Characteristics of Capricorn

December 22 - January 20

Characteristics of Capricorn:

They have a great deal of ambition and are looking for power and status in the world. Most likely, they will have thought out a 5, 10, and even 20 year plan to plan strategically how they will achieve their success.

They have discipline so planning and sticking with something until it materializes is not a problem for them.

They are not daydreamers and believe in having their dreams backed up with something tangible. As an earth sign, they are about seeing concrete results so if they have a promising idea how to make money they won't just let that be the end of it.

These are the types of people that will draw sketches, apply for a patent and take the steps necessary to see their dream become a reality.

They have the earth sign characteristics of being security and money conscious like Taurus and Virgo. A difference is that individuals born under this sign feel a need to serve humanity on a broad scale.

And they won't have a difficult time motivating themselves to realize their potential. They are a cardinal sign which means they are self motivating and will push themselves to achieve success.

This is a fortunate sign to have in terms of worldly achievement as they have many admirable qualities. They are dynamic, grounded, ambitious, and practical.

More Characteristics of Capricorn:

The symbol for Capricorn is the Goat. The symbol represents someone who can not only survive, but prosper, even in the most spartan of conditions.

Capricorns are a bit of perfectionists. They are all for self-improvement. If there is a class that can help them in their career or if a skills will add to their repertoir, they will not hesitate to sign up for more schooling.

They are purposeful, dignified, businesslike and authoritative. They also have unfavorable qualities, such as being controlling, severe and stuck in their ways.

Other Characteristics of Capricorn are they are a serious sign which puts people off. They aren't the type to make small talk just for the heck of it. They do things with a purpose and have many goals in life. So its not that they aren't friendly. It's more like they have their mind on more ambitious pursuits.

If they are not achieving the success they would like, they can get quite down and envious of others' good fortune. They hide their feelings well though so you won't know how bad they feel unless you are a close friend. There is a contradiction to their personality. They are extremely capable yet they also suffer from self-doubt and low self-esteem.

The Characteristics of Capricorn and Saturn

Saturn is the planet of structure, discipline, and authority. He gives Capricorns common sense and practicality.

Saturn is the planet known as the taskmaster, the one that won't let you get away with anything. From Saturn, one learns wisdom of restraint and preserverance.

Saturn was an agricultural god who ensured the fruits of the harvest. He represents the rewards that come from one's efforts, whether it be doing your best to save for your retirement, study for an exam, or raising your children to be self-reliant.

He stands for karma in that we reap what we sow. Capricorns are conscientious and believe in doing the right thing.

Once Capricorns do reach high levels of success, they need to be careful not to abuse their power. It can be easy for them to let their rise in social status go to their heads.

Interestingly, success usually comes later in life for Capricorns. It isn't until they reach middle age, that they have achieved notoriety.

However, they are not one hit wonders. Their success is the type that stays for a very long time as it is built on a substantial foundation.

These aren't the people who were handed anything with a silver spoon. They work for whatever they achieve in life. It is their philosophy and they wouldn't have it any other way.