Headcanon/Character Survey-type Info.

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Capricorn Attributes in Alignment with Von Karma

Cardinal Earth Sign

Concerned with:

- Practicality, realism, hard work, persistence, accomplishment

-Planning, determinism, persistence, success

-High status, good quality, reputation

-Responsibility, difficulties, problems

-Paternalism, authority discipline

-Money, wealth, long-term projects

-Wisdom, loyalty, sensitivity to beauty

 

Likened to the oldest and most valuable tree in the forest: Surefooted and thoroughly practical. Earth represents practical skills - Material, financial, and social resources that can be used to further an ambition

Characterisitics

Positive: Good organizing skills, cautious and realistic, hard working, scrupulous, fearless, calculates risks but takes them when necessary, has high but realistic standards, conventional, concerned, gives sound advice, loyal to tradition, respects authority

Negative: Tendency to believe their way is always the best, egotistical, a slave driver, unforgiving, anxious, allows inner fears to dominate decisions, takes a very critical view, a perfectionist who is never satisfied, fatalistic, status seeking

A typical Capricon cannot bear to be embarrassed in public. Sometimes they long to let go a little and to allow themselves to join in the fun--let their toes tap in time with the music. But usually a sense of duty and a terrible fear of looking foolish stop them from acting out their desires. Capricorns are also secret romantics who want a perfect and secure love in their lives.

Capricorn Male Physical Characteristics:

-Has sharp, penetrating eyes

-Rarely smiles

-Has very strong white teeth

-Is conscious of his appearance

-Dislikes removing his clothes in public--for example he will still wear a shirt (or in Manfred's case a suit coat) in a heatwave while other men are bare-chested (or wearing less stuffy clothes)

Behavior and personality traits

-Dignified in his manner and very polite

-Seems unapproachable and self-protective

-Totally reliable in pursuit of an aim

-Takes his time sizing up others before he will relax enough to share his inner warmth

-Seeks honor but is not interested in becoming famous

-Strong opinions but is not vain

Domestic Affairs (Home and as a Parent)

-Enjoys providing for family/visits from relatives

-Likes having a routine and organized household

-Wants quality furniture and fixtures

-Basically loyal to home and family

-Needs home as a safe haven for personal pleasure and business entertaining

As a Parent

-Typically strict but fair

-Takes parenthood seriously

-Has an ironic sense of humor

-Provides the very best for the children

-Tender and sensitive

-Has difficulty relating to younger children but will find it easier as they get older

-Will teach children good manners

-Provides plenty of educational stimulation
 

Work

-Works hard and for long hours

-Likes to have some home comforts in the workplace so he can change and go to another appointment or stay all night if necessary

-Does not neglect family life for business, and family members may visit him at work

-Expects obedience to the rules

-Strong sense of duty

-Not a good mixer, but others trust him

-Does not give perks but responds when people are in need

-Takes responsibility seriously, so may neglect personal needs

-Dresses conservatively/well organized

-Can keep complex operations moving smoothly

-Arrives early, leaves late

-Dependable and can carry huge workloads

-Minds his own business and expects others to do the same

-Works steadily and quietly, staying with the same company for a long time

-Occasionally reveals a wry sense of humor

-Conscientious and aims high (for power not glory)

-Expects a salary in keeping with the work done

-Has respect for superiors, elders, and those more experienced

-Enjoys common-sense procedures

 

Workplace

Must be comfortable, like a home away from home

Must be tidy and well organized

Should have a framed photo of the family on the desk

Must not have money wasted on it unnecessarily

 

Love

-Very much private about their love affairs/love life

-Slow to make approaches, never flirts for fun

-Only says "I love you" when it is meant and does not see any reason to keep repeating it

-May worry about the emotional aspect of the relationship

-Must feel financially secure to enjoy love

-Is caring, considerate, and committed to the loved one

Expectations

-To be taken seriously

-To make a long-term commitment

-Faithfulness

-Privacy

-To make a home and family

-To be admired by the loved one

Ending a relationship

-Do not have casual affairs

-If relationship begins to fail it takes a long time for Capricorns to take action

 

Leisure interests

Not so much interested in team sports, but will work hard at a hobby to make a success of it. Whatever they choose to do, it must be respectable, and increase their chances of being admired or honored.

Capricorns are so aware of their duties and responsibilities that they often find it very difficult to allow themselves to enjoy anything for its own sake. As they get older and become grandparents, they tend to let loose a little and enjoy playing with their grandchildren.

Typically pursue things like: Music, listening or playing; Gold, walking, chess, tactical games; visiting museums, theater, and galleries; reading, gardening, improving the home.

(Likes)

-hot, simple food

-antiques, history

-duties and responsibilities

-not being pressured by others, having plenty of time

-sexual love

-privacy

-what is regarded as the best

-membership of an exclusive club

-home and family

-personalized gifts

-new books

-expensive gemstones

 

(Dislikes)

-Untidiness

-Being teased

-Familiarity

-Surprises

-New ideas

-Loneliness

-Being made to feel useless

-Being embarrassed in public