A BIRTHDAY CARD FOR MY
CAPRICORN DAUGHTER
(For Lum Azonga)
A reading by Tikum Mbah
Azonga
Just like the Cancerian
is symbolized by the Crab (the hard shell for security), the Scorpio by the Scorpion
(slow movements but a sting that can be painful), the Sagittarius by the Archer
(the adventurer and risk taker), the Aries by the Ram (the charging animal) and
the Aquarius by the Water Bearer (the humanitarian), the Capricorn which Lum
is, is symbolized by the Mountain Goat that climbs slowly but surely and is
sure to get to the top.
In the family, Lum has
always been in a class of her own. Her elder sister, Azi Azonga and her elder
brother Tayong Azonga (Artist Tayong TYN) are both Sagittarians – the Sagitarrius
being one of the three signs that fall under the natural element, Fire; the
other two being Aries and Leo respectively.
One astrologer
describes the Fire Element signs as being “prone to sudden illuminating flashes
of insight and bursts of enthusiasm. Like fire itself, they can flare up when
inspired, making them seem very passionate about life. They like to live large,
and often feel frustrated by mundane chores and duties.”
Compared with the Earth
signs (of which Capricorn is one and the others are Virgo and Taurus) as well
as the three Water signs (Pisces, Scorpio and Cancer) and the three Air signs (Aquarius,
Gemini and Libra), fire signs are said to be “intuitive, and to rely on
gut-level instincts. Going on faith in their inner guidance gets them far, but
they have a tendency to skip crucial steps, or to be unaware of the emotional
impact of their actions.”
Lum`s mother and I are
both Pisces, and therefore Water signs. The website <about.com> says were
are “attuned to waves of emotion, and often seem to have a built-in sonar for
reading a mood …which gives (us) a
special sensitivity in relationships, knowing when to show warmth and when to
hold back.” We are also said to be “at our best, a healing force that brings
people together . . . and at (our) worst,
`psychic
vampires`, able to manipulate and drain the life force of those
closest to them.” We are also described as being “tuned into the many shades of
meaning in relationships, and at times can absorb "vibes" from
others.” The source concludes
that we Water signs “have to work harder than other elements to maintain (our) personal
boundaries.” For now, I won`t mention Lum`s siblings who are away
from the United Kingdon where Lum is based.
The Earth Capricorn
whom Lum is – just like the other two Earth signs: Virgo and Taurus – are said
to take time to “sense the dense world. In fact, they take time to do anything
or to engage in anything. They are in no hurry. They want to do it once and do
it right. They do not have the time to redo things they did wrongly or poorly. To
them, time is money in the real sense of the word. So although they may operate
slowly, their pace of operation and ultimate success is more thorough than
The earth signs are as
real, as solid, as reliable and as productive as the earth on which we live, as
opposed to fire, water and air. Remember that agriculture takes place on the
earth, houses in which we live are grounded on the earth, and minerals come
from beneath the earth. So from that view point, the Earth is more resourceful
than Fire, Water and Air.
Coming down now to specifics, <Iloveindia.com>
describes the Capricorn girl as one who “can be the sexy babe on the beach or a scientist sitting in
the laboratory, doing experiments that can save mankind. Whatever she is on the
outside, when you look inside you will find a girl who looks for security,
authority, respect and position. It is an entirely different matter how she
seeks to achieve these goals. It may be as the president of a country or as the
wife of an ambitious man. She seeks recognition and it doesn't matter how she
gets it. A Capricorn female is like that goat, which has to reach the top of
the mountain. It doesn't matter what position she starts and how slowly she
walks, she will be at the top much before those, who were running in front of
her.”
She is
very choosy in life and uses this approach when it comes to friends, spending
money, time management and even what to eat. If good diet and nutrition were a
basic benchmark for long life, then the Capricorn – and by extension, the other
two Earth signs – would live longer than the rest of us, because they don`t eat
just anything and anyhow or anywhere. What`s more, you can`t make them eat or
do what they don`t want or when they don`t want. Forget it!
<Ganeshaspeaks.com>
says: “The
Capricorn-born people are the most determined of the entire Zodiac. The most
prominent qualities of the Goats, as they are called, are that they are
ambitious, conservative, determined, practical and helpful. They make good team
leaders and organisers, because of their single-minded focus on their work,
sense of responsibility and sincerity. They are perceived by people around them
to be workaholics, unemotional and detached. Sometimes their negative qualities
– suspicious, resentful, inhibited, pessimistic and stubborn – are seen
clearly, but deep inside the Goat is a humble heart. They are soft, and their
hard outer shells are meant to guard themselves against the hurt caused by rejection.”
Nothing gets past this woman,
especially improper manners. Social graces and mores are just part of Capricorn's personal makeup. Her children
are also polite and respectful to others. This same etiquette is a part of the
day-to-day family living. Everything has its place, and everyone knows how to
behave within the family unit.”
“The key to her success is time
management and organization. This domestic goddess is quite at home in
business. She can see the areas that need improving and devise a game plan for
implementing necessary changes. Just as she is in the home, in the business
environment, Capricorn has a need to be successful and isn't short on ambition.
She will climb that corporate ladder no matter how long it takes. She has a
wealth of patience whenever she's focused on a goal. Capricorn can be very
shrewd in sizing up situations. She won't blurt out what she thinks the way
Gemini might, but she'll mull the situation over before coming to a rational
and balanced decision or observation. Her business dealings will always be on
the up and up.
Capricorn has a secret code of
honor. If she can't be proud of her actions and live with herself, she won't do
anything. Each action has a decisive reaction, and she understands this better
than most signs.”
It`s therefore an
honour to be part of a Capricorn person`s life.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUM!
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