The Zodiac Sign Capricorn

General Information About the Zodiac Sign Capricorn

The zodiac sign Capricorn (Latin Capricornus, which means ibex) is the 10th sign of the zodiac, whose ruling planet is Saturn. Capricorn is female and is assigned to the element earth. With the zodiac signs Virgo and Taurus, it forms the trine of the element Earth, and with the zodiac signs Libra, Cancer, and Aries, it forms the square of the four tropical signs, or the “cardinal signs.” In the Babylonian zodiac, the constellation is represented as a “goat fish”. The upper part is that of a goat, while the rear part is that of a fish.

General Characteristics of the Zodiac Sign Capricorn

• Persevering
• Down to earth
• Patient
• Concentrated
• Conservative
• Responsible

The Capricorn, a Long-Distance Runner

They are a long-distance runner who continually works to build a solid foundation for their life. Building a secure existence for themselves and their family is their top priority. Their high standards, both professionally and personally, coupled with their ambition and iron discipline make them a workhorse. We are talking about the zodiac sign Capricorn. 

Like hardly any other sign of the zodiac, the earth sign knows how to make their wishes, dreams and goals come true, and yet, they are in no hurry. They meticulously put their plans into practice, step by step. Their fellow people can always rely on them, as they are very loyal and dutiful. They are not stingy with their helpfulness and actively support their friends. 

They Can Hardly Articulate Their Affection

In return, they cannot expect them to listen to their concerns and problems. They are very pragmatic and think that excessive display of feelings is a weakness, thus, the Capricorn has great issues to express their feelings. You might think that Capricorn would not be able to feel deep emotions, but that is not the case. They feel deeply and sincerely, especially towards their family. However, they can hardly articulate this affection. 

Order, law and traditions are keywords for the Capricorn. They identifies with them extremely strongly and needs routine and consistency to feel comfortable. If these qualities are not represented, they lose the ground under their feet, and then, the focused and persistent Capricorn can become narrow-minded, authoritarian, controlling, and stubborn, bringing these qualities back into their life. 

“First comes work, then comes pleasure”

Their life motto is: “First comes work, then comes pleasure.” The zodiac sign Capricorn can very well enjoy life outside of work, however, it has to be done before they can make themselves comfortable. They learns that life does not bestow gifts on them early on, but that luck usually only favors the capable. 

In social gatherings, they are a bit more reserved, but they shines with their dry humor and their pronounced self-irony. They put these on because they can be pretty hard on themselves. If you want a faithful and reliable partner who will thaw more and more with time and can love deeply, then you will find exactly that with Capricorn.