Capricorn’s Earthy Initiative: A Journey into the New Year
The Last Earthy Sign of the Year: Harmonising with Capricorn’s Persevering Attitude
With the fresh new year just around the corner, it’s time to welcome the last zodiac sign―Capricorn! If you’re in the mood for music that perfectly captures the essence of Capricorn, give our playlist a chance!
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Quick Overview of Capricorn Zodiac Sign
In the Western or Gregorian calendar, the upcoming new year is just around the corner, following the entry of Capricorn on the planet Saturn. In the southern hemisphere, this marks the arrival of summer. Let’s welcome the last Earth sign of the three zodiac signs — Capricorn, known for its well-organised, hardworking, and practical nature. Capricorn season spans from December 22nd to January 20th, aligning perfectly with the essence of grounding, intention setting, and establishing new boundaries for a fresh start in the coming year!
Capricorn Zodiac Sign — Personality, Temperament, Characteristics
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Many are inclined to admire individuals with an unwavering determination to overcome any obstacle in their way. Capricorns — they embody the Earth element, which is associated with grounding, an achievement-oriented mindset, rational thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility.
How often, when embracing a practical and grounded mindset, does it also inspire the urge for a new beginning? In the mode of the cardinal sign together with Capricorn, it signifies the start of new seasons, portraying an initiator’s tendency to kickstart projects and set plans into motion. They are known for adaptability, flexibility, openness to change, and innovation. They are self-driven individuals who naturally take on leadership roles.
Now, does this paint a picture of all Capricorns as workaholics, all seriousness in their lives? Ahaha! While they may not wear their hearts on their sleeves, Capricorns do have rich emotional lives beneath the surface. This is when their creature symbol comes into the story — Capricorn represented by the Sea Goat — a mermaid’s tail with a goat head figure — their emotions run deep. Though they have their emotional side, they do still prioritize protecting their energy and boundaries.
Some may get the wrong idea, mistaking them as cold or distant due to their deep perspective on love and relationships. Capricorns value authenticity, realness, and honesty, with no room for sneakiness. With the Earth element in Capricorn, their endurance towards challenges is evident. This approach of them does play out in various areas of their lives, especially in work, where qualities of rationality, sensibility, and goal-orientation shine through.
If you’re curious where their patience, rationality and organisational skills come from, then let’s take a closer look at the planet that oversees Capricorn.
Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, resonates with limitation and restriction. While it may seem like freedom is taken away, it actually positions Capricorns to be well-organised, disciplined, and reflective. This is why Capricorn embodies the essence of an unbeatable warrior. With the harmony of the Cardinal, Earth, and Saturn, Capricorns often appear as highly ambitious, diligent, and focused on achieving success in their chosen fields. This is also why Capricorn naturally leans towards leadership and taking initiative on various matters
Let us share about the qualities that may seem like weaknesses, particularly when Capricorns have yet to fully embrace flexibility. They can be strong-headed and perfectionist, occasionally turning their desire for excellence into excessive self-criticism, which may lead to stress or unhappiness. Their strong work ethic may sometimes result in neglecting personal and social aspects of their life. As such, being an earth sign, Capricorns fear failure and not achieving their goals, due to their high expectations, hence, the fear of not succeeding is their greatest insecurity.
As always, the information shared is gathered from data available on the internet and AI. When a zodiac sign relates to only a small part of our entire natal chart. Therefore, some may resonate with the traits while others may not. It’s the combination of zodiac signs, houses, and planets in our natal chart that paints a complete picture and makes more sense in helping us understand our connection with astrology. Overall, Capricorn embodies the artful balance between self-confidence and humility.
Let’s us share some tracks we pick from our curated Capricorn Playlist on Spotify!
Our Capricorn Zodiac Sign playlist — Earthy Capricorn: Work Hard, Play Hard
Featured tracks for the Capricorn Sign
High Hopes by Panic at the Disco
Let’s dive into “High Hopes” by Panic! at the Disco, a song that captures the essence of Capricorn’s positive mindset, showcasing their self-confidence and self-trust in overcoming obstacles while trusting that everything will be okay. The song resonates with the spirit of Capricorn in Saturn, when faced with limitations and restrictions, it serves as a test, challenging how one will respond to the presented obstacles despite the high expectations they hold for themselves.
Ball and Chain by Big Brother & the Holding Company ft. Janis Joplin
“Ball and Chain” by Big Brother & the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin evokes intense emotion, frustration, and a sense of suffocation. Born a Capricorn, Joplin’s vocal delivery reflects a side of Capricorns that may seem cold or distant due to difficulty expressing themselves verbally. This guardedness aims to shield against repetitive cycles but can lead to feelings of suffocation. The song’s tone and texture mirror the emotion of a desperate cry for freedom. Despite Capricorn’s traits of determination and resilience, excessive self-imposed pressure can take a toll, showcasing the challenging aspects of their goal-oriented nature.
Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson
The last track we’re sharing is “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson. This song directs us to raise our awareness socially and collectively. It resonates with Capricorn’s qualities and the desire for personal growth, a sense of responsibility, and taking initiative in various aspects of life.
As the lyrics state, “If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make the change” — This resonates with the idea that we are all interconnected and reflections of each other. Thus, making a positive impact on ourselves and the world around us creates a driving force for shaping new patterns for the better.
We get that every Capricorn has their vibe when it comes to musical preferences. Our tastes and experiences play a big role in what tunes we vibe with. But guess what? We’ve put together a playlist with a mix of genres for you to explore!
So~ If you’ve liked what you’ve read and heard so far, give it a go and hop on over to our Spotify playlist to see if you find something you like! Remember to like and follow our page @anadigisoundlab on Instagram and Facebook!
22 December 2023