Full Moon in Capricorn: Scaling the Summit

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. ~ Helen Keller

Maxfield Parrish, Ecstasy

On Saturday, July 12, we have a Full Moon in the cardinal sign of the Capricorn Sea Goat. Now, most folks who know a bit about astrology are aware that Capricorn is symbolized by the mountain goat. But not many know that it’s actually a sea goat. This animal is a hybrid! She balances the practicality of earth with the awareness of the emotional depths. She knows that only by plunging into our feeling nature can we muster the power and reserves necessary to climb to the top of a mountain peak with success.

Master astrologer Steven Forrest names Capricorn’s mission as “the marriage of one’s nature and one’s public identity.” The Sea Goat unites the inner soul with outer expression. It is Capricorn’s mission to prove his integrity by expressing his purpose in the forum of society. This is why Capricorn is affiliated with the Tenth House of a horoscope, representing our life path, career, public role, and our worldly responsibility.

This is the tippy-top Midheaven of a horoscope. Like the craggy, towering mountain that Capricorn climbs, it can be a tall order in our lives to reach the summit, the pinnacle of our goals and ambitions. This is where the sheer will and determination of the Sea Goat come in. “Patience, patience,” demands Cappy of himself. “We will get there – in due time – so long as we keep on climbing! Focus, people!”

At this time of the July Full Moon in Capricorn, we are called to assess the progress we are making toward our annual goals. Does our career or outer life path reflect our core governing values? Is it time to push a little harder, step on the gas? Or, do we need to change course all together?  We need to ask the tough question: Are we in INTEGRITY?

Integrity first and foremost means telling the truth to our self. Even if we can’t admit it to another… yet… we can still tap into the power of self-honesty, which is often the hardest. Once we get really clear with ourselves, it becomes easier to express the truth to others.

Integrity also means, doing what we say we will do, and if we don’t know how to do it, finding out how. We undertake the Carpricorn process of ‘due diligence.’ In addition, integrity means authenticity a.k.a. “being real.” In other words, we drop false pretenses. We ask whether we are misrepresenting ourselves.

It doesn’t matter if we are monetarily rich or not (though for some that is their soulful, aligned goal). More importantly, are we doing the real, purposeful work of our lives? Are we heeding our calling? Life’s work means vastly different things to different people. For one person, keeping a healthy home and family could be domestic bliss and the most joyful experience in the world. For another, there’s a real need to climb the ladder of their profession to feel like they’re making the most of their potential. Some feel they must contribute to society and leave a legacy. Others need to earn labels of respect, perhaps have a few letters after their name. Some need only the quiet knowledge that they’ve mastered a craft or area of expertise according their own standards.

Vajra Thunderbolt

What is important is identifying that area of accomplishment that makes us stand upright internally with quiet pride. The Tibetan Buddhists have a word for enlightened pride: vajra, meaning indestructible thunderbolt or diamond. Vajra pride means indestructible pride. According to one Buddhist website, “[Vajra pride] is typified by true impeccability and the fact that one no longer needs to justify anything, fully trusting that one is in absolute synchronicity with Awareness.”

Where do you stand with vajra pride? When you’re living in integrity, you can say, “This I know to be true. This is who I am. This is where I belong.” Maybe we don't know completely yet, but we're following our hunch and we’re on the path. It’s one steady foot in front of the other. We know we are ascending an important peak. It’s a long haul, but with Capricorn’s patient promise – we’ll get there.

 

Many blessings on this Full Moon and always,
Erin Reese
Astro-Intuitive Consultant
Spiritual Counselor

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