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Megan Charles
ASU | Culture

I’m a stereotypical Capricorn, and here’s why

JP Hanson Student Contributor, Arizona State University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at ASU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

My birthday is at the end of December, and if you didn’t guess it, I will reassure your assumption: I’m a Capricorn. What’s even worse is that I enjoy working and staying busy. I enjoy reading books and working on my own, in private. I’m not a hater of change (I’ve moved three times), but I do enjoy the change that is under my control, and for myself. 

You might ask, “What is it like, JP,  being work-hungry?” Let me tell you that when I say that I am feeling tired, just know that I will keep working until I fall asleep at my desk. Just know that I never feel good enough and constantly need to better myself. I love learning new things and just knowing information, but I also struggle with confidence with presenting what I know. I like to think I’m a good balance between an introvert and extrovert, but I do find myself shutting down and shutting away for multiple days after a big social event, or after work (I work at a bar). 

The stereotype that Capricorns are overly serious is absolutely true because I do present myself in a serious way and enjoy having intellectual conversations. I am notorious for being named an ‘old soul’ because of the things I like: black coffee, books on philosophy, why the newspaper is interesting to see how dated news can be before it reaches the people, just to name a few things. I like watching TED talks and people-watching in crowded areas, but who doesn’t? 

Granted, I could just have different interests than my peers, but those are the Capricorn stereotypes that I fulfill. Yes, it’s okay to roast me on it. Yes, my family most likely has already beaten you to it. And yes, I do have multiple jobs. 

What are the stereotypes that you match with your sign? Let me know below, or in my DMs. My socials are linked in my profile. 

JP (they/them/theirs) is a graduate student at DePaul who enjoys reading books, playing guitar, and telling bad jokes. When they're not behind a book or getting a tan from their computer screen, catch them planning their next tattoo. Check their 'gram: @hanson.jp