The 4 of Pentacles corresponds to the third decan or face of Capricorn. Capricorn is also associated with Pricus, the father of a race of intelligent and honorable Sea-Goats. Imagine the emotive moon in Capricorn’s dry, spartan, and serious world. Combine the old with the new to be more successful this year. There may be an extra signature of optimism and luck for those born with planets or points in this decan, with a strong part of their character presenting surprisingly buoyant Jupiterian qualities. Being under Saturn’s rule, all firm and bony structures of the body need to be fortified and supported with minerals and supplements. This could present in these natives as a form of cautious optimism, where they are never able to fully trust their good fortune or the sense that the universe is operating on their side. Self-disciplined and successful, it is no wonder that some of the world’s greatest scientists, leaders, and teachers have been Capricorn. Being innately intuitive and comfortable with vulnerability, moon-ruled Cancer is a contrast to Saturn-ruled Capricorn, whose strong work ethic has them wired for public achievement and stern authority. Apr 20 - May 20. gemini. This symbolism has its roots in Capricorn’s esoteric past, where goats were used as ritual sacrifices to atone for human sins before the gods. Though diligent and determined, they can succumb to being myopically focused on their goals, becoming stubborn and relentless. This placement can combine to produce great athletes, martial artists, or folks with strong tactical and strategic minds. In Greek mythology, the Sea-Goat has other connections, one being the goat Amalthea who nursed baby Zeus after he escaped being eaten by his father, Cronos. They often over-deliver on their promises and take their honor and public reputation very seriously. While others may peak early, or flash in and out of the public eye with gimmicks and hot takes, Capricorn will stay the course and out lap their contemporaries by building a legacy. PO Box 243, Mortdale, NSW, Australia, 2223 +61 413 124 809 +61 280 847 473 [email protected] It’s a good match if Capricorn can forgive Pisces’ habit of losing track of time. Often they can be the less imaginative of the signs and refuse to face the facts about a situation because it would signal that they were wrong about something (which they hate). Capricorn’s affinity for resourcefulness and preparedness is mirrored in the activities of the Winter, where we enter a hibernation and conservation mode. Those victories sure smell sweet, though, and that thought alone will keep Capricorns going. They are often good Saturnian judges of character and can be approached for pragmatic advice and a fair verdict.