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Capricorn: All About This Zodiac Sign’s Personality Traits, Compatibility and More

Published: July 10, 2016 | Last Updated: 4 hours agoby The AstroTwins

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Capricorn is the measured master planner of the horoscope family. Capricorn energy teaches us the power of structure, delayed gratification and setting goals for the long haul.

In this Article

CAPRICORN PERSONALITY TRAITS
CAPRICORN MONTHS AND DATES
CAPRICORN SYMBOL
CAPRICORN ELEMENT AND MODALITY
CAPRICORN RULING PLANET
CAPRICORN LOVE AND COMPATIBILITY
CAPRICORN CAREER AND MONEY
CAPRICORN PARENTS AND KIDS
CAPRICORN STYLE AND WELLNESS
CAPRICORN CELEBRITIES

Capricorn Personality Traits

Ambitious Capricorn people were born with their eyes on the prize. Once a Capricorn person has set sights on something, they begin to climb slowly and steadily toward that goal. Capricorn is symbolized by a mountain goat climbing up a rocky hill, taking one cautious step at a time. And that’s exactly how patient Capricorn people like to do everything. The Capricorn star sign will skip the good stuff today if it means getting the reward tomorrow. That’s why Capricorn has more trophies and loyal friends than any other. You stay strong through the hard times. The typical Capricorn can become so focused on reaching the finish line, though, that they fail to pay attention to the journey, looking neither to the right nor the left. Capricorns believe that if they just keep pushing ahead, eventually they’ll get what they want…

Ambitious Capricorn people were born with their eyes on the prize. Once a Capricorn person has set sights on something, they begin to climb slowly and steadily toward that goal. Capricorn is symbolized by a mountain goat climbing up a rocky hill, taking one cautious step at a time. And that’s exactly how patient Capricorn people like to do everything.

The Capricorn star sign will skip the good stuff today if it means getting the reward tomorrow. That’s why Capricorn has more trophies and loyal friends than any other. You stay strong through the hard times. The typical Capricorn can become so focused on reaching the finish line, though, that they fail to pay attention to the journey, looking neither to the right nor the left. Capricorns believe that if they just keep pushing ahead, eventually they’ll get what they want.

Serious Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of tough lessons and wisdom. As a result, many Capricorn people are “old souls” who play by the rules and follow tradition. The typical Capricorn person is hardworking and devoted to friend and family. Capricorns are often the people you count for support. One admirable Capricorn trait: this sign aims to keep their word!

Capricorn people may see life as an uphill battle, with the ultimate reward arriving only through suffering and sacrifice. If you’re born under the Capricorn star sign, remember to let yourself have fun, too! Life doesn’t always have to be a struggle. It’s okay to enjoy your victories, even if you didn’t work hard to win them. Lighten up and share your wacky, down-to-earth humor. When you get moody, let your family and closest friends be there for you—just as you always are for them.

Busy busy! You can find Capricorns enjoying quality time with family, working obsessively on a large-scale project, or running for a prestigious role. Capricorn people like to mix business with pleasure. They often develop tight bonds with people they meet on the job or through a team project. They are the “popular people” of the zodiac, so friends who can help increase their status are valuable assets.

Capricorns need to learn flexibility and to listen a little more to their heart than their heads at times if they want to feel fulfilled inside and out. Ambitious as they may be, not all Capricorns have relentless drive. When they slip into lounge mode, they can relax with the best of ’em, becoming practically immobile! Work hard, play hard is the M.O. of the Capricorn star sign.

Other times, Capricorn people overwhelm themselves by setting such impossible goals that they get discouraged, giving up before they’ve even left the starting gate. Capricorns do best when they break their grand plans into measurable action steps. Their friends need to remind Capricorns to celebrate their victories—not jus the huge ones but the small triumphs and milestones along the way.

Ruled by the driven and persistent Mountain Goat, a Capricorn trait is to be willful and determined, focused on the loftiest goals. Capricorn helps us set our minds on an outcome, and reach the finish line. It may be an epic “hero’s journey” to get there, which is why we need Capricorn’s steely grit and unparalleled resilience. Taking the road less traveled isn’t how this traditional sign rolls. Instead, Capricorn maps out the straightest and simplest route to the top, then sticks to its plan. Even if it takes a little more time to get there without shortcuts, ambitious Capricorn will make the trek.

The essence of Capricorn energy is loyal, structured, family-minded, hardworking, devoted, honest, and paternal. Negative expressions of Capricorn energy can be pessimistic, unforgiving, cold, materialistic, snobbish, elitist and overly serious. Capricorn energy can be overly harsh or calculating. The dutiful side of Capricorn can be its downfall. This stoic sign may repress a lot to be the “rock” for others, which can lead to a heavy or burdened energy.

Capricorn Traits At a Glance:

Symbol: The Mountain Goat
Element: Earth
Quality: Cardinal
Ruling Planet: Saturn — the planet of discipline and maturity
Body Part: Knees, skin, bones, teeth
Good Day: Loyal, family-minded, hardworking, devoted, honest, fearless
Bad Day: Pessimistic, unforgiving, cold, materialistic, snobbish, hopeless
Favorite Things: Business cards, goals, official titles, being in charge, exclusive clubs, “leg sports” like soccer or track, motorcycles, leather
What You Hate: Quitting, shouting in public, careless mistakes, traveling without an itinerary, doing things “just for the heck of it”
Secret Wish: To have every need taken care of
How to Spot Them: Distinctive jaw, strong teeth, wise look in the eyes
Where You’ll Find Them: Enjoying quality time with the family, working obsessively on a large-scale project, running for Senior Vice President of the company, directing a full-length feature film
Keywords for Capricorn: Ambition, Structure, Goals, Long-Term Plans, Prestige, Public Image/Acclaim

Watch: The AstroTwins Describe the Capricorn Personality and Traits

What are the months and dates for Capricorn?

Capricorn is the tenth of the 12 zodiac signs, and the Capricorn dates are typically between December 21 and January 19 every year. Sometimes, Capricorn season begins on December 22 and ends on January 20, so it’s important to check this from year to year.

Capricorn is the tenth of the 12 zodiac signs, and the Capricorn dates are typically between December 21 and January 19 every year. Sometimes, Capricorn season begins on December 22 and ends on January 20, so it’s important to check this from year to year.

What does Capricorn season mean, exactly? It’s a simple way of saying that the Sun is traveling through the Capricorn portion of our sky. Capricorn season is always in late December and the first three weeks of January every year.

During Capricorn season, the world is focused on Capricorn themes of goals, career, leadership and status. It makes sense that this time coincides with the holiday season, when traditions (a Capricorn theme) are honored, and also with New Year, when we set our sights on success. Pace yourself, though: Capricorn energy can make us overly ambitious. We might set long-term goals that are too hard to achieve without a proper maintenance plan. Capricorn rules mentors and experts, and this time of year is ideal for finding a coach to keep you on track.

Did the dates for Capricorn change?
In recent years, a rumor circulated that the zodiac signs had changed and that there was a 13th zodiac sign. Good news: It’s 100% not true! The 12 zodiac signs are named after constellations but their actual place in the sky is based on the seasons. The zodiac is actually an imaginary circle used to divide up the sky from our view on Earth. We use it to measure the travels of every planet from our perspective here. You can read our full explanation here…and keep on checking your same horoscope as always!

Do you have Capricorn planets in your chart?
Whether or not you were born under the sign of Capricorn, you might have Capricorn planets in your birth chart. When someone says “I’m a Capricorn” what it really means is that the Sun was in the Capricorn portion of the sky at their moment of birth. But here’s something you might not know: All year long, various other planets, like Mercury, Venus or Mars, could be traveling through the Capricorn part of the sky. You can find out if you have any Capricorn traits and planets by doing a free chart here).

What Is Capricorn’s Symbol? The Sea Goat

Capricorn symbol

The Capricorn horoscope symbol is the Sea Goat. The Capricorn sign symbol is usually depicted as the hoof of the mountain goat and the tail of a fish. This icon shows the lesser-known material and spiritual nature of this sign. Capricorn is the zodiac’s achiever, and the more universal Capricorn traits include a solid work ethic, perseverance and great willpower. But with its mystic mermaid tail, Capricorn can also plunge into deep wells of the imagination and spirit.

What Is Capricorn’s Element and Modality? The Cardinal Earth Sign

Capricorn Element: Earth

Capricorn is one of the three zodiac signs grouped under the earth element. The other two earth signs are Taurus and Virgo.

Capricorn Modality: Capricorn is a Cardinal Sign

The zodiac signs are grouped into three “qualities” or “triplicities”: cardinal, mutable and fixed signs. Capricorn is one of the four cardinal signs. These signs start every season—Aries kicks off spring, Cancer starts summer, Libra begins fall and Capricorn is the first winter sign. Thus, they are the leaders and “idea people” of the zodiac. These signs prize originality and like to be first in everything they do. They’re the trendsetters and trendspotters, the ones who get the party started and the crowd hyped. Count on them to initiate a winning idea or plan.

What is Capricorn’s Ruling Planet? Saturn

The planetary ruler of Capricorn is stern and authoritative Saturn. In Greek mythology, Saturn is also known as Cronus, who is literally “Father Time.” The legend goes that Saturn—in a rebellious act to overthrow his father, Uranus—castrated his dad and assumed power as the next-of-kin.

Much like Saturn, Capricorns are the “daddy” sign of the Zodiac, and want to be respected for their paternalistic command. Additionally, Saturn is the planet of repression, which can make Capricorn urges come out in shocking or subversive ways. Don’t be surprised if Capricorn has a few freaky secrets under the stoic exterior.

Capricorn love and compatibility

In love and relationships, Capricorn is an ambitious sign who has mind on the past and the future but lives in the present with the right partner. Capricorn thinks love is serious business. This sign is the zodiac’s most goal-oriented.

Simply put: Capricorn has a plan. Dating a Capricorn is a time commitment, as this sign builds up to relationship status. You’ll need to be willing to put in the work, and provide your resume on the first date (kidding, but also sharing your achievements or awards won’t be considered bragging).

For Capricorn sex is pretty much an anytime, anyplace kind of thing. Capricorn is comfortable mixing business with pleasure, and you might meet this sign on the job. The Capricorn ruling planet is structured Saturn. This task-master sign is comfortable with knocking things off a to-do list, and you could be one of them if things get stale.

Capricorn cheats rarely and typically if already facing a sure end to a relationship. This is a loyal sign that invest a lot in future plans. A Capricorn breakup can signal the end of their grand vision, and therefore be challenging to get over. Despite their love of planning, should they make it to the altar, their wedding can be delightfully simple.

Capricorn compatibility

While we believe that any two zodiac signs can be compatible in love and friendship, there are certain sign combinations that just flow together easily.

Most compatible signs for Capricorn:
For Capricorns, the most compatible signs for romantic relationships, work and friendship tend to be the three water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) and the three earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn), who tend to be traditional and safe in similar ways.

Least compatible signs for Capricorn:
Capricorns may find their most incompatible signs for love, work and friendship to be the fire signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) and the air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius)

Read all our Capricorn Love Horoscopes here — learn everything about Capricorn romantic relationships from dating to breakups to weddings and more.

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Capricorn in career and money

The Capricorn career path is a steady climb to the top, whatever that may be. Your sign rules the zodiac’s tenth house of career and achievement, which means that you’re in your element at work! A dedicated professional, the Capricorn career path stokes your love to plan and set goals. You don’t care if it takes 30 years to reach your ultimate destination. Capricorn views life as a rocky uphill climb (like your sign’s symbol, the Sea Goat). Unlike other signs, you expect to face a few bumps along the way and don’t mind learning lessons.

When it comes to money, Capricorn brings the same persistent work ethic and sensible style. Money management come naturally to your responsible sign. But financial acumen doesn’t mean you always have money in the bank. You’re usually willing to risk short-term sacrifices for the big-picture payoff.

Capricorn in a family: Capricorn parents and Capricorn kids

Loyal and traditional Capricorn is the family member with sterling family values. They’re happiest spending time with relatives and supporting their ambitions.

As a parent, the Capricorn mom or dad is the glue that holds everyone (and everything) together. As the zodiac’s provider sign, they’ll do everything in your power to make certain their family are secure. Capricorn’s drive is fueled by structured Saturn. They thrive when there’s a long-range goal and don’t mind putting in the work, but need to be reminded to enjoy the journey to the destination.

The Capricorn kid are the zodiac’s old soul, wise beyond their years. This child can be responsible and determined and hard on themselves. They may need to be reminded they’re kids!

Read more about Capricorn family dynamics

Capricorn taste and style: fashion, decor and wellness

Capricorn Style + Home Decor

The Capricorn style is classic and traditional. Capricorn is the sign of the executive, so they’ll often have at least one suit hanging in the closet. Their basics are usually just as well tailored and designed to stand the test of time. Capricorn home decor leans on quality and craftsmanship. This sign may eschew comfort for style. They can be minimalist or collector (still, quality over quantity).

Capricorn Health + Wellness

When it comes to Capricorn health and wellness, these people are willing to go the distance. This persistent sign will put in the effort required to take on any challenge. Capricorns also love to sleep and benefit from a Zs binge once in awhile. Another way to slow down is through meditation for their sign or one that is focused on the earth element.

Famous Capricorns & Capricorn Celebrities:

David Bowie, Muhammad Ali, Kate Middleton, Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama, Zayn Malik, Denzel Washington, Nicolas Cage, Meghan Trainor, LeBron James, Elvis Presley, Lewis Hamilton, Gabby Douglas, Pitbull, Liam Hemsworth, Ellie Goulding, Cody Simpson, Jared Leto, Howard Stern, Betty White, Psy, Calvin Harris, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Woodrow Wilson, Richard M. Nixon, David Sedaris, Nicolas Sparks, J.D. Salinger, J.R.R. Tolkien, Edgar Allen Poe, Kate Spade, Alexander Wang, Diane von Fürstenburg, Christian Louboutin

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The AstroTwins

Identical twin sisters Ophira and Tali Edut, known as The AstroTwins, are the founders of Astrostyle.com and the authors of multiple bestselling astrology books. Their horoscopes reach millions here and through their resident astrologer column at ELLE Magazine.