**THE DARK SIDE OF KUWABARA'S SUN SIGN**
AQUARIUS: You are unpredictable, inconsistent, unyielding and stubborn. Your all or nothing attitude secures your spot as an extremist in whatever areas you obsess about in life. You are a control freak and probably a bit of a narcissist which enables you to turn your emotions on and off at will and as needed.
You feign good listening skills, but the truth is you have your mind made up and no amount of reasoning, facts, or other such inconveniences are going to get you to part with your own version of the truth. Wherever a passionate, illogical, irrational extremist is needed an Aquarius is there to heed the call. You have never been on time to any event ever. If it was possible for anyone to actually be late to their own funeral; it would be you. You are unpredictable, detached and don't care if your tardiness impacts others in a negative way. The team members you work with hate you.
You do what you want when you want and laugh in the face of any semblance of order. The only time you don't do this is when others happen to be running late—at that point you get all cranky and moody and wonder how anyone could have the audacity to inconvenience you.
You are manipulative, moody, melodramatic and probably pretty much any other negative M word there is - or any other letter of the alphabet for that matter.
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Dark Side of Aquarius
Cyborgs, Voyeurs, and Control-Freaks
Dark side Aquas are cold and beady-eyed when in the presence of humanoid emotion.
A friend recently told me about being scolded by an Aquarius teen, for emoting on the day of her Dad's funeral. "Are we going to talk about that again?" she said rolling her eyes.
A teenage Aquarian is a natural rebel, of course. But shadow teen Aqua is missing that empathy thing, that prevails in situations like that.
What's unique about Aquarians - emotional distance - sets them apart, and also opens them to dark side behaviors galore. Some of these devolve to zero compassion, narcissism or a superiority complex.
Taken to its outer limits, Aquarian standoffishness turns them into a stubbornly solo unit. They act with no regard for the way it affects others. And don't admit to needing anything from outside the bubble.
This is destructive, and also, impossible, since "No man (or woman) is an island)." But they persist in that illusion, and can wreak havoc as a result.
The Alien
Aquarius is known for its loner and eccentric ways. David Bowie had Aquarius Rising, and played the role of alien, as if born to it.
Nothing wrong with that, in fact, it's really interesting. But that word alien stretches out to alienate - and that's what shadow Aquarians do, sometimes reveling in it.
Aquarians live to stand out, and sometimes in shocking ways. They flirt with risk and have a kinky bent, and that leads to scenarios that scandalize the friend group or community.
I've got this idea, perhaps not fair, that Aquarians are the most likely to get surgically implanted horns on their heads or mix pain with pleasure, to test their own limits. You could say that the alien aspect takes them away from natural laws, and their own bodies.
The dark path then, for some, is toward the synthetic, the virtual and total rejection of their natural selves. This affects others when they become experts in mind control, or go into the field of synthetic biology.
This is especially alluring when there are no earth sign planets in the birth chart. In our age, you can live in a technological reality of your own creation, to a point. Some go to extremes and become cyborgs, or preach about the coming age of transhumanism.
Under Surveillance
Stella Hyde of Darkside Astrology fame has republished that popular book with a different title - Blame Your Planet. It's a rare astro book that's funny, and hers will make you LOL.
She rolls her eyes at Brightside astrologers that are apologists for vanishing acts like Aquarians. Brightsiders say they're private and leave them be. She proposes they go missing, yes, but are actually often watching at a distance, as perverse voyeurs.
In a bit on When Waterboys Go Wrong, she writes about two possible jobs for rogue Aquas - computer hacker or stalker.
On the latter, she writes "Restraining orders mean nothing to you; as long as you've got a satellite link, bugs, and access to a computer network, you can make life hell for anyone: every breath they take, you'll be watching them."
Aquarius' Secret Shadow
Aquarius prides itself on being high-minded and egalitarian. And yet, as Liz Greene writes in Astrology for Lovers, the Waterbearer has a paradoxical nature that he or she doesn't always admit to or understand. And it comes from a competing impulse for control.
Greene writes, "Where Aquarius consciously strives for selflessness, his shadow side is completely self-centered; where his dedication to others is often faultless in ordinary life, his shadow is dedicated to the upholding of his position of control."
This leads to hypocrisy, at times -- and not being able to walk the talk.
Aquarians have control freak tendencies when it comes to ideas, since that's their medium, being air signs. Aqua's two rulers hint at the paradox of chaos (Uranus) and order (Saturn).
I've got an Aquarian uncle that loves to shock with dumb blond jokes and over-the-top politically incorrect humor, mostly sent through forwarded emails. And he's always on a mission to convert whoever is near, to his political point of view. Even his own wife gets exasperated with it.
That's run of the mill dark side behavior, nothing too harmful. But darker shadows exist out there when someone justifies what he does, for a political aim or based on a warped view of reality.
Stella Hyde's Bad Company Aquarians are visionary geniuses like Thomas Paine and David Lynch, and Eva Braun who was mated with the powers-that-be's perennial evil-doer, you all know who he is. It's worth noting that she showed extraordinary loyalty to her beloved, and stayed with him at the dire end.
Few couples have that kind of ordeal - being cornered by the enemy together in a bunker. She defies that stereotype that Aquarians break free if life gets too real, too intimate or too anything. Interesting case, and one that makes me update my notions about Aquarians and loyalty.
A sweep of the 'net shows that many think of Dick Cheney when the phrase evil Aquarian comes to mind How does he sleep at night, much less smirk in those official photos, seriously.
Aquarian actors like Christian Bale and Jennifer Jason Leigh play psychopaths and the criminally insane, better than any others.
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Dark Side of an Aquarius
Aquarius, the fixed air sign of the Zodiac, is cool, friendly, eccentric, and quirkily brilliant, but there is a dark side to Aquarius, a cold and ruthless one. Although the typical Aquarian gets along with everybody and greets the world with a sunny smile, they may display a lack of emotion that troubles others.
Aquarius' 'Dark Side'
Strictly speaking, Aquarius' dark side isn't really 'dark,' since one of the defining characteristics of the Aquarius-Leo opposition, composed of fixed fire and air, is light, plenty of it. Everything is visible there, so the problems and pitfalls ('dark side') of Aquarius are obvious.
Aquarius Can Be Detached
In a healthy person, the Sun is always in balance with its opposite Earth sign. When Aquarius detaches from its opposite, Leo's warmth and energy disappear. Leo represents the core of identity, radiating the warm light of the true self. Without Leo, Aquarius must be distant, cold, and detached. Fixed air observes, but cannot relate to others. This type views earthly affairs from a godlike overview position.
The Water Bearer Is Ruled by Uranus
Uranus, the modern ruler of Aquarius, is the unique and eccentric newcomer to the party. It was discovered in 1781, right between the political revolutions in France and America which then went on to create the first two modern democratic republics. The French Revolution was called The Reign of Terror, and it reflects the dark side of this sign in its relentless adherence to a higher ideal regardless of the human cost.
Aquarius Can Be Cold and Rigid
The 'dark' Aquarians exhibit a chilling lack of emotion. To a varying extent, they can embrace elaborate structures of ideas, accept them as fact, and use them to shore up a delusional worldview. Lacking a central presence of self to illuminate and energize their persona, they can become robotic and formulaic. Saturn's ancient rulership of Aquarius illustrates this side of Aquarius.
Aquarians Believe They Know What's Right
Uranus rolls through its orbit rather than spinning as the other planets do, revolving in a backward direction compared to all the other planets. Its perspective is completely different from the other planetary archetypes. Aquarians look at life through a unique perspective of their own. As a fixed sign, nobody is more certain of their own rightness than this type of Aquarius. Arguments with these people can be an exercise in frustration because they know what they know, and there is no swaying their perspective. Because they lack a personal will, the fully detached Aquarian can't sense as well as see the nature of a given situation, so they remain unaware that there is anything missing in themselves or from their picture.
Aquarius Can Lack Empathy
There is no question that the dark side of Aquarius can be dangerous. Their inability to empathize with others' emotions combined with their intellectual brilliance is a recipe for cruelty, though most often expressed in socially accepted (yet arguably evil) forms, such as vivisection or the calculating, power-driven corporate world. Aquarius knows how to work the system very well because they helped to create it.
Aquarius Man in Love Negative Traits
An Aquarian man can be distant, aloof, and uncomfortable with emotions. These traits are particularly detrimental and confusing when it comes to love. Aquarians can adopt a "love me or don't" attitude and won't waste their time trying to win a person's love.
Aquarius Woman Negative Traits
All Aquarian women have difficulty with intimacy, but when they go to the dark side, they can be true ice queens who are cold-hearted, aloof, bitchy, and always ready to match wits with everyone. A dark Aquarian woman feels she must be tougher and smarter than her male rivals.
Aquarius Can Be Unpredictable
Repressed emotions can burst forth under pressure. Aquarius can be capricious and unpredictable, prone to lightning-bolt-like bursts of temper. Such an excessively detached Aquarius is judgmental and contemptuous of others' vulnerable feelings. Always on the outside, they watch the rest of humanity dispassionately, yet critically. Intimate connection is their kryptonite; they strive to maintain a certain distance from others even in intimate situations.
Aquarius Anger
When an Aquarian gets angry, they get agitated, but attempt to remain emotionally aloof and completely ignore the person. However, they can be infuriated to the point of blowing up and become wild and unsympathetic. This is the point when they can say hurtful things and become verbally threatening.
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The Negative Personality Traits Of The Aquarius Zodiac Sign, According To Astrology
Aquarius is one of the few zodiac signs in astrology that can make their negative personality traits work for them. It's not that Aquarius can’t be frustrating and annoying at times, but if anyone can see this as something positive, rather than destructive, it’s going to be the Aquarius zodiac sign.
There’s something about the Aquarius personality that can confuse a lot of people, though. That's because this sign is a total paradox.
With so many contradictions happening within this sign, it can be difficult to really know their strengths and their weaknesses.
For one thing, the ruling planet for Aquarius is Uranus.
This is the planet of unpredictability, rebellion, and detachment. If that’s not enough to describe Aquarius, Uranus also spins clockwise, rather than counterclockwise like most of the other planets (Venus being the other exception).
So, it makes sense that this paradoxical planet would rule Aquarius, a zodiac sign that is filled with unpredictable energy. Of course, before Uranus was discovered, Saturn (the planet of structure) ruled Aquarius. While Aquarius might be chaotic and erratic at times, this minor influence from Saturn makes it easy to see why they can also be set in their ways.
Aquarius is an air sign, which means that it is one of the zodiac signs ruled under the air element. Air signs are the ones that are constantly looking to move forward, make changes, and keep things new and exciting. Of course, there’s always a catch, and that comes in the form of fixed signs. As a fixed sign, Aquarius is the kind of zodiac sign to always have a plan, to build a stable foundation or set a goal before getting started.
With all of this craziness going on inside this zodiac sign, there’s bound to be some debate on whether Aquarius’ personality traits are really weaknesses.
And when your weaknesses are given more attention than your strengths, it can be easy to slip into that negative side of your zodiac sign. Learning all the good and bad parts of your horoscope is important. You might not always like what you hear, but astrology is supposed to be fun, too.
Here are the 4 Aquarius personality traits that may be off-putting to others.
1. Aquarians can be robotic and unemotional.
Aquarius much prefers to approach situations with her head than her heart because it makes more sense to her that way. Of course, not everyone is as logic-driven as she is.
Seeing as we’re all humans (and not robots), it’s often easier for us to handle problems and go through situations using emotions and feelings, which just isn’t Aquarius at all. She would much rather rely on fact and reasoning than anything else, which not only makes it hard for her to connect with others, but it also makes it hard for her to problem-solve any other way than the way she’s always done it.
Besides this robotic-like way of handling social situations, Aquarius can also seem pretty unemotional. As a rule, Aquarius tends to keep everyone at a distance. It can take her a lot longer than most zodiac signs to warm up to others and let herself be vulnerable.
And what makes these negative personality traits of hers so much darker is that even if part of her does want to be able to open up and love the way other zodiac signs do, there’s always a good chance that something will block her from doing it without still feeling guarded.
2. They're impossible to sway.
Aquarius is one of those zodiac signs who will stick to her guns, no matter what. While this makes her a great person to have on your team when you’re both fighting for humanitarian rights, it also means you get the ever-stubborn Aquarius who won’t listen to your opinion.
She likes to think she can be the kind of person who is open-minded enough to listen to what others have to say, but, in reality, she’s much more likely to cover her ears with her hands and pretend she can’t hear you.
Not only is Aquarius stubborn about her opinions, but she is also always sure that she’s right. No one believes in Aquarius like Aquarius does — admirable at times, yes — which means that no one is going to get through except herself.
Aquarius will rebel against what everyone is taught to believe because her need for freedom includes having the freedom to think, too. Arguing with Aquarius is a futile effort as well because once she sinks her teeth into something, she won’t let anyone take it away from her.
3. Aquarians prefer to alienate people.
Aquarius has a free-spirited nature that encourages her to share the love and live by the “no strings attached” rule. While she does enjoy being part of a group, she’s also fiercely independent, often to a fault. Her ability to stay detached in almost every situation, including ones with people she considers friends, can alienate her.
It’s common for her to lead a nomadic lifestyle, keeping to herself and choosing to be alone instead of surrounded by friends and family. This can obviously backfire on her and make her even more detached than before.
But even though preferring to be alone is not always the healthiest choice, Aquarius would rather alienate people than let them in. Intimacy and closeness scare her, but it can be more than that, too.
Even when she’s part of a group, she has to stand out and shock those around her. This might mean standing out in appearance or opinion, but no matter how you look at it, Aquarius deliberately alienates herself so that it’s always her against the world.
4. This zodiac sign is also paradoxical in nature.
Being a paradox might be more interesting than anything else, but when it comes to Aquarius, being a paradox can turn into being a hypocrite very fast.
Even though Aquarius is a social butterfly and can make friends very easily, she almost always prefers to be on her own and will isolate herself for no reason other than that’s what she prefers. She can also be the kind of person who wants to be in an exclusive relationship with someone but often chooses to keep things casual just so that she can maintain her need for total independence.
What makes this paradoxical zodiac sign so frustrating at times is that she’s not contradicting herself on purpose. Sure, she might look like a hypocrite on the outside, but that’s just her. Like how she’s one of those most open-minded and progressive zodiac signs in astrology, but give her a second opinion and she’ll show you just how stubborn and pig-headed she can be.
Dealing with an Aquarius can make your head spin, but she somehow has all of these paradoxes on lock and even knows how to make her complex personality look effortless.
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You'll Meet Very Few Aquarians—Thank God
It is not unusual for Aquarians to ignore their job, while keeping it, and use the time to work on their novel or new invention. Co-workers will soon yearn to give Aquarius a beating or a boot out the door. Or Aquarians will simply abandon the job. Aquarius hates the whole idea of working for others and wants short hours or none. They work best when they create their own jobs, like Oprah Winfrey (Jan. 29) or Simpsons animator Matt Groening (Feb. 15). They are, by nature, allergic to what's normal, so if you are normal, you won't see them in person much. Aquarius is also the least common zodiac sign.
Many Aquarians start out with glittering and tremendous potential, like Princess Stephanie (Feb. 1) and Paris Hilton (Feb. 17). Declaring they "have to be themselves," negative Aquarians then make a string of poor choices and, in defending them, finally lose respect. Because of their faults, the people who once counted on Aquarians turn against them. When this happens, as it did to talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres (Jan. 26), Aquarians believe it is because others are incapable of appreciating them as prophets and geniuses.
Aquarians are proud rule-breakers. This can be good: Aquarian Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12) decided to free the slaves (in part so the men could join his army). Lesser Aquarians think ignoring rules and common sense makes them rebels and rogues. Former U.S. politician Sarah Palin (Feb. 11) quit her job as Alaska's governor in the middle of a term, and titled her book Going Rogue. If caught in a sticky wicket, like Paris Hilton with her sex tape, Aquarians will give a speech about the violation of their rights, making everyone laugh.
Money? A negative Aquarian's fondest dream is to live on somebody else's money. Don't leave one alone with your cash. They think they deserve at least a percentage for being your friend.
Aquarians and Relationships
A negative Aquarius runs from problems and denies making mistakes, except to a few very close friends and intimates. Those people have the rare privilege of seeing past Aquarius' self-absorption and stubbornness into their well-meaning hearts. Aquarians get extremely attached or even addicted to the few who can break through their shells and get close. The "addicted" Aquarian will dismantle his or her whole life and personality to keep the relationship going, lacking the nerve to break it off.
Although their weird ways can be endearing, two Aquarian traits alienate lovers: First, they don't know what they want, but they always want what they don't have. This is the zodiac sign that will dump you to go back to their ex. Second, they overthink, analyzing a lover's every word and action, worrying, consulting friends and psychics and horoscopes; everything but asking outright, "Where is this relationship going? Is it working for you?" If an Aquarius can do that, it is a sign of maturity. It rarely happens.
Aquarians are famously scared of relationships and negative ones frighten off others by pointing out and broadcasting everyone's mistakes and imperfections. Yet sex is their weakness, their ego-booster of choice, so whatever is available or tolerable at the moment is better than nothing. Then they slink away within the hour saying they have to feed pets or prepare for tomorrow.
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The Dark Side of Aquarius and 5 Things You Need to Know
The dark side of Aquarius is actually not as dark as you think.
Aquarius is the fixed air sign of the zodiac. People born under this sign are intelligent, friendly, easygoing, cool and unique. However, not many know that they also have a cold and ruthless side.
A typical Aquarius radiates positive energy wherever they go and has no problem getting along with others. But, if you’ve known or been in a relationship with them for a long time, you will surely agree with me that they lack emotions.
5 Negative Traits of Aquarius Zodiac Sign
1. They lack emotions and can be robotic
2. They prefer to stay alone most of the time
3. They are stubborn
4. They might look like a hypocrite
5. They lack empathy
The Bottom Line
5 Negative Traits of Aquarius Zodiac Sign
As I said, the dark side of Aquarius isn’t really dark but it’s obvious.
Here are the 5 Aquarius personality traits that trouble others:
1. They lack emotions and can be robotic
Well, Aquarius natives are infamous for being emotionally detached in all situations, even love relationships. They make decisions with the head only and refuse to wear the heart on their sleeves.
Sometimes it’s easier for us to cope with an issue using emotions and feelings, but that will never happen to Aquarius. They are rational, logic-driven individuals that analyze each circumstance based mainly on fact and reasoning. Due to that, not only it’s hard for them to connect with others, but they also have a difficult time to solve their own problems.
If you’re in love with an Aquarius, you must accept the fact that they are unemotional. They may seem friendly, but actually it takes her a long time to open up and reveal her vulnerable side. Even if they really want to express their inner feelings, still a part of them feel insecure and stop them from doing that.
Find out reasons why Scorpio man is attracted to the emotionally detached Aquarius woman…
2. They prefer to stay alone most of the time
Aquarius is usually described as distant people.
With a free-spirited nature, they tend to live and do things based on the ‘no string attached’ rule. They love freedom and will run away once feeling being tied down in any relationship. They enjoy being a part of a group, but at the same time they are independent and want to explore the world alone.
Probably the capacity of an Aquarius is to stay detached in all situations. Even their family member or closest friends can alienate them. Actually they feel nothing bad about this – they enjoy being alone and doing whatever they want without being disturbed. In this case, it makes them only become more detached than before.
Being alone may be not a healthy lifestyle to some, but Aquarius finds it better than letting anyone enter their inner circle. Intimacy and closeness scare them, and they need a long period to adapt to that.
3. They are stubborn
Maybe their stubbornness is just a bit lower than Taurus’s.
Aquarius natives are impossible to sway. Once they already make their decisions, they will stick to that and no one can change their mind. On the bright side, this is a good trait when they fight for humanitarian rights. However, if you work with her in a team, it’s frustrated as Aquarius won’t listen to your opinions.
They usually behave like they are the type open-minded enough to absorb all the stories of others. Nevertheless, they are likely to close their ears in their mind and deep inside will never agree with all the things you say.
Aside from being stubborn about their own opinions, they also determined that they are right. They have the confidence making them believe 100% in themselves – no one has faith in them more than themselves.
Aquarius will rebel against anyone who tries to block them from their own freedom. They value and need freedom to think and do all the things in life. Don’t try to argue with them, especially when you two are in a relationship, because she will make sure she not ends up losing.
4. They might look like a hypocrite
I have to say that Aquarius is paradoxical in nature.
We all know Aquarius is a social butterfly and has no difficulty in making friends in the first meeting. They prefer the ‘me time’ most of the time and won’t hesitate to isolate themselves for no certain reasons.
In a love relationship, they are the kind of person expecting something exclusive from their loved one. But then they decide to keep things normal in order to maintain her freedom and independence.
People may find this paradoxical zodiac sign frustrating…why?
Well, please know that Aquarius is not contradicting themselves intentionally. They may look like a hypocrite on the outside, but that’s not what she wants others to see and think about her. Though they are known as one of the most open-minded and progressive signs, their stubbornness is hopeless.
You may be driven crazy when dealing with an Aquarius, but that makes them unique and help them bring out their complex personality effortlessly.
5. They lack empathy
Though the dark side of Aquarius is not dangerous, their lack of empathy may cause emotional pain to people surrounding them. They find it hard to understand and empathize with others’ feelings.
They are intellectual and see things with a rational, forthrightly viewpoint; thus, the way they express their thoughts sometimes can make sensitive people feel insulted.
The Bottom Line
You already know about the dark side of Aquarius…!
What unique about Aquarius natives is their ability of remaining emotional distance with people around them. Their yearning for freedom sets them apart from the world and creates some dark side behaviors. They may become narcissistic, uncompassionate, and complicated.
Much extreme, their standoffishness makes them a stubborn person who acts without considering if it affects others.
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**THE DARK SIDE OF KUWABARA'S ASCENDANT SIGN**
The Dark Side of Capricorn
Capricorns are born in the wintry dark and carry a bit of that "Winter is coming" portentousness year-round. They're cold stone sober at times, being of the season of the longest nights.
Winter is a time when our ancestors dealt with the harsh realities of survival. There's a touch of the survivalist in Capricorn, who works hard to make it through tough times.
Though Samhain is a time of thin veils, it's been my experience that Winter Solstice is the darkest night of the soul. And seasonally, it's a tough time for many, when thoughts of death and dying (suicide) peak. The dark envelopes, and it's not as easy to find that light of faith -- we have to dig deep and with persistence.
Capricorn then is a sign of those reserves of strength, but one that faces these dark realities of mortality, the dying time of nature, the lack of light. Along with that, it's a month when the Moon peaks in Cancer, bringing emotional yearnings for closeness and familial closeness to a crescendo.
Poor Capricorn can become grim and grave-faced, and suffer with depression in a big way.
A Capricorn that's denied herself the comforts of private life, in pursuit of that career peak, can lash out, until they realize what's missing. If the shadow is running things, they could be that boss that pushes everyone to model their own ways of putting work first, and paying a price.
The Saturn Thing
The late great Linda Goodman of Love Signs fame writes of Capricorn's "blind obeisance to tradition, family, law and order and all forms of authority." She adds, "Goat J. Edgar Hoover was just doing his Saturn thing."
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of authority, that's in that automatic mode, when it's not matured to a more authentic, self-styled and earned credential. If we look at a fearful Saturn as wanting to control, keep order, we see all the ways the dark side can play out.
They are the ones that hide behind a uniform or government authority. And Capricorn is cardinal in its mode - they are natural born leaders. Will they be tyrants or rule fairly? A saving grace is that they want you to be productive, because it reflects well on them. But a rigid-minded Goat inspires rebellion, and often squashes originality.
A negative trait of Capricorn is seeing rank or standing as an established, solid thing.
I've found, too, that Capricorns can take as set in stone, all kinds of hierarchies, even those that are cultural or somewhat alternative. A Capricorn friend once couldn't get why I didn't want to write for a regional Magazine, as it was "THE best one I could be associated with." But I found it on the pretentious side, and even the editors there admitted it was a booster magazine for advertisers.
She also judged my then-boyfriend-now-husband as not up to par, because, well, he lived in a storage unit. To her credit, others likely thought it, while she said it! Capricorn is an earth sign of strong opinions, and you know where they stand. If you don't share the same values, or the same idea of status, that becomes a larger and larger gulf.
The Scrooge
And then there's the materialism of Capricorn, the love of worldly things taken to its extreme. In her classic book Practical Astrology, the merrily creative writer April Elliott Kent names Scrooge in Dickens' A Christmas Carol as a Capricorn character, the misanthrope who becomes a new man.
She writes, "Dry, brittle, and preoccupied with material success, Scrooge is transformed by an encounter with the spirit world (Capricorn is symbolized by the sea goat and can make his home in both the physical and spiritual realms). Confronted with spectral visions of what he is, what he has been, and what he will be if he keeps going int he same direction, Scrooge sees the light - it is, after all, a solstice tale - and opens his heart to the true wealth of friends."
The Long View
Dickens' Scrooge is an old man, and Capricorn is the sign of old age, the winter of life. It's in this deep dark that we have that kind of life review, those "spectral visions" of what will unfold, if the path isn't altered.
And perhaps that pessimism comes from seeing so many going along, not taking charge of their lives or altering the course of history. Capricorn gets cynical, from ruminating on all the passive sheeple going toward their doom, individually or collectively.
That's when Capricorn gets morose, despairing over all that's wrong, and how things are seemingly getting worse and worse. But if the even longer view is seen, Capricorn becomes the sign of ancient earth, with chronologies marked in epochs that they find peace with contemporary life.
It's harder for some to find the lightness in Capricorns they know, or for Cappy's to find their own light. But when, they do, it's like finding a light to carry through all time, that stands up to the darkest ordeals.
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The Capricorn Dark Side
If you want a partner who’ll put you down and openly favor other people, who’ll sneer “Aw, poor baby,” when you share your feelings, and who despite his “intellect”—a word he loves—enslaves himself to his job and parents and kids, choose a negative Capricorn.
Intelligent and responsible, often with one primary talent, Capricorns find it hard to acquire and maintain basic social skills. This is awful because they are social climbers. Positive Capricorns tend to be nerdy and befriend other nerds, but negative Capricorns, instead of making friends, latch onto high-value things to own or win: costly furniture, the boss’s job, a trophy spouse, fame, power, prizes, or a parent's approval.
After prestige, money is the first thing on their minds. Capricorns who put sex first are unusual. Like R. Kelly (birthday January 8) they might frame it as a business transaction. You’ll have to teach most Capricorn lovers what to do, and he or she can’t wait to wriggle free from your embrace because sex is so demeaning and embarrassing. In their eyes, a partner exists to raise their financial or social status. That’s why billionaire Aristotle Onassis (January 15) married Jackie Kennedy. She was a Leo (July 28) and it worked both ways.
Capricorns Never Make Mistakes
Two Capricorns meet: Elvis Presley (born Jan. 8) wanted a federal narcotics badge. President Nixon (born Jan. 9) gave him one. Photo was taken at The White House on December 21, 1970 (under a Capricorn Sun).
Many negative Capricorns were brought up to repress their true selves, and unless they get therapy will in public act out the opposite of their true feelings—mainly rage, distaste, and insecurity—with fake niceness, posing, or airing unwanted opinions on subjects they know nothing about. Donald Trump, Jr. (Dec. 31) and Eric Trump (Jan. 6) are both Capricorns. I knew a Capricorn college boy who bragged how many drugs he did when he did none at all; he thought that was a way to fit in socially. At the same time he was ensuring that nobody would want to get too close.
Ice-hearted Capricorns “don’t make mistakes” and are “good at everything they do” and therefore immune to criticism, like Richard Nixon (January 9), who declared, "I am not a crook" and “If the president does it, that means it is not illegal.” Chairman Mao Zedong (December 26) forced 600 million Chinese citizens to read his Little Red Book and toe his line. Kim Jong-Un (January 8) is not only North Korea’s Glorious Dear Leader but also wants the world to like his haircut. Elvis Presley (January 8) never got to know himself, and let other people and drugs run his life. He is among the few Caps who deserve pity.
Presley's famous “sneer”—a Capricorn specialty—was not a sneer but the result of the slightly uneven lip line he was born with. Negative Caps deliberately glower, roll their eyes, and smirk. They can frost you instantly, whether you’ve burped at the table or just told them you lost the Fortune 500 job they liked you for. Using their “intellect” and mastery of “the rules,” they will argue minor points for hours. Those married to negative Caps are often scared to go home.
Capricorn and Relationships
Capricorn and Taurus are the signs most hated by their exes: Capricorns because they’re controlling and cold, and Taureans because they’re insensitive. Capricorn Suns and Moons hate their exes too and will seethe and complain about them for years. When teasingly calling you “excess baggage” or “schmuck,” they really mean it. Faithfully they visit elders to remind them to leave their property and money to Capricorn.
You’ll know your date’s a Capricorn when he calls a dinner date an “investment” or when she drags you store to store, pointing out what you should buy her. (Females with Venus in Capricorn do that, too.) Instead of gifts, Caps will buy you something you want, but you must be there to watch them sacrifice their hard-earned money. With any Capricorn, your “stock” as a human being is always fluctuating.
Luckily it doesn’t take much for a negative Capricorn to banish you from his or her house and life forever: merely correct his grammar or act unimpressed by her latest pretentious purchase, such as champagne buckets. Sense of humor? They only pretend to have one. No other zodiac sign is as bitter and pitiless. Throw crumbs of flattery; the tiniest compliment thrills their pants off.
I Hope I Look Like a Good Parent
Capricorn parents, especially the singles, constantly feel guilty, and while meeting with you will take calls from their kids (called “heirs”) or bring a kid along and nuzzle him in order to look like a great parent. A Capricorn I knew considered leaving a party because his 22-year-old daughter called him home to open and heat a can of soup for her. We expressed amazement when he said why he was leaving, and then watched it slowly dawn on him that her request was insane and he was her slave. A Capricorn’s child is his or her status symbol—the better to let the dull constellation of Capricorn shine.
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Capricorns are forever described as pretty bland. Business, business, business. When there’s way more to them than that. It’s a perfectionist picky sign that doesn’t allow just anyone into their lives, hence the confusion about what they’re really like or about. Unfortunately, I’m not here to flatter them. This is a DARK side thread, so people can get to know the undesirable sides Capricorns possess that will only be found out after they let you in their lives. (Some can be found out before that too).
Capricorns are goal oriented, not just business oriented. This comes from their sign the goat, which is usually compared to the mountain goat. Mountain goat climbs higher in the mountain for security. Similarly Capricorns first dark side is their goal orientation and restlessness. Capricorn are constantly on the move in order to feel stable, they strive and seek reliability in life to feel at ease. Reliability to them comes in the form of financial stability, relationship stability, job stability etc. Everything in their lives must be stable & this is why they will be unstable, climbing up the mountain and constantly pursuing something to achieve better and be at a high level where they can feel comfortable enough to relax. This is a dark side because they can overwork themselves and constantly feel overworked & underachieved. This also links to the dark side that Capricorns (although independent) may seek stability in someone else when their life isn’t stable on their own. They can be linked to gold digging and seeking someone who can help them be financially stable. Their goal orientation can make them be in relationships that they treat as tasks to accomplish, so they may stay in shit relationships or in relationships with bummy partners in order to fix them and build them up. It’s another one of Capricorns goals. They’re always seeking goals to accomplish. It can also be annoying for the people around them as their time and love can be limited, Capricorn multitasking skills aren’t the best. They can find themselves ignoring people in order to complete something that they had set their mind to.
Another dark side is why although they’re constantly always on the go, whether it be business/school/relationship, seeking for better opportunities and situations for themselves, they’re never actually satisfied and find themselves in the same types of situations. They don’t take risks! Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, which is associated w discipline and prudence. It can hold back Capricorn & make them hesitant to act and restrict their natural movable Cardinal & goat like quality. It’s annoying for Capricorns as Saturn’s restrictions can affect their lives in many ways, from perusing certain relationships because they seem unrealistic or different, pursuing business opportunities because they seem too heavy of a risk and may not work out, pursuing even letting go of something because they feel the situation is what they’re most used to, so they should just stick to it. The hesitancy controls their life and can make them stick to what they know, causing them to feel stuck & confused of their purpose in life and self worth.
Capricorns second dark side is a their mysteriousness and reclusiveness. Back to the symbol of the mountain goat, it separates itself from others and enjoys seclusion. Capricorn is a sign that does not seek others approval or acceptance, this causes issues amongst others as they can view them as stuck up, awkward or stiff. However Capricorn is very independent and individualistic. They love company of close people but also rely on themselves & even when surrounded by others, their mind is separate and different. They make their own choices and don’t mind ruffling a few feathers if it means having their own personal opinion which differs from others. They can be slightly controversial. The goat symbol has a tail of a fish, showing the conflicts between land, earth, material world and waters/ocean. The ocean represents Capricorns mysteriousness, the unknown secrets of the ocean, knowledge & depth shows how deep, closed off, intelligent and mysterious Capricorn can be mentally. The goat upper body shows how they will fit into the material world. They will be logical and rational in most of their thought processes, realistic & grounded, but their inner core is filled with vast knowledge, wisdom. Something Capricorn will find if they slow down and take the time to get to know and find themselves. Something people get to see when they slow down, get the time to speak to and understand Capricorn. It’s hard though leading back to the reason of this dark side as they will not easily let people in to even do so.
Another dark side of Capricorn is their behaviour in relationships. Capricorns struggle in relationships due to Saturns fixedness & their earth sign foot on the ground nature. It can make them very shy & nervous in emotional & verbal expression romantic relationships. A Capricorn may struggle pursuing someone because of this and if by chance, they manage to pursue someone they can find it hard showing them love the way a partner who wants affection would expect. Capricorns can be charming but it can be confused for actually liking someone. Capricorn dislike negative communication and hurting someone’s feelings, so if they sense someone is flirting w them, they may naturally flirt back even though it’s meaningless to them. This can cause someone to assume Capricorn feels a certain type of way about them which isn’t true. Capricorn is capable of being very nice to you and feel absolutely nothing. They are also capable of having sex with someone they have no romantic feelings for, just attraction. This causes confusion for some as they could genuinely believe Capricorn had sex with them because they like them seeing as they’re always flirting back. But to Capricorn, they were being nice and just having sex – something which they both enjoyed. The goat is a sexual creature w a high sexual appetite & if someone is willing, why not? Capricorn will only say no if they see things are getting messy, people are getting hurt and feelings are getting way too caught up. They are sensitive of others emotions, if it hurts you. They are very capable of withdrawing and restricting themselves.
When a Capricorn loves though, they are capable of being in a committed long term relationship. However their other dark side is that they are perfectionists who constantly seek better. They’re also realists. Realism can be negative depending on who’s viewing it. A fellow earth sign would view realism as a good quality. A fire sign would view realism as a depressive pessimistic quality which holds you back from trying things as you have already placed a barrier on it. If the Capricorn realistically doesn’t see things with someone working out as they don’t fit their idea of perfection & what is expected from a partner, the person can remain a sex buddy until the right person comes along. Capricorn has no issues with this as they live life with logic and can separate their emotions from a situation if need be. This can have some people feeling used and cheated by Capricorn as Capricorn hold back their feelings a lot and may not necessarily make things clear on what it is.
Capricorn are jealous partners with the tendency of being manipulative, possessive and controlling. Capricorn dislike the idea of anything they worked for getting taken from them, even if it’s something they don’t necessarily value. Capricorns are capable of being possessive and controlling to people they don’t even care about simply because they love the power and admiration they get from the person. It boosts their confidence and they don’t want it to go. Capricorn can be suffocating in relationships to some, pass controlling situations as jokes when called up on it, but genuinely restricting their partner from having friends, a life and fun even though they’re doing all the stuff they don’t want their partner doing. A Capricorn can sometimes punish people for things they’re doing or know they’re capable of doing which isn’t fair. Some find the arguments and mind games in a relationship fun & entertaining but this is only usually early on. The longer the relationship gets the more they try fix up and make it as stable as possible.
With friends Capricorns are very loyal and helpful friends. Their dark side is they can put their friends on a higher pedalstall than most people in their lives including even their partner. Always spending time with them (especially the men) and it can get annoying trying to fight for the attention of their partners. But Capricorn is not the most understanding of partners and can see certain things as overreacting if they don’t see it as that deep.
Capricorns dark sides aren’t as apparent as others. They’re definitely hidden well and only shown to certain people. How the dark sides are taken defo differ from element to element. Earth/Air signs may not see Capricorns dark qualities as much especially since Air sign is one of the only signs capable of getting a Capricorn to chase them and turn them soft, which is weird for them. Water signs who expect more affection & sensitivity may find Capricorn too unaffectionate, sneaky, sly & insensitive for them. Earth signs may sometimes find Capricorn as too negative but they’re capable of dealing with it more long term. Fire signs may find Capricorns okay in a friendship but suffocating in a relationship because they’re too negative, controlling and may find them too boring and closed off for their usual flashy, passionate display of love.
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Dark Side Of Capricorn Man (11 Unrevealed Traits)
Are you beginning to fall for a mysterious yet handsome Capricorn man?
Are you a bit worried about the consequences of a relationship with this sign?
Perhaps your sign is deemed to be incompatible with his, or you’ve heard some bad things about the weaknesses of a Capricorn?
If so, I get the feeling that you’ll find this guide very useful. It reveals 11 potential dark traits of dating a Capricorn.
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While not all Capricorns have all of the dark traits below, it’s well worth looking out for them. If you spot them, you can be confident that this is an ingrained part of his personality.
So, let’s dive in and find out what they are.
11 Possible Dark Traits Of Capricorns
1. He is frugal
The Capricorn man is one to count and calculate. He works hard for his money and is responsible when spending it. While he will look good and live well, he is always looking for ways to cut costs. Don’t be surprised if he takes you to a cheap restaurant for a date - it’s nothing personal; he just does not see the need to overspend on food.
He’s also quite an oddball because even though they care about how they spend their money, they are humanitarians. You will still find a Capricorn male volunteering in a shelter or donating to charities. It’s not about not having the money with these guys; it’s about being prudent and spending wisely.
2. He is pessimistic
Sometimes, the Capricorn man can come off as really negative because he likes to be practical. He does not mind making himself the devil’s advocate to prove a point. You can tell him about something you are excited about, and he will probe at that thing to the point where you no longer feel like going through with it.
His intention is not to try and scare you off; he genuinely wants you to be sure that you are making rational and practical decisions, and that’s why he makes it his duty to tell you the cons of what you are about to do. Either way, this is seen by others as the dark side of Capricorn born men.
3. He is stubborn
Capricorns can be very stubborn, they may even be the most stubborn of all Zodiac signs.
They are set in their ways, and whatever decision they make is absolute. This trait links to their narcissistic tendency, where they believe they are perfect, and the world revolves around them.
It takes a patient partner who understands the dark side of Capricorns to manage this trait.
4. He can be mean
If you are sensitive, you have no business building a relationship with a Capricorn man. This is because, when dating them, you need to be ready for some hard blows.
This man has an elevated sense of self and sees himself as a perfect being. He is quick to point at other people’s flaws and refuses to open his mind to things that do not resonate with his understanding. This trait is what makes him a bit of a snob and contributes to his antisocial personality.
5. He is too logical
For something to capture the Capricorn man’s attention, it needs to be meaningful and rational. He sees things in black and white, either this or that, and there are no middle grounds with him. However, some life situations may require that he applies his emotions, and the Capricorn man struggles here.
Capricorns are considered as the keeper of time because of their principled nature. So, when people want to see the dark side of a Capricorn man, they should simply be impractical and wayward. The principled Capricorn trait makes him approach life with seriousness and leaves little to no room for light-hearted ideas or opinions.
6. He lacks empathy
If you’re dating a Capricorn man, I must warn that he is not the most empathetic person you will ever come across. The worst part is, he may not see this as a problem. He is apathetic and indifferent about the things that do not concern him.
He is someone who is a workaholic, and this can lead to him ignoring your emotions and desires. Dating him almost seems like being with a mechanical person because he works hard, provides for his family, and can go for extended periods in bed, but maybe ignorant of your feelings.
7. He can be controlling
The determination often portrayed in typical rags to riches story can be attributed to a Capricorn’s man behavior. Males born under the Capricorn sign are high achievers, and they will stop at nothing to get what they want, and this attitude can turn bullish after a while.
It is easy for a Capricorn man who lacks the discipline to become a tyrant in his relationship.
He’s controlling and authoritative behavior can make a free-spirited partner feel choked, and it hinders his chances of having meaningful relationships. After all, no one wants to be in a controlling relationship.
8. Unexpected mood swings
One minute he is bubbly and cheerful, and the next minute he is cold and moody. Capricorn doesn’t apply emotions in their decisions, it’s not their thing. Even in their relationships, it is not uncommon to see them give their partners the cold shoulder or act indifferent towards emotional topics.
The Capricorn man’s mood swings will keep others on their toes. They are unpredictable and you may never know what to expect.
9. He has high expectations of his partners
To be in a successful relationship with a Capricorn man, other zodiac signs must be ready to match up with his ambitious traits. The Capricorn man believes he is perfect and superior to other people; he thinks of himself as the prize and takes his time when picking a partner.
He holds his partner to a high standard and will not hesitate to point out her flaws. This behavior can make him look cocky; a sensitive partner is bound to find it annoying.
10. He lacks spontaneity
Rigid, grounded, and focused are common terms that define a Capricorn man. Since he likes to be in control of his future, he is not one to experiment. You will only find him trying new things after taking his time to weigh the pros and cons.
This trait, along with his anti-social tendencies, can make him come off as boring in relationships. If you love to take chances in life, you will find your relationship with a Capricorn man quite challenging.
11. He is distrusting and cautious
Capricorn guys do not rush into relationships, and even when in a relationship, they do not bring all their walls down. For them, it is one block at a time; it takes hard work to gain the trust of men born under this zodiac sign, but the reward is worth it.
Remember, the Capricorn man is cautious and calculative, so do not expect him to take people at their word. He will always want to scratch beyond the surface to discover what’s underneath a person and know if they are worthy of his love.
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