Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) HomeStrology Profile

Your sign
Serious, somber, sober. Ambitious, driven and achievement-oriented. The late bloomer, the tortoise and not the hare, the one who laughs last. Whoever said, "life begins at 40" must have been thinking of a Capricorn.

Your planet
Saturn is your ruling planet, and his infamous rings of limitation symbolize your intimate connection with the limits of the room, namely, the walls. Plain white walls are not for you. Instead, choose faux painting design and give the room an aged, historical look. Exposed brick or beams serve a similar purpose. Murals are a good use of wall space, too. Imagine what you can do with columns to divide up a large room or deliberately placed room dividers.

Your element
Earth is your element, but more specifically, you relate to the rock of the earth. May we suggest stone floors, slate counter tops, terra cotta tiles and flower pots? Glass bricks will work indoors, and there's much you can do with clay bricks in the backyard. Stone walls, of course, are to your liking; and polished rocks can work with the living room. Even though pet rocks are a little out of vogue, you can still use them as bookends.

Your color
There are two ways to go here. Your earthy nature appreciates earth tones, particularly shades of terra cotta and green. (It's no accident that Christmas takes place in your time.) However, the royal side of your sign prefers somber hues such as royal blue or burgundy red. These shades are especially complemented by velvet, which should be your fabric of choice on sofas and for drapes. The darker side of your nature also is drawn to deep colored woods, such as mahogany in furniture, wood carvings and design pieces.

Your style
In a word: classic. "If it has stood the test of time, then it must be good" is your motto. This also indicates an appreciation for antiques and objects with Old World charm. You are traditional and understated, but always elegant and genuine. The older you get, the more like a castle your home should be.

Your favorites
Your awareness of time makes for a special liking of clocks and timepieces, so allow for a grandfather's clock in the hall, a cuckoo clock for the den, or even an hourglass as a conversation piece. Push the limit and set up a replica of Stonehenge in your backyard. Squares are important, too. Perhaps a collection of carved boxes or jewelry cases should be a part of the decor. Similarly, picture frames hold an appeal for you.