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.
Pluto in Capricorn ♑︎
Last Transit: Years 2008-2024
Pluto in Capricorn in the natal chart will bring intense transformation to the personal structures of one’s life. The energy of this planet is deep and acutely felt but over a long period of time. The Pluto in Capricorn generation is dredging up society’s issues and relationship with authority and institutions. There is deep transformation happening in the realms of power dynamics and personal ownership of one’s time, beliefs, and life in general. The nature of responsibility is going through an evolution through the arenas of life to include parenthood, leadership, and commitment to group structures. Pluto in Capricorn individuals are seeking separation from the groups and belief systems that are not serving themselves or society as a whole. You are here to represent a new wave, one in which individuals are able to make their own choices free from the frequent misdirection of politicians, bosses, and sometimes parents. This generation is transforming society bringing much needed compassion and nurturing to the everyday. On a personal level Pluto in Capricorn individuals are often very stubborn and may take years to realize their desire for separation from rules and tradition. Once this happens, a new future can be built, often starting from scratch with a slow reintegration of what has worked from the past. You are here to reinvent the wheel.