Capricorn - The Tenth Sign of The Zodiac

Capricorn is the manager of the Zodiac. Capricorns are born to organise and are often admired by others for how efficient and hardworking they are. The more sensible among us, the law abiding citizen, the public official, and the government employee; it’s in Capricorn that we find some of the most ordinary of people. They essentially just want to get on with the work, in order to do what must be done, to keep life sorted out and moving as smoothly as possible.

Capricorn is industrious, reliable and productive energy. They strive towards creating solid structures and routines to realise ordinary daily activities. Capricorn is always working towards a goal they have set for themselves or others. Time and timing with the organisational ability to have everything in its place is typical of Capricorn’s talent. Who do you think came up with time and motion studies anyway? Productivity reviews, professional supervision and Career planning all come under the banner of Capricorn.

Capricorn is content to work alone, putting in hours and hours of hard work without needing any overt recognition. When they do receive recognition they are often humble and embarrassed to have the spotlight on them. They don’t see what all the fuss is about they were just doing their job.

Capricorn has the ability to build structures - in building and engineering, in organisational management and in the shed on the weekend! They can acquire all their needs through ardent planning, saving, cautiousness and hard work. They understand the effort it takes to achieve and they approach achievement with tenacity and commonsense reality. They also understand that mountains are not climbed overnight. It takes time to achieve anything, it takes a strategic understanding of timing and all the behind the scenes hard work to bring about the right timing of things. Capricorn can organise a logistic nightmare with their eyes closed they are so good at it!

Capricorn energy is a loner who prides themselves on their self-sufficiency, going it alone is a normal course of action for them. They are the solid rocks of their communities - always dependable and always on time. If they say they can and they don’t, there will be a very good reason for it because these people understand what being let down by others feels like and they do not willingly do it to others. These people are extremely adept in time management and they often fit more into their long day than anyone else. They will burn the midnight oil for a deadline. They are often too hard on themselves and doubt can erode their ability to function efficiently, luckily they like cheese and wine get better with age, maturity is not only good for them, when they get there, they feel like they have arrived, if not having lived such a life since they were children. For it is the old soul in a young body sign.

Capricorn energy is practical and conservative. They have a tremendous respect for tradition, authority and age. They are sensible people who shy away from risks. They invented the phrase that saves for a rainy day. They like to be prepared for anything just like the Scouting Movement. Running out of something will irritate them; Capricorn invented the backup plan with the contingencies arranged.

Capricorns minimise risk through planning and organisation they are at their best in the workplace and in business. They tend to spend a lot of time working and they need to learn to balance work with rest and recreation. They hoard their annual leave and it generally takes an insistent spouse or manager for them to take a holiday. Retirement is not a word they are comfortable with. They will be active volunteers in retirement or mentors for the young. They will always want to feel like they are working so they will always find something to do or make.

The manners, norms, etiquette, ethics and expectations of our culture are fostered by Capricorn energy. They understand that it is in fact, the order of the law in the world and the structure of our lives that keeps us all happy and safe or not. Communities need rules and restrictions, people who defy these expectations/rules/laws/societal norms - put all of our lives in jeopardy and at risk. Capricorn energy protects us all by creating and enforcing conformity to humankind’s values and laws. They are often found in positions that uphold laws, rules, standards, guidelines, ethical concerns and the protection of others.

Capricorn is an Earth sign, the tenth sign of the Zodiac. The third Cardinal Sign; actively seeks and initiates. Capricorn is ruled by the Planet Saturn. Capricorn is polar opposite of Cancer. Examine the placement of Saturn and any Aspects to it to glean more information about the Capricorn energy in the chart.