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Capricorn Pony in the House of Waters

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:iconpinkiesmile2plz: :iconsaysplz:Those born underneath the sign of the mighty fish-goat pony are blessed with mysterious powers~!

:iconscootplz: :iconsaysplz: Are they good swimmers?

:iconsweetiebelleyayplz: :iconsaysplz: I bet they get crazy water magic!

:iconapplebloomapplesplz: :iconsaysplz: Yes! I bet they get sea-pony powers!

:iconpinkielieplz: :iconsaysplz: Don't be silly! You wouldn't get any water powers! The goat fish is obviously earth element, not water. Instead ponies born under this sign are very skilled at digging holes and ditches and making mud pies.

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I personally always liked the constellation of the goat fish. Not because I was born under it or anything, I just like it because it's a goat fish. I also liked the Hasbro zodiac ponies, so I went ahead and painted the goat fish pony.

The constellation that we call Capricorn has a long and somewhat mysterious history dating back to ancient Mesopotamia where it was a sign of Enki, a civilizing god of fresh water, springs and irrigation as well as buildings, arts, crafts and magic. Even though the Greeks and Romans tried to make it relevant to their culture and religion, identifying it at times with the god Pan, it has always stubbornly remained a goat fish without any explanation.

Sometimes, on clear nights, I like to look for the constellation, and imagine the mighty lonely goat fish. Outliving it's god and civilization, no more interesting stories and myths, shunning popular associations, a strange archaic culture meme imprinted on the night sky. Bereft of meaning but still hanging on. It's inspiring really.

In Hindu culture the constellation has better luck, there it's the Makara, a crocodile mythical beasty type thingy which is still a very relevant symbol. And January 14 is Makar Sankranti, the first day of the sun's transition into Makara/Capricorn! Which makes this Capricorn Pony picture totally relevant!



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