Full Moon in Capricorn
This Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10, 2025 brings to light the theme of legacy. As a cardinal sign, Capricorn holds initiating energy—but as a feminine, earth-based sign, this isn’t the kind of action that’s fast or fiery. Capricorn moves slow and steady. It’s the steadfast sea goat, committed to building something that lasts. Something real. Something true. Something that will leave a legacy.
The Sea Goat
The sea goat is a mythical creature—half goat, half fish. The constellation Capricornus is named after the Mesopotamian god Ea, or Enki, the god of water, wisdom, and creation. This duality reflects the very essence of Capricorn: grounded and intuitive, practical and spiritual, worldly and wise. Capricorns are both industrious and instinctual. They embody “both-and” energy—success-oriented and spiritual—which is why, to many of us, they feel limitless.
Capricorn’s mountain-climbing goat half represents its determination and drive, while the fishtail speaks to its adaptability, emotional depth, and ancient knowing. This makes them some of the most resourceful beings of the zodiac.
Sagittarius Shoots. Capricorn Grounds.
The placement of each sign on the astrological wheel is intentional. The signs flow into one another with purpose. Capricorn comes right after Sagittarius—the wild archer who has just shot its arrow, hit its mark, and is off again toward the next adventure. Capricorn arrives on the scene and gently says:
WAIT.
What if we don’t need to rush off just yet?
What if we stayed a while?
What if we built something that could last—something that stands the test of time?
What if we tended this little patch of earth and turned it into a fruitful garden?
What if we built a fence and watched it grow?
What if we invested our time and energy into something that could feed us… and feed generations to come?
What if this life isn’t just about learning how to travel light—
but also learning how to stay?
Full Moon Invitations
The house in your natal chart ruled by Capricorn— and where its planetary ruler, Saturn, resides in your chart can show where and how this energy plays out. However, even without knowing your unique chart placements, you can recognize if the themes of legacy, structure, and soul-aligned ambition may be rising under this full moon.
You may be invited to reflect on:
Discipline as Devotion. Most of us equate success with discipline, not devotion. Devotion is about love, loyalty, and enthusiasm; worship. Discipline is about self-control, obedience, and the ability to keep working at something even when it’s difficult. The feminine doesn’t move through discipline, she flows through devotion. Discipline is devotion in action. What are you devoted to?
Sacred Structure. Now may be the time to ask, “What am I building here? What support systems do I have in place to help me achieve this? Is this vision aligned with my soul’s truth?”
Soul-Aligned Ambition. Not all mountains are meant for us. Maybe it’s time to consider whether the mountain we’re currently climbing is actually the one we want to be on.
Legacy & Lineage. Right now we might feel the weight—or the wisdom—of those who came before us. We may be asked to do something differently. To shift the narrative. To become the one who builds a new foundation—for ourselves, and for those yet to come.
This is sacred work. Grounding work. Not urgent, but deep, steady, soul work. May this moon bring you the grounded clarity, quiet courage, and strength you need to forge the path aligned for you.