Everybody talks about the positive traits of Capricorn, but they aren’t put together as they want us to believe. Find out about the negative personality traits of Capricorns and how to deal with them.
Thought of as the most successful Sign of the Zodiac, Capricorns are known for being hard working, reliable, and ambitious. They really are some of the most admirable people, but they are not the perfect people they seem to be. Even these amazing people have a dark side and that’s what we are here to warn you about today. Join SpiritualBlossom to learn the negative traits of Capricorns. Learn what Capricorns are, and their best traits. Then learn their worst traits and how to deal with that. Highly motivated Capricorns might seem like they are perfect, but we know better. Read on to find out what dark characteristics of Capricorns to beware of.
What’s a Capricorn?
Between December 22 and January 19, the Universe gives us highly successful people. They are Capricorns. Capricorn is an Earth Sign. This makes them focused, loyal, and driven. They tend to live to set, strive for, and attain goals. They might be very material based in their ambitions, but these people are highly emotional as well. They don’t show that side of themselves to everybody, but they have a few trusted souls they confide in and rely on to help them navigate their powerful feelings. They are ruled by the planet Saturn, which gives them those emotions, which can veer over to negativity at any given moment.
They are also a Cardinal Sign, meaning they are take charge individuals who have the ability to start things, and also finish them. The combination of Earth and being a Cardinal Sign makes Capricorns the ultimate strivers, hustlers, and elbow grease users. They spend their time trying to cultivate skills and talents to make them succeed in life. They have the tenacity few others do, and seem to know just what it takes to make great things happen. They are also acutely aware that they are being watched. People might admire high achievers, but some jealous individuals wish Capricorns would fail. Failure is highly unlikely! Read more about Capricorn here: Capricorn Zodiac Traits and Love Compatibility
Capricorn’s Five Best Traits
You probably came here to see what Capricorn’s worst traits are, but it’s not fair to discuss someone’s worst traits before exploring their best ones. Besides that, a lot of Capricorns are in charge- and we don’t want them to be upset with us! Their self-discipline combined with how grounded they are helps them to be highly practical individuals. They are also very patient, and downright hilarious.
Self-Disciplined
You rarely, if ever, have to tell a Capricorn to focus on their goals. They are ten steps ahead of you. They know what they need to do in order to make the things they want happen. They hold themselves to very high standards and have a lot of respect for other people who do the same. They aren’t easily distracted from their goals and they would appreciate it if you would keep your eyes on your own work or goals as well. They can be downright draconian with themselves, not allowing themselves to slip from their work schedule.
Grounded
One thing that helps Capricorns to succeed is their groundedness. They are able to collect themselves and stay cool in seemingly every situation. They are focused on what they are doing at the time, and won’t let their focus wander. They ignore distractions well, and set themselves up in an environment that fosters work toward their goals. Some Signs find this boring, but Capricorns know this is what it takes to get things done and stay present. Cultivating inner peace can help with this and you can find some tips to do that here: Inner Calm in the Midst of Chaos
Practical
It's not that Capricorns don't like to have a good time or enjoy beauty just like everybody else. It's just that they're focused on needs first. They would rather pay their bills and set a little money aside for savings then blow it all on fun things and not have money for what they need. They will also prioritize the things that they feel are most important over fun stuff that comes up. They might not plan and organize things as aggressively as Virgos do, but being an Earth Sign means they are highly aware of the things that make life easier. Being practical is one of those things.
Patient
Some Capricorns seem impatient when they're upset, but they're actually one of the most patient signs. They don't care how long it takes or how many different ways they have to try to do things. If they set a goal, they are going to meet it. An old story is about a tortoise and a hare in a race. The tortoise kept up a slow, steady pace and the rabbit thought he won the race because the tortoise was moving so slowly. The hair decided to rest because he thought he had time. The tortoise quietly walked right past him and won the race while the hare was sleeping. A Capricorn is the tortoise in every situation.
Hilarious
One of the most surprising things about Capricorn is what a zany sense of humor they have. They might seem like they're the most serious people in the Zodiac. They spend so much time working on things, they may not have time to separate fun from work. So they have fun wherever they go. The fact that they are so grounded and aware of what's going on makes them very observant and their observations can be bluntly hilarious. You might have no idea that a Capricorn is observing everything, but rest assured, nothing escapes their watchful eye. Capricorns know that laughter is the best medicine. Find out why here: Why the Best Medicine is Laughter- How Laughter Heals
Capricorn’s Ten Worst Traits
After reading how great Capricorns are, you might want to stop and not read this section. That would be a mistake. Capricorns are some of the most amazing people in the world, but they come with a warning label. They are such bad workaholics and that it makes them unstable emotionally sometimes. They can be very pessimistic and emotionally needy. That's just the beginning. Read on to find out the ten worst traits of Capricorns and exactly what you can do about them.
Workaholics
Virgos like to think that they are the hardest workers in the Zodiac. They're pretty close to the top, but Capricorn's top even them. They go about their work differently than Virgos do. They put their nose to the grindstones and they don't stop until things are done. Then they start working on something else. They are very focused on accomplishing all the things that they want to do and their accomplishments become a big part of their personal identity. They are acutely aware of the fact that people are always judging them also. When your Capricorn is all work and no play or fails to rest, pull them aside and remind them that they need to balance things. You might have to remind them ten times, but eventually they will listen. Maybe.
Cold Hearted
Although Capricorns are known as being loyal due to being an Earth Sign, they don’t always stand by their people the way Earth Sign Taurus , for example, does. They live up to their name of being capricious, or being prone to changeable moods. They will cut you off as fast as a Libra will, and be as unapologetic for it as a Virgo. Capricorns will attach themselves at the hip to you for years, and suddenly change their minds about you without warning. Then you may never hear from them again. They will act like they don't even care. If this happens, just cut your losses and move on. You've lost them at that point. Here is how to know when it’s time to leave: How to Know It’s Time to Leave
Aggressive
Capricorns can take their drive and go off the deep end with it and become highly aggressive. They can be very insistent that you agree with them politically, that the relationship go exactly the way they want it to go, even if that's not what you want, or that you've changed your life in some way that you don't want you to. Capricorns do everything from a place of love and care because they're doing what they believe is right. Keep that in mind when you sit them down and calmly explain that they're being aggressive and they need to back off.
Pessimistic
Capricorns are very practical people and they can see the dark sides of things as well as the light side. Highly driven people who accomplish a lot are also good problem solvers. Sometimes Capricorns focus so much on solving problems that they fail to see progress, and they get emotionally downtrodden by this. When your Capricorn is behaving this way, remind them of all the good things that are happening and all the good things that they've accomplished. They will cheer up. Read about positivity here: Thinking Positive - Thinking Positively Everyday
Demanding
Capricorns have a lot to do and only two hands to do it with. Don't be surprised when they start demanding that you do things for them. In their defense, they don't make demands of people who they don't trust. If they have high expectations of you, it's because they have a lot of faith in you. Coming from a Capricorn, that’s a major compliment. They appreciate respectful dialogue for problem solving, so don't throw a fit if you don't like their attitude. Respectfully pull them aside and point out that they are being demanding and remind them to ask you to do things for them respectfully.
Mood Swings
Being such a heavily driven, hard working, high accomplishing Sign would exhaust anybody. Capricorns just don't stop until they exhaust themselves. That exhaustion combined with their capability to be pessimistic can make their mood take a swing for the worse at the flip of a switch. When your Capricorn has a negative mood swing, they need to be redirected. They might need a break, they might need some support, or they may just need some encouragement. Give them that and they will appreciate you for life. Share some emotional control techniques from here with them: The Ten Best Ways to Control Emotions
Needy
The same things that make Capricorns have mood swings makes them needy. They're exhausted and they have a lot to do. It's hard for them to admit sometimes that they can't do it all by themselves. They really do need help. Sometimes instead of asking for help, they fall to pieces in your arms, having overwhelmed themselves by taking on too much. Remind them that you are always there for them, and tell them not to wait until they're falling to pieces to reach out to you for help. They will really appreciate you for that.
Self-Isolating
Driven, hard working people can become overwhelmed by their jobs, but also by the people who they do things for. Whether they are a parent, a friend, an employee, or just a neighbor, sometimes Capricorns need a break from things and every human being they're surrounded by. Unless being alone is starting to take a toll on them, just let them do it. They are recharging their batteries and they appreciate your understanding. It’s just self-preservation for them, which we could all stand to do. You can learn how to do that here: The Case for Self-Preserving
Controlling
Someone who attaches so much importance to all the things they do is going to want to make sure that all those things get done perfectly. So, Capricorns might try a little bit too hard to control things sometimes. They're not trying to be mean. They just want things done well. A lot of times they will be undertaking something that benefits not just them but other people too. So they're trying to be considerate of what they think is going to be most helpful for everybody. If they take it too far, just look them in the eye and tell them no. Then stick to your guns. They can't control you if you don't let them.
Snobby
One thing some people don't know about Capricorns is that they have impeccable senses of style. They have very high standards, but they also hold themselves to high standards. They are turned off very easily by anything or anyone who they feel does not meet those high standards. To be fair though, some people don’t. Some Capricorns act superior because of it. You might not be able to convince them that they're not better because of their standards. Just tell them you don't want to hear it and then change the subject. They can act like that around somebody who wants to tolerate it. If you are not used to standing up to people, learn how to do that here: How to Stand Up for Yourself
Hard working, high accomplishing Capricorns go through life seeming to meet every goal they set. They are an inspiration to many people and if you're not too jealous, they'll give you tips to help you improve your own life. They are levelheaded, practical, and have impeccable taste and high standards. Their ability to see the negative as well as the positive in things can push them over the edge and make them feel dismal and downright pessimistic. They can have terrible mood swings when they overwhelm themselves and be extremely needy when they bite off more than they can chew. It's all worth putting up with, and all you have to do is communicate with your Capricorn to get them out of these states of mind. If you are a special person and a Capricorn's life, you can help to guide them out of their darkest traits back into being the brightest star!
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About the Author: Lady Saoirse has studied magic and lore for most of her life but started walking her own Magical Path after being spiritually reborn in the desert. Today she is a High Priestess for The Temple of the Goddess, she is a psychic advisor and spiritual counselor, she shares her gifts as a Psychic and Content Writer for Mysticsense and SpiritualBlossom, and she writes for PaganPages.Org emag and Green Egg Magazine.
