Capricorn Season

On December 21st, the Sun will enter the sign of Capricorn, ushering in a shift in energy and marking the Winter Solstice, the beginning of a new solar year. This time symbolizes the Sun’s rebirth and gradual return to light. While we all have Capricorn in our Natal Charts, those with planets in this sign will feel a stronger pull toward reestablishing responsibility in their lives as the Sun illuminates these planetary energies. To understand the area of life the Sun will highlight for you over the next month, look to the house in your chart where Capricorn falls. This will determine how and where you will most strongly feel this energy. Capricorn calls for us to find our individuality and authority within not only our own lives, but also within the structure of society. It challenges us to integrate our personal identity into the broader cultural framework, so that we can contribute meaningfully to societal norms and systems. As the Sun moves through Capricorn, we may feel a desire to assert our individuality through a social role or position. But to do this, we must first understand how society functions and how we can best relate to its needs. Each of us has a role to play in shaping a better future, but how we fulfill that role depends on our self-discipline and self-determination. At it’s heart, Capricorn calls for us to redefine social systems through our personal contributions. By taking responsibility for our actions and balancing our ambitions with the collective good, we can make a lasting impact. To succeed, we must first understand who we truly are—our deepest beliefs and values—and stay true to them. At the same time, we must recognize that our personal beliefs and values may differ from those of others. Therefore, to have a positive role in society, we must be willing to embrace universal, human values, not just our individual ones. This involves understanding the distinction between human-made laws and the natural laws that govern the universe. 

Capricorn energy can provoke insecurity and discomfort, especially as societal structures shift, as they always do. True freedom comes when we embrace the discomfort of change. As old systems break down, new ones must emerge—systems that better reflect the evolving needs of individuals and society. We find greater meaning and purpose when we learn to distinguish between the identities shaped by our social environment and our true, unconditioned selves. The challenge is to differentiate between what is inherent to human consciousness and what is a product of our times. Ultimately, Capricorn pushes us to help society redefine its laws, norms, and social contracts, ushering in positive change that serves the collective in an ever-evolving world. Over the next month, we may feel a strong urge to define our function within society and actualize our potential through roles that align with greater, societal needs. We may also feel called to step into leadership, driven by the awareness that life is finite. Now is the time to act, rather than wait passively. To do this, we must first identify who we are at the deepest emotional level. By assessing our emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical behaviors, and taking responsibility for them, we can lead by example and leave a lasting mark on the world. Through right action, we have an opportunity to step into greater, more influential roles, roles that do not abuse power, but instead promote wellness and growth for the greater good of all. Let us all stand strong and take responsibility for our lives and the lives of those around us, by acting in a way that aligns to the human needs of our time.