Capricorns fit into the star sign dates between December 22nd and January 20th and belong to the Earth element of the zodiac (along with Taurus and Virgo – who they happen to be incredibly compatible with, romantically). The Earth sign crew are all practical, self-reliant, stoic and ambitious. You’d want them in your corner… but maybe not at a party.

Capricorns are the hardest workers of the zodiac and love nothing more than getting ahead in life. They are ambitious, determined, materialistic, and strong. They will keep going when others would’ve given up ten miles back. This makes them great partners in life, as well as friends or collaborators.

Capricorns tend to keep small circles but are loyal and supportive of their friends and loved ones. They love creating secure, luxurious ~nests~ and living a comfortable, enviable lifestyle. Living well is important to them. Capricorns are born shrewd, they ~get~ what makes others tick, and they are self-aware of their own needs and traits too. The caps are good people!

To get an idea of the classic Capricorn personality traits and types, we need only to look to some of the most famous celeb Capricorns: Kate Middleton, Michelle Obama, Dolly Parton, Bradley Cooper, Zayn Malik, John Legend and Liam Hemsworth, to name a few.

Yep, you Caps are in good company.

Typical Capricorn personality traits

Ambitious (read: workaholic)

Driven to do their utmost best, Capricorns never let themselves off the hook. They’re determined to show other people what they’re made of. And, let’s face it, a little bit obsessed with status and the trappings of success.

Persistent (read: relentless)

Capricorns may not be the *most* talented person in the room, but they do work the hardest. That’s why they so often make it: they never give up.

Realistic (read: pessimistic)

There are clear-eyed, perceptive, down-to-earth and worldly-wise characters. Their feet are so rooted on the ground that sometimes their gaze tips downwards, and they’ll focus on the negatives rather than the “possibles”.

“There are clear-eyed, perceptive, down-to-earth and worldly-wise characters”

Sensitive (read: touchy)

Capricorns have zero-tolerance when it comes to being made fun of, like, ZERO. They will hunt someone down if they feel mocked or undermined by them. It’s a sin that won’t be forgotten in their book.

Practical (read: dry)

Capricorns aren’t ones for flights of fancy or dreaming up new worlds, but instead interested in making things better in the real world. They’re always smart and intuitive about how things work, and like to get involved and just do it (rather than read/write/watch/listen to it).

Disciplined (read: uptight)

If the 12 signs were given that toddler test about eating the sweet now or waiting and getting two sweets… Guess who’d be a winner? Right. Any Capricorn could sit there in that laboratory for years if they thought this was a battle of wills with a tangible reward. Caps can make sacrifices. They can control their urges. They are rock solid.

What are Capricorns into?

  • Money. It’s the most tangible way to measure their success, and success is their catnip.
  • Puzzles and games. Really really difficult ones – something like Escape Rooms but extra. Tasks which are absorbing and complicated (ideally “never been completed”) that they can set their methodical mind to solving… and prove to others how brill they are.

DIY and gardening. Capricorns LOVE being at home, and doing something useful, practical and improving around the house or garden. Pottering-with-intent…

Reading. Not in a flippant way, oh no-no, but to stockpile precious knowledge, learn how to do things, and outdo other people by acquiring surprising super-skills!

Instant gratification. For all of their seriousness and steadfastness, there is a big kid inside every Capricorn who wants all the sweets/drinks/bonus points/shoes/cocktails and wants them NOW. If they let themselves off their own lead, they have a tendency to go a teensy bit wild..

Attractive Capricorn traits

Capricorns possess an inner resolve and ambition which equips them to handle anything life throws at them with stoicism and self-belief. Capricorns get stuff DONE. And this in itself is super attractive. They always look good too, because presenting a put-together, expensive and well-styled front to the world is important to them. They tend to have dark, brooding good looks. The ~strong, silent type~. Their most attractive traits include:

They make a big effort to look good, and therefore their outer appearance is polished, fragrant and appealing.

They often have really fresh-faced and youthful complexions, blessed with great skin.

When they give you their attention, it’s 100%. They listen carefully, ask knowing questions, and give invaluable advice. You know you can trust them and lean on them.

Who gets on best with Capricorns?

The Earth sign crew (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) all get on well with each other. They’re on each other’s wavelength and share similar priorities and values – to a degree, anyway. There’s a pragmatic, materialistic, hard-headedness to them. They have no interest in the ethereal or imaginative realm, it’s all money/appetite/status/reward, thank you very much.

This Earthy vibe works romantically, professionally and on a friendship level. It’s one big, weird love-in. They can all judge, pressurise and critique each other to the ends of the earth. And the other signs just have to leave them to it, because it’s just something the Earth crew do! There is a big kid inside every Capricorn.

Capricorns will cross swords with Fire signs because their confidence (*arrogance*) will rile the zodiac’s goaty grafter. Gemini’s will infuriate them with their fickle and nonsensical ideas and schemes.

All in all, sometimes, Capricorns actually just like to be left the hell alone. But we love them too much to do that.

Turn-ons for Capricorns

All Caps are suckers for retail therapy. Designer stores, art galleries, car showrooms, even estate agent windows. Places that let you glimpse into the material world that the rich and famous get to enjoy. Capricorns are mega turned on by status. So, if you’re not rich and famous yourself, use window shopping to fantasise with them about that world.

Turn-offs for Capricorns

Flakiness. By that, I mean acting kind of wishy-washy, and not being able to make firm decisions or commitments. If you like to go with the flow, drift through life and see what happens, turn up for whatever whenever you feel like it (hello Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini) then you may well grate upon the nerves of clockwork-operated Capricorn. They won’t feel they can rely on you or invest their time and energy in you.

Banter. Tread carefully with your Capricorn date when it comes to teasing and jokes, especially if the jokes are at their expense. Even the lightest of personal observations or quips will burn them down to their very core. All Capricorns are super-sensitive (if not a little paranoid) about their appearance/reputation/humour/social status. They will nurse and dwell on any critique for years.

Via Cosmopolitan UK