Capricorns are down-to-earth people for whom the basic fundamentals of life are important. They like to build things such as a career, money, home and family with a solid foundation. They feel very uneasy when conditions around them are unstable, unpredictable or insecure. They like organization and can be very strict and detailed about their daily routine. Mentally they are cool and calculating, exacting and severe, and yet they can be very modest, faithful and serious about life. If anyone wanted to have a loyal friend, then a Capricorn would be first cab off the zodiac rank as far as loyalty is concerned. Their responsible attitude will always win out when dealing with others, and people admire their honesty when communicating with them. At times they can be a pain in the butt with the people they work or associate with due to their built-in habits. A probable result of their plodding or grinding nature, they keep on going, rain or shine, slowly and surely. They may not be the most outgoing trouble-shooter in the district; however, they do have courage and tenacity when it comes to the important issues. They are an anchor of society and a person who can always be relied on. However, underneath that tough exterior, lies a very sensitive person who tends to worry and suppress emotions and feelings.

Capricorn is blessed with a deep hunger for living, achievement and triumphing over his or her chosen goals. They are survivors, loyal lovers and friends. The Capricorn person has the substance to make their dreams come true and will stand by his or her partner through thick and thin, due to their responsible attitude toward love and relationships. They are ambitious, determined, dedicated and have a strong sense of purpose and direction in life. They can be extremely passionate, highly sexed and can never give halfway if they really care; it is all or nothing with them.

Capricorns are intensely responsive to a sensitive partner with emotional strength and resilience, enough intelligence to cuddle them and enough sexual experience to last. The Capricorn person can be humorous, sarcastic, depressive, and moody with a long memory for good times and hurts. They are usually attracted to older partners or those with an old head on young shoulder. The Capricorn man and woman's sexuality is deep, enduring, intense and bonding. They are true blue to their partner and when they fall in love it is for keeps. The Capricorn person needs a partner who is responsive and responsible. They need a person who has old-fashioned values and takes the hearts-and-flowers approach. In bed, their partner should exhibit the gentle approach and anticipate their mood for sex.

Capricorn rules the knees, joints and bones. Their constitution is fairly strong, but they are usually subject to much ill health, often becoming very despondent and melancholy over trivial issues. All complaints of the knees and shins, rheumatism and arthritis are associated with this sign. Many will have considerable difficulty keeping warm in cold climates, seeming to lack animal heat, with circulation and blood problems or clots. Capricorns should guard against colds, Flu, catarrh, constipation or stomach and liver disorders. Some will suffer from skin eruptions or other disorders due to blood complaints or a sluggish liver. Heart problems usually attract to those Capricorns who devote themselves to long tedious hours of employment without any exercise, and who lack a balanced diet.

Capricorns' destiny will allow them to combine their intelligence with their artistic ability in their professional life. Imagination and idealism will combine. Though Capricorns could show some ambition for money, their real goals will be more idealistic. Working for others they would never ask for special treatment from their boss or superiors; they would obey orders and never cause problems with co-workers. Capricorns show a strong sense of justice and a good memory. They always pay attention to detail and are good observers. They like communicating with others and learn different languages very easily. Their persuasive power, combined with their intelligence, will make them good at settling arguments peacefully. In order to succeed professionally Capricorns will need the support of their loved ones. They could be easily influenced, and their ideas will not always be well thought out and solid. Capricorns should learn to think things through carefully and persevere through difficulties. Their career choice could be one of the following: lawyer, organiser, artistic director, diplomat, public relations expert, language teacher, designer, artist, cosmetics specialist, floriculturist, account executive, administrator, astronomer, bricklayer, civil engineer, orchestral conductor, military officer, driller, geologist, school guardian, union organiser, land developer, osteopath, overseer, proprietor, public servant, minister of religion, entrepreneur, actor, secretary, publicist, clock repairer, computer programmer, farmer, personal assistant, leather worker, manager, or any position that involves beauty, harmony and order. When choosing a job or career they tend to look for security, something safe and solid, practical and realistic. They are not likely to be attracted to fly-by-night occupations, nor careers that are full of fantasy, imagination and impossible dreams, unless they see good financial rewards and practical reasons for doing so.

They are excellent organisers and administrators and would do extremely well in any occupation where good management, executive ability and careful planning are prerequisites. They may have an attraction for the land, as Capricorns are Earth Signs and attract to open areas and occupations such as farming, agriculture or horticulture, where they derive a sense of satisfaction from such activities. They will always have the determination to finish what they start. They thrive on responsibility because they are ambitious and need to have a real purpose in life. Their determination will always strive for bigger and better things and being people who do not like to rush into things, or have others get in their way; they will always reach their goals and climb the ladder of material and financial success.

The Capricorn woman is practical, humane, understanding in love and life. She is an achiever, happy with a challenge; in fact, she loves to cope with a crisis or any form of adversity. She is a loyal lover and friend; her ability to handle a relationship is beyond reproach. A Capricorn lady is full of ideals and expectations, and the ability to achieve them. She has the substance to make her dreams come true. She can be glamorous and chic when she needs to make an impression and is a fabulous host at a dinner party or any function, with her big generous heart. The Capricorn woman is a night owl, quite happy to watch a good documentary or movie on television, or cuddle up with a good book and listen to quality music. She is a wizard, ambitious and determined. She will always have a sense of purpose and direction in life. Nobody is better equipped to take charge of a situation. Her sense of responsibility and dedication makes her an ideal companion and manager. She is particular in love, never one to jump head first into a relationship, unless she can see a commitment forming.

Capricorn women love totally. Their passions are strong and, once released, there are no bounds in the relationship. Their greatest problem is fear of rejection and hurt. Highly sexual individuals, they respond deeply to a sensitive man. They are full of morals, structure and rigidity, tending to glamorise the past and tradition. At times they can show a very insecure side to their personality, although they are still confident, convinced that time is on their side. Capricorn women are very independent, stubborn and realistic. With their strong intuition and long memory they will always catch you out if you are not honest with them. They occasionally become very moody and depressed; during these times they are full of self-doubt and sadness, needing reassurance from family and friends. Water is good relaxation for them, especially a long, hot, soaking bubble bath. Capricorn woman is very special and will always stand out in a crowd. Her ideal partners are Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus.

The Capricorn man is reserved, serious, ambitious and hardworking. He sets his sights firmly on a goal, assessing the situation thoroughly and calculating carefully. After he defines what he wants and how to achieve it he then applies himself with diligent effort and staying power. He is determined and disciplined, and his drive, focus, application and perseverance will prove powerful assets for success. People admire his goal-orientation and follow-through, and respect his capacity to work long and arduous hours. He is a responsible and reliable man who does what he says he will do. These qualities earn him trust. He is a man of admirable inner fortitude, but he can be stubborn and at times selfish.  Capricorn does not quickly forgive and forget. He can be critical and judgemental, yet his nature is sincere and constant. His relationships do not blow hot and cold; his love and commitment are true and steadfast. The Capricorn mind is practical, analytical and logical. With most Capricorns they believe any argument or opinion should be backed up with pragmatic reasoning.

A realist, Capricorn man has a great deal of commonsense. If you have a stubborn problem his thorough, detached appraisal will help put it in a clear, objective perspective. He is a man who likes cold, hard facts. Very controlled emotionally, particularly when preoccupied with work and business matters, the Capricorn is reserved, reticent about expressing his inner feelings. Sometimes he may seem aloof and indifferent, which can be hurtful, especially to those who have made overtures to him. Status is important to Capricorn men. They enjoy prestige and the mark of success. Acknowledgements from their peers will further sweeten their satisfaction and pleasure. Capricorns crave stability in their lives and saving money is a real must for them. When they find quality merchandise at bargain prices or negotiate a good deal they feel extremely pleased with themselves. Capricorn men love their own company. A quiet place at home to work or unwind will be a calming joy. Disorder and confusion harass them. They are orderly men and find mess and mayhem really hard to take. Capricorn men also make great parents.

During this very important 2008 cycle you will experience the beginning of some very long term changes in your destiny, especially in the areas of your personality and habits. From late January until mid June and again from the last week of November until the long haul to mid January 2024, Pluto the planet of breaking down and restructuring, will for the first and only time in your life, transit your own sign of Capricorn. From 2008 onward, you will reshape many aspects of your life, en route to a greater goal of self-improvement. Just be very careful however, as there will be this inner force rising within you from this year on that wants to control everything and everybody around you, which could make everyday matters very difficult for you if you do not compromise. Don’t be at all surprised if you decide to break away from many things that were important to you in the past and participate in activities that you may not have entertained before. You may also decide to finish up whatever you have been doing with your life and venturing into new directions. You will not believe the changes that will affect you and your destiny from 2008 onward as they will be very profound and permanent. Throughout this year you will also find it very difficult to work under the pressure of other people, either in your career or with your daily routine and you will be more comfortable to work at your own pace and preferably without supervision or decide on self employment or give your daily routine away and retire.

With Uranus (planet of sudden and unexpected) in transit through Pisces, added family and work responsibilities, impatience, stress and anxiety will be very much under your control and with the help of Saturn in the compatible sign of Virgo, 2008 will be positively organized in what ever you decide to do. Due to these favourable conditions mounting in your horoscope, there may be many changes and modifications you will make with your daily routine that could impel you to do something very different and you may become involved in new projects that you never dreamed of in the past. With Neptune in Aquarius, your intellectual and creative capacity could also increase and you will probably associate with people who have similar interests and this may stimulate you to commence study of an interesting or unusual subject or you may participate in some form of intellectual group activities. During this year your idealism, imagination and intuition will increase and you may become involved with writing, publishing, theatre, film, television or other forms of creative self-expression, including spiritual disciplines.

At times, you will probably find yourself not being as practical as you would like when confronted with a restrictive problem or issue relating to your family. Trust your own feelings and intuition and let them guide you throughout this year, because they won't mislead you. In general, most Capricorns will be very pleased with how the year gets off to a reasonably pleasant start, with a big opportunity for new beginnings. Lucky Jupiter will also transit your own sign throughout 2008 and this will certainly boost your moral and you should feel on top of the world. Speculative and investment opportunities will also attract you this year and should influence a greater desire to improve your assets and at the same time you may also spend more affordable time with your favourite leisure time activities. New friendships will be formed through your dealings with others and the contacts you make will be long lasting. In the months of March, April, May and July, leisure activities, holidays and adventurous outdoor interests will entice you and spending money will be a joy rather than an obligation.

Saturn the planet of conservatism and caution in Virgo your sector of long distant contacts and overseas travel may bring you into contact with many people you have not seen for some time and actual travel will be relaxing, enjoyable and rewarding. With Uranus, planet of sudden and unexpected happenings in transit through your sector of communication, interviews, meetings, negotiations, discussions, agreements and contracts, for those wishing to enter the workforce, new job or business opportunities are abound. With Mars, the planet of energy and determination giving you a boost as it transits Cancer between March and mid May, you may decide to buy or sell real estate or spend more time searching for better investments for your long term security. This is a wonderful year for taking that well-earned extended holiday and enjoying yourself. You may wish to travel extensively to various places and to do many things that are out of the ordinary. Expense will not be an issue for you this year and combining shopping or experimenting with various exotic foods and beverages will make this an exciting time.  The months of May and August could bring you some very exciting and pleasurable times ahead.  After a very active October, don’t be at all surprised if you slip into quiet mode for those last two months of this year and concentrate on your welfare and general family security.

Throughout 2008, your leadership qualities will be at an all-time high and recognition is assured. During this year you may receive invitations to weddings and birth celebrations connected with your own family or relatives. The eclipse patterns for this year could have you concerned with health issues regarding elderly parents or close friends. They may need extra love and support from you and you will be willing to give to them. Contact with your family will be more intense throughout 2008 and you could have an increased desire to learn more about your own family history.

This year will bring many opportunities for love and romance. If you are not involved in a committed relationship, you could very well meet someone this year that means something to you in a permanent way. If you are already in a relationship, you will enjoy and appreciate each other's affections. It is important that you express your feelings during this year and that you receive the level of happiness you are looking for. It will also be a good year for amusements such as games and sports and you and your partner may decide to participate in some form of outdoor activities that will enhance your togetherness. Your relationships with children will also be stronger and loving this year. Throughout this year Jupiter, planet of expansion, celebrations, worldly goals and doing things in a big way, will transit your sector of new beginnings, close personal relationships, holidays and actions which directly support your joint personal relationships. During this year you and your partner will encounter some wonderful, happy time together that will have lasting memories. This is a year when you are acutely aware of the role beliefs play, in controlling or directing behaviour in an important emotional relationship. For many single Capricorn’s it will be a year to decide whether to settle down, marry and be happy, or break with existing ties and do your own thing. You must manage your emotions in the most effective manner and make choices that reflect your beliefs and priorities.

Long-term emotional goals must be weighed against short-term advantages. The exact months of these issues will be in March, April and May. You may receive duel signals and messages about your emotional and romantic decisions during this period.  Some will be caught in the emotional web of duality, wanting their cake and eating it too. You may have an opportunity to become emotionally involved with your boss or a co-worker, using that very relationship to advance your future career or personal prospects. Some may start an extramarital affair with a person of age, class or cultural difference, or could be overwhelmed by a fast-talking, smooth operator and end up getting terribly hurt emotionally. You may need to set your priorities and see if they are emotionally beneficial or detrimental, and make your choice accordingly. Ask and you shall receive, especially if you are unsure of your emotional position. Friends will come to your aid, giving more assistance and support than you expect and if you are in a difficult emotional situation, others will readily offer assistance. Help may be either tangible or intangible as it is up to you to decide. Under the best possible circumstances, you could benefit directly or indirectly from others in more ways than one.

With Jupiter in Capricorn for the first time in 12 years, relationships can improve if you wish them too and a good marriage can excel. If you have had a problem relating in the past relating to your partner this year is particularly apparent to success in solving difficult marital or romantic problems. Some may prefer to seek professional help through individual or joint marital counselling. With Venus connecting with Jupiter at various times this year, especially in February, March, April, May, August, October and November, you may find relationships can be so excessive that may go overboard in an attempt to please. Some Capricorn’s or their spouse may be offered a career position inter-state or overseas, you may be thrilled about the possibility of moving or living in a foreign country, but you may be forced to give up a lot in order to go. You need to assess the effect leaving has on your long-term emotional and family goals. You may be able to set aside your personal needs for one or two years time in order to benefit from a new experience coming to you directly through your spouse.

With Pluto in Capricorn you must control the swing of the emotional pendulum this year. In the worst-case scenario, you will not be aware your own needs and will be emotionally overrun by your partner. It is a year that someone close to you will step forward and make an observation that will change your perspective about relationships, if you are willing to listen. Overall, during 2008, you won't waste any moment of happiness that comes your way and will be very optimistic and happy. You will be in a good mood even when confronting difficult situations. Some singles may be invited on an extended holiday with a new lover or friend and will experience a wonderful time with a touch of gentle romance.

These are fast-moving times and with slow and deliberate Saturn ruling your sector of higher education, communications, meetings, negotiations, contracts, travel, seminars and conferences, it may be difficult to keep up with the pace of added responsibility, hard work and restrictiveness this year has in store for you. Nothing stands still for very long when you are triggered under the influence of dynamic and energetic Mars and this year will be no exception, especially between the months of March to May, when Mars creates forces that enhance your career or job opportunities. During the first six months of the year, you may decide to plunge into the world of self employment or move to a new location. Even if it makes you nervous, you will feel you want to make a number of changes in your life. Many Capricorn’s will change their jobs or place of residence this year, breaking away from any situation that has become dull, boring and predictable and start a new life. Of course, not everyone will make such radical changes, if you are in control of your own life, you will see this period as an opportunity for making some positive changes in your present employment or business. You could, for example, decide to get up to speed with computer technology, enter university or a college of advanced education to further your knowledge and skills, or change a few things around the home or office, to make your surroundings more comfortable to work in.

If, however, you are not in control of your life, you will either start kicking against any restrictions or begin to experience sudden upsets from external sources. A boss or supervisor may suddenly cause you unrest, or you could be suddenly faced with a disruption at work that leaves you quite embarrassed or hurt. This year marks a turning point in your life, you have come to the end of one particular cycle and you are about to embark upon another in 2008, when Jupiter takes command of your new beginnings sector for a period of 12 months. This is a time of transition and restructuring, with changes occurring within and around you, so you can expect the unexpected and be prepared to make sudden adjustments when and where necessary.  Throughout 2008, you will be determined to assert your independence and this is a time for breaking out of old patterns, structures and routines, and for discovering your own uniqueness. New types of employment will attract you, as you change jobs or location, or head off in a direction that is quite different to anything you’ve done before.

Many Capricorn’s may be attracted to banking, commercial business urban development, the land or farming, while others will be influenced by Neptune and may prefer the illusional aspects of fantasy through beauty, the arts, theatre, television or film. During this year expect occasional periods of emotional excitability, unrest and instability around the work place. However, if you are open to the idea of having new experiences, this can be an exciting, stimulating and progressive year for you.  Saturn placed in Virgo will signal the need to deal realistically with job-related changes or problems. Regardless of your level of authority, systematize and restructuring your office procedures will make your daily routine easier to accomplish. Use the suggestion box at work to point out problem areas and possible solutions. If you feel restricted on the job, realize that the restrictions are meant to make you aware of the problem areas. If you find your job tedious and boring, you may be wasting your talents and need to move on. This is an essentially positive cycle until the end of the year however, there are certain pitfalls to be aware of that can lessen its positive effect. Firstly, there can be a proneness to immoderate activity. Secondly, you may feel motivated to recklessly take risks that you wouldn’t ordinarily entertain. Thirdly, you can develop an over-inflated sense of your own self-importance. In all instances the outcomes could be an unravelling of your good efforts. Yet, if you can keep a sense of proportion, plan your moves well and remain circumspect during this year, the potential for success in any undertaking is almost certain. This is an excellent cycle for business matters, negotiations and for starting new projects. Your sense of timing is excellent this year and, as luck will seem to have it, you will probably find yourself in the right place at the right time quite unintentionally. Throughout 2008, you will become much more ambitious and combatant than at other times in your life.

During this year you will want to have a good time and enjoy life to the fullest and you may take a holiday to somewhere different or unusual, plan a cruise of a lifetime, or relax with your partner through sport such as golf, tennis, bowls, or yachting. Jupiter planet of good fortune, financial opportunities, gains and benefits will transit your sector of investment, shares, bonds, windfalls, speculation and joint real estate deals. During 2008 you may encounter opportunities to increase your wealth through one or more of these sources, or receive an unexpected windfall through lotteries or some form of gambling. Venus attracts to all sorts of goodies, gambling, speculation, outings and social invitations and throughout this year, you could receive a number of fabulous surprises or benefits, especially in the months of late January, February, March, April, August, November and December.

Some Capricorns will set up in a new home or apartment, purchase a seaside property, buy a farm, or sell up all of their property and belongings and travel the ocean on their new boat, or drive around the country in their mobile home. During the months of June and July, be extra careful with speculation, big pie-in-the sky plans or something new or unusual because it may not have the effect or desired result in the long term. This is an excellent year to sign long-term employment contracts that guarantee your security for the future. Overall in 2008, there is nothing to worry about on the financial side, if you take all matters slowly and carefully. Problems that occasionally appear throughout this year will quickly blow over. Some will have good fortune through the buying and selling goods and property. If you are working independently, you will have a very beneficial year because you will conquer any obstacles in your path. Take chances and be speculative in a calculated way this year and you can hypothesize to your hearts content, you will be a winner.

Reassessing your health and work habits this year is crucial to continuing good health; keep up a daily intake of vitamins and fresh vegetables. Minor health problems such as colds and sore throats are likely if you overtax your body, but as a rule, most health problems this year will arise from long-term abuse, chronic problems, severe dietary deficiencies, or work-related stress. Immediate changes can lead to improvements. Long-time cigarette smokers may stop smoking after experiencing trouble with breathing or finding their health suffers during the winter months. For those of you, who continually abuse your body through bad habits; will certainly learn a lesson this year. Saturn rules reality of your health situation throughout this year, health problems will become very clear to all. Some will need to take action immediately or run the risk of developing serious health problems with teeth, skin, and circulation. If you are having continued chronic health problems, these problems may be aggravated or initiated by your involvement in certain circumstances at home or work.

This is the year to relinquish all disruptions through sound medical advise, diet and good health keeping. With Uranus in Pisces, some will develop nervous and severe stress problems, together with bronchial problems. For those working in service type industries, chronic back and leg problems may be an issue. Severe deficiencies may associate with poor nutritional habits; check your daily dose of vitamin B, C and E. Many will start a strict crash diet that is not nutritionally sound, you may have the tendency to eliminate certain foods or meals from the menu entirely rather than cut down on intake. The goal is to lose weight, but poor eating habits are often established in the process. Cosmetic surgery is recommended in the months of April, May, October, September and November especially for those who wish skin or teeth improvements.