Capricorn: The Sea-Goat

• Archetype: Strategist, Hermit, Elder
• Planetary Ruler: Saturn
• Element: Earth
• Mode: Cardinal
• Evolutionary needs, strategies, and motivation: Capricorn keeps its eye fixed on the peak. It strives upward, aspiring toward the pinnacle of personal achievement. It embodies integrity and calls for living up to your standards. Capricorn wants to achieve something significant in the eyes of the world, a “Master Work.” To manifest this masterwork, Capricorn employs endurance and self-discipline. Capricorn strategizes a practical, logical plan to achieve goals and will work tirelessly to achieve them. These goals need to reflect personal core values.
• Capricorn energy in motion: The key with Capricorn energy is to decide which mountain you want to climb. The answer lies within your heart. Capricorn energy is willing to put in long hours to accomplish any project. However, choosing a passion project that does not resonate with your soul can be draining and lead to exhaustion. To discover where your passion lies, sit in quiet meditation. Mindfulness and meditation can soothe Capricorn’s soul, revealing the path to soul evolution. You will feel Capricorn energy rising when you quietly think about your next steps in life and proceed to organize an action plan. Once you know your goal, the patience and commitment to crystallizing your vision are signature Capricorn motivations. Capricorn energy knows hard work pays off. At the same time, listen to your body and, when needed, take a break to rejuvenate your energy.
• Shadow: Emotional contraction, Power seduction, Loneliness
• Body Part Association: Knees
• Crystals and Stones: Turquoise, Garnet
• Herbs and Foods for Saturn: Comfrey Root, Barley, Safflower, and Beetroot

Yoga Pose: Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose

Affirmation: I have the endurance to manifest my masterwork. I plant the seeds of my dreams and am patient while they grow.