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Today marks the first day of Capricorn, the tenth astrological sign — one of the few groups to which I happen to belong. According to Wikipedia Capricorns are associated with hard work (yes), business affairs (no) and are characterized as ambitious (in theory), patient (yes and no), responsible (yes), stable (my therapist thinks so), trustworthy (absolutely), shrewd (depending on your definition thereof) and persistent (most definitely) but also prone to coldness (not me), conservatism (no way!), rigidity (only when my control freaking strikes), materialism (worthless glittery things that would appeal to a magpie — unless you count hoarding newspapers), and dullness (I think not!). Anatomically speaking, Capricorn is said to rule the knees (ok so far), bones (I think mine are composed of blackboard chalk sticks but I have yet to break one — knock wood) and skin (true but currently dry — Oilcan!). In terms of geography, Capricorn is linked with Albania, Bulgaria, India, and Mexico. (Who knew? Four places I've never seen.) Physically — still per Wikipedia — individuals born under the sign of Capricorn tend to have straight and dark hair (yes and yes), steady eyes (very), a dark complexion (sorry, white as snow over here), capable hands (if only you knew just how!), and prominent cheekbones (yes, both of them).

This colorful vintage retro Capricornio Oranges Fruit Crate Label T-Shirt — the entire Carpricornio division here — is just one of many beautiful designs in the Fruit Crate Label Art section of the overflowing CafePress.com W2Arts Gift Mall shop. (They also specialize in flags, should you need to represent Albania, Bulgaria, India or Mexico).

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