Capricorn: characteristics of the zodiac sign

Capricorn is a zodiac sign that is ruled by Saturn. The constellation has been known since the time of the Sumerians. Later it was mentioned and revered by the Australian Aborigines, the ancient Babylonians and the Greeks. It is worth figuring out where this representative of the zodiac came from.

One of the legends says that this is the incarnation of the mythical goat Amalthea, who nursed Zeus himself. But there is another legend that says that Capricorn is a deity with horns and hooves – Pan. Zeus gave him a place in the sky for his help in the battle with the monster Typhon. Fleeing from the monster, Pan found himself in the Nile, where he also acquired a tail like a fish. Almost like the usual image of Capricorn. 

General characteristics of the sign Capricorn

As a typical representative of the elements of the Earth, Capricorn is distinguished by practicality and worldly experience. Such a person will definitely not rely on illusions and will always speak directly. What else distinguishes Capricorns from the entire zodiac circle?

Capricorn character

They stand out for their ambition and resilience. Capricorns try to avoid ambiguous situations and direct conflicts. This position helps them to manage in life without obvious enemies. Capricorns prefer to keep everything to themselves: not to share their state of mind with others, as well as not to openly express negativity. They move stubbornly and evenly towards the result, using all sorts of arguments, tactics and strategies. After all, Capricorns are purposeful, tough analysts. Outwardly, they are calm, laconic, aloof. Like no one, they know how to cope with emotions and subordinate them to logic and reason. 

Strengths and weaknesses of Capricorn

Capricorns look forward to life and are insatiable when it comes to relationships and careers. They have certain positive and negative features that distinguish them from others.

Advantages:

The ability to self-discipline, determination, practicality, ambition, prudence, perseverance in achieving goals, insight, constancy, diligence, courtesy.

Disadvantages:

Willfulness, lust for power, deceit, cruelty, love of luxury and comfort. Not ready to let new people in.

Love and relationships

They are very picky about a partner and will never forgive betrayal. Often a satellite is evaluated based on logic and practical considerations. They are looking for a couple among those who are close in spirit, paying attention to the mind and direction of thought. In relationships, they value calmness, but at the same time they know how to immerse themselves in feelings with their heads. 

Sex

They prefer the classics. They often choose their opposite as a partner – spectacular and windy lovers. Despite the external coldness, Capricorns are gentle natures. Earn their trust and they will become flirtatious and carefree.

Family and marriage

Capricorns are exemplary spouses. Marriage is taken with all characteristic seriousness. They are loyal, caring and understanding, always ready to provide support and help.

Which parents

Discipline and strict order are the calling card of Capricorn. In education, they prefer to act strictly according to the plan, follow the regime and rules. The family always requires respect and obedience from the younger to the older. Children will often lack warmth and understanding from a Capricorn parent. But with age, everything changes: they make kind and attentive grandparents.

friendship

Almost all the time Capricorns spend on work and family, so parties and parties pass them by. They have few friends, but they are constant and devoted. Capricorns do not like close attention, they are unobtrusive, but they are always ready to help in a difficult situation. They are uncommunicative with strangers, but with relatives they easily support conversations on any topic.

Hobbies and hobbies 

Suitable for Capricorns: reading, music, walks in museums, collecting. Everything that helps development and can contribute to gaining benefits in the future, for example, advancement in the profession. It’s great if their hobby can be combined with earnings, as needlewomen, artists or photographers do. 

Career and profession

Capricorns are stubborn, responsible, patient, and ambitious — qualities that help them succeed in industries ranging from mining to construction. They will be able to successfully build a career in agriculture, archeology. If the representative of the sign connects ambition and lust for power, then he will be able to reach heights in politics or become a top manager. But in a leadership position, they often become demanding and despotic. 

Health

Capricorns are distinguished by good health, but only if they take care of themselves: they play sports, eat right and follow the daily routine. Particular attention to the representatives of this zodiac sign should be given to skin and teeth care, stomach, their skeletal and nervous systems.

Compatibility 

A suitable partner for Capricorn will be Taurus. A strong alliance can also be with representatives of the Earth – Virgo or Libra. It is definitely not worth building relationships with Aries, Aquarius, Gemini, Leo. 

Capricorn Man

Capricorns are often timid, in the dream of praise, but embarrassed to ask directly. And this, combined with a strong character, makes them the most “correct” and devoted companions. Capricorn men are incredibly purposeful, obligatory, responsible. In their youth, they willingly listen to the older generation, and later they discover a rebellious spirit and frivolity in themselves, but at the same time they become amazing romantics.

Capricorn Woman

Will always prioritize family. An influential position and high earnings are unlikely to satisfy her if there is no dear spouse and a cozy home nearby. They are very selective and sensitive, excellent housewives. Such women always care about how they look, but they are never afraid of experiments. These beautiful ladies will not “decipher” their actions, believing that “this is how it should be” and “this is how it is accepted” is a completely suitable explanation for the second half. In the company of Capricorn women, they behave emotionally, try to dominate conversations, but they are rarely truly rude and vulgar. 

Capricorn child

They usually appear serious, mature, neat and obedient beyond their years. They do not present surprises to their parents, they are responsible for their studies and household duties. Capricorns are stubborn from childhood, persistent and patient in achieving their goals. From an early age, they form habits that will last throughout their lives. 

Celebrities born under the sign of Capricorn

In the period from December 22 to January 20, such Russian stars were born as: Sergey Zhigunov, Dima Bilan, Alexander Golovin, Leonid Filatov, Anastasia Volochkova, Svetlana Khorkina, Andrey Malakhov, Mikhail Boyarsky. 

Among the representatives of the sign, there are well-known political figures, businessmen and their wives: Kate Middleton, Raisa Gorbacheva, Oleg Deripaska, Lyudmila Putina, Mark Thulius Cicero, Mao Zedong.

Among the famous world personalities Capricorns: Ferdinand Wrangel, Edgar Allan Poe, Michael Schumacher, Heinrich Schliemann, Isaac Newton, John R. Tolkien, Aristotle Onassis, Muhammad Ali, Charles Louis de Montesquieu, Kate Moss, Marlene Dietrich, Elvis Presley, Adriano Celentano, Marilyn Manson, Kevin Costner, Nicolas Cage, Mel Gibson, Ricky Martin, David Bowie and even Joan of Arc.

An astrologer’s commentary on Capricorn

She presented her view on people born under the sign of Capricorn astrologer Natalya Kolosova:

They can handle any job, they are naturally very hardy. It seems to many that the representatives of this sign are very cold and closed. Partly it is. It’s just that it’s difficult for Capricorns to quickly get close to people, they prefer to open up to those who have already been tested by time.

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