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The Energy of the Times: Christmas (and New Year’s) in July
On Thursday 7/10 – Friday 7/11 we will be immersed in the energies of a Capricorn Full Moon and then adding to the mix on Sunday Saturn, the ruling planet of Capricorn, turns retrograde. Cumulatively this makes for a mega dose of Capricornian Sea Goat energy. Capricorn is the sign related to late December and January. It’s timing encompasses 12/25 and 1/1 and is, thus, associated with the celebration of Christmas (and/or Hannukah, and/or Kwansaa) and the introspection of New Year’s. Thus, now quite delightfully, we now get an astrologically inspired bonus burst of this, celebratory energy. Fortunately, as these holidays are typically, uplifting and even joyous, we can expect to be uplifted.
Why Capricorn Inspires an Introspective Assessment of Your WHYS
Capricorn is the zodiac Sun Sign most related to the fulfillment of one’s life purpose. It is associated with the 10 th house which, in the baseline zodiac chart, is located at the top of the chart. Thus, this is the placement is related to one’s highest goals or one’s WHY. When considering "WHY" as an expression of one's meaning, it generally refers to the reasons, or purposes behind your pursuits.
The icon symbol of Capricorn is the Sea-Goat. The Sea-Goat image reveals that Capricorn energy isn’t just about external success or climbing ladders. It’s also about doing so with inner emotional intelligence and a deep sense of purpose. Capricorn’s journey is not only upward but also inward, blending the material with the spiritual. So, while we most often talk about Capricorn as "the mountain climber," the ancient Sea-Goat reminds us that true achievement involves navigating both earthly ambition and emotional depth (your WHY).
The History of Capricorn and the Sea-Goat
The Sea-Goat, the legendary creature symbolizing the zodiac sign Capricorn, has its roots in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, with later adaptations in Greek and Roman lore. It’s one of the oldest mythological symbols associated with the zodiac.
The Sea-Goat originated with the Sumerians, where it represented the god Enki. Enki was a powerful deity of fresh water, creation, magic, knowledge, and mischief. He was often depicted as a figure with the head and upper body of a goat and the lower half of a fish, thus, the original Sea-Goat. Enki was a benevolent protector of humanity, living in the freshwater abyss and sending blessings to Earth. The Sea-Goat symbol reflected his
dual mastery over land and sea, logic and intuition, order and chaos. These themes are still woven into Capricorn’s symbolism today
In Greek mythology, the Sea-Goat story appears in a tale about Pan, the wild and goat-footed god of nature and music. When the monstrous Typhon attacked the gods, Pan jumped into the Nile River. As he did, he began transforming: his lower half turned into a fish, while the upper half remained a goat—allowing him to both swim and climb to safety. Impressed by Pan’s clever escape, Zeus immortalized him in the stars as the constellation Capricornus.
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