How to Interpret the Meaning of Capricorn in Karmic Astrology

The karmic astrologer investigates a soul's development. If Capricorn, for example, is central in a person's horoscope, that sign, its position and aspects offer insights into the soul's identity in this life and its progress from life to life. In the case of Capricorn, an astrologer looks at the sign of the Goat and tracks its role in a person's life. Karmic astrology looks to Capricorn's symbol, its goals and how it attempts to attain them, and its dark side for indications of the ways that Capricorn plays out in a person's life. Essentially, Capricorn must learn what she is here to do and how she will succeed.

Instructions

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   Look at Capricorn's symbols: the upper body of a mountain goat and the lower body of a fish. Capricorn symbolizes rising from the ocean's depths to the highest peaks with determination and strength. Your Capricorn is goal-oriented with a driving sense of purpose that is rarely matched in the other signs.

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   Describe the true meaning of Capricorn's ambitious quest for power in her life. Explain that she likely is not seeking power for its own sake. Rather, she is driven by an instinctive need for freedom, on a journey toward uniting her true nature with her material identity. Only in union will Capricorn find release from unrelenting pressure to "arrive." This is her life experience.

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   Define the means by which Capricorn achieves his goals. It is a central tenet that Capricorn must arrive on his own steam, by his own devices, regardless of anyone's approval. Capricorn is driven by his inner needs and so cannot be buffeted by the whims of the people around him. He knows or must learn that, in the end, nobody answers for his life but himself. Advise your Capricorn to take the journey within to find his source or empowerment. In this way, he will fill his reserves to move forward. In truth, Capricorn finds the climb to the top the most natural occupation.

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   Advise Capricorn to present her true self to the world. If she fails to do so, she will experience anxiety and irritability, signs of a disjointed personality. She cannot serve two masters. Affirm for her that she has a wealth of innate resources. Capricorn's reserves include unwavering self-control that helps her stay on the path or, if she wanders, to find her way back. Additionally, Capricorn is the epitome of patience. She will not lose sight of the goal. If she must wait, she will wait. Difficult emotional responses will not deter Capricorn because she intends to press on.

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   Counsel Capricorn about his dark side, which will surface in the event of failure or rather what he will internalize as failure. No sign shuts down as does Capricorn. When confronted with apparently insurmountable odds, no outside influence can draw him out. He must find his strength within or he will be lost in isolation. This condition is dangerous because he will be driven toward tyranny and he will prowl for victims who can never prepare for his assault and he will control others as a projection of lack of control in his own life. Ultimately, without guidance, the dark side of Capricorn is loneliness as few know.

Resources

• Karma Generator: Capricorn
• Karma and Astrology