Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac, is a grounded and ambitious earth sign ruled by the disciplined planet, Saturn. Represented by the Sea Goat, this a unique hybrid of a goat and fish. This symbolizes Capricorn’s ability to navigate both the physical and emotional realms of life.
Even if you don’t have any Capricorn placements yourself we all actually have a bit of the each of the 12 zodiac signs and their traits within us. That’s because our birth chart is divided by 12 sections called, astrological houses. Each house represents a different area of our human experience and is ruled by one of the 12 zodiac signs (12 zodiac signs = 12 houses). To find out what house Capricorn rules for you, calculate a birth chart for yourself on a website like AstroSeek.
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Strengths
Capricorns are often recognized being hardworking, pragmatic, and having a highly disciplined nature. This sign is very goal-oriented and thrives on structures and systems that bring recognition and achievement, especially in the workplace.
Ambitious
Capricorns set high goals for themselves and work tirelessly to achieve them. They are all about the long term and innately know that rewards don’t come overnight with little to no effort. They are always trying to make new connections and looking for opportunities to elevate themselves that gets them closer toward their goals. Not to say that people with Capricorn placements in birth chart are inherently social climbers, but they have such a natural confidence and understanding of their own talents and capabilities that they know exactly where they can apply them and be of use to others.
Responsible
You can always count on Capricorn to follow through with commitments and stick to their promises. They are dependable and won’t leave you wondering about anything, from rescheduling a work meeting to texting you back when they say they will. You will NEVER catch a Capricorn being wishy washy and not being able to make up their minds. Accountability to them is a sign of respect and they expect the same from others. If you have the vice of being flaky, don’t expect Capricorn to stick around to figure you out because once you show them you don’t take things seriously they’re peacing tf out!
Practical
They excel at making well-thought-out decisions and are known for having a ton of wisdom to pass down, especially to generations younger than them. In astrology, Capricorn is the archetype of the father figure. Traditionally, when we think of our fathers, grandfathers, or other paternal figures, we associate them with pragmatism, authority, and discipline. The lessons we learn from them can help ground ourselves when we’ve lost touch with the world around us. It teaches us how to balance our dreams with practical realities of the world and our daily lives.
Patient
Capricorn is known for its high frustration tolerance. Its understands the value of perseverance and naturally posses a willingness to wait for the fruits of its labor. This patience and don’t give up easily approach to life is why we see many with Capricorn placements in their birth chart be in some form of high status position in society, particularly in the workplace. Those with Capricorn placements know that you have to start at the bottom if you want to see what’s at the top. Their grit and persistence can be attributed to the success of many successful businesses and long running projects.
Weaknessness
Workaholic Tendencies
The Capricorn drive for success can sometimes lead to overworking and getting burnt out. Not all with Capricorn placements live by the motto, “work smart, not hard.” Their view of “hard work” can be skewed depending on what message they received growing up about what hard work actually was.
Pessimism
Capricorns can be overly cautious so they may prone to expecting the worst and hoping for the best. This is due to their practicality and inclination to trust the opinion of authority and tried and true methods. They are traditionalists and tend to make decisions based on the mistakes of others, which can make them seem unwilling to experiment and be hard nosed about new and unrest methods of approach. This can be seen by others who may be more flexible and innovative in their way of thinking see them as a bit of a glass half empty person who only sees the negative of situations and is dismissive of the positive.
Stubbornness
Capricorn, once it’s set its mind to something, is unlikely to have a change of opinion. They are an earth sign and earth signs are famous for their dedication, but also their hesitancy to try to point of view that is vastly different from here own. This is not to say they lack empathy, this is just their way of grounding themselves and playing it safe.
They tend to trust what is tangible and can be observed with the 5 senses. All thats to say, this earthly stubbornness can be attributed specifically to Capricorn’s hardworking, traditional approach to things. They fear failure and can be paranoid about repeating mistakes of their superiors, so they can be too laser focused on doing things “right” and by the book. This can make them more hesitant to try “alternative” methods of reaching of reaching their goals if it lacks factual proof of success.
Reserved
People with Capricorn placements are often described by themselves and others askeeping their emotions guarded, which can make them seem distant, cold, and aloof. They are definitely not the most showy when it comes to outward emotional expression (which is common thread for the other 2 earth signs: Taurus and Virgo).
It’s not that they don’t feel, they just have trouble prioritizing emotions. They want to appear powerful and unaffected, so they can put on this poker face to keep people from trying guess what they’re thinking and feeling. This is can be amplified and pull back even further when they are feeling stronger emotions such as: romantic love, grief, and rage.
The best thing you can do with Capricorn is not do too much encouraging to “let it all out.” This will enhance their discomfort with vulnerability and might make them clam up even more. Give them some space to deal with things on their own and in time, they may be more willing to slowly open up to you and give you the privilege of a glimpse into their internal world.
Love and Relationships
Now, personally, I’m not one single sign compatibility because that’s dependent on the birth charts of two individuals. I instead like to describe the values of Capricorn and what people who have personal Capricorn placements (rising, sun, moon, mercury, venus, and mars signs) MIGHT want and need in a relationship.
In relationships, Capricorn values long standing stability, the utmost loyalty, and rock solid commitment. They’re not an overtly romantic, so you need to see what they DO for you, more specifically, how they help you achieve your goals. They’re not one standers and don’t tolerate fads like speed dating and hookup culture.
They prefer to meet and couple up with another the old fashioned way: boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, get married, have kids, etc. They’re looking for someone to build a solid foundation with and grow old with. So don’t even bother to suggest Netflix and chill with Capricorn! That will prove to them that you are not serious about them as a potential partner and don’t value the slow burn love that leads to long lasting commitment and devotion.
Career and Finances
Embodying traits of strategic thinking, leadership, and a strong work ethic, people with Capricorn placements can thrive in career fields where they are figures of authority and can make good money like business executives, engineers, financial planners, lawyers, and architects. They also prefer to stick to career fields that bring a stable, steady income where they can be guaranteed a paycheck every month. You probably won’t see many of them starting their own business unless they have a whole lot of money saved up and invested, along with a team already behind them.
Capricorn does NOT like to take risks when it comes to their finances. They are very careful about their money; always reforming their budget and prioritize saving and investing over spending. Long-term financial stability is one of their main goals in life and they don’t usually bother to spend their hard earned money on short-term gratification. So don’t count on Capricorn to be the “treat yourself” friend.
Capricorn’s Symbolism: The Sea Goat
The Sea Goat represents Capricorn’s dual nature. The goat portion symbolizes their ambition and ability to climb to great heights. Goats are known for their hard nosed willingness to go after anything they want. Think of that goat at the petting zoo you went to as a kid that tried to eat your shirt. That’s the energy of Capricorn ambition and determination. While the fish tail is a reflection Capricorn’s secret intuitive hunches and emotional depth. This duality allows Capricorns to balance practicality with creativity that is the alchemy of their success and achievements.
What Capricorn is Here to Teach Us
Capricorn represents the human determination and resilience in the face of struggle and hardship. It is a sign that brings us inspiration balancing reality with lofty ambitions. The energy of Capricorn teaches us the value of not giving up after failure, because if we cave in and quit, we’ll never know what we could have been or have achieved.
