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"It may be that you are not yourself luminous, but you are a conductor of light. Some people without possessing genius have a remarkable power of stimulating it. I confess, my dear fellow, that I am very much in your debt."

--Sherlock Holmes to John Watson, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Undoubtedly the best-known detective in the world, Holmes works for the thrill of a mental challenge and the satisfaction of his own administered justice. Clients and currency are a secondary concern. Society does not figure at all in the equation of his life. He is often antisocial, but deeply appreciates the companionship of one Dr. John Watson; he is sometimes a cocaine addict, but the drug affects him in unusual ways. His mind can only very rarely rest, and is exhausted by continued inactivity.

A study in contrasts, he values logic and reason above all unreasonable emotion, but he has a quietly well-developed aesthetic sense expressed through his violin. He fluctuates between hyperactivity and despondence, and might be considered moderately manic-depressive. Though not a traditionally handsome man, he has striking features, and sets them off to good effect with trim Victorian suits. He has dark hair, pale skin, and gray eyes, as well as a particularly tall and slender physique. He also smokes far too much for his own good, especially while thinking.

He spends his life in search of the monster inside the unassuming man. Sometimes he fears the monster exists inside himself, as well.

Canonical Notes: This version of Holmes is from the year 1889, making him 35 years old. His most recent successful case is HOUN (Hound of the Baskervilles). Watson is currently married, and does not reside at 221B Baker St.

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Capricorn
(December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn, the tenth Sign of the Zodiac, is all about hard work. Those born under this Sign are more than happy to put in a full day at the office, realizing that it will likely take a lot of those days to get to the top. That's no problem, since Capricorns are both ambitious and determined: they will get there. Life is one big project for these folks, and they adapt to this by adopting a businesslike approach to most everything they do. Capricorns are practical as well, taking things one step at a time and being as realistic and pragmatic as possible. The Capricorn-born are extremely dedicated to their goals, almost to the point of stubbornness. Boy, those victories sure smell sweet, though, and that thought alone will keep Capricorns going.

The Goat symbolizes Capricorns, and an apt mascot it is. Goats love to climb to the top of the mountain, where the air is clear and fresh. In much the same way, Capricorns want to get to the top of their chosen field so that they can reap the benefits of success; namely fame, prestige and money. Getting to the top isn't always a walk in the park, however, so it's likely that Goats will ruffle a few feathers along the way. These folks can indeed be domineering, even egotistical, on their route to the top. They'll tell you it's part of being a leader with bright new ideas (in keeping with the Cardinal Quality assigned to this Sign).

Capricorns are industrious, efficient, organized and won't make a lot of waves. They are scrupulous with details and adopt a rather conventional posture in business and in life. These folks feel best playing it safe, since this is a fail-safe way to get to the top -- eventually.

Thankfully, Capricorns are patient, too, and are happy to wait for their ship to come in. The flip side to this staid behavior is that Goats can become quite unforgiving of those who aren't as diligent or ambitious as they are. Capricorns need to remember that they do need allies along the way, ambitious or otherwise. In any case, once Capricorns receive the recognition and social status they so fervently crave, it's likely that all will be forgiven.

The Element associated with Capricorn is Earth. No big surprise there! Caps are down-to-earth in the sense that they're not interested in wild ideas or round-the-world dreams. They would much rather stay put and get to work. Remember, these are the businesspeople of the Zodiac, so in their sensible and economical way, they'll get up every morning and see to it that their job is done to the highest degree of quality possible. While Caps can occasionally get a bit materialistic and greedy (they just want a reward for all their hard work), they are far too dignified and practical to get carried away. Plus, they love tradition and reserve and want to appear polite and friendly.

When it comes to love, Capricorns are ever devoted and never emotive. Where a lover is concerned, the crescendo of dating, romance and mating can be electric, indeed. The Sea Goat is also organized and happy to craft a beautiful romance for that special someone. Social status is also important to Capricorn, so it's more than likely that the mating game will involve a healthy dose of glamour and dazzle. The one who wins their heart will be powerful in both the boardroom and the bedroom. Yes, power is a strong aphrodisiac for the sleek Sea Goat, and in return, their lover will get a most devoted and grateful partner.

The great strengths of the Capricorn-born are their willingness to work hard and their determination to succeed. Their ambition is boundless, yet they are cautious, responsible and always play fair. That's why their successes are all the more sweet.

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Disclaimer:
Sherlock Holmes is now in the public domain, but nevertheless his spirit belongs always to the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This journal exists merely for the purposes of roleplay by lyricality in milliways_bar, and no disrespect is meant. I am also not Jude Law, used here for icon purposes.