Capricorn Symbolism + Myth The stellar constellation of Capricorn represents the Sea-Goat , whose mythology extends back to the middle of the Bronze Age. The Babylonians called the Sea-Goat Ea, who was the protective god of water, knowledge, and creation.
Capricornus, Capricorn(noun) a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius. Capricorn, Capricorn the Goat, Goat(noun) the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19.
What is the Capricorn symbol?
The Capricorn symbol (or glyph) is that of the Sea Goat . It represents the hoof of the mountain goat and the tail of the fish for the 10th astrological zodiac sign.
It spans the 270–300th degree of the zodiac, between 270 and 305.25 degree of celestial longitude. In astrology , Capricorn is considered an introvert sign, an earth sign, and one of the four cardinal signs. Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn.
The above image is the established symbol (also called glyph) for the Zodiac sign Capricorn, the Goat . It’s a simplified drawing of a sea-goat, the mythological animal – half goat, half fish – originally associated with the sign. The horned head is implied to the left, and the curved fish tail to the right.
Capricorn, Goat( noun) (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn. Capricornus, Capricorn(noun) a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius. Capricorn, Capricorn the Goat, Goat(noun) the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19.
What are Capricorn’s personality traits?
Capricorn’s personality traits are derived from its receptive, feminine, or yin qualities , making this sign oriented toward contemplation and engagement with inner awareness.
With its fish-tail, symbolizing the rains and floods of the winter season, Capricorn is capable of ‘ watery’ sensitivity and compassion —often deliberately hidden from view.
A Capricorn person cares more about what their partner needs than their own needs .
Why does capricorn have a tail?
It represents the ability that many Capricorns have to rise from the bottom of the ocean to the loftiest heights and the lengths they will go to in order to achieve this. The tail also indicates that this sign may have a tendency to pulled back by the past .
He got the tail of a fish due to his desire to run away and the head of a goat with horns so that he could fight the monster and save his master from certain death. Before Zeus could be utterly annihilated, Typhon went to attack Bacchus as he’d never seen such a beast and was scared by it.
As background for the upcoming 10th house North Node post, we are taking a look at symbolism and meaning behind Capricorn, the uniquely curious ‘goat-fish.’ In a previous post, we saw the ancient proclivity for hybridizing two different types of creature in the previous sign, Sagittarius, which is symbolized by a half-human, half-horse centaur.
In Esoteric Astrology, it’s said that the Capricorn symbol represents the signature of God. So that may be one reason . But, if you look closely, you’ll see that in all Capricorn glyphs, the horns of the goat and the loop of the fish tail are there.
With Zoldeo’s defeat, Capricorn was free from his long enslavement, and he decides to return to the spirit world to rest and regain his strength before coming back to aid Lucy. Lucy calls on Capricorn again during her battle with Team Natsu, against Hades who was shocked to see one of his Seven Kin of Purgatory on Fairy Tail’s side.