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 Capricorn ♑︎ in the Natal Chart
Mercury in Capricorn in your natal chart provides you with a very pragmatic and realistic approach to communication. This placement implies one who is good at writing, has a dry sense of humor, and can be surprisingly funny.
Your thought process is thorough and you tend to think things through for days, weeks, and even years before coming to a solid conclusion. You have great problem solving skills as your mental pathways search for the most efficient outcomes.
There is a somewhat detached nature about the Mercury in Capricorn individual as you do not tend towards warm or nurturing types of conversation and relationship building. You have a blunt honesty about the way you present information which can be appreciated or not by those around you. Mercury in Capricorn people will continue to be themselves regardless of the present company. This placement would imply someone who makes for a great manager as you do not shy away from difficult conversations.
Mercury in Capricorn can bring out a childlike nature, playful at times to cut the seriousness with which you normally operate. You enjoy surprising people with your humor when you get the chance! There is often a very creative element hiding beneath your surface.
