Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the taskmaster, and mostly doesn't mind — the mountain was going to get climbed anyway. Discipline, ambition and a dry sense of humour that nobody expects. Its stones should either carry some of the load or guard the boundary between work and everything else. Black tourmaline does the guarding. Garnet, the January birthstone, keeps the inner fire lit through the long ascent. Smoky quartz takes the weight off shoulders that would never admit to carrying any.
The stones for Capricorn
Black Tourmaline
The boundary stone. Work stays at work; the desk gets a guard dog.
Garnet
January's stone — deep red stamina for the parts of the climb nobody applauds.
Smoky Quartz
Grounding with a lighter touch. Puts the load down without putting the ambition down.
Black tourmaline for the desk, garnet for the person.
Black tourmaline in the shop
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Capricorn spans two birthstone months: December (Turquoise) and January (Garnet).
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