Personality traits of Capricorn

Structured

For a Capricorn, structure and order are everything. Capricorns tend to thrive when they are able to lay out and follow a precise plan to a T. They love nothing more than organising their lives.

Ambitious

“Capricorns take their careers seriously,” says Aurelia. “They understand hierarchies and can be very successful as heads of massive corporations.” Whether it’s in their careers or in other facets of their lives, Capricorns are always ambitious and always looking ahead to the next step. “They are resilient, patient and incredibly determined,” she says. “Goal-oriented, they are driven to leave a legacy in their field.”

Strategic

Because Capricorns are so structured and so ambitious, they also tend to be pretty strategic. Not only are they determined, they have a clearly thought-out plan to get to where they want to go. “Since Capricorns are ruled by Saturn, the planet of time and restrictions, they are not afraid of prolonged challenges and work best having long-term goals,” she says. “They come up with unrivalled strategies, which help them overcome any challenges.”

Weaknesses of Capricorn

Risk-averse

Sometimes, their love of structure can leave Capricorns a little too rigid in their thinking. If something feels unstructured, they may try to avoid it – even if it may prove fruitful. “They can choose a tried-and-tested but much harder route to success, which can delay their accomplishments by years,” says Aurelia.

Overly driven by success

Success can be everything for a Capricorn – sometimes to their detriment. “In the zodiac wheel, Capricorn rules over the 10th house, which means career is often attached to their identity. Therefore Capricorns can be considered overly driven by status, measuring their worth by external success.”

Ruthless

In extreme cases, some Capricorns may be seen as ruthless, as they do anything and everything to reach their goals. “On their way to the top, Capricorns can be ruthless and may end up feeling alone and isolated,” says Aurelia.

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