The Astrological Sun Sign Capricorn The Goat Of The Western Zodiac

Using the tropical zodiac system people born between December 22nd and January 19th are known by their Sun Sign Capricorn the Goat and are associated with the constellation Capricornus. The Element of the Capricorn sign is Earth and the color of Capricorn is Brown. The starstone of Capricorn is Black Onyx and the astrological symbol for Capricorn represents the horns and tail of the sea goat. The Sun Sign opposite of Capricorn the Goat is Cancer the Crab and the metals of the Capricorn sign are gold and silver. Capricorn is ruled by the Planet Saturn and is defined as a feminine-negative introverted sign. Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac and the quality of Capricorn is Cardinal.

The characteristics most commonly attributed to Capricorn are responsible and dependable and they are also well known for their disciplined and methodical ways. Generally speaking the people of the Capricorn sun sign are often prudent and realistic with a traditional outlook. They are also patient and serious with a cautious attitude. The Capricorn people work well in a businesslike environment and can be formal and dedicated. Capricorns can also be ambitious and demanding with an possessive and controlling nature. They can also be rigid and overly critical with an aloof air about them as they consider themselves to be members of the ruling authority. Capricorns appreciate loyalty but can be calculating and vindictive.

The following is a list of some famous celebrities of the Capricorn sun sign.

Charles Addams - January 7, 1912 - September 29, 1988 - Cartoonist, creator of the Addams Family.

Muhammad Ali - January 17, 1942 - World Heavyweight Champion boxer.

Kirstie Alley - January 12, 1951 - Emmy Award winning actress.

Pat Benatar - January 10, 1953 - Grammy Award winning rock singer.

Orlando Bloom - January 13, 1977 - Actor, best known as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings.

Humphrey Bogart - December 25, 1899 - January 14, 1957 - Academy Award winning Hollywood film star.

Louis Braille - January 4, 1809 - January 6, 1852 - Inventor of the Braille system used by the blind.

Al Capone - January 17, 1899 - January 25, 1947 - Gangster, also known as Big Al.

Marlene Dietrich - December 27, 1901 - May 6, 1992 - Actress, singer and entertainer.

Jean Dixon - January 5, 1918 - January 25, 1997 - Astrologer and Psychic.

Faye Dunaway - January 14, 1941 - Academy, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actress.

Chris Evert - December 21, 1954 - Professional tennis player.

George Foreman - January 10, 1949 - Heavyweight boxing champion known for his grilling machine.

Benjamin Franklin - January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790 - One of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

Joe Frazier - January 12, 1944 - World heavyweight boxing champion.

Mel Gibson - January 3, 1956 - Actor and Academy Award winning director.

Cary Grant - January 18, 1904 - November 29, 1986 - Actor, one of Hollywoods leading men.

Anthony Hopkins - December 31, 1937 - Academy, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor.

Janis Joplin - January 19, 1943 - October 4, 1970 - Iconic singer of the 1960s.

Johannes Kepler - December 27, 1571 - November 15, 1630 - Astronomer, Astrologer and Mathematician.

General Robert E. Lee - January 19, 1807 - October 12, 1870 - Commander of the Confederate Army.

Isaac Newton - January 4, 1643 - March 31, 1727 - Scientist, mathematician, astronomer and alchemist.

Aristotle Socrates Onassis - January 15, 1906 - March 15, 1975 - Shipping magnate.

Elvis Aron Presley - January 8, 1935 - August 16, 1977 - The King of Rock and Roll.

Robert Ripley - December 25, 1890 - May 27, 1949 - Cartoonist, creator of Ripleys Believe It or Not.

Rod Serling - December 25, 1924 - June 28, 1975 - Screenwriter, creator of the The Twilight Zone.

J.R.R. Tolkien - 3 January 1892 - 2 September 1973 - Author of The Lord of the Rings.

Noel Tyl - December 31, 1936 - Astrologer and writer.

Tiger Woods - December 30, 1975 - Super star professional golfer.