Capricorn Meaning and magickal uses

A cardinal earth sign of ambition, discipline, structure and lasting achievement.

• Intentions: Grounding, Prosperity, Protection
• Element: Earth
• Planet: Saturn
• Day: Saturday
• Dates: December 22 - January 19
• Modality: Cardinal

How to use it

• Set foundations. The sun enters Capricorn at the winter solstice, a natural time to plan the year. On a Saturday, write long-term goals, sort them into steps, and anchor the list under a garnet or piece of hematite on your altar.
• Steady work charm. Fill a small brown pouch with a pinch of salt, a bay leaf and a garnet. Carry it to work through Capricorn season as a reminder to keep climbing at a steady, patient pace.

Works well with: Garnet, Brown Candle, Bay Laurel, Saturday, Yule, Cypress

Folklore

Capricorn is the Sea-Goat, a creature with a goat's front and a fish's tail. The image goes back to Babylonian astronomy and is sometimes linked to the god Enki, and Greek myth later tied it to Pan, who leapt into a river and half-changed into a fish. Traditional astrology gives the sign to Saturn, lord of time, limits and hard-won mastery. Witches use its season for career, long-term planning and protection of what they have built.