Everything You Wanted to Know About Capricorn, the CEO of the Zodiac
They’re ambitious, they’re hard-working, they looove to take charge…they must be a Capricorn. Whether you’re crushing on a sea-goat (yeah, I said sea-goat), you’re befriending one, or you are one, let’s talk more about the zodiac’s cardinal earth sign.
See, every sign of the zodiac has personality qualities and archetypal traits associated with it. Let’s get into some vibes we often associate with Capricorn—the good, the bad, and the practical—shall we?
Pause for a quick disclaimer: Before reading on, please remember the first astrological commandment—*thou shalt not astroprofile*—and know that literally any sign can have any personality quality. These are simply the ones most commonly associated with our Capricorn friends. Also, the ways these qualities get expressed vary from person to person.
CAPRICORN AT THE OFFICE
Capricorn is the cardinal earth sign of the zodiac. They’re known for their groundedness, accountability, and desire to achieve. The world is their office! Capricorn is typically very hardworking—they’re the “boss” of the astro block.
Caps are ruled by Saturn. As the final planet we can see with our naked eyes, Saturn represents boundaries—the limits that we have as humans. It’s also a way more interesting planet than people give it credit for. Saturn imbues our Cap friends with a strong need for foundations, an affinity for real wisdom, leadership capabilities, and tons of patience. Saturn rules the bones in the body. This means that your Capricorn coworker has the ability to create entire plans and then see them through. Think of them as the bones of the operation, structuring and holding the whole thing up—and pointing out what’s NOT working too. Capricorns might find themselves in roles as architects and builders—physically or psychically Rubik’s-Cubing the world.
CAPRICORN IN LOVE
Like the other earth signs (Taurus and Virgo), the typical Capricorn takes it slow and steady in relationships. Preferring to become friends first, the Capricorn lover likes to build a solid foundation in all areas of life. Capricorns know that love takes work and that it’s more than a feeling. While this might not sound romantic, Capricorns do have a sweet side. In a world of quick fixes and fleeting moments, the Capricorn dating style can feel like a breath of fresh air, especially if you’re looking for a partner who won’t run for the hills at the first sign of turmoil.
When dating, Capricorns value patience, practicality, depth, and integrity. We often forget that Capricorn is way more interesting than simply “the workhorse of the zodiac.” After all: Capricorn is a sea-goat, a mythical and mystical creature. The goat represents worldly ambition (a goat climbing a mountain, scrappy and strong) and dreaminess (the tail of the fish in the wild ocean). So there’s likely more to your Capricorn crush than meets the eye.
CAPRICORN WITH FRIENDS
The stereotypical Capricorn lives life with the whole “fine wine” philosophy—everything gets better with age. Capricorns are not known as the life of the party—but they’re also not the wallflower in the corner. They often seem wise beyond their years, because Saturn rules wise elders, tradition, and age. This means that your Capricorn friends might be drawn to older groups of people and/or those who have a similar respect for history and the “classics.” Saturn, Capricorn’s planetary ruler, is not only about upholding traditions—it’s also about questioning them (don’t forget that Saturn also rules Aquarius in ancient astrology!).
This means that the typical Capricorn is an observer of trends—they take note of what’s “in” and what’s “out” because they’re interested in timelines—but don’t expect them to participate in many of them. Your Capricorn friends are likely the ones you go to for practical advice and a calm, cool, critical eye. Capricorns are earth signs—this means they’re into holding space. The classic Cap likes to throw dinner parties or lovely gatherings to bring people together. They value intimate conversation and music with new friends and old wine.
CAPRICORN BEHIND THE SCENES
For earth signs, Capricorn included, home is sacred. Capricorns need to feel that their environment is orderly, pleasing to the senses, and welcoming. Ever the high achiever, they’re likely to own tons of books, at least a few of which are probably about feng shui, minimalism, or how to Marie Kondo everything. A Capricorn’s home is likely to be pristine, with everything in its place. The typical Capricorn is not into clutter—Saturn, Capricorn’s ruling planet, is notoriously minimalistic, with an impulse to get to truth and enlightenment through getting rid of what’s not absolutely necessary. This is why a Saturn Return is so scary—it’s about prioritizing, reminding us that we can’t do everything!
The path to wisdom and peace for Capricorn often involves reckoning with two dueling wants—the drive to acquire material possessions and achieve high levels of success in the world and the desire to find inner peace and simplify life. A Capricorn’s home and behind-the-scenes attitude will reflect these two impulses. The sea-goat is complicated, after all!
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