My Deep Dive into Capricorn Energy with Tarot
Alright, so I decided a while back to really get my hands dirty with understanding Capricorn as it shows up in tarot. Wasn’t about reading books, I wanted to see it play out in my actual daily pulls and readings. You know, practical application. Felt like I kept hitting themes of structure, ambition, sometimes feeling kinda stuck, and figured it was time to look closer.
First off, I gathered the cards that scream ‘Capricorn’ to me. Obviously, The Devil is the big one everyone points to. Makes sense, that feeling of being bound, sometimes by your own choices or ambitions. But I also pulled out cards related to earth and structure. So, a bunch of the Pentacles suit felt relevant – that practical, material world focus. And sometimes, depending on the context, The Emperor gave off that vibe too, all about rules, order, and solid foundations.
Then, I set myself a task for about a month. Every single day, when I did my morning draw – usually just one or two cards – I specifically looked for Capricorn themes. I wasn’t just asking ‘what’s the energy today?’, but more like ‘where’s the structure, the responsibility, the ambition, or even the limitation here?’
- I kept a separate section in my tarot journal just for this.
- I noted down when The Devil appeared and what was going on in my life that day. Really tried to connect it to tangible stuff.
- Paid attention to how many Pentacles showed up. More than usual? Less?
- If I did a bigger spread for myself or just pondered a situation, I’d consciously ask, ‘How is Capricorn energy influencing this?’
What I Noticed During the Process
It was interesting, for sure. Some days it was super obvious. Pulled The Devil alongside maybe the Ten of Wands? Yeah, felt like being chained to my own workload, that Capricorn drive pushed too far. Classic.
But other times, it was way more subtle. The Devil didn’t always feel ‘evil’. Sometimes it just felt like… commitment. Like being really tied to a long-term goal, for better or worse. That stubborn Capricorn refusal to quit, even when maybe you should ease up. It also showed up sometimes as feeling restricted by rules or systems – job stuff, bureaucracy, that kind of thing.
Focusing on the Pentacles alongside this also helped. It grounded the whole exploration. Capricorn isn’t just ambition in the clouds; it’s about building things in the real world, slowly, steadily. Seeing lots of Pentacles felt like that patient, earthy side coming through.
Honestly, it wasn’t always fun. Staring hard at themes of limitation, responsibility, and the potential ‘shadow’ side of ambition can get heavy. There were days I felt bogged down by it, noticing all the ‘have-tos’ and ‘shoulds’ in my life. That’s the Capricorn shadow maybe, that rigidity.
Wrapping Up My Little Experiment
So, what did I get out of it? Well, it definitely made my understanding of The Devil card way richer. It’s not just a spooky card anymore; it’s deeply tied to our material world commitments, our structures, and our ambitions. Seeing it through that Capricorn lens made it more complex, more real.
It also made me appreciate the grounding energy when it feels positive – that ability to build, to endure, to take responsibility. And it made me more aware of when that energy tips into being restrictive or overly harsh on myself or others. It was a good practical exercise, really felt like I was working with the energy rather than just reading about it. Just wanted to share how I went about it, in case anyone else wants to try focusing in on an energy like that.
