i have a Capricorn colleague who reacts over sentimentally and reaches the height of childishness and melodrama. His fluctuating mood and melodramatic approach to life is difficult to deal with.

Can you give some suggestions regarding  this.

It's probably good to keep in mind that Capricorns are usually very emotional and intellectual and internalized. We have great difficulty expressing ourselves exactly because we're not always sure how we feel. Little things set us off, for sure, but there's usually a grand scheme of whys the Capricorn can easily list off if asked (or not asked). Yeah we have what some would call a bleak outlook on life, some more than others, I call it being realistic =) But at times I'm sure it borders the melancholy or melodramatic. Capricorns tend to pent up whatever they can't express (which is most things) - but if you're really concerned about how he's acting, give constructive criticism about his work attitude (be very gentle, show the bright side, be willing to listen, include compliments, don't just criticize -- basically be a good coworker to him when you bring it to his attention) and that should be enough. Just make sure you leave it on a good note.

I mean in short, basically just try to see where his angst is coming from and if you can be a good coworker and just shed a little light on it for him. Might not be permanent - but at least you'll have some insight as to why he acts how he does - and he'll know you made the attempt to reach out.

Best of luck

i also have a capricorn colleague. he is exactly the ways you have mentioned.  

i have two solutions. you may like and can apply both or none.

the first option is to ignore and avoid. but you cannot do it all the time at workplace. so, tolerate and pretend to pay attention, so far as you need to do.

Thanx for the suggestions. I hope they will work.

this will also work for your scorpio colleague who acts sucpicously.