Mars in Capricorn: Meaning & Personality Traits

Mars in Capricorn Personality

Mars is exalted when placed in the sign of Capricorn. This is because the ambitious, mature and disciplined Capricorn benefits greatly from Mars’ audacious energy and passion. In this position, Mars offers extra power and strength behind Capricorn’s objectives. Here, there is leadership potential and a mature appreciation for power and how to use it. These individuals are driven to earn respect through hard work and determination.

They have the will to pull themselves up by the bootstraps and ascend to a higher station in life. Furthermore, they are very keen on feeling a sense of ownership over their success. Even if they were born with a silver spoon in their mouth, they would nonetheless be determined to go out and carve out a path of their own without anyone’s help. They are driven to achieve and earn respect and they are unafraid of assuming a position of leadership and responsibility over others.

With Mars in Capricorn, there is a degree of self restraint despite their passion. Although they are motivated to do a great many things, they do not get carried away with overzealous foolhardy aspirations. They tend to ground their ambitions in reality and pragmatism. They however, can be unrelenting in pursuit of their goals and agenda. Hell bent on achieving their ends, people with this placement can be very shrewd and calculating in business.

Assuming responsibility comes naturally to them. Depending on what house it is in, Mars in Capricorn manifests a desire to take charge and seize control in some form or another. They are motivated by opportunities for advancement. Dead end occupations are a source of frustration and discontent. At some point, they are likely to take matters into their own hands.

Furthermore, they are not ones to complain or whine about their circumstances. They are wired to take meaningful steps toward whatever goal they’ve set their hearts on. By the same virtue, they can be unsympathetic and short tempered with people who do whine. They despise laziness and can be harsh in their criticism of it. People with this placement have a passion for structure and are motivated to build whatever their heart desires.

They are keen to earn their success through bold risks and sacrifices. By the same measure, they are not afraid to suffer a little bit now in order to reap future rewards. Mars in Capricorn has a greater capacity for delayed gratification due to a more mature and long term strategy. Moreover, in the sign of Capricorn, Mars is more inclined to invest its energy and drive towards more prudent and lasting enterprises.

In the sign of the goat, Mars is also motivated to earn respect and prominence in the world. If anyone has the motivation and willpower to rise to the top, it is them. They are inclined to take themselves and their abilities very seriously. They however can be temperamental towards people who challenge their authority and worthiness. Decisions are often made with confidence and self-assuredness.

Even from a young age they are likely to have shown a precocious capacity for handling responsibility and meeting or exceeding expectations. These individuals tend to show a lot of initiative when it comes to taking actions with a long term goal in mind. They for example may elect to do volunteer work or perform extra credit assignments knowing that it will look good on college applications or provide meaningful experience that will be of use to them as a professional later on down the road.

Mars in Capricorn in Relationships

When it comes to relationships, people who have their Mars in the sign of Capricorn may not necessarily invest as much energy into their relationships as they would their more worldly professional endeavors. The value of relationships for them may often serve more practical and reputational purposes. If this placement is in the 7th house, it can signify a desire to take the lead in partnerships.

Those who join them in either a romantic or platonic context are likely to often defer to them when it comes to many decisions. These individuals are very proactive in managing important matters involving money and schedules. They may be attracted to people who will be an asset to them and also share a similar long term outlook. Whoever they hitch up with, they will certainly have expectations for, that if not met, can swiftly spell the end of the relationship for them.

With Mars in Capricorn, your fortitude is quite exceptional. You strive to control your passions and your instincts and to keep a cool-head under all circumstances. This is probably the reason of your strength. You show firmness with others and with yourself.

In the course of an action, you are able to make sustainable, strong and well-structured efforts. You may be criticized for your lack of adaptability. Your first reaction is to immutably remain your true self. This propensity to stability, although it may slow down your initiatives, is very valuable, in many circumstances: your reactions are in line with your own values and you are not destabilized by prevailing trends and fleeting fashions… and by advice given to you!Astrotheme

Mars in Capricorn Man

Males with this Mars position are bound to have a strong eye on the future and direct a lot of their time and energy towards the manifestation of a successful one. They embrace the responsibility of power and leadership. Furthermore, these individuals can display a lot of traditionally masculine qualities in how they go about things.

They are forthright and unapologetic in working to get what they want and may even sometimes display a callousness and lack of empathy or consideration for others in the process. They pursue their ends with a certain degree of self-assuredness, gumption and fortitude. They may be hungry for power and recognition especially within the realm of their careers. Others may often admire or look up to them because of what they manage to accomplish. Additionally, males with a Capricorn Mars will likely embrace authoritative roles and fatherhood from very early on.

Mars in Capricorn Woman

Females with a Capricorn Mars are very professionally driven and have the fortitude to ascend to high level positions in life. When it comes to their passions and desires, they mean business. They want to be taken seriously when it comes to their capabilities and power of will. As women, they may sometimes get underestimated, something that can often be a source of frustration for them.

They expect to be properly recognized for the work they put in and reap the rewards accordingly. They may gravitate towards qualities and preferences that are traditionally associated with males. They are motivated to compete on a professional level and work hard to build a life they can be proud of. Mars in Capricorn women can be austere and stern when it comes to their expectations of others. They don’t like to hear excuses and expect others to do their part. They try to set the example that they expect others to follow although they would not expect to be outdone.

Mars in Capricorn Ephemeris Dates

Want to know if your Mars is in Capricorn? Below is a table showing the dates on which Mars occupies the sign of Capricorn from 1948 to 2033. If your date of birth falls within any of the year and month parameters listed below, then your Mars Sign is Capricorn.

Year	Mars Sign	Transit Period
1948	Capricorn ♑	Nov 26 – Jan 3 (‘49)
1950	Capricorn ♑	Nov 6 – Dec 14
1952	Capricorn ♑	Oct 11 – Nov 20
1954	Capricorn ♑	Apr 12 – Jul 2
1956	Capricorn ♑	Feb 28 – Apr 13
1958	Capricorn ♑	Feb 3 – Mar 16
1960	Capricorn ♑	Jan 14 – Feb 21
1961	Capricorn ♑	Dec 24 – Jan 31
1962	Capricorn ♑	Jan 1 – Jan 31
1963	Capricorn ♑	Dec 5 – Jan 12 (‘64)
1965	Capricorn ♑	Nov 14 – Dec 22
1967	Capricorn ♑	Oct 22 – Nov 31
1969	Capricorn ♑	Sep 21 – Nov 3
1971	Capricorn ♑	Mar 12 – May 2
1973	Capricorn ♑	Feb 12 – Mar 25
1975	Capricorn ♑	Jan 21 – Mar 2
1976	Capricorn ♑	Dec 31 – Feb 8 (‘77)
1977	Capricorn ♑	Jan 1 – Feb 8
1978	Capricorn ♑	Dec 12 – Jan 19 (‘79)
1980	Capricorn ♑	Nov 21 – Dec 29
1982	Capricorn ♑	Oct 31 – Dec 9
1984	Capricorn ♑	Oct 5 – Nov 14
1986	Capricorn ♑	Mar 27 – Oct 7
1988	Capricorn ♑	Feb 22 – Apr 5
1990	Capricorn ♑	Jan 29 – Mar 10
1992	Capricorn ♑	Jan 9 – Feb 16
1993	Capricorn ♑	Dec 19 – Jan 26 (‘94)
1995	Capricorn ♑	Nov 30 – Jan 7 (‘96)
1997	Capricorn ♑	Nov 9 – Dec 17
1999	Capricorn ♑	Oct 16 – Nov 25
2001	Capricorn ♑	Sep 8 – Oct 26
2003	Capricorn ♑	Mar 4 – Apr 20
2005	Capricorn ♑	Feb 6 – Mar 19
2007	Capricorn ♑	Jan 16 – Feb 24
2008	Capricorn ♑	Dec 27 – Feb 3
2009	Capricorn ♑	Jan 1 – Feb 3
2010	Capricorn ♑	Dec 7 – Jan 14 (‘11)
2012	Capricorn ♑	Nov 16 – Dec 24
2014	Capricorn ♑	Oct 26 – Dec 3
2016	Capricorn ♑	Sep 27 – Nov 8
2018	Capricorn ♑	Mar 17 – May 14
2020	Capricorn ♑	Feb 16 – Mar 29
2022	Capricorn ♑	Jan 24 – Mar 5
2024	Capricorn ♑	Jan 4 – Feb 12
2025	Capricorn ♑	Dec 15 – Jan 22 (‘26)
2027	Capricorn ♑	Nov 25 – Jan 2 (‘28)
2029	Capricorn ♑	Nov 3 – Dec 12
2031	Capricorn ♑	Oct 10 – Nov 19
2033	Capricorn ♑	Apr 6 – Jul 25 / Aug 6 – Oct 16

Mars in Capricorn Celebrities

Brad Pitt – Born: Wednesday, December 18, 1963
Lady Gaga – Born: Friday, March 28, 1986
Albert Einstein – Born: Friday, March 14, 1879
Katy Perry – Born: Thursday, October 25, 1984
Robert Pattinson – Born: Tuesday, May 13, 1986
Megan Fox – Born: Friday, May 16, 1986
Shakira – Born: Wednesday, February 2, 1977
V (entertainer) – Born: Saturday, December 30, 1995
Julia Roberts – Born: Saturday, October 28, 1967
Nicki Minaj – Born: Wednesday, December 8, 1982
David Bowie – Born: Wednesday, January 8, 1947
Christina Aguilera – Born: Thursday, December 18, 1980
Timothée Chalamet – Born: Wednesday, December 27, 1995
Sharon Stone Born: Monday, March 10, 1958
Catherine Zeta-Jones – Born: Thursday, September 25, 1969
Jim Carrey – Born: Wednesday, January 17, 1962
Jake Gyllenhaal – Born: Friday, December 19, 1980
Marlon Brando – Born: Thursday, April 3, 1924
The Weeknd – Born: Friday, February 16, 1990

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