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Capricorn traits: The best and worst characteristics if you have a Capricorn star sign

CAPRICORN is the tenth astrological sign of the zodiac.

The sun transits this Earth sign from about December 22 to January 20 the following year.

Capricorns tend to be organised, reliable, motivated, family orientated and modest
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Capricorns tend to be organised, reliable, motivated, family orientated and modestCredit: Yordanka Poleganova at Illustrat

What does the Capricorn star sign mean?

The Capricorn sign is ruled by Saturn, which is an element of earth, making the sign practical and grounding.

The symbol consists of the head and upper body of a goat, and the lower body of a fish.

In ancient Roman mythology, Saturn was the father of many of the gods, and those born to the sign also want to be in positions of power, making them ambitious and determined.

They are extremely dedicated to their goals, and although stubborn, are willing to be patient and work hard to get there.

Horoscope traits

What does your star sign mean for you?

Aries - The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius - The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn - What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer - The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini - The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo - The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra - What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
- The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius - The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio - What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus - The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo - The key traits for the sign include loyalty and kindness

They are organised, reliable, motivated, family orientated and modest.

However, a Capricorn tends to hold grudges and can be stubborn, unoptimistic and ego-centric.

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They are great partners in life as well as friends or work colleagues.

Capricorns like to keep a close circle of loyal friends and are very supportive of them and their loved ones.

They are also very self-aware of their own needs and traits making them good people!

What is the Capricorn zodiac sign?

Capricorn is represented by a horned sea goat.

This is attributed to Sumerian mythology, where the God Enki had the head and upper body of a goat and the lower body and tail of a fish.

Enki was the god of intelligence, creation, crafts; magic; water, seawater and lakewater.

What does Capricorn like getting up to?

DIY and gardening - They love being at home, making improvements and doing practical activities. They are always pottering around making minor changes but are also happy to make big adjustments to their homes.

Money - Success is the most important thing to a Capricorn and money is the way they say this as most easily measured. Money talks for them.

Puzzles - They love a near-impossible puzzle to try and solve. Think of an escape room but even more complicated. They like to prove to others how brilliant they are with their methodical minds.

Reading - They love to absorb knowledge and show off surprising skills to their friends so reading is one of their key hobbies.

Instant gratification - There is a big kid inside all Capricorns who is desperate for a sugar rush. If they let themselves go you can be in for a wild time.

What are the best careers for a Capricorn?

Capricorns are believed by many to be the most career-minded of the zodiac signs and are particularly drawn to jobs that they may stay in long-term.

Great career options for Capricorn:

  • Legal Secretary
  • Accountant
  • Jeweller
  • Professional Organiser
  • Teacher
  • Nurse
  • Scientist

List of 12 star signs

The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below

What are the best and worst matches for a Capricorn?

Best matches:

  • Taurus - both of these earth signs are driven by money and the finer things in life.
  • Pisces - the differences between these two can help this romance work, as Pisces can encourage Capricorns to take life less seriously, and Capricorns give security to the relationship.
  • Virgo - both are clever hard-working signs which could create a long-term, successful relationship.

And the worst?

  • Aries - these signs completely clash, as risk-taking Aries will frustrate sensible Capricorns, and they will also both compete for power in the relationship.
  • Sagittarius - Sagittarius can be passionate yet immature, which is completely unsuited to sensible Capricorns.
  • Leo - conservative Capricorns won't see eye-to-eye with extravagant Leos, making compromises difficult.
The Capricorn sign is a horned sea-goat
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The Capricorn sign is a horned sea-goat

Capricorn turn ons

Capricorns love some shopping whether it be in designer stores, art galleries, car showrooms or estate agent windows.

They love to glimpse into the world that the rich and famous enjoy even if it is unrealistic to them.

Capricorns are obsessed with status and want nothing more than to be friends with the rich and famous.

Capricorns are physically very sensitive, especially around their lower back, thighs and bum.

Their eyes widen when they meet someone who knows exactly what they are doing in these areas.

Capricorn turn offs

Banter - Be careful if you're joking and teasing a Capricorn as they are very sensitive especially when it comes to it being at their expense.

All Capricorns are sensitive about their appearance, reputation and social status.

They won't forget things that have been said to them and will hold a grudge if you have offended them.

Flakiness - Not being able to make decisions or cancelling plans at the last minute is not a good thing to do to a Capricorn.

Clockwork-operated, a Capricorn cannot deal with people who float along at their own pace and have no structure to their plans.

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Capricorn celebrities

Capricorn celebrities include Kate Middleton, Martin Luther King, Jr, Michelle Obama, John Legend, Jared Leto, Dolly Parton, Zooey Deschanel, Gayle King, Zayn Malik, Ricky Martin, Denzel Washington, Seth Meyers, and Alison Brie.

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