GOOD THINGS: they still believe in the concept of a traditional family life; despite their reserved demeanor at first, they can have very eccentric tendencies that pique your curiosity; just like the dork who did your homework in high school (or college, or even now in your current job), they will gladly help you on your projects, or do them entirely; their bank account tends to be stable and modest; you can have tons of free time to yourself because they will mostly be stuck working long hours in the office; excellent coupon and point users, so you can get a lot of “freebies”; their refined tastes and need for top quality products and goods assures you a life filled with luxury items (it is all about quality, not quantity); they won’t throw tantrums or create public drama scenes as they refuse to be embarrassed in public; you can retire early because they will have carefully planned and executed your 401k and investments; will be extremely honest and blunt with you; not flakey – when they say they are going to do something, they mean it; like a fine wine, they get better with age and really learn how to let loose; will balance you out/calm you down when your head gets stuck in the clouds or you need a reality check; refuse to live in shabby conditions, so your home will be a nice one and in a good part of town; traveling is one of their favorite things to do; will humor you with their on-the-ball (and off-the-wall) commentary; your parents will love that you married such a “sensible” person; like to show their love in material worth—prepare for expensive gifts.
BAD THINGS: you may never see them as their work is their first priority and long hours at the office is the rule, not the exception; they may treat love more like a business or science and less like an art; they aren’t the “softest” or easiest personality to deal with; emotions are hard to come by—don’t expect heart-to-heart soul sessions on a regular basis (if ever); their honesty may be a bit too honest for you; extremely traditional, might be incredibly boring and predictable; playing it too safe can make you feel as if your life has become catatonic; highly selfish and motivated primarily by their own [professional] goals, you may feel as if your feelings/needs are insignificant at times; being too practical by nature can make spontaneity hard to come by; they show love in terms of providing wealth, not romance; once they have committed to you, they have a sense of “owning” you and may feel the need to constantly monitor your actions and whereabouts; tend to be “inside the box” in their thinking, so getting them out of their comfort zone may require a bit more finesse; once they have made up their mind, they will not change it.
DATE THEM IF YOU: think that love and romance is found in stability, practicality, and traditional family values; put financial security at the top of your list of “must haves”; require a lot of free time, or personal independence, to work on your own projects without interference; need a business partner; don’t mind being alone at night more often than not; relish in a partner who has an intense personality; like to charm and schmooze business men and women during various work-sponsored cocktail events and dinners; don’t want to play games; don’t need fluffy words or romantic overtures; don’t like talking about your emotions; prefer to settle down later in life; want to retire early and travel often; don’t like drama; want to date your financial investment advisor; like to discuss serious and intelligent topics during dinner time; enjoy being with someone who doesn’t apologize for who they are; and want a partner who follows through on their promises.
ADDITIONAL: Capricorns are like a fine wine—bottled up and stamped with all the proper identification, labels, and price tag. You have no clue what you are getting into until you pop the cork (or twist off the cap), but you aren’t expecting any surprises. As you pour the glass and take in the aroma, you nod with satisfaction that you are about to drink a classic, vintage, traditional, fine wine. There may be a peppery/strong after taste in your mouth, but you are enjoying the full bodied wine and thinking “this is exactly how I think this wine should taste!”
Sure, you paid a lot for the wine (vintage label, remember?), and you may not be able to drink it all the time because it is only available at boutique wine stores open at select hours, but it is damn good when you do get a chance to enjoy the bottle, and therefore, damn well worth the investment. In other words, when you come across one of these hard-to-come-by bottles of wine for sale, BUY IT!
What lesson have you learned here with my ongoing wine analogy? Allow yourself to take a taste first before making a judgment. (Hint: the more you drink, the more you like the flavor.) It just may end up being the best, most practical wine you own in your cellar—perfect for every occasion and menu.
And such is how you should welcome your Capricorn. Don’t be fooled by the cold, austere outward demeanor they tend to pose to the world. Beneath that barely see-through, glass, cold bottle lurks a delicious person to get to know, love, and yes, swirl around in your mouth for a while as you are getting to know them better. As they get older, they get softer, wiser, more eccentric (in a good way), laid back, and willing to take some risks. The bonus is that they do this AFTER they have accumulated a lot of wealth and stability. In other words, they can afford the life they have always dreamed of. Don’t bother wasting time dating a Cap who hasn’t figured out their career or made a success of themselves yet. They won’t be ready to give you their already-limited attention until they feel they have something to brag about. Their self esteem and self worth is directly related to their title, financial security, and status. Most Caps end up owning their own business—their career is their mistress, best friend, and child all wrapped up in one.
Speaking of the number “one,” while it may seem as if you are in second place in their life, trust that their success will be shared with you, and that they do all this work to be able to provide for you and for their family. They never want to say “no” or “I can’t afford it” to someone they love. It is easy to be in awe of your Cappie—they don’t take failure, or the word “no”, for an answer. When most people give up, your Cap has only just begun.
So love them the right way, or not at all. Trust me, that is how they will love you. And just remember, like all fine wines, they are best left decanted for a while to really come into their own.
