Serious Capricorn. Responsible Capricorn. Doesn't sound like any Capricorns you know? They may be the ones who are still learning to integrate this principle into their life. All too often those born under this sign will experience at least one scenario whereby they must take on a heavy responsibility, often, for another person(s). This sign is about taking responsibility-especially without being asked. They have a natural sense of duty. The serious side often develops when the reality of life gets too unyieldingly harsh and they remember too late that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Surprisingly they can have a kind of dry sense humor. Some of them learn to cope by developing an ability to laugh at the ironies of life. But, many others fall into the pessimistic category.
Capricorn energy is not into blazing new trails. Their mission is to enforce and uphold the so-called laws of the land. So the outlook is often traditional with an eye towards maintaining the status quo. This sign indicates long term success. Like the mountain goat, Capricorn knows all about climbing the ladder of success one step at a time. Careful. Cautious. They always reach the goal eventually. They instinctively know that impulsive actions lead to silly mistakes that will set them back in the long run. Capricorn energy is faithful to the cause and capable of really hanging in when the going gets rough. Capricorn makes efficient use of whatever they have and they abhor waste.

Efforts are directed purposefully towards success. Aimed at a career this is a positive attribute. With people ... not so merciful. In the chart Capricorn often points to an area of life that is not a lot of fun. But, this is not necessarily a negative. There is another kind of satisfaction that comes from working towards goals, overcoming obstacles, and then reaping the fruits of your labor.

Pure Capricorn energy is....
* is responsible and duty bound
* thrifty and conservative
* efficient and industrious
* self-preserving via unyielding purpose
* patient and self-disciplined
* often feels inadequate and...
* strives to overcompensate (success-oriented)
* cautious/fearful
* undemonstrative (though not unloving)
* rigid and tradition-oriented

The House with Capricorn on the cusp is where you may overcompensate for feeling inadequate.