Capricorn is the 10th sign of the zodiac; Aquarius is the 11th sign. Those born on the Capricorn/Aquarius cusp are involved with and interested in social institutions. They want to make them work as they were meant to work. They are humanitarians and philanthropists, the visionaries of the zodiac. Friendship is important to them, and they have many acquaintances, in addition to their close friends. These people are also ambitious and disciplined, determined and dedicated to achieving their goals. They are practical, realistic and cautious not to get in over their heads.
Another consequence of the Metal element is that the Goat acquires a greater determination in purpose. In general, the Goat is an easy-going personality in the Chinese zodiac – they do not like a life of too much strife or hard labor. As creative and homely beings, they would much rather be devoted to pursuits which can be carried on from comfortable and aesthetic surroundings. However with the Metal Goat, there is a greater level of resolve and self-discipline so that even if circumstances are not entirely suitable this Goat can be stay put in his/her course provided the end result is worthy enough. Unlike other Goats, the Metal Goat is less likely to opt out of a course of action in case things become too tough or some amount of hard work is called for.