We have all read about Capricorn’s realism, but where does it stem from? What is the meaning behind such pragmatism, level-headedness, and sensibleness? Capricorn represents such an earthly wisdom, and they size up any project to see if it can be accomplished. Both Taurus and Virgo also have realism, but Capricorn’s is on a worldly level, and if they think something is achievable they have the grit and determination to see it through. Capricorn is concerned with practical things like a career, long-term plans, establishing security. A typical Capricorn believes he or she should work hard for a living, and must be prepared for any unexpected set-backs.Sometimes Capricorn's honesty is brutally harsh and they hate anybody wasting time. Therefore they may be perceived as a “wet blanket, “dampening any initial enthusiasm with too many earthly realities. They are always prepared for the worst and are quick to spot flaws, and think in practical, applicable terms. We might be all excited about a new plan and Capricorn will list all the possible things that could go wrong and approaches everything in a business-like manner. Capricorn is a realist and sees things as they are and would never want to be seen as foolish, they have far too much pride. They sometimes have the tendency of taking over a project, and put in the extra hours, but only because at the heart of every Capricorn is a deep fear of failure.
Capricorn knows what can or cannot be done in a certain time-frame. One thing you will learn quickly about Capricorns or even Saturnian people is that they learn to endure (stick with to the end), you can depend on them. Sometimes this comes across as a hardness wherein they don’t allow anyone to see their vulnerability and secret self-doubt. Capricorn is the backbone of the zodiac; they know the rules and never lose sight of their goals. Anything new arouses distrust, fearfulness and pessimism which inspire them to be cautious and realistic. Hard knocks throughout life has taught them about delay, death, loneliness, and has forced them to see things with no rose tinted specs.
Many have been forced through hard-ship to grow up quickly and develop a thicker skin. Capricorns understand that they live in a world that requires toughness and good survival capacities as well as realism and self-honesty. Capricorns don’t mind making mistakes because they learn from them, but they are destined to be hit by reality more often than not, and are deeply aware of mortality, limitations, and struggle. They don’t expect a bolt from heaven to shower them with opportunities and good luck. As over-clichéd as it sounds, they make their own good fortune. Life is hard and one must work doggedly to achieve anything, and such realism relies on understanding that one cannot have everything that one wants. Saturn (Capricorn's ruler) represents the old man who has no illusions left.
