Capricorn Woman

Ambitious and self-disciplined, Capricorn women know how to put in the work to get what they want…

• Dates: December 22-January 19
• Ruling Planet: Saturn
• Symbol: The Goat
• Element: Earth
• Quality: Cardinal

Capricorn Woman Personality, Traits & Characteristics

Capricorn women tend to be those women you look at and wonder how they do it all. They do it by having the kind of self-control that others envy. They know how to stick to their commitments, when to say yes, and when to say no. There is never a cheat day on her diet, her word is her word. She is always generous and tries to help others, but never promises to anything that she doesn’t think that she can follow through on.

Capricorn women tend to be very strict with themselves and live to a strict schedule. They don’t like to compromise from this, and can’t stand it when someone throws a curveball and knocks them off the path that they have chosen for themselves.

Learn about the Capricorn zodiac sign.

Personality Traits:

• Self-controlled
• Committed
• Generous
• Strict
• Rigid

Likes & Dislikes

Capricorn women are always working to a plan. They would schedule things down to the minute if they could. They don’t just have to-do lists, that have timed lists that show exactly how long each task should take.

Women born under this sign don’t like last-minute surprises and rarely do anything on a spur of the moment whim. While their natural self-discipline means that they don’t need much to keep them on track, they do like to celebrate the small wins along the way.

While Capricorn is self-motivated, they do appreciate the approval of others and like to be admired. A little bit of praise can go a long way. They can also feel let down when their contribution is not acknowledged. They believe in credit where it is due.

Likes:

• Planning
• Scheduling
• Celebrating the wins

Dislikes:

• Lack of recognition
• Impulsiveness

Home Life & Family

A Capricorn woman’s home facilitates her busy lifestyle, so it always needs to be clean, organized and free of clutter. She doesn’t need anything taking up unnecessary space. She sticks to a strict schedule, and that includes her cleaning regime.

These women are also pretty controlling, so anyone who lives in her space needs to stick to her plans and rules. She likes things done her way, and can be a little critical when people take a different approach.

Career & Money

Capricorn women are highly ambitious, they are also reliable and dedicated which means that they are always a key member of any team. They are often the glue holding the team together, as they manage to power through the last minute or tedious tasks that others can’t cope with. She prefers to be in a leadership role as she likes things done her way. She has learnt to follow directions when needed, but can’t stand to be micromanaged.

Capricorn women are good with their money. They know how to save for the important things in life, and also enjoy the challenge of investing. Capricorn women like researching and closely following the market to grow their money. They take setbacks in their stride as they know that they are in it for the long-term.

Capricorn Women in Love & Relationships

Capricorn women know exactly what they are looking for, and they probably have a pretty detailed list. Their list won’t focus on the superficial things, but rather the big things such as shared values and compatible life goals.

She is likely to participate in activities such as online dating in order to track down someone who both speaks to her heart and meets her more intellectual needs. But she is a romantic, and needs to know that she is the first person in her partner’s heart.

See more:

• Signs a Capricorn Woman Likes You

Sexuality & in Bed

Capricorn like to feel like they are in control in the bedroom, and don’t like unexpected surprises. They can be highly adventurous, as long as it is a safe space and she is ultimately the one calling the shots.

Attracting a Capricorn Woman

While Capricorn women will never ignore the call of the heart, when it comes to the search they are sticking to a strict list. They want someone who shares their values, and has similar ambitions. These women appreciate someone who is transparent and talks about what they want from life. They won’t share anything about themselves if they think the other person is being too secretive.

Compatibility

Capricorn women tend to be compatible with Cancer and Virgo. Cancer looks for the same stability and consistency in life that Capricorn values, and so will find Capricorn’s strict schedule liberating rather than frustrating. Virgo is just as ambitious as Capricorn, and has similar levels of self-control and determination. This means that the two can respect each other, and achieve great things together.

Learn more about Capricorn compatibility.

Famous Capricorn Women

Capricorn women like to be in the driver’s seat when it comes to shaping their own lives and their own success.

• Zooey Deschanel, American actress known for New Girl
• Nina Dobrev, Bulgarian-Canadian actress known for The Vampire Diaries
• Dolly Parton, American actor and singer
• Maggie Smith, British actress known for Downton Abbey
• Greta Thunberg, Swedish Environmental Activist

See more:

• Zodiac Signs Explained: Dates & Meanings