Capricorn

The Capricorn zodiac sign is the consummate disciplinarian and leader. They are very responsible and organized people who go to great lengths to make sure that they do not miss a single step in whatever they do. Where most people would find time to relax, they’ll keep their guard and discipline up.

Of course, this rock-hard dedication can at times, be problematic when dealing with people. They’re mostly unable to forgive any wrongdoing done to them as they tend to take things personally. They may at times be persuaded to get out of their vengeful bubble, but this requires great effort.

If they could turn their professional discipline inward and have emotional control, they’ll be less stressed by personal troubles and have a more fulfilled view of life.

Symbolism and Myth

The Capricorn symbol happens to be the sea-goat. The Sea-Goat has existed in several iterations throughout world mythology. Ea, the Babylonian Sea-Goat, has been seen as a protector of water, creativity, and wisdom. The Sea-Goat has likewise played a role in preventing Cronos from eating the God-King Zeus by nursing him away from the Titan’s prying eyes.

Nowadays, the symbolic function of the Sea-Goat is still maintained in understanding the Capricorn constellation. We still see the Sea-Goat as an enduring, stoic figure of kindness, discipline, and nurturing. Capricorn, in this regard, serves as the embodiment of Mother Earth itself: nurturing though she may be, she is also fierce and adamant, making her a truly worthy force in the universal order.

Modality, Element, Season

Capricorn and Cardinal Modality

The Capricorn zodiac sign has a cardinal modality. This means that their connection to their element is at its height, and rightly so; Capricorns are known to have strong wills that do not easily break before stress. They are also patient in their approach to life, rarely giving in to stress and continuing on with their tasks with a strong sense of duty that is difficult to break. 

Indeed, you could say that loyalty and duty are vices of Capricorn– a pleasant sin. The only problem, however, is that when this loyalty is betrayed, they can become equally capable of vengeance. Much like Mother Earth herself, the vengeance the Capricorn zodiac sign can inflict is cataclysmic and could potentially reverberate across other social circles, hurting other people in the process.

Capricorn and Earth Element

The element that gives life to the Capricorn horoscope is earth. At its core, it serves as the proverbial glue that binds all life together. We would not have fire, air, or water as we know them without all of these elements converging around the central hub that is the planet we call earth.

Likewise, it is easy to understand the driving force behind the Capricorn zodiac sign’s actions as a result of this. Capricorn live their entire lives facilitating order, which means they tend to impose authority upon certain people. They are capable of great gentleness, but only when proper discipline is maintained. They have an eye towards balance and stand their entire lives by this universal principle.

Capricorn and the Winter Season

The astrological birth chart places the birth of the Sea-Goat between December 22 and January 19. These characteristically Capricorn dates also happen to be the middle of the winter months, which makes winter itself the Capricorn season. 

During this time, the environment becomes colder, and things begin to fall off or hibernate. The role of the Capricorn zodiac sign during this period of considerable turbulence is to make sure that everything is in order within the home, from making sure that the children aren’t playing in a snowstorm to helping people out emotionally in these dark times.

The cardinal nature of this sign indicates that they are going to do anything to stay true to this basic principle. They will generally be harsh and strict, but they will also be nurturing and responsible for their loved ones.

Planetary Relationships

The planetary forces governing the Capricorn zodiac sign are more numerous considering it is the final Cardinal Sign in the astrological, seasonal rotation. The planets involved in the Capricron’s affairs include:

Capricorn and the Moon

The Moon can be seen as the antithesis of the Capricorn. While the Moon is associated with creativity and emotional affinity, the Capricorn is more geared towards the denial of emotion in favor of achievement, results, and purpose. As such, interactions between Capricorn and water signs like Cancer can be strained as they might question the rationale behind each other’s needs.

Capricorn and Mars

Mars is easily Capricorn’s go-to planet of authority. This is because Capricorns have an eye towards victory and assert themselves. The way they will do so is to make people submit to them and their orderly nature by means of authority and ability. They will try to go beyond the expectations of others in order to ensure that they have the world’s respect.

Capricorn and Jupiter

Jupiter and Capricorn have a tenuous but not necessarily an antagonistic relationship. While both possess a need for authority, knowledge and wisdom, the notable caution that Capricorn regularly exudes means that Jupiter won’t be able to persuade them to take advantage of most situations. The two tend to end up fighting over not how to strike or where, but when.

Capricorn and Saturn

Capricorn and Saturn go together as a result of their need for stability. Both the sign and planet are aware that in order to reach the level of prosperity that people aspire to, they need to maintain considerable stability within themselves and everyone else first. For this reason, Capricorn tends to pressure others into a life of austerity and even compels them to welcome pressure in order to win more in life.

House Rulership

The Houses of astrology are also important for defining the purpose behind Capricorn’s rigor and discipline. The Two Houses in question are the Tenth and Eleventh House. These are their functions in terms of informing fundamentally Capricorn traits:

Tenth House: The House of Ascendancy

The House of Ascendancy or Status happens to be the primary House of the Capricorn. Above all else, the Capricorn zodiac sign is aware that status means authority. As such, they need to be able to maintain this ascendancy over their subjects by being Primus inter pares — first among equals. And the way they do this is often through being excellent.

You will notice, for one, that Capricorns have a great sense of personal discipline. They exercise, they go out and lead. They read a lot of books and they make sure that they are always up to date about all the happenings in the world. They also work on the aura that they emit, which is why there are times when Capricorns can seem intimidating. 

The end result, however, is exactly what you would expect from them: success.

Twelfth House: The House of Instinct

The House of Instinct and the subconscious is also another place in which Capricorn rules. Unfortunately for Capricorn, this is because they tend to bury a lot of their resentment and stress deep down. They try their best, of course. However, this can result in them holding grudges and unnecessarily hurting their own psychological health in the process.

In order to stay healthy, Capricorns need to acknowledge their inner demons and commit their lives to make sure that they are able to address their own inner problems. Simply letting it be can be disastrous for them, and as such, they must be patient and committed in dealing with their problems.

Personality

The given personality of the Capricorn zodiac sign is often linked to one crucial aspect: discipline. This value is such that it actually translates to them being careful planners, great debaters, and just generally caring people. To them, their discipline is a shield that protects them from all the world’s dangers– a lesson that other signs ought to learn.

Of course, there are times when their harshness can rub off on people the wrong way. As a result of their devotion to tradition and their general stubbornness, they will inevitably get into arguments– even those that yield relatively useless outcomes. The result is that instead of nurturing others, they can end up bogging other people down, and indeed themselves, building grudges and burning bridges along the way.

Strengths 

The Capricorn personality is grounded upon several strengths: they are intelligent, perceptive, and generally responsible and disciplined people. The latter, in particular, is especially important, as it is what sets them apart from other signs. 

For example, while Pisces and other Water signs are creative, they have a tendency to constantly shift their attention, resulting in inconsistency and eventually the inability to finish the tasks at hand. Capricorns generally avoid these problems due to their stoic outlook in life. 

They believe in general that they cannot control the problems around them, but they can only control how efficiently they can fix these problems and the emotions that they hold. As such, they tend to be solutions-oriented, wasting no time wallowing in self-pity and despair as would most other signs.

Aside from this, they are generally organized in their thoughts and deeds. They allow for no contingencies to get past them, and as such, they always end up being on top of everything. Their plans always work, and even if there are snags along the way that they couldn’t have possibly anticipated, it won’t matter.

For them, the job only gets done if someone is willing to commit 100% of their time to doing it, which explains why they are a great candidate for pretty much any job. Aside from just planning and committing, however, they are also generally capable of great endurance.

They accept and expect that life is all about problems, and because of this, they do not allow most stressors to get into them. Rather, their focus is singularly on the job, and by extension, simply raising up the people around them with their great care and planning. They do not just plan for themselves, but also for everyone’s success.

This easily makes Capricorn a great leader capable of instilling iron discipline and stoic resolve to the people under their wing.

Weaknesses

The weaknesses of the Capricorn zodiac sign are often not something new or completely unique to them but simply an extension of their own strong faculties. Though they have great faith and devotion, for example, it can sometimes become too great to the point of stubbornness.

This can especially be especially problematic when it comes to their own self-confidence. Though by nature cautious, Capricorns are also capable of being overconfident in their own ability to fix problems– in part because they take great pride in their own preparatory skills.

However, this can sometimes result in them being trapped by some contingency that they would have otherwise been prepared for. Although they can handle problems as they come along with great efficiency, there are times when this ability starts to fail them, and as such, it is necessary for them to constantly review their plans.

Aside from this, they also tend to be a bit too sure about their movements and the way they move with life. This can be problematic because it means they’ll have difficulty accepting criticism from the people around them, especially around matters such as work.

When they argue, they’ll probably try to hammer their points like a nail down someone’s head to the point of exhaustion, resulting in others thinking that they are way too difficult to argue against. Rather than productive discourse, it could end up being undemocratic for some.

They also have problems with how they expect things to go. When they aren’t too confident with themselves, they can be too unsure of their own actions, constantly expecting difficult times, or being too cynical of those around them. The problem here is that they are usually unable to trust anyone with absolute certainty.

Capricorns, therefore, need to master their emotions and prejudices in order to achieve great things in life. Their pride can only take them so far before they end up crumbling under pressure.

Love and Romance

Generally, Capricorn compatibility works a bit differently from all the other signs. This is because, in general, the earthly need for authority can seem to undermine the other signs. As such, their disciplinary approach could prove to be quite a hindrance in getting the relationship started. The prospects become greater in the long-term, however.

For example, with Fire signs, the Earthly force of the Capricorn might seem to put them on a limit, but in reality, it is quite useful for them as fire signs tend to fizzle out in enthusiasm gradually. Capricorn, therefore, can work out a compromise to help fire signs realize what they need to do to remain consistent.

The water signs have it somewhat easier. Their emotional nature is balanced by the logical acumen of the Earth sign. This means that the Capricorn zodiac sign can be the rock that helps keep them together whenever they’re feeling down or in need of a massive boost of inspiration.

Air signs will have much greater difficulty, however. The authoritative, disciplinary nature of the Capricorn is better off used on other Earth signs, as the Air signs might simply think they are far too controlling or dictatorial. An arrangement is possible if they can work it out, but it will be exceedingly challenging.

Career

In terms of career, the Capricorn zodiac sign is tough to beat. Above all else, their iron discipline will allow them to get through any challenge most of the time. They follow schedules rigidly, always obey their superiors, and emphasize quality and hard work above all else.

These qualities effectively ensure that they are great in desk jobs. No matter where you put them, the system they have for themselves is often robust enough to help them get through even the toughest of work. This means better efficiency and also more productivity on their part.

Of course, they are not devoid of troubles. For starters, they are stubborn and argumentative, particularly when they come from a position of authority. The higher they are up that ladder, the harder it will be to persuade them into desisting and considering the alternative position.

Working with them, therefore, will require patience both on your part and on theirs. Remember that while you have different attitudes and opinions, you still belong on the same team. The need to remind each other of that team spirit will help get both Capricorn and you through any challenge within the office. 

Health

The Capricorn zodiac sign has a generally severe approach to life. With a steely disposition and high expectations of themselves, it can be quite difficult for them to control their physical health. These three areas will hopefully remind them of what needs to be done to stay in top physical shape:

Medicine

The best implement for the rigid, leaderly, and strict Capricorn zodiac sign happens to be Rosemary. A soothing, warm agent, it actively helps to improve the cognitive functions of the Sea-Goat, including memory and general alertness. It also frees their mind from tension and introduces positivity by removing the general feeling of heaviness that they usually feel.

Temperament

Melancholy is the primary temperament of the Capricorn. Typically associated with drought and cold temperatures, it fittingly explains their bodies’ general bias towards winter. However, there’s more to it than that. It also means that they are secretly heavy on their emotions and always brooding as a result of the stress accumulating in their bodies. Stress relief is therefore their first priority.

Body Parts

Due to the Capricorn’s heavy emphasis on rigidity, it is predictable that the knee, skin and connective tissues– organs and parts that connect together, are the primary parts of concern. They tend to be the body parts that experience the most tension and stress, being exposed to particles and gradual wear and tear. These therefore require the greatest care.

Tarot

The Capricorn tarot is likewise filled with important facts about the sign and the way Capricorns conduct themselves. The cards involved also show important tips and ways to make their stock in life even greater. Here’s what each card involved means for the Capricorn:

Major Arcana Card

The Major Arcana card for the Capricorn zodiac sign is the Devil. The disciplinary form of the Sea-Goat partially explains why this is the card of choice for this sign. Capricorn as a sign tries its hardest to maintain its cool. However, their subconscious can sometimes get to them and warp their thoughts for the worse. This is why Shadow Work is a fundamental need for Capricorn as it will help them be better.

Minor Arcana Cards

For the Capricorn zodiac sign, the Minor Arcana cards belong to the suit of Pentacles. Often considered as the sign of prosperity and wealth, the Pentacular cards have much to offer in terms of deciding Capricorn’s strengths.

Two of Pentacles

Two of Pentacles represent the hardworking and balancing act that Capricorn aspires to. It shows one person balancing two pentacles with both his hands, connected by what seems to be an infinity frame. This shows the dedication that they need in order to succeed in life.

Three of Pentacles

The Three of Pentacles displays what all Capricorn signs should strive for in life: fluid teamwork. Admittedly, however, the difficult part is that the Capricorn can be overbearing, which is why they need to address this as a guarantee that they can all improve.

Four of Pentacles

The Four of Pentacles represents the importance of austerity and frugality. These two things will allow Capricorn to save money and celebrate prosperity later, but these can only be done through great discipline, which Capricorn already has. As long as they stay true to their goal and keep their consistency, wealth can’t be too far behind.