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Is it hard for you to show excitement?
Understanding Capricorn Traits and Expressing Excitement
Capricorn individuals often experience internal feelings of excitement but may find it challenging to outwardly display these emotions. This is due to their reserved nature and desire for control. Recognizing this can help you accept your authentic way of expressing joy and understand others' reactions better.
My dad's like that-- Cap sun/moon.
When he's particularly happy about something, or pleasantly surprised-- he just smiles (only a little!) and nods in acknowledgment of whatever it is.
Once in a while, he'll dispense a "very good", but that's about it.
The lack of enthusiasm can be daunting, but the reality is that you always know it's genuine.
🙂
I think my leo moon helps me express. Thing is, my moon gets ahead of my cap sun, which doesnt necessarily feel the excitement thats being expressed and thats when my anxiety starts or a panic attack happens smh. Too much conflicted energy.
Anyway, my mom gave me my birthday present the other day. I had something else in mind but i really loved it. I tried to show as much excitement as i could but it seems she didnt believe me, which i felt bad about. Later she asked if i really liked my gift i said yes! I do love it. I cant always show it either, or maybe it comes off as fake aswell. Idk
My Cappie grandma says "Aww!" to everything. Lol. My Cap dad will smile and keep it moving...or not smile and keep it moving. It all depends on the day.*eye roll*
I don't know true cap, you seemed absolutely thrilled when you came in the pasture thread yesterday : ). Sometimes , if I'm dealing with other things in my life that are more important. I do have a tendency to not outwardly show my excitement over many things others may deem excitable. But if I don't really have anything really pressing weighing me down , and I'm around fun loving people I can be just as wound up as other signs. I'm just a novice to astrology, but wouldn't that deal with your communication with others? Therefore it's a different planet? Anyone ? Anyone ? Bueller ? Bueller? So you weren't really happy with the daisy I gave you? Sulks : (
Posted by Montgomery
My dad's like that-- Cap sun/moon.When he's particularly happy about something, or pleasantly surprised-- he just smiles (only a little!) and nods in acknowledgment of whatever it is.
Once in a while, he'll dispense a "very good", but that's about it.
The lack of enthusiasm can be daunting, but the reality is that you always know it's genuine.
🙂
This is probably all you'll get out of me. But you just might get a hug too(inner circle only).
Sometimes I do feel "stiff" like this. I'll get excited or feel some overwhelming emotion, but still keep a lid on showing it, and I ABHOR this. To me, it's essentially a fear of making an ass of myself and I almost feel like more of a fool for not appropriately showing emotion. But apparently it's an instinct I can't fight sometimes.
Though I must say??_ I will very often physically express myself??_ sometimes it's loud and dramatic.
Making an ass of myself can be entertaining, and if not then it's at least really cathartic. 😛
Stop derailing my thread Clueless!
But most Cap men are gay, they look up to other males and put them on pedestals. So stop the facade. When did excitement become Gay?
You sound boring. Totally dull. Dead. Not alive.
Gay meaning: lighthearted and carefree
I have a hard time "acting" excited.
If I'm really excited, no problem.
I'm probably still pretty reserved, like I
Won't jump up and down, but you can tell I'm excited.
But I can't fake it.
Sometimes this causes me anxiety if I know I'm supposed to get excited about something and I'm afraid I won't be excited enough, if that makes sense.
i get anxiety too lol.
Dear Caps, I am glad to see you tackle this topic. However, from my experience, that will probably make u unhappy, but its okay. I have seen the under excitement with my Cap guy. I bought him something from the brand that he likes and he just opened the gift and said I like it. It was very dry. Not that I wanted him to scream and shout NO, just say thank you, smile, make eye contact and say you appreciate the gift and thought. Don't act but realize that someone, who hopefully cares for you, took the time to get you something to your taste. In my case I wrapped the gift. Understand Caps, displaying gratitude DOES NOT make you fake and unkempt, it shows that you can acknowledge gratitude. Social graces has its place. It does not make you a sucker.
Interesting topic.
moon/saturn people are like grief counselors. They show hardly any emotion.
venus/saturn people including myself arent easily amused by alot of things people do 4 us. I tried my hardest to be more emotionally expressive.
Posted by CreepyPants
Sometimes I do feel "stiff" like this. I'll get excited or feel some overwhelming emotion, but still keep a lid on showing it, and I ABHOR this. To me, it's essentially a fear of making an ass of myself and I almost feel like more of a fool for not appropriately showing emotion. But apparently it's an instinct I can't fight sometimes.Though I must say??_ I will very often physically express myself??_ sometimes it's loud and dramatic.
Making an ass of myself can be entertaining, and if not then it's at least really cathartic. 😛
+1
Posted by geminitwin
Dear Caps, I am glad to see you tackle this topic. However, from my experience, that will probably make u unhappy, but its okay. I have seen the under excitement with my Cap guy. I bought him something from the brand that he likes and he just opened the gift and said I like it. It was very dry. Not that I wanted him to scream and shout NO, just say thank you, smile, make eye contact and say you appreciate the gift and thought. Don't act but realize that someone, who hopefully cares for you, took the time to get you something to your taste. In my case I wrapped the gift. Understand Caps, displaying gratitude DOES NOT make you fake and unkempt, it shows that you can acknowledge gratitude. Social graces has its place. It does not make you a sucker.
wise words
Posted by geminitwin
Dear Caps, I am glad to see you tackle this topic. However, from my experience, that will probably make u unhappy, but its okay. I have seen the under excitement with my Cap guy. I bought him something from the brand that he likes and he just opened the gift and said I like it. It was very dry. Not that I wanted him to scream and shout NO, just say thank you, smile, make eye contact and say you appreciate the gift and thought. Don't act but realize that someone, who hopefully cares for you, took the time to get you something to your taste. In my case I wrapped the gift. Understand Caps, displaying gratitude DOES NOT make you fake and unkempt, it shows that you can acknowledge gratitude. Social graces has its place. It does not make you a sucker.click to expandover the top reactions vs. showing gratitude are two different issues. that's on him..that's not necessarily a cap thing. cap gratitude may be little quieter and with less fanfare but it is no less sincere..which will be all the more evident when your more 'excitable friends' fail to reciprocate. for some caps, the awkwardness of not being able to process in the moment can be misinterpreted.
Posted by capinc
I show that I'm excited with a raging hard on.No comment.
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Rightm
CC you are too much.
Chance you remind me of my cappy. I am confident that you will pay well.
Posted by geminitwin
Dear Caps, I am glad to see you tackle this topic. However, from my experience, that will probably make u unhappy, but its okay. I have seen the under excitement with my Cap guy. I bought him something from the brand that he likes and he just opened the gift and said I like it. It was very dry. Not that I wanted him to scream and shout NO, just say thank you, smile, make eye contact and say you appreciate the gift and thought. Don't act but realize that someone, who hopefully cares for you, took the time to get you something to your taste. In my case I wrapped the gift. Understand Caps, displaying gratitude DOES NOT make you fake and unkempt, it shows that you can acknowledge gratitude. Social graces has its place. It does not make you a sucker.wise words
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+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Caps dont like taking advice, but they surely should take this one!
I can show gratitude like saying thank you multiple times but physically showing excitement is foreign to me. People mistake it for being unappreciative but its definitely not. I think its because of my controlled and composed nature that I'm not outwardly expressive.
If u see me acting like the contestants on the Price Is Right, please direct me to the nearest rehabilitation facility. Thank you in advance.
Posted by geminitwin
Dear Caps, I am glad to see you tackle this topic. However, from my experience, that will probably make u unhappy, but its okay. I have seen the under excitement with my Cap guy. I bought him something from the brand that he likes and he just opened the gift and said I like it. It was very dry. Not that I wanted him to scream and shout NO, just say thank you, smile, make eye contact and say you appreciate the gift and thought. Don't act but realize that someone, who hopefully cares for you, took the time to get you something to your taste. In my case I wrapped the gift. Understand Caps, displaying gratitude DOES NOT make you fake and unkempt, it shows that you can acknowledge gratitude. Social graces has its place. It does not make you a sucker.
Thank you for putting that out there. It kind of goes along with what I was saying when I was told "I thought you'd show more excitement). Now I'm aware and I do say thank you and tell them how much it means to me, but I don't know if I always did in the past.
I do make an effort later on to let them know I like it/use it/wear it, etc.
Even excitement at a casino is hard to display - and that involves winning money!!!
Like Capgirl said, only those that really know me can see how excited I am, even then.
Posted by capinc
I show that I'm excited with a raging hard on.
I wouldn't expect less! lol!
Posted by Chance15
how about a hired intermediary to express the gratitude for us in a manner that is deemed appropriate for the occasion? 😛
I think a Sag would be your best bet. 😛
Posted by SirB2
I'll have an excited type of energy if im really excited but my facial expression will be a shy smile or a smirk. Im getting better as Im getting older. I hate the 1st and 2nd transitions of Capricorns. A young Cap suppresses emotions but older ones show it well. I guess we're just really, really self-composed people; to a point where people think we're "BoRiNg(see other threads)."I remember when i first bought my Acura a few years ago. My Aquarius friend drove me to the dealership at night to pick up it up. I saw it parked outside on the showroom ramp, all washed and the technician installing the license plates. My friend pointed and said, "WHAAAAATT SOOOOOOONN!!" grabbing peoples attention just like how Aquarians do...I just stood there with a, "snooty, snotty & snobby" expression. Excited? so excited i wanted to do jumping jacks and moonwalk across NY State. Did I? nope. I just gave my friend a pound, adjusted my coat, ran my fingers through my hair and walked inside to get the keys.
lol, i love being snobby. It's the "Capricorn" trademark. It actually isn't but that's why people dont like Capricorns. We give off a real smelly, snobby airness. lololol! but usually, we can back up being snobby...
It's because we behave with class and expect only the best quality. 🙂
truecap, you have a phletora of "introverted" placements, your basic astrological make-up which is most obvious to others are all placements that tend towards holding back or protecting oneself (scorpio rising, cap sun, moon and Merc all work together in this) so Im not sure why youre still wondering where it comes from 😛
Posted by geminitwin
Dear Caps, I am glad to see you tackle this topic. However, from my experience, that will probably make u unhappy, but its okay. I have seen the under excitement with my Cap guy. I bought him something from the brand that he likes and he just opened the gift and said I like it. It was very dry. Not that I wanted him to scream and shout NO, just say thank you, smile, make eye contact and say you appreciate the gift and thought. Don't act but realize that someone, who hopefully cares for you, took the time to get you something to your taste. In my case I wrapped the gift. Understand Caps, displaying gratitude DOES NOT make you fake and unkempt, it shows that you can acknowledge gratitude. Social graces has its place. It does not make you a sucker.We're better at giving gifts than accepting them. As you know first hand. I used to be very uncomfortable when receiving a nice gift when i was younger. I didn't know why and i used to question myself on this very issue. Gradually, I ditched most of my shyness and started to be a lot more sincere in my efforts in gift receiving and reactions.
All in all, i think Capricorns feel that we are "undeserving" unless we work for it ourselves. That's that crap that clouds the potential of being a supreme human being. I realize this myself and im on my way of being a lighthearted, not so serious, anxiety-free Capricorn. I've seen older Caps act totally like fire signs - reckless and carefree but with total control - or lack of lol!
Capricorns, Virgos and Pisces are the three most under-appreciated and misunderstood signs. Evident we all share the "awkward" gift receiving syndrome lololol!
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Good point about feeling undeserving. I'll second those statements.
lol, i love being snobby. It's the "Capricorn" trademark. It actually isn't but that's why people dont like Capricorns. We give off a real smelly, snobby airness. lololol! but usually, we can back up being snobby...
and a raging hard on...
True true...lusty we are, we are lusty.
Capinc speaks the truth all the time. I dont know why people hate on him. I read his one line sentences and I say to myself, "every generation needs a sage. I'm glad Capinc is ours."
My name is SirB2 and i endorse this message. Capinc for DXP President.
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Now you're going to give him the big head!!! lol!!!
My Taurus girl has moon in Cap too and shes always super excited about stuff lol, difference is she has Merc in Aries and Venus in Gemini to back that up..
Posted by miimii
I can show gratitude like saying thank you multiple times but physically showing excitement is foreign to me. People mistake it for being unappreciative but its definitely not. I think its because of my controlled and composed nature that I'm not outwardly expressive.If u see me acting like the contestants on the Price Is Right, please direct me to the nearest rehabilitation facility. Thank you in advance.
I'd be afraid they'd put us in a mental institution!!! lol!
My son and boyfriend both have moon in Cap and they get super excited over stuff.
Posted by BoomShakalakaBoom
truecap, you have a phletora of "introverted" placements, your basic astrological make-up which is most obvious to others are all placements that tend towards holding back or protecting oneself (scorpio rising, cap sun, moon and Merc all work together in this) so Im not sure why youre still wondering where it comes from 😛
True. I just wondered if other caps felt or behaved the same way. And, I thought it'd be a fun discussion.
Posted by geminitwin
Dear Caps, I am glad to see you tackle this topic. However, from my experience, that will probably make u unhappy, but its okay. I have seen the under excitement with my Cap guy. I bought him something from the brand that he likes and he just opened the gift and said I like it. It was very dry. Not that I wanted him to scream and shout NO, just say thank you, smile, make eye contact and say you appreciate the gift and thought. Don't act but realize that someone, who hopefully cares for you, took the time to get you something to your taste. In my case I wrapped the gift. Understand Caps, displaying gratitude DOES NOT make you fake and unkempt, it shows that you can acknowledge gratitude. Social graces has its place. It does not make you a sucker.Thank you for putting that out there. It kind of goes along with what I was saying when I was told "I thought you'd show more excitement). Now I'm aware and I do say thank you and tell them how much it means to me, but I don't know if I always did in the
past.I do make an effort later on to let them know I like it/use it/wear it, etc.
Even excitement at a casino is hard to display - and that involves winning money!!!
Like Capgirl said, only those that really know me can see how excited I am, even then.click to expand
This is good. You acknowledge and are aware an most importantly you make an effort. Not too hard of a task once its practiced it. None of us has all the answers. Gratitude and humility opens doors for others to want to present their best to you. Not that you want that but as I told my Cap, a little honey goes a long way.
Posted by geminitwin
Dear Caps, I am glad to see you tackle this topic. However, from my experience, that will probably make u unhappy, but its okay. I have seen the under excitement with my Cap guy. I bought him something from the brand that he likes and he just opened the gift and said I like it. It was very dry. Not that I wanted him to scream and shout NO, just say thank you, smile, make eye contact and say you appreciate the gift and thought. Don't act but realize that someone, who hopefully cares for you, took the time to get you something to your taste. In my case I wrapped the gift. Understand Caps, displaying gratitude DOES NOT make you fake and unkempt, it shows that you can acknowledge gratitude. Social graces has its place. It does not make you a sucker.
In my experience, gratitude has NOTHING to do with frothy, emotional appeal.
It's unfortunate your Cap failed to go beyond "I like it" and thank you for your thoughtfulness-- but I've *never* known a Cap to be ill-mannered, like that.
Next thing you know, they'll quit starching their shirts and there won't be anyone left to do our taxes.
o.O
Lol!!!
I'm not easily excited over things though. But if I am truly excited then I'll smile, giggle, or my mood will noticeably improve. If the excitement relates to a friend or loved one (e.g. they gave me a nice present or something) then I'll hug/kiss them. But no, I'm not the type of person to bounce off the walls in excitement.
The underlying reason is also that caps are not particularly humorous people or generally dont carry a cheerful disposition, caps are economical with their energy and everything is carefully considered in whether it is productive for them or not, rather than letting things flow naturally, as they happen. It has its advantages and disadvantages.
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I have a hard time displaying excitement for something. I feel it inside, but to outwardly show it feels forced and fake. I'm curious if any other caps feel this way.
For instance, at a casino, I might hit a good payoff (not a jackpot) and I might bounce in my seat or do a little chair dance, but that's about it. I see other people hooting and screaming, jumping up and down but I can't do it. Their excitement is contagious and fun, but I can't be that person.
Another example, even as a kid, I might have gotten the toy I wanted really bad for my birthday and was all happy and consumed with the item, but other kids would scream and fill the room with that excitement. I never was that kid.
I try to show excitement about awesome Christmas presents, but it feels so fake to me. I know other people want to know they made you happy and it makes them feel good to see that you're excited. It's hard to show them what they want to see. My parents, my ex-husband have told me "I thought you'd be more excited over that". I'd assure them I was, but it would hurt them they couldn't see it.
Not sure if this is my capricorn sun or capricorn moon driving this.
Anyone else feel the same?