New improved version of this post here: Zodiac Myths: The Story Behind Capricorn.
January begins in Capricorn season when we turn to face the new year and deal with whatever reality brings. As the Sun slowly climbs back up from its lowest point at the solstice in December (in the northern hemisphere), life can be renewed and we can work to build structures that last and develop self-mastery… Continue reading January Astrology 2026
The visionary winged-horse comes down to land as a sure-footed goat. As a cardinal earth sign, Capricorn initiates practical action to make the dreams of Sagittarius real. Through self-mastery, it embodies the instinctual wisdom of the earth and builds structures that stand the test of time. Capricorn is a feminine sign and ruled by Saturn,… Continue reading Zodiac Myths: The Story Behind Capricorn
The ultimate reality test has arrived. The hot air and bluster of 2017 is about to be punctured by the Lord of Karma. As I said at the start of the year, any bubbles inflated by the Jupiter Uranus opposition will burst now – if they haven’t already. Saturn is here to make sure you… Continue reading Saturn in Capricorn: Responsibility and Self-Mastery
Pluto entered Capricorn in 2008 and has been busy turning the world upside down since. There are several more years of this structural upheaval to get through, so what’s in store? And when will this madness end?! Pluto transits Capricorn from 2008 to 2024, with a few dips in and out: Entered Capricorn: 26th January… Continue reading Pluto in Capricorn: the Evolution of Power and Empire
The Part of Fortune in the signs shows how you can find joy by allowing the energy of the sign to flow freely. With the Part of Fortune in Capricorn you achieve happiness and success through hard work, determination and the achievement of goals. You are serious and hard-working with high standards of accountability and… Continue reading Part of Fortune in Capricorn
Chiron represents the primal wound, the urge to become whole and heal the self, while Capricorn represents responsibility and authority. With Chiron in Capricorn the wound is to your need for structure and achievement which may manifest in the following ways: Feel unrecognised, unappreciated, unnoticed and unheard Fear that there’s no structure in life and… Continue reading Natal Chiron in Capricorn
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Capricorn. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and is a Cardinal Earth sign. The key concept for Capricorn is the impersonal determination to achieve, so any planet placed here will be coloured by ambition and self-control. For example: Venus in Capricorn will approach relationships and express affection cautiously. Capricorn key… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Capricorn
The zodiac sign of Capricorn (22 December – 20 January) is symbolised by the Goat. The glyph represents the mythical sea goat which shows the civilising nature of the sign. Capricorn Basics Ruler: Saturn Exultation: Mars Natural House: 10th house Fall: Jupiter Quality: Cardinal Detriment: Moon Element: Earth Polarity: Negative / Feminine Capricorn Correspondences Day:… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Capricorn