Capricorn Snake

Don't be fooled by your own charming and perhaps slightly hesitant exterior -- underneath it lies an absolutely unshakable determination. You know what you want, and despite your gracious, diplomatic manner, nothing and no one can knock you off course. You'll make concessions when needed, often as a way to ultimately get exactly what you're after.

Some people think you're self-centered, but that couldn't be further from the truth. You genuinely consider other people's needs. Your sense of duty and willingness to sacrifice can surprise even your harshest critics. You give excellent advice when your own feelings aren't involved. You also have a real talent for defusing tense or difficult situations.

You always carry the strong imprint of your family, your father, your homeland, and your social background. If your upbringing was overly strict or your environment too traditional, it may have held you back from fully coming into your own.

A skilled strategist, you often rise to prominence and an enviable social standing. You feel most at home in a public-facing role where you can work your magic with an audience.

You're noticeably more savvy in your career than in your love life. But once your feelings are truly stirred, you attach yourself deeply and for the long haul. A romantic or marital failure would hit you very hard.