Capricorn - Dec 22 - January 19

Birthstone -  Garnet 
Element-   Earth
Planet - Saturn or Mars

Capricorn (the sign of the Goat) is the tenth sign of the Zodiac, influencing people born between December 22 - January 21. The Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are associated with sensation, stability and practicality. Combined with other elements, earth feels that air will dry it, fire will parch it, but water will refresh and nourish it. Those born under the sign of Capricorn possess positive characteristics and personality traits and are often described as:
Stable
Trustworthy
Persistent
Ambitious
Patient

Negative traits - apt in some circumstances to be:
Materialistic
Rigid
Cold
Dull
Conservative


The Capricorn Birthstone - the Garnet
The birthstone for Capricorn is the blue sapphire. The Zodiac sign of Capricorn also responds to Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, Blue Topaz and Lapis Lazuli. The tradition of giving gifts of jewelry containing these stones dates back thousands of years. The gemstone, or birthstone Garnet is believed to conduct the energies of the planet Saturn with which it is sympathetic and that wearing jewelry containing the gemstone will focus the energies of the planet and sign through the gem.

Properties - the Capricorn Birthstone
The properties with which the Garnet, the birthstone of the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, is associated are as follows:
1. Purity, Truth, Faithfulness and Friendship
2. Awareness, Commitment, Regeneration, Insight and Removing Negativity