One’s most powerful Signs give a picture of the natural, instinctive motivation (likes and dislikes, attitudes and reactions) and enable one to judge whether or not a vocation will bring personal satisfaction.

Mainly anchored in a deep desire to be sure of themselves, Capricorn's motivation expresses through organization and utilization of the material, tangible plane of consciousness. As practical persons of action, they throw themselves into the conquest and domination of conditions. They are capable of battling terrific odds. They recognize and accept barriers and limitations that might phase others because they measure their worth by visible proof rather than by potentialities. Because they believe experience is the best teacher, they are apt to shoulder any responsibility and work long, hard hours to prove it. Their ambition builds every temporary failure into one of the rungs on their ladder to success.

They dislike waste, hit-or-miss methods, theories, speculations, emotional situations, small talk, losers, and being controlled and buffeted by events or conditions.

They like to get things finished, to economize and synthesize, and to coordinate others. They enjoy punctuality, responsibility, tradition and convention, worldly success, and the trade atmosphere.