Sun in Capricorn (Winter Solstice)

 

Sun in Capricorn 

12/21/22 1:48 PM 

Natural Chart / Whole Houses 

Sun in Capricorn (General)

The Sun enters Capricorn tonight announcing heralding the Winter Solstice and therefore the beginning of Winter.  Perhaps it should not surprise you, dear reader, then that when the Sun enters Capricorn people become colder - both figuratively and literally. With another year almost behind them, people may feel older, and more responsible. They may settle into a more practical mood or mindset and turn their attention and interest to their financial affairs, set new responsibilities for themselves, and become more determined.

As you can see from the chart above The Sun and Jupiter are about 4 degrees apart and therefore applying a conjunction between the two planets.  The expansive energy of Jupiter amplifies the confidence, creativity, and power of the Sun. For the short time this aspect is active, people may feel more confident and so this is also a good time to start something new or to accept new opportunities and make the best of them.

Where Capricorn falls in your chart is the area of life where the ingress of the Sun in Capricorn will most be felt.

• If your rising sign is Aries, Capricorn is your 10th House.
• If your rising sign is Taurus, Capricorn is your 9th House.
• If your rising sign is Gemini, Capricorn is your 8th House.
• If your rising sign is Cancer, Capricorn is your 7th House.
• If your rising sign is Leo, Capricorn is your 6th House.
• If your rising sign is Virgo, Capricorn is your 5th House.
• If your rising sign is Libra, Capricorn is your 4th House.
• If your rising sign is Scorpio, Capricorn is your 3rd House.
• If your rising sign is Sagittarius, Capricorn is your 2nd House.
• If your rising sign is Capricorn, Capricorn is your 1st House.
• If your rising sign is Aquarius, Capricorn is your 12th house.
• If your rising sign is Pisces, Capricorn is your 11th House.

Example

The Sun + Capricorn + 3rd House

With the Sun in Capricorn and the third house of communication, siblings, and short journeys you become more disciplined and responsible in  the way in which you communicate with others.  Your mind if more active and overflowing with thoughts and ideas and that energy of Capricorn helps you to sort through them in a more systematic and disciplined manner.

The Aspects, or relationship between planets is another dimensions of astrological interpretation that is to be considered. I've already touched upon the aspects in the transit chart above, however, one should also look at the aspects between the planets in the transit chart and those in one's birth chart. For example, The Sun in 0° Capricorn is applying an opposition to Saturn in 3° Cancer.

Saturn is called the Great Teacher and when he touches another point or position in your chart you are presented with a lesson designed to help you grow, mature and evolve. Unfortunately, these lessons often come in the form of some kind of challenge or difficulty that we must overcome. When the Transit Sun makes an opposition to Natal Saturn you experience blockages and obstacles that present a blow to your ego. This is a time to strive for making better decisions an living more responsibly.

Where does Capricorn fall in your chart and how will the ingress of the Sun into Capricorn manifest for you?

- Carolina Dean