We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: understanding one’s self is the key to happiness, purpose and truth. A lot of the time we spend in our lives is trying to go after what we want… and figuring out just that really is. Among the reasons we write these articles is to help our readers find themselves and consequentially, their direction in life. Today, we’ll be looking at Capricorn personality traits. Whether you’re a Capricorn yourself or want to help one of these Earth signs in your life, this is the article for you!
What are some of the Capricorn personality traits? Well, being an Earth sign, Capricorn tends to be stubborn, focused and firm in their lives. Their symbol is that of the sea-goat, a mythological creature that can dwell on sea and land. This mirrors their ability to navigate both their emotions and the world around them with ease.
Also, Capricorn’s planetary ruler is Saturn, who represents the limits of space and time. Capricorns are well aware of this limitation. They end up becoming focused individuals who try to achieve their goals within the limited spans of their lives. These are the sort of things you’ll find out by going through this list. Sit tight as we explore what keeps the focused, determined Capricorn going.
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- Qualities of a Capricorn
- Capricorn’s strengths and weaknesses
- Capricorn in relationships, their compatibilities and deal-breakers with other signs
- And many more!
What Are the Personality Traits of a Capricorn? A Comprehensive List
We’re going over everything you need to know about Capricorn! What do they love, hate, what makes them happy? Exactly what does Capricorn need in life? From something as mundane as their career journey to the sort of relationships and conversations they need to have with their friends and loved ones. It’s all here!
Among the many characteristics of Capricorn, some may surprise you. Others, especially if you’re a zodiac enthusiast or familiar with the topic of Astrology, probably won’t. Either way, if you want to learn for the first time about the Capricorn zodiac sign personality or just need a refresher course, this is the list for you. To our zodiac connoisseurs reading this, maybe we’ll surprise you with something new!
Before we get down to the nitty-gritty, let’s go over the key Capricorn character traits. This is all in order to give us the proper headspace we need and help us understand this zodiac sign. Capricorn is a focused and stubborn individual, set on their goal and driven, though they mellow out much later in life. With that in mind, it’s easier to picture the sort of person they are and understanding Capricorn personality and traits becomes much easier. Without further ado, a rundown on Capricorn personality traits:
#1 An Endlessly Hard Worker
As we mentioned above, Capricorns are extremely driven, nearly to a fault. They know better than everyone else the limits of our time and resources on this Earth. This, combined with their nature as an Earth sign makes them stubborn and focused, single-mindedly chasing after their goal and nothing else. Unfortunately, this also means Capricorn neglects to relax, have fun and focus on their interpersonal relationships all too often. It’s equally unfortunate that this is the most intense during their youth, when these are the things one should focus on.
This eventually mellows down with age due largely in part to their ability to navigate their own emotions. Eventually Capricorn wisens up. In their old age Capricorns are usually fulfilled, easygoing individuals. They learn to appreciate everything they may have once closed themselves off from. Sadly, they also end up regretting things they took for granted or left to the side.
If this section reminds you of a special but overburdened Capricorn in your life, then don’t worry. There’s a way to help them out: simply remind the hard-working zodiac sign that they also need to work on themselves aside from their aspirations. A sense of duty and responsibility is also among the Capricorn personality traits you can expect the special sea goat in your life to have. They only need to accept that working on themselves and their relationships is part of their duties. After that, they end up spending more time on those facets of their lives.
#2 Strengths of the Earth Sign
Which traits can we count among Capricorn’s strengths? The first is obvious. Capricorn is possibly the most industrious among the Zodiac signs. Their staggering work is also characterized as meticulous and ordered. They don’t mind the grind, and work until they attain meaningful results.
Capricorns also aspire to achieve great things. Their ambition is infectious and powerful. Oftentimes, Capricorn find themselves surrounded by people who are swept away by their lofty dreams and ideals. This works well with another of their strengths: they are excellent leaders. Not only is Capricorn excellent at delegating tasks, they also help those around them shape their own goals and align those with their own.
#3 The Sea Goat’s Weaknesses
Capricorn, like anybody else, has their fair share of weaknesses. Oftentimes they neglect to spend time with others, drowning themselves in their work. They pour their heart and soul into everything they do, and leave little room for anything else. This means that they usually seem snobbish or unconcerned with the people around them at best, and standoffish or cold at worst! Capricorn is a very misunderstood zodiac sign in this regard.
Additionally, they struggle to express themselves emotionally. Their struggles to achieve their goals often leave this earthy sign burnt out and drained. This leaves them with little energy to socialize and interact with others in the spare times the thought occurs to them! To make matters worse they have a tendency to step over others. Whether intentionally or by accident, a Capricorn will often use others in order to achieve their goals.
Remember when we talked about how Capricorn ‘aligns’ others’ vision with their own? The negative side of this is Capricorn will often subconsciously prioritize their own goals or even compromise others goals for the sake of their own. A lot of this stems from their fear of their own limitations, which they are painfully aware of. This crippling self-doubt and insecurity is the root of all Capricorn’s troubles. Tragically, this manifests itself in Capricorn’s life both internally and externally.
#4 How to Properly Approach a Capricorn
Capricorn’s appreciate when others give them space. They love talking about business, goals and dreams. Capricorns quickly develop a fondness and respect for people who bring these to a conversation. Respectfully admiring Capricorn’s work and work ethic is a surefire way to get them to like you. Best of all, when Capricorn develops a respect and fondness for you, they often hold you in a high regard.
Conversely, this also means they hold you to a higher standard, so that might put a lot of pressure on you. But try not to let them down! Value and reward their trust in you. If you want a deeper bond with Capricorn, try to provide them with an avenue to express themselves. Become someone they feel comfortable and safe speaking to, but also don’t badger them and end up violating their space.
#5 Capricorn in Relationships
Another of the well-known Capricorn personality traits is their love for consistency and routine. Because of their nature as an earth sign, Capricorn has no problem working hard and in what others might consider a boring routine. But beyond work, this also means that Capricorn is a faithful and consistent friend or member of the family. You can always count on Capricorn to show up when you need them, and to honor their commitments.
A funny thing about them is that Capricorns will consider family and friends as a duty they need to attend to. Oftentimes they treat you like business partners, and not in a cold way. Expect them to shower you with gifts, and treat everything like an exchange. When Capricorns love, they expect you to love them in return, and vice versa. Again, thankfully this mellows with age and Capricorns learn to love for the sake of love.
#6 What Capricorn Needs In Life
More than anything else, Capricorn needs to feel a sense of accomplishment in life. They thrive both when they succeed, and when others notice that success. As we said above, Capricorns are well aware of their self-limitations, and often spend much of their time trying to beat them. Because they often cannot see past their own flaws, the praise of others is invaluable to them as a result. It’s often the only way a young, hot-blooded Capricorn feels validated.
As they mellow with age, Capricorn needs less victories to feel at peace with themselves. They no longer need praise, but of course appreciate it as much as anyone else. What they haven’t lost is their appreciation for consistency. Creatures of habit and structure, Capricorn is most happy and at ease when they enter into a rhythm and routine with their lives. As a loved one, you can keep Capricorn happy by keeping consistent and honoring your promises made.
#7 The Sea Goat in Love?
How does Capricorn fare in romantic and sexual relationships? Well for one thing, they’re very compatible with their sister air signs, Taurus and Virgo. All three share an earth sign’s partiality towards structure, materialism and utility. Relationships between Earth signs are peaceful and full of mutual understanding. They can also get along well with water signs, as a water sign’s calm and cool nature more than suits them.
Capricorn should be wary of both fire and air signs. Particularly with Leo, who takes to natural leadership and initiative in a relationship. This may clash with Capricorn’s independent and focused nature. Air signs are also too free-spirited for Capricorn’s tastes. As a partner, Capricorn may prefer a slow-burn romance, but form deep commitments with their significant others.
In a relationship and in bed, Capricorn loves taking the lead. They look at interactions with a serious partner as a responsibility. Capricorn makes an excellent sexual partner due to their desire to please their partner. Anyone lucky enough to form a rare, deep bond with Capricorn can attest to this. Don’t forget to give them praise for it, and they’ll love you even more!
#8 Professions Most Suited to Capricorn
Capricorn has a wide choice of professions suited to them as a star sign. Their love for authority and organization makes them naturally predisposed to administrative duties, particularly in middle management. Since they love laws and order so much, they also feel fulfilled as lawyers and other workers in the legal profession. Other jobs they find appealing include: architecture, engineering and quality control.
What about outside of teams and working with others in an organization? Capricorn is naturally suited to authority. They make great entrepreneurs that aggressively try to make a sale or make it big. Their love for scrutinizing over details and their hardworking nature means they make amazing decisions in their business strategies. As long as they control their tendency to step over others, they can make powerful partners in the business world with their acumen.
Some Final Words…
To wrap it all up, Capricorn is a sign with focus, commitment and discipline at the heart of their personality. Capricorns drive themselves through a pursuit of purpose, and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals within the span of their lives. While this often drives them to work hard to a fault, they mellow with age and become wise and content. Capricorn loves structure and consistency in all things. These are the Capricorn personality traits summarized.
We hope you personally found enjoyment in this article. If you know a special Cap in your life, we hope this brings you closer together. At the very least, we hope you understand that special sea goat in your life a little bit more. Remember to always praise them to keep them happy! A little verbal encouragement can go a long way.
If you’re a Capricorn reading this, don’t worry about your weaknesses. Even if you find it rings true that your fear of your own limitations drives you. Despite whatever you believe under the stars, you are largely in control of your own destiny. You can improve yourself as a person almost limitlessly. As we’ve always said, the stars are there to guide us, not control us.
