Why do people label Cappy's as materialistic —

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I think it is due to the element of Earth being related to the material, tangible things we can see, touch, smell, taste, etc.

And of course, Capricorn is an Earth sign. So we are attached to the material plane.

I don't think of materialistic as far as being a gold-digger, looking for a man to provide things for us, as women. Not that we would be attracted to someone just because of their money, we need a person of substance.

But rather, we are very attached to our things, most of us are hard working, we provide these things for ourselves. That doesn't make it any less so.
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Posted by capgirl69
I think it is due to the element of Earth being related to the material, tangible things we can see, touch, smell, taste, etc.

And of course, Capricorn is an Earth sign. So we are attached to the material plane.

I don't think of materialistic as far as being a gold-digger, looking for a man to provide things for us, as women. Not that we would be attracted to someone just because of their money, we need a person of substance.

But rather, we are very attached to our things, most of us are hard working, we provide these things for ourselves. That doesn't make it any less so.



one simple word: SECURITY!!

And not the kind with the uniform 🙂

well for some, sure, both are good for them.
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My cappy mother in law and my grandma definitely didn't starve from having an abundance of what they needed. It was more NEEDS and wants are more of a luxury. To reward themselves for hard work, whether that be cleaning out the house, backyard, garden, or working a full day at the office. Anything. Even a luxury of a glass of wine and some cake with your feet propped up on your most comfortable chair. 🙂
Although my grandma was more the worry-wart. Mother in law not so much.
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Posted by Gandalf
wanting money to take care of your family needs is not gold digging! Money is a tool and a means to a end and be treated as such. There is nothing wrong with money but the problem is attitude about money.


when i come from a hard day of work i don't want my wife to judge me always and ever by my bank account. I will always make sure to provide and be comfortable but that's not the point! I want her love and affection and not to see her as some sort of "tool" for her pleasure.



*thumbs up*

Gandalf is gonna make a good hubby for his wifey!!
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Posted by Sangfroid
lisabethhur8, I would've liked to have people like them in my life.🙂
If I hadn't met my husband and things had turned out differently, I'm the type who would've invested early on in my own but small private, free standing, ground level, property because I don't feel secure in apts. where others may burn it down or whatever that would've taken too much control from me over my property and residence.
I would've probably chosen an education that would've led to a job in the care/service sector. I was very happy with my job at a nursing home and I only wanted to save up enough to become independent of my mother. I felt the job was a gift because the elderly showed that I was really appreciated < So Cappy!

Between that job and looking for a more permanent position in social care through academic qualification I didn't have that would've given me more job security, I met my husband, we moved in together, I applied to various schools, was admitted, decided to post pone and save some money and actually spend some time with our first born before...whatever.
Then things happened, long story and thankfully I still feel appreciated in doing what I do because to make an even longer story short, it's a strict neccessity that I be at home and available and very flexible.
Health care issues, appts. fighting for basic needs, fighting the system, keeping people in contact with the right people and taking care of logistics is like working full time as a secretary, logistics manager, and case/meeting coordinator takes up my time like any full time job with an income/retirement/and sick leave would've. I haven't even mentioned child care, house care, laundry, or cooking that everyone else also does.

Call it gold digging if you want to but I see nothing wrong in expecting my husband to at least be able to earn enough to pay for medication for him and the boys, needs kids have as they grow up, food, monthly expenditures everyone has, provide transportaion, pay mortgage and insurance if it's okay with him that I chose to forego doing things that would've made me more financial and mobile independent so that we aren't as threatened by break down and divorce as many couples in our situation are. Very Earthly concerns, I know but I don't see how that's particularly materialistic.
Actually my main concern and what unsettles me the most are health concerns. Without good hea
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Ohh quoting was weird. 😕

what i wanted to say:

Nope that's not golddigging...Hmmm why do people who aren't earthy or dominant earth understand? That material things are very important and to help family, ect. I get you with helping the old/er folks. I love helping them out too! Esp. my hubby's grandmother. When my grandparents were still around I always wanted them around and take care of them.
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Posted by truecap
Come on, Gandolf, admit that Leo's like nice stuff, too. 😛



Thats an understatement. I think people get so caught up in what they read they ignore whats in front of them.

My mothers Leo ex schooled me on the importance of "appearances" and how he drove a 745 BMW and was also sleeping in it at night because he didnt have a place to live. He said as long as people saw that car, they bought into him and whatever he was selling because image is everything. He said people had NO idea he was homeless. About three months ago he bought a Maserati, and drove from Georgia to Texas in it for the NBA all-star game. Im not sure where hes living now but would not be surprised if with his sister still. Of course, this example of "image" and materialism will be downplayed because his sign is not Capricorn smh.
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Posted by capgirl69
I think it is due to the element of Earth being related to the material, tangible things we can see, touch, smell, taste, etc.

And of course, Capricorn is an Earth sign. So we are attached to the material plane.

I don't think of materialistic as far as being a gold-digger, looking for a man to provide things for us, as women. Not that we would be attracted to someone just because of their money, we need a person of substance.

But rather, we are very attached to our things, most of us are hard working, we provide these things for ourselves. That doesn't make it any less so.



I like your description ; it makes sense & I can agree with that . But I have seen plenty articles saying we're known to marry solely for money , status profiles & things like that of whomever we choose . That's ridiculous , lol .
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Posted by lisabethur8
Ohh quoting was weird. 😕

what i wanted to say:

Nope that's not golddigging...Hmmm why do people who aren't earthy or dominant earth understand? That material things are very important and to help family, ect. I get you with helping the old/er folks. I love helping them out too! Esp. my hubby's grandmother. When my grandparents were still around I always wanted them around and take care of them.



I got what you were trying to do with that quote.🙂 I obviously can't answer your question. I just know that my dad is only somewhat (Pisces/Taurus) supportive and my mom (Libra/Aries/0% Earth) is worried that I'm wasting my life away. She wanted me to be a celebrity hairdresser.😄 My dad wanted me to be PhD something and I know I had what it took to do whatever was neccessary if I had continued to think that would be fulfilling for me but why didn't they just do these things themselves?!
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🙂 I get you here. ALOT.

But parents finally realize what makes their daughters happy when they see a good man taking good care of their daughters. (that kind of thing) That's what counts in the end. Your personal happiness. My Sag sister is getting her PHD, and this makes her fulfilled. We're super happy for her too.