Capricorn

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Capricorn


Element
Earth, earthiness
Quality
Cardinal, active
Rulers
Saturn

Natural houses
The tenth house

Alternative names
The goat

1 In the personality
2 Zodiacal comparison
3 Occupations
4 Other associations
5 Capricorn personalities
6 Planets in the sign

Capricorn is the more shrewd, collected and climbing sign within the zodiac. The ruler of this sign is Saturn. Its natural house is the 10th house. Capricorn is based on the earth element.

edit this In the personality

Most fundamental for Capricorn is the doubting mechanism here - everything seem to be under a question mark until it shows undeniable, perceivable proof to its validity. This dynamic often serves to undermine their own confidence, making them very anxious about change or taking chances. The natural tendency is to look somewhat negatively on things, contemplating at the reasons they cannot work. They naturally have a strongly critical eye and this makes them rather niggling and perfectionistic, but helps them avoid dispensable hardship and failure.

As a result of these internal processes, this sign tends to avoid impulsive changes or risk-taking, and usually makes an effort to conserve what he has and build upon it without risking it. It also makes them rather ambivalent about things while their nature has not been established appropriately, which also makes them appear less excitable about things than other signs may be. The combination of fear, ambivalence and unaffected nature may have them stay passive in situations where other signs will be more mobilized to action.

This sign is also very sensitive to its image in the eyes of others, and a shyness may reflect off of their terrible fear of making a fool of themselves. It needs to be taken seriously, as there are usually some issues of low self-esteem in this sign. This often serves to drive them to big achievements, so may not be so disadvantageous after all. The sign can be somewhat self-conscious and timid at times, and is essentially reserved, but usually does not let this interfere with his goals. Capricorn usually craves attention under its cool façade.

Capricorn is emotionally complex, a strongly repressed sign - this gives rise to the rest of its basic characteristics. The Capricornian influence is rooted in basic lacks, which served to mold this personality type. It usually rises from an early setting where love and positive emotional interaction was somewhat scarce, or at least not openly expressed. Often, a parent was too busy or too remote to give proper attention. The result is a kind of desert inner world, which they often attempt to fill with alternatives to love, as it feels kind of awkward to them. This gives rise to Capricorn tendency to become career-oriented, seeking to be respected instead. A more spiritual, Neptune influenced Capricorn tends to be more monastic in demeanor.

Although they tend to be more conservative in nature, they don't let society mold them in ways that go against their beliefs and world views or that limits their personal goals, whichever these may be. In this light, they may be considered opinionated. This is even more pronounced with strong Mercury-Mars contacts.

Being of a crystalline earthy make up, they may become brutal when strongly annoyed. They can be a bit stubborn sometimes, however are usually willing to consider hard facts. Capricorn individuals may be a bit difficult to delineate as they tend to assess things too minutely while missing the big picture.

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Although there is often an underlying issue with insecurity, Capricorn individuals nevertheless tend to have a strong and enduring character, and are usually rather self-reliant. The personality is more stable under this sign, it is cool and less sentimental. There is also a good degree of self-restraint, certainly when it is in their favor. Capricorn Suns are able to withstand great adversity without "caving in". In fact, in a weak astrological chart the personality may react badly when life becomes too easy.

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Capricorn is a more serious sign. It is usually quite ambitious, although not as obsessed as Scorpio, and has a more responsible attitude. It has a no-nonsense demeanor and a sharp wit, and can be rather critical. It has a rather sarcastic, "smart" humor. They tend to have a professional demeanor, and dislike incompetence or foolishness. They can become mad when other people's shortcomings reflect badly on them.

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The sign has a certain exclusive side to its nature, often preferring to associate itself with people it deems worthy and being somewhat more remote and aloof with other people. It may feel snooty to some, but this is a pattern that is actually more of a backlash against a subtle internal inferiority complex than truly egoistic.

Leo influences may alleviate this somewhat.

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edit this Zodiacal comparison

edit this with Cancer

There's a natural, dissociative and stressful 180 degree angle between these signs.

Primarily, Cancer and Capricorn differ in their emotional responses to life. While Cancer is driven by the heart, the Capricorn is much more driven by the head. Thus, The more sensitive Cancer tends to find Capricorn too cold, calculating and unreachable for comfort. In a love match, Cancer and Capricorn are bound to be one of two extremes: they may be opposites in the Zodiac, but they can create an unbreakable bond if they overcome their significant differences.

Unlike Cancer, Capricorn is more concerned with getting external credit, such as in the form of prestige in the work force, than necessarily giving direct care to the needs of the family. Like Cancer, Capricorn tends to be more traditional in its desire for a family nucleus, but Capricorn often fails to give proper attention to this domain, which may bring tensions in such relationships. Furthermore, Cancer is the representation of Maternity within the astrological signs, whereas Capricorn is the representation of Paternity.

edit this with Aries

There is a natural, frictional 90 degree angle between these signs.

Aries tends to be more childish and adventurous than the cautious, timid Capricorn. This is an association that brings out much of the critical side of Capricorn towards Aries' attitudes, which can be quite annoying to Aries. It can however bring some excitement to Capricorn's usually more bland life, and they often share their humor together. This can be workable if Capricorn doesn't annoy Aries too much, or if the relationship is important enough for Aries not to shatter it. All that considered, together they can really get things moving.

edit this with Libra

There is a natural, frictional 90 degree angle between these signs.

There can be a problem of tastes between these signs, and both can be rather critical when they don't like something. Libra is more social, friendly and considerate, and may have a problem with Capricorn's more aloof, calculated and interested demeanor. Capricorn is much more selective in his social contacts, and can have a problem with Libra's flirty mannerism, which may erode his confidence in the relationship. Both can be quite sharp and snazzy, and often attract on this basis. Their strongest commonality is that of concern with social status and materialism.

edit this with Scorpio

These signs appreciate each other's private, reserved nature and enjoy having someone they can open up to. They share a somewhat dark, calculated and ambitious nature and may well relate with each other. The problem between these signs is mostly with Scorpio's messiness, whimsical and less than reliable nature. Nevertheless, this association tends to be strong and outlive many bumps in the road.

edit this with Gemini

Both signs have a cool and calculating nature, but there are fundamental differences that often make this a weak association. Gemini is more socially active and less conservative in its nature, which is the opposite of Capricorn. Gemini's more childish demeanor often gives serious Capricorn a hard time feeling it can really trust Gemini, and Gemini has a hard time penetrating Capricorn remote façade and may quickly get discouraged. Their thinking is also often on different wavelengths.

edit this Occupations

Classical Capricorn occupations include the following, which are as such due to Capricorn's tendency toward being workaholics and their generally career-oriented outlook:

Administration - any administrative status
Government - any governmental role
Business - they like to be their own boss, or at least be one of the bosses, eg. in a business partnership
Police or army, especially for the guys, especially with influences of Mars and Saturn
Teaching - more so with some Sagittarius planets.
Inspection and examination, as they usually have a sharp, critical eye. This especially with a strong, sharp Mercury.