Famous Capricorns: Mel Gibson, Kate Moss, Elvis Presley, Tiger Woods, J.R. Tolkien, Mao Tse Tung, Denzel Washington, Kate Middleton, Isaac Newton, David Bowie

Prudent, practical Capricorns are the sensible sign of the zodiac, no flights of fancy here.

Possessing a down to earth personality, they are somewhat conservative and dislike being pretentious or ostentatious.

Born with an underlying ambition to succeed, a characteristic not noticeable to the casual observer, they plot and plan sometimes years in advance. Many Capricorns quietly and steadily create profitable empires through hard work and a commitment. Reward and profit may not be seen for quite a few years down the track but they are determined to wait. These notable entrepreneurs built their empire through dedication and a desire to prosper in an affluent world. Industrialist Aristotle Onassis, Conrad Hilton, chain hotel owner and Elizabeth Arden cosmetic queen.

Many would assume that they are shy with their reserved nature but they prefer getting to know people first. Generally robust with a strong constitution, they are born with good bone structure but susceptible to problems with the knees. They have a natural beauty to their presence with determined focused eyes.

Symbol: The goat yearns to reach the summit of the mountain, but there is a rocky road on the path ahead. Life for a Capricorn is fraught with difficulties, but through virtue of hard work and perseverance they finally reach the peak.

Capricorn 2012 Astrological Forecast

All Capricorns are in a transformative phase, the start of this regeneration has already begun and in years to come you will no longer be the person you are today.

Being a stable goat that climbs the mountain steadily you are bound to the earth, however Mars in your sector of travel will encourage you to leave your fears behind and take flight. Journeys, adventure, or even relocation will keep you constantly in motion and moving ahead.

Love, creativity and children will be much on your mind for the first part of the year, a new child or creative project will be all encompassing but enjoyable. New ideas will be launched mid June that you have studiously worked hard to achieve. Out of this a new work opportunity will see you gain a promotion or financial reward that has eluded you. Along with this you want the fame and fortune that comes with success. This may not be easy to reach for the first six months however if you put the effort in by the end of the year, public recognition will be yours.

In the drive to succeed you will alienate your close friendships, not that you need a fan club, appreciation is what is needed from those close to you. At times you may feel estranged, it will be hard to reach out and express yourself fluently. Carefree, surface associations will no longer be enjoyable, meaningful serious unions begin that have promise of something more stable.

The home life will be in a state of flux, chaotic conditions throw you in a spin. Unexpected changes of future plans such as family members departing out of your life, renovations and relocations will not be what you had intended for such a strategic and tactical sign as you. Controlling the environment and people around will only backfire, your advised to go with flow, try to be open minded at this time, change will come whether you plan for it or not.

This will all be the effect of Pluto the planet of death and rebirth in your sign for the next decade. No, it does not signify death but there will be many endings and beginnings that you may not always be prepared for.

Feelings, desires and motives surface, no longer are you able to repress and hide behind a facade. This may be cathartic and invigorating but also destabilizing, change is not an easy transition. In time you will learn to embrace this metamorphosis and transform to become the person that you have longed to be.


'Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.' John F Kennedy, 35th President of the United States