Capricorn men: marriage material or not?
(AstroTwins’ note: We got a flood of reader responses to our recent post “Are Scorpio men notorious cheaters?” which prompted us to go there again.)
Astrologers normally depict Capricorn men as heroic husbands and fathers, the zodiac’s man among men. Unknown to many, this clean-cut sign can also have a dark side. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of repression and challenges. There’s more behind the million-dollar smiles, the strong jaws, and the striking masculinity that makes women weak-kneed. Many Capricorn men are tortured souls who harbor strange fetishes or even lead a secret double life.
In fairness, there are many Caps who have dealt with their issues (or don’t have any), and they make devoted husbands and fathers. To these Goats we say, “Go forth and build your white picket fences! Spread your seed and multiply.” We ain’t talking ’bout you here, so don’t freak. We implore you, teach your signmates to fly right.
The guilty Goats of whom we speak are those who offer a ring when they really want a fling. Bound by duty, tradition and parent-pleasing pressure, they get hitched as fast a possible and create the picture-perfect family. Then, they do their dirty deeds on the side. Ugh!
But…why? Here are a few of our theories:
Trophy time. Capricorn is the sign of achievement, and these boys love a trophy. Unfortunately, many fall prey to “bottomless pit syndrome.” Like Tiger Woods, they foolishly believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the fairway. They’re addicted to striving and competing, and can’t retire their lady-hunting ways. Even after marrying the “perfect” woman, they go after the young, naive or worshipful mistress.
• Addiction to longing. Capricorns want what they can’t have. This melancholy sign loves to stew in nostalgia. “She was the one who got away…” or “There will never be another one like her…” Of course, should this fantasy woman become a real romantic prospect, Cap-boy’s interest suddenly evaporates.
• Rebels without a clue. This world-weary sign feels the weight of duty on their shoulders. Family becomes a tiresome obligation from which the Goat must escape. Where better than the arms of a skankalicious mistress? Plus, this sign is born with inbred Catholic guilt, regardless of religion. Sin-and-repent. Rinse. Repeat. The Capricorn man gets a kinky thrill at defying the very morals and values he pretends to uphold.
• Closet kink. Some Caps need to act out kinky fantasies they’d never dare try at home with the wifey (we’ve heard it all, from cross-dressing to women’s shoe fetishes to dominatrix dungeons and “golden showers”).
• Sabotage. Another group of Caps suffers from a terminal case of pessimism/fatalism mixed with low self-esteem. This caustic combo leads them to screw up every good thing that comes into their lives.
And it ain’t just Tiger Woods tainting the good Goat name among celebs. Consider these famous Capricorn fellows as well:
* Jude Law: After divorcing Sadie Frost (with whom he has 3 children) on the grounds of his “unreasonable behavior,” he got engaged to Sienna Miller. Younger woman: check! Hot actress: check! Mission accomplished. Deploy…sabotage! Jude was caught in bed fooling around with his children’s nanny, Daisy Wright, ending the engagement.
* Nicolas Cage: Elvis-obsessed Cage completed his trophy collection with a marriage to Lisa-Marie Presley. After a mere 108 days, Cage filed for divorce out of the blue. He later married Alice Kim, a 20-year-old cocktail waitress half his age.
* R. Kelly: At 26, he illegally married 15-year-old R&B artist Aaliyah. Since then, he’s been accused of inappropriate relationships with other minors. Creeeepy.
* Mel Gibson: Days after his wife of 29 years filed for divorce, the father of 7 and controversial actor was romantically linked to Oksana Grigorieva, a Russian musician 14 years his junior. He denied an affair, but Oksie sure got pregnant fast.
We’re just sayin’!
B Said,
December 3, 2009 @ 6:18 am
I was so waiting for this one every since Tiger’s story was unfolding. Cap Marilyn Manson cheated on his wife w/Rachel Evan Woods. There were even rumors that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr himself was a womanizer. Interesting article ladies!
Ophira Said,
December 3, 2009 @ 7:04 am
So true, B! The list goes on. And just noticed on this US Weekly cover that Lindsay Lohan is being accused of kissing Jessica Alba’s Capricorn husband. Oy. Hope it’s not true.
tali Said,
December 3, 2009 @ 8:18 am
I made a comment about Caps on our post about Scorpio men. One Cap guy friend I admire is a loud, proud polyamorist. Ain’t no shame in his game. He puts his bountiful appetite out there with full disclosure. For the past few months, he’s had three women in his life, all who know the deal and are in agreement with him. Some might find his lifestyle choice unusual, but I respect that he doesn’t sneak around.
Ophira Said,
December 5, 2009 @ 5:53 pm
Interestingly, just read today that Elin Nordegen is also a Capricorn. Also, in the same day reunion rumors were posted about Cap-Cap couple Jude Law and Sienna Miller, and Cap Marilyn Manson with (Virgo) Evan Rachel Wood. What is it about this sign that makes women keep coming back for more? Maybe they excude “father protector” energy that tweaks some primitive part of the female brain. We speak from experience — they’re like a damn drug!
Tough week for Capricorns? Blame it on the Sun. Said,
December 6, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
[...] Capricorn childrenz of the world. Leading the pack, of course, are the Capricorn-Capricorn couple Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegen. Apparently Tiger (or is it Lion? Cheetah?) can’t keeps his nine-irons in his bag, as a fifth [...]
mia gianni Said,
December 6, 2009 @ 8:53 pm
well damn I left a comment on are scorpio cheaters but I think my comment actually started up this page well I use to be with a Capricorn we actually only were hanging out and hooking up but we managed to forge a friendship he was really self concious but vey cocky I remember he told me he would only marry again if the girl was a trophy because Capricorns feel entitled to having the best and the best at their side well Tiger and his swim suit model wife Elin N. and Nicolas Cage with Lisa Marie Presley and his much younger asian bride Alice Kim he was addict to sex, fast pace lifestyle, being noticed, drugs, alcohol I remmber we locked our selves in a very upscale hotel room had sex for 8 hrs. and I apen I got tired well I recentley introduced him to my really good friend and they ended up togther I am still friends with them both which is really really akward for me but she thinks he’s gonna settle down and I feel and know he’s not going to and I feel so bad for her and now in the aJessica Alba Taurus with Capricorn Cash Warren kissing Lindsay Lohan in the US Weekley article it claims he’s very much into the clubbing lifestyle andstaying out late just like my Capricorn friend well hopefully things will get better 4 evry one involved
mistresstocapricorn Said,
December 16, 2009 @ 9:24 am
Ha! As a single woman involved with a Capricorn married man, all of this makes perfect sense. Excellent article!
Cici Said,
December 29, 2009 @ 11:41 pm
LOL!!! I know sooo many cappy freaks! dozens of women…dozens of fetishes. A lot of nice ones out there, but when they are stuck boy are they stuck and addicted.
Molly Said,
December 30, 2009 @ 7:30 pm
This is a subject I could talk about for weeks non-stop! The last two guys I um….hung out with (I’m not allowed to call it dating or god forbid GF/BF) were caps. The first one lasted about 6 months, the second one is going on a year and a half although I think it’s pretty much over now. I will admit however that I knew it was just for “fun” both times but that didn’t stop me from falling head over heals in true Leo fashion. They are 15 and 18 years younger than me respectively although neither one of them realized the age difference was that extreme until I told them. Not only are they amazingly gorgeous with amazing bodies, they are the most charming, sweet, gracious, intelligent men I have ever met (which is all part of their game)at the same time they are deceitful, heartless and compulsive liars. Ugh, sometimes life is so unfair.