Capricorns are self-reliant, self-motivated, self-made. as you noticed, the keyword is: self.

capricorns are very much to to themselves. They do their own thing for themselves, by themselves.

capricorns are responsible. Their sense of responsibility is not something that they learned yesterday.. but something they have actively been since they were children. Most capricorns were raised with lot of discipline and part of that disciplining is placing responsibilities.

Overtime, they learned to do everything by themselves. Now few reasons:

1. They hold themselves to their own very detail specific standards which they wish to meet

2. They are afraid of asking for help thinking people will later throw it at their face.

3. They are afraid of being a burden

4. They love the satisfaction they get from doing their own thing because that’s a measure of their own potential and capabilities: “this is all me”

5. It’s easy to critique themselves vs critiquing someone else

Childhood ways and their past experiences associated with asking for help, their fears and doubts, hold them back from asking for the help that they need. They might not “look” like they need help cuz they appear to be doing fine on their own but that might not always be the case

As a loved one/friend here are some tips and ways you can help a Capricorn. Even if it’s not a literal act of service, simple things like a text message, thoughtful phrases and words will drive them to do better and creates a healthy environment for them.

1. If they have vanished or been aloof, reach out to them.

let them know you haven’t heard from them in a while and that you noticed their absence. Ask if everything is well and if they are doing anything interesting, if they have been up to new projects, hobbies, etc

(cont.) get the conversation going. If you ask how they are, they will give you a simple answer like I’m fine or I’m chilling but if you ask detail specific questions that will get them talking.

2. if they open up about working on something new, offer to give them feedback.

-Ask about it
-what made them decide on that
-any reasoning behind it
-next step on completing it
-ask where they specifically went into details in their work

3. Ask them if they would like a helping hand. Tell them you are interested in taking part because they got you interesting.

if you offer help in such a way they will feel content and most likely welcome you into help them

4. capricorns have no issue spoiling themselves but it’s always nice to have people be nice to them.

If you ever paid attention and get them something they need without them asking you for it, you a earned a soft spot in their hearts. It’s always the thought that counts.

5. offer words of reassurance. Tell them you noticed how hard they have been working and that you are always supporting them. Words goes a long way and sometimes that’s all they need: someone to trust them and their work.

6. When they reveal their accomplishments, recognize and praise them. Give them the honor they deserve. If they’re coming forth with something they have accomplished, guarantee lot of hard work went into that behind closed doors.

7. Remind them to get rest, to take a deep breath and that they can always return to their work/projects the next day as they need. Burnout is crazy. Sometimes they do so much but doesn’t feel like they have done enough. And as their loved one, this is where you come into play.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

emotional support is totally different compared to work support.

Once mentioned, they can appear to be aloof which can push them further off the radar and make it harder to get to know them

Time is a big factor with capricorns. With constant support, showing how genuine, kind and patient you are will make them favor your over time and make them comfortable enough to come to you with their problems.

creating a safe JUDGMENT-FREE environment is key to offering capricorns emotional support. They need to feel that they are safe and you can be trusted enough to put their armor down and open up

Capricorns are very sensitive, empathetic people and overtime you will find out one by one.. why they are the way they are, why they think the way they do, why they choose not to speak all the time, and why they choose to suffer in silence

Understanding their fears helps you assist them better.

-listen
-reassure
-comfort
-give them time

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