Capricorns Personality Trait

As the 10th astrological sign, Capricorn is used to refer to the zodiac sign of people born between the 21st of December and the 19th of January. Capricorn is an Earth sign and one of the four cardinal signs. Capricorn signifies the start of winter in the northern hemisphere and the start of summer in the southern hemisphere. 

Capricorns have distinct personality traits that make them a Capricorn. We’ll be sharing some of the traits of this awesome earth sign in this article. Let us know how many traits you have!

  • Very Grounded and Down to Earth – The first trait of Capricorns is that they tend to be very down to earth and grounded. Capricorns are not dreamy people. They prefer to focus on reality which might make them appear as pessimistic but this is not the case. Capricorns are not negative or pessimistic, they simply prefer to look at situations just as they are. Being grounded and down to earth also appears in their mannerisms which we’ll be discussing next.


  • A Reserved Nature – Capricorns are reserved by nature. This is why they are not very compatible with fire signs, Aries, and Sagittarius. Capricorns prefer slow-paced events and less crowded events. They do not like loud conversations or anything that will draw undue attention towards them in social situations. This can make them seem shy or standoffish but that’s not the case. They are simply reserved and prefer to hang out in smaller groups and with people they trust.


  • Hard to Gain Trust – It is very hard to gain the trust of a Capricorn. They are cautious and wary so it will take time to gain their trust. They will also need reassurance in a romantic relationship hence why they clash with fire signs. However, once you gain the trust of a Capricorn you will most likely have it forever which will lead us to our next point: loyalty.


  • Loyal and Dependable – Capricorns are very loyal and dependable people. Capricorns are one of the zodiacs heaviest ride or die. They are very sincere and will put their all into a relationship whether platonic or romantic. If you value friendship then gain the trust of Capricorns. For Capricorns ensure there are boundaries so you don’t end up in a manipulative relationship where there is no equal effort.


  • Practical and Pragmatic – Capricorns are very practical. They do not build castles on clouds or spend time daydreaming. They are practical and methodical in their dealings. This is why a lot of Capricorns excel in business and leadership roles. However, their practical nature can become dangerous if they are not checked. They can go to unnecessary lengths to procure the favor of those beneficial to their career or pursuit. Besides this, Capricorns are exceptional leaders because of their attention of detail, methodical way to solving issues, and practical way of approaching situations.


  • Discipline and Dedication- Capricorns have earned the reputation of being hardcore workaholics. They have extraordinary patience, grit, and discipline. Capricorns will often push themselves far beyond their capabilities to ensure a job gets done. While this is a very exceptional attribute to have it can be dangerous for the Capricorn. 



Capricorns should be wary of getting lost in the pursuit of perfection. They struggle to leave projects halfway however some projects need to be abandoned especially when it is obvious that it is a dead-end. Capricorns may also struggle with a work-life balance. As long as they have a good support system around them they should be just fine.



These are the top 6 personality traits of Capricorns. Let us know if you have any of them or how many of these traits you can recognize within yourself or your Capricorn friend.