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People with a Capricorn sun and Scorpio moon are some of the most driven, ambitious people around. They know what they want, and they’ll work tirelessly until they get it. If you’re curious about this powerful, dynamic sun and moon sign combo, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Cap-Scorpios, including their personality traits, challenges, career paths, and what they’re like in romantic relationships, so keep reading!
Things You Should Know
- Capricorn Sun-Scorpio Moons are ambitious, driven go-getters.
- The Capricorn sun makes them hard-working and success-oriented, while the Scorpio moon makes them emotionally intense and laser-focused.
- This powerful combination of traits makes Cap-Scorpios uniquely poised to achieve anything they set their minds to.
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Capricorn Sun-Scorpio Moon Personality Traits
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Capricorn sun-Scorpio moons are the ultimate go-getters. The sun in Capricorn makes them naturally ambitious and hardworking, while the moon in Scorpio gives them depth, intensity, and focus. Nothing is out of reach for this powerful combo! Once they figure out what they’re passionate about, they won’t stop working until they’ve achieved it.[1]
- Elements: Earth (Capricorn) and water (Scorpio)
- Modalities: Cardinal (Capricorn) and fixed (Scorpio)
- Planets: Saturn (Capricorn) and Pluto (Scorpio)
- Symbols: The Sea Goat (Capricorn) and The Scorpion (Scorpio)[2]
- Capricorn Sun Keywords: ambitious, determined, resourceful, disciplined, loyal, grounded, dependable[3]
- Scorpio Moon Keywords: intense, deep, focused, intuitive, guarded, sharp, strong, devoted[4]
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Ambitious and hard-working Capricorn suns are notoriously success-oriented and diligent. They have lofty goals, and they’re intent on climbing until they reach them, no matter how much work it takes.[5] Couple this with Scorpio moon’s sharp focus and inquisitive nature, and you’ve got someone who’s destined to achieve great things![6]
- You’ll often find Cap-Scorpios at the top of whatever field they’re in.
- Whether they’re the president of a university, the CEO of a business, or the top dancer in a ballet company—they’re always rising to the top!
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Principled and ethical Capricorn suns have deep respect for society’s rules, and Scorpio moons are intensely devoted to fairness and truth.[7] This combo results in an incredibly strong moral compass. Cap-Scorpios care deeply about doing the right thing, and they tend to be very trustworthy, upright characters.
- You can always trust a Cap-Scorpio to give you rational, thoughtful advice.
- They’ll be honest with you about the right thing to do, even if the truth is tough to hear!
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Reliable and loyal Capricorn sun-Scorpio moons are a bit slow to let people in, but once you break through their walls, they’re the most dependable people around. They take friendship seriously, so they’re in it for the long haul. They’ll stand up for you, be there for you, move mountains for you—whatever you need, Cap-Scorpio’s got it covered!
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Bold and intense Cap-Scorpios are confident and vigorous. They’re never hesitant to take command of a situation—in fact, they love being in charge. The Cap sun gives them an assertive and decisive air, while the Scorpio moon provides emotional intensity and depth.[8] This combo makes for a very compelling, magnetic personality!
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- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/trust-issues-causes-signs#how-to-overcome-trust-issues
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- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/how-to-be-more-empathetic#how-to-act-empathetically
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