knee problems. Keywords for the personality are slow, sure, determined, and practical.
The other Earth signs, Taurus and Virgo, are said to be the most compatible with Capricorn. Earth signs tend to be stable and practical types. Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius, and another Capricorn are also believed to be compatible with these personalities.
Aries, Gemini, and Libra are often considered the least compatible signs. People with these personalities may be too different from Capricorn to work out as partners in the long run, unless their charts contain other more compatible aspects. Besides Jim Carrey, other famous Capricorns are Tiger Woods, Benjamin Franklin, Susan Lucci, Elvis Presley, and Mary Tyler Moore.