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 Taurus ♉︎ in the Natal Chart
This Mercury placement in the natal chart provides the individual with a methodical mindset. You think things through developing ideas down to their absolute core. There is an ability with this placement to sum things up succinctly and accurately. You love talking with close friends tending towards shyness in larger crowds.
In your work life you typically know how processes works and understand systems very well. This often leads you to being assigned to training the newbies. As Taurus is an earth sign there is a very practical approach to communication when Mercury is placed here. When you engage in most conversations there is typically a reason behind what you are saying and you tend to have a very logical mental pathway. You are a systems thinker able to apply small ideas to executing big picture projects.
Change can be difficult for you as there is an appreciation for routine and predictability. Mercury in Taurus individuals are generally good singers with a pleasant public speaking voice. Your ideas are often very fixed as you tend towards stubbornness. Mercury in Taurus individuals often have very good judgement.
You are also naturally flirtatious. You want to enjoy life and will seek out company that matches your desire for pleasure, refinement, and success.