Capricorn is an Earthy, Movable, Feminine, Equinoctial, cold and thoughtful sign, and is ruled by Saturn. The Sun enters Capricorn on December 21st and passes into Aquarius on Jan. 20th.
Those born while the Son is in Capricorn are of a quiet and thoughtful nature, very deep minded and very good reasoners, generally very practical, they are dignified and have more self esteem than the average person, are quite neat and particular, often artistic, quite ambitious and persevering, can work a long time without becoming discouraged.
With the deep mind is much activity, often one born under this condition will have sevsral things which they are interested in on hand at once; they have good calculation, and often plan schemes of considerable magnitude.
They are quite sympathetic but do not show their sympathy, oftcn appearing very cold and indifferent. They are very curious, and when once they start to investigate a subject they go very deeply into it; they are quite independent and dislike very much to have other people pry into their affairs.
Ladies born in Capricorn always try hard to appear very neat when in company, and always put the “best side out,” they are very fond of fine dress. All Capricorn people are very religiously inclined and are often more interested in theology than other reading.
Capricorn people harmonize best with those born with the Sun in Taurus or Virgo, fairly well with those who have the Sun in Scorpio or Pisces. The typical Capricorn person is of medium height, slender, dark hair and small eyes, but to have this description the sign must be ascending; the description will be modified when other signs ascend.
The ruling gems of Capricorn are the Sardonyx and Beryl.
Those ruled by Capricorn have goocl success in the elnployment of large corporations, and often rise to high positions. They make good lawyers, ministers, stock raisers, etc.
For a location, they enjoy a quiet place, away from large cities, or if in the city, they must be where there is little noise and no excitement.
The following prominent people were born with tlie Sun in Capridorn, and are good examples of this sign: Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, Thomas Paine, Isaac Newton, William Gladstone, Robert Lee, Edgar A. Poe.
From Guide to Astrology by Fredrick White
Capricorn – The Goat ♑