Calling all Capricorns! It’s your time to shine. While the summer days consist of ice cream cones, beach trips and magical late nights with fireflies, only one season takes precedence over the rest. You might ask yourself, ‘What season could possibly be better than summer?’ No, I’m not talking about fall for its sweater weather or the winter for the holidays. I’m referring to the zodiac season.
According to the astrological calendar, those born between the dates of December 22nd and January 19th must share an adoration of making money and overworking. Aside from occasional attitude problems, Capricorns also dislike being around people. Just classic and casual characteristics they share, right? Wrong! The Capricorn sign remains misunderstood, just like much of their dry sarcasm. Many don’t see their personable or passionate side. Let’s clear up all those misinterpretations.
Keep reading to find out the 10 most accurate personality traits all Capricorns undeniably share.
1. Responsibility for the Win
Earth signs take responsibility seriously. Whether through getting an assignment in on time or arranging vacations and events, Capricorns know how to pull a plan together. Talk about a leader! Grounding themselves in determination, hard work and ambition, they enjoy feeling successful and accomplished– even if their goals include memorizing every lyric to every Olivia Rodrigo song that has been released– and screaming it at the top of their lungs.
The responsible Capricorn makes the greatest mom friend of all time. They will almost always carry doubles and triples of anything you could possibly need, including backup allergy medicine, makeup wipes, snacks, tissues, sunblock, bug spray and much more.
“I feel like most Capricorns are really caring and responsible,” St. John’s senior Ambra Gioffré said. “A lot of us are the mom friend or the person our friends go to for advice, so we feel like we need to take care of the people in our lives and check in from time to time to make sure they’re okay.”
Their organized and disciplined lifestyle keeps them in check. Although the Capricorn might drive their close friends and family members insane from their perfectionist mindset, you can’t help but admire their drive and dedication. Their fabulous advice and listening skills make for the perfect friendships.
2. The Ambivert Sign
Ever meet a Capricorn who seemed both extroverted and social one day, then refused to interact with humans the next? These characteristics completely align with the sign. Somewhere between introverted and extroverted lies the classic Capricorn; a beautiful ambivert blend! They enjoy being in the company of their friends and know how to have a good time. Unlike the socially charged Libra, though, Capricorns require and appreciate their alone time. Their independent nature drives them to value the quiet moments in their lives, whether admiring nature on a walk or watching half a season of “Schitt’s Creek” in one day.
“Most Capricorns I know are usually introverted (I know I am) and we gain a lot of our energy from spending time with ourselves,” Gioffré said. “Being in a social environment with a lot of people tends to really drain our energy quickly!”
While they often choose to work and complete tasks alone, they heavily value their time spent with their close friends and family.
3. Closed Book
Just as the saying goes, “Don’t judge a Capricorn by their cover!” Capricorns generally characterize themselves as “closed books,” sometimes taking years to reveal their deepest darkest secrets to their friends. Don’t feel discouraged if a Capricorn takes time to build your trust, it’s completely normal. They only aim to protect themselves and to prevent you from destroying their careers with that blackmail info. Casual Capricorn suspicion.
Capricorns tend to keep to themselves for more reasons than lack of trust. Many of them struggle to properly express their feelings and prefer to resolve issues on their own. Talk about a lone wolf! Once they feel comfortable enough around you, though, they’ll never leave you alone. Capricorns deeply admire their close friends and will stop at nothing to sustain their relationships.
4. Resilient as a Rubber Band
Don’t break a Capricorn’s heart! You’ll wind up being the heartbroken one.
The Capricorn’s famous ability to bounce back after experiencing setbacks practically makes them inflatable punching bags. When a Capricorn experiences failure in their professional lives or their relationships, they retaliate against anything and anyone who stands in their way. Ever see those TikTok’s about a person revamping their entire lives in a day? Basically, a Capricorn’s life story.
And when something doesn’t go as planned, don’t you fret! The ever-scheming Capricorn will always find an alternate solution. When they fall, they don’t stay down. So, watch out. Your friendly neighborhood Capricorn might just possess more power than Spiderman!
5. More Passionate than Passionfruit
From the color of their nails to their work and careers, Capricorns always strive to put their best foot forward. They sometimes feel too passionate, putting too much thought and effort into minuscule matters.
“It’s so funny because I’m a typical Capricorn in every way,” Binghamton University sophomore Madison Tobacco said. “I get so serious over everything I do, no matter how stupid or unnecessary it is.”
Did I mention that competition makes up a large portion of the Capricorn lifestyle? They strive to achieve only the best. Capricorns care almost TOO much. So much so, it’s within their nature to experience stress and anxiety over small and insignificant matters. But hey, it sure makes them good employees and leaders! So that’s a plus, right?
The Capricorn’s ambitious personality gives them the motivation to thrive in their work and personal lives. Being passionate about so many things, they often explore various hobbies and careers to find what best suits them.
6. Feeds on Success
Now let’s see… if Princess Tiana from “Princess and the Frog” fit into a zodiac sign, which category would she get placed? Duh! She’s a perfect Capricorn. With her flawless work ethic, what else would you expect?
Determination and a strong-willed personality make success the only option for Capricorns. Think of all the Capricorns that were destined for fame and born to walk the red carpet. Some biggest stars and activists are Capricorns, including the iconic Mr. Elvis Presley and the illustrious Mrs. Michelle Obama!
“A lot of Capricorns I’ve seen tend to push their emotions to the side for the sake of a more logical approach,” Stevens Institute of Technology sophomore Gianna Callegari said. “Dove Cameron gives me total Capricorn vibes. I feel like all of her romantic relationships were made public in support of her image, and as a way to make more money.”
And for a Capricorn, this makes total sense. They often see goals and reputation as a key factor in maintaining a successful lifestyle. The number one takeaway from college relies on networking. A network of influential people remains crucial to achieving anything!
When a Capricorn sets their mind to a goal, try your best not to stand in their way. They might just accidentally crush you.
7. Almost Too Self-disciplined
If anyone can stick to their nearly impossible New Year’s Resolution, it’s a Capricorn! A Capricorn loves to plan events, stick to routines and never let themselves fall into a streak of laziness. Many even classify themselves as “workaholics.”
A Capricorn sticks to their guns. When you find yourself searching for a friend who won’t quit on you and will keep you productive, meeting a Capricorn would be your greatest blessing. Think of the one and only Squidward Tentacles’ dedication to his clarinet! Only a Capricorn would possess the self-discipline to constantly try to achieve fame with his trusty instrument.
“Capricorns can be perfectionists, and I think that organization and discipline come from their ambitious nature… wanting to set goals, be successful and throw themselves fully into the things they’re passionate about,” St. John’s senior Sabrina Rizzi said. “This could be good because it shows their commitment, dedication and work ethic. It can be bad, though, if they are always in a logical and strategic mindset. They sometimes think solely with their head and not their heart.”
While self-discipline keeps them preoccupied at all times, sometimes the Capricorn might fall into a streak of boredom with their routine. Good news, they don’t stay down for long. They will almost always find something else to hyper fixate on in no time!
8. I Want Fabulous! Bigger and Better and Best
Those picture frames on your walls better be hung up correctly. A Capricorn will not stand for imperfection.
Capricorns thrive in organized spaces, causing them to be pesky perfectionists. If you plan on moving in with a Cap and leaving your Hershey’s Kisses wrappers and water bottles on the floor, expect repercussions. They’ll go Monica Geller on you in no time. You’d better use coasters!
“I definitely tend to resonate most with being a perfectionist, which can be a blessing and a curse,” Lafayette College sophomore Sophia Mezzacappa said. “It’s a blessing because I always go above and beyond with anything I do, but if something doesn’t go the way I planned, then the world is over.”
Just as Sharpay Evans would say, all things must be fabulous in a Capricorn’s life. The bed must be made, the dishes must be washed, the lines straight and the circles perfect. A Capricorn refuses to settle for less, especially in their relationships and their work. Their high standards always raise the bar for everyone around them.
9. Stubborn, stubborn, stubborn
Do you know a Capricorn who refuses to change their opinion? Do they stick to their guns even when they obviously picked the wrong side? Congratulations! You reached a stubborn Capricorn.
Many find stubborn people difficult to deal with, which often reigns true. But the stubborn ones often wind up the most successful, so that’s a plus! Who knew that stubbornness could make you unstoppable.
The Capricorn’s stubborn nature also causes them to hold grudges against those who wrong them. They always look to protect themselves, and when victimized, do not quickly jump to a place of forgiveness. Eventually the Capricorn will let go of the grudge, but stubbornness certainly takes its toll on the relationship.
10. Sixth Sense
Capricorns have some killer instincts. Did I mention that they possess the Peter-tingle, just like the one and only Spiderman?
As for our Spidey sense, Capricorn’s make for a great judge of character. Many Capricorns can get a scarily accurate read on a person’s motives after meeting them for the first time. They often see right through their facades and recognize their true intentions. It’s all in the gut feeling!
You can’t fool a Capricorn for long, so tread carefully.
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