Sun in Capricorn, Mercury in Cancer

Capricorn ♑︎ Sun in the Natal Chart 

Symbol: Sea goat

Element: Earth

Key Phrase: I use

Ruling Planet: Saturn

If you were born while the Sun was in the zodiac sign of Capricorn then this is your natal Sun sign. The Capricorn themes of determination, achievement, and responsibility are central to your identity. You put extreme dedication and hard work behind everything you undertake. You relentlessly push yourself and your boundaries in order to achieve the success you desire. 

Your symbol is the sea goat which is a mythological creature representing both land and sea. This speaks to your desire for the utility of your personality. You want everything you do to be of use not just to yourself but to society as a whole.

The element associated with Capricorn is earth giving your sign a dry sense of humor and pragmatic approach to life. You see things in practical terms but also understand that playfulness and whimsy are necessary to take the edge off. 

Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn representing responsibility and life’s road blocks. Capricorn can often be a misunderstood sign as there is a tendency towards introversion due to the halting nature of Saturn. Capricorn is very accepting of others as your sign has a deep wisdom about human struggle and empathy for those who are experiencing life’s ups and downs. 

Mercury in Cancer ♋︎ in the Natal Chart

Mercury in Cancer in the natal chart gives the individual an emotional and sensitive way of communicating. You tend towards sentimentalism with deep ties to remnants of the past, your familial history, and nostalgia. This placement tends to give the person a love antiques or be the collector of family heirlooms. People with this placement often have extensive collections of obscure objects. 

You think with emotions processing everything through this mental pathway. Mercury in Cancer individuals are exceedingly gracious and approachable. There is a tendency to worry or perseverate when it comes to social interactions. You appreciate socializing with others and having a good time but require ample amounts of alone time as well to explore your inner imagination. As your mind is often very busy it is important to retreat when needed. 

Mercury in Cancer is poetic and does not mind exploring tragic love stories or listening to sad songs. You enjoy having an outlet for your emotional excess and feel a sense of comrade with the archetype of the starving artist. This placement gives you the ability to communicate with anybody making you adaptable and very likable. Other’s will most likely desire being around you for your kindness and nonjudgemental personality.