Capricorn here, with Leo ascending and moon in Libra.
Breakdown of elemental properties:
1. Practical - Most of the time.
2. Security - Yes, I'd rather opt for it rather than go on a limb
3. Analytical - This breakdown should be proof enough.

4. Reserved - That too, but it might be attributed to national character.

5. Level-headed - Most of the time.
6. Cool under pressure - If the pressure isn't too high. (Altough, is it really pressure if it doesn't hurt?

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7. Realistic - Yeah. I know I suck.
8. Pessimistic - See 7.
9. Hard working - From time to time - mostly under exams or when an assignment is due.
I was very much into star signs at one time and I still do think they're an interesting pastime. Apparently the ascending leo makes me a show-off, but the cooling effect of Saturn restrains my flaring egotism most of the time.
In chinese star signs I'm a metal (

) rooster. Top that. (Unless you're a metal dragon, in which case I envy you.

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