Capricorn is the sign connected to the steady, determined energy of the earth element. In AstroYoga, earth represents stability, grounding, and the ability to manifest your visions into tangible reality. Capricorn energy invites you to step into the world of form, both building what you wish for the future and remembering the stirrings of your soul from the ancient past. As the sign that holds the capacity to build yourself to greater heights, Capricorn reminds you that every small step forward is meaningful and builds the foundation for long-term achievement.
Ruled by Saturn, Capricorn is all about responsibility, ambition, and mastering the art of endurance. In astrology, Capricorn represents the drive to build in order to leave a legacy for the world. They say people with strong Capricorn placements age backward, beginning life with their serious goals and then easing into humor and playfulness as time goes on. This season is your opportunity to take a grounded, yet joyful, approach to your dreams, breaking them down into steps and committing to what truly matters to your soul. By cultivating discipline and focus, you unlock the joy and fulfillment that comes with seeing your dreams become reality.
This is the first Capricorn season since Pluto moved into Aquarius, relieving this sign of his inner transformational energy so that more can happen this year in tangible reality. This season also contains the movement of the lunar north node from Aries to Pisces, opening the collective path to align goals with the soul’s spiritual direction. Capricorn season this year gives you the opportunity to commit to your soul’s goals, rather than allowing someone else to define what success means for you.
In astrology, Capricorn is associated with the bones, knees, and skeletal structure–areas of the body that provide support, stability, and the ability to move forward steadily. These areas reflect Capricorn’s grounding energy, and its emphasis on creating a strong foundation for life. Capricorn energy also connects to the root chakra, the center of safety and security. This chakra governs your sense of groundedness, inherent worthiness, and the ability to feel supported in your life.
When you align with Capricorn energy, you strengthen your physical and energetic foundation, allowing you to build your dreams from a place of stability. Capricorn holds the knowledge that what you work toward will absolutely manifest, as long as you don’t quit or make demands of it to arrive before its time. During Capricorn season, focus on yoga postures that stabilize and strengthen the knees and lower body, such as chair pose, warrior 2, and mountain pose. These poses embody Capricorn’s steady energy, helping you feel grounded and connected to your purpose. Practicing on an Oko Living rug can deepen your connection to the earth, reminding you of the importance of building a strong foundation.
As you move through Capricorn season, give yourself permission to slow down and commit to your soul’s path. Be willing to embrace discipline, structure, and focus as tools to help you climb steadily to your definition of success. Release any fear of failure or impatience, trusting that the process of building your dreams is just as important as the outcome. Capricorn reminds us that lasting success is built one step at a time, and that perseverance and joy go hand-in-hand.
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Emily Ridout is the founder of the International School of AstroYoga and author of AstroYoga for an Aquarian Age. She’s spent the last 15 years working with AstroYoga and holds an M.A. and B.A. in Folklore plus three yoga certificates. You can find her work in Yoga Journal, Women’s Health, Well + Good, MindBodyGreen, and Reader’s Digest. Would you like to get started incorporating AstroYoga techniques into your personal or professional practice? Check out AstroYoga membership at the International School of AstroYoga.
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