MOON IN CAPRICORN

Everyone wants a Moon in Capricorn in the room for any serious project. They have epic instincts for planning and strategy. Moon in Capricorn knows the brick by brick subtleties of effort done right, over time. In order to feel emotionally stable, they need to have a project or two going, to feel like progress is happening or at least be getting their hands dirty in some focused, hard work.

They are emotionally drawn towards capitalizing on their resources, making good with what they have and the slow steps towards establishing more sustainability. This is an ambitious, cardinal earth sign after all, and with the Moon here - peoples emotions can be straight forward, clear and resourceful. They do not over-exaggerate their feelings, and may see the leaky, irrational realm as an inconvenient distraction.

Because of this, the Moon is said to be in Detriment in Capricorn, Moon wants to feel, but Capricorn is too busy for that. In other ways, Capricorns are too focused on the nitty gritty of material life, they really get high on physically initiating things, and getting shit done that emotions are some kind of ethereal unproductive zone. Often you know what a Moon in Capricorn is feeling by their actions. They are do-ers and will say more by their acts of service than with emotive expressions. Thus, this placement doesn’t always make someone cold hearted, they just express their care in less extravagant ways. Capricorn Moon also shows their love through consistency. You’ll really feel them as a dependable friend who can help you stay above water when things get chaotic. A great placement for an EMT, Moon in Capricorn can really stay calm and collected for others while their under pressure - patiently holding a safe container.

Sometimes, their feelings are processed in designated spurts, especially if there is a build up of ignored emotions. In some ways this is a good strategy for a Capricorn Moon, it helps when they designate time for intentional processing of their feelings, which they might not be clocking or keeping tabs of otherwise. Setting a time and place to sit and feel into this part of themselves is important for their well-being. Since Moon rules the body, and Capricorn is ruled by Saturn - if one ignores their emotions too long, their body might tighten up. Yet, the Moon here knows the value of disciplined tools or everyday rituals for staying healthy - and once they see the practical benefits of a thing, they are willing to put in the work and build a routine around it.