Capricorn

• Ruling Planet: Saturn
• Element: Earth
• Phrase: I use
• Colors: Black, forest green, burgundy 
• Modality: Cardinal (initiating, leading)
• Love Compatibility: Taurus, Virgo, Cancer, Scorpio
• Friend Compatibility: Pisces, Aries, Capricorn, Virgo, Sagittarius
• Symbol: The Sea-Goat
• Polarity: Receptive
• Medical astrology: Bones and teeth
• Zodiacal House: 10th house of life purpose
• Season: Winter
• Keywords: Structured, introspective, contemplative, managerial, eccentric, sarcastic, layered, spiritual, executive, earthy, patient, calculating, focused, achieving, serious, independent, autonomous 

Capricorn Personality

Capricorn is a sign that signifies growth and breaking free from restraint in life, both societal and self-imposed. The eccentric soul at the heart of your sign is coaxed out over time. Things in life seem to happen slower for you than others, and your path often has more than a few obstacles along the way. You are determined and humble to push through no matter what. 

Your interactions with people tend to be business-oriented or more formal, this is due to your serious nature. You are ruled by the planet Saturn, which represents rules and boundaries. Knowing how the ‘correct’ way to be in a situation helps you feel more at ease. 

You are a deeply spiritual sign, although this might not be so obvious on its surface. Your sarcastic and playful sides come out as you peel back outer layers the more comfortable you feel in your own skin. You are a deep thinker and spend many hours of your life contemplating and being introspective about the meaning behind things and the purpose inherent in existence. 

Often, you set high expectations for yourself and goals in line with your personal vision and desires. This generally translates into the work ethic you have along with your commitment to seeing things through to the end. 

Your symbol is the Sea-Goat, a mythical creature that lives partially on land and partially in the sea. Sometimes you feel caught between two worlds, and finding your personal sense of comfort and self-expression in the discomfort makes you creative, intelligent, witty, and a bit salty as well. 

Capricorn in Love

On the surface, you may appear much more reserved than you actually are when it comes to romance, love, and sex. Deeply rooted in your body, your sensual earthiness tends to be a big part of how you express yourself in relationships. At times you can be very cautious in your approach to love, treading lightly and carefully until you know what the other person wants and desires. 

Being a cardinal sign (along with Cancer, Libra, and Aries), you tend to take initiative in relationships. You often are the one to propose long-term commitments and structures around solidifying the connection. You are also typically the one that will break things off as well. If things are not working for you in love, your intense commitment to authenticity and being genuine indicates you cannot stick around too long in something that doesn’t feel right for you. 

Sharing your emotions with another person takes time for you, but when you do open up, you tend to surprise people with how much you have going on within. You give of your love freely and openly when you feel comfortable. In addition, you desire a sense of autonomy in your partnerships. If you feel too stifled or that you can’t pursue your dreams or goals freely, you can grow dissatisfied with your partners. 

Overall, you show up loyal and honest in your relationships. You put a lot of pressure on yourself to build a connection worth being in. Your demonstrations of love are always done with meaning and care. 

Capricorn Career + Money

Possible Careers: Researcher, academic, doctor, naturopathic doctor, scientist, religious scholar, manager, investor, principle, social services, career counselor, teacher or professor, occultist, botanist, physicist, psychologist, medium, artist, producer, executive, manager, hospice nurse, historian, writer

You are a sign that takes charge, directs, and leads. Careers that allow you to make decisions and problem solve are ideal for you. You tend to have great judgment and can excel in a multitude of career settings. When it is your job, you tend to have no fear, diving into the work with a sort of tunnel vision and intense focus. 

Careers that give you space to work on your own to do research or conduct experiments are essential for you. You like time to think things through, process, and record. Scientist, historian, scholar, or academic are great career paths for you. In addition, you enjoy helping others and can find success in the medical field as a naturopathic doctor, nurse, or physician. 

Your sign is also associated with endings and death, therefore, working as a medium may appeal to you if you are also spiritual. Careers as a psychologist, grief counselor, social worker, or instructor of some kind also tend to suit your capable and present nature. You enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge with others. Finding a way to employ your skillset in a way that feels useful to you, is your main goal when choosing a career path. 

Capricorn is often found working towards reaching the top of their field but tends to fly under the radar much of the time. Learning to step into the spotlight based on your achievements can help you enjoy the success that is possible for you. You tend to make the money you set out to acquire. 

Capricorn Psyche + Life Path

The Capricorn life path is one of deconditioning and learning to be yourself. You may feel bound in many ways throughout your life, and take off layer by layer as you figure out what you want to do and achieve. You can be very creative on your life path and are often attracted to the weird and wild mysteries of nature. 

At times you can feel isolated on your journey, therefore forging deep and meaningful connections with people you can trust to bear witness to your experiences is essential for you. Keep aiming for your dreams and know that they are valid and worthy pursuits. You are learning to bring the spiritual into the physical — manifesting what you desire and making it useful, not just for yourself but for society as well. 

Your perspective is actually very global and broad-minded, and at times it may seem like you get fixated on the things that you want. However, your journey in life always brings you back into the present moment. You know how to integrate the lessons learned along the way and share your wisdom with the people around you. You have the potential to become a great spiritual teacher.