What the Full Moon in Capricorn Means for You

The full Moon in Capricorn on July 3, 2023, is a powerful time for bringing awareness to what you need to release in order to achieve true balance in your energy.

The full Moon in Capricorn wants us to feel just as much as the Sun in Cancer. It simply wants us to find meaning and power in those feelings. As an earth sign, Capricorn’s energy grounds us and helps us connect to our body and our breath. The full Moon in Capricorn serves as a container to hold our emotions so we can explore them deeper. Instead of spilling our emotions into places they don’t need to be, we can harness the power of our feelings to make decisions, move forward, and align with our life’s path.

What the Full Moon in Capricorn Means for You

Capricorn, at its core, represents your life’s work. This may or may not have anything to do with your actual job. Capricorn wants each of us to live a life of purpose. Your purpose is something that comes from deep within your soul. It is how you extend the roots of your being into the world.

Traditionally, Capricorn is associated with work, career, and reputation. While issues around your career may arise this full Moon, attempt to expand your definition of work. Your life’s work may be a hobby, a child, your garden, or your meditation practice. As we move through this full Moon in Capricorn, allow your consciousness to explore the different types of work in your life. Then align with and commit to paths that embody your soul’s mission.

Capricorn is also associated with integrity. This energy wants us to show up in the world standing firmly in our truth. It challenges us to be the same person no matter where we are, who we are with, or what situation arises. Furthermore, having integrity means we interact with the world consistently in a way that matches our core ideals and beliefs.

When we are fully aligned with Capricorn, we live a purposeful life that resonates with our core values. We extend our truth into the world from a firm foundation rooted in the soul. We also understand that part of our life’s work is to find the truth of our being and fully understand who we are in this lifetime.

The full Moon in Capricorn is a time to go within and understand your core essence. It’s a time to commit to finding your life’s work and shed anything that distracts you, including your emotions. Your feelings are important to pay attention to and understand, but Capricorn asks that you see them as information. They do not define you, and you are not your emotions. your emotions can give you clues as to what is most important to you. They do not need to be a distraction from your path. Instead, they can be a doorway to finding out who you are and what matters most to your soul.

Over this full Moon, commit to practices and disciplines that help you understand your emotions and, in turn, understand yourself. These practices then become boundaries with yourself. They are times you set aside each day to explore your feelings. In doing so, you’ll give yourself space to feel but will also give your emotions a container. When you know you have space to explore your emotions, they are less likely to show up and distract your focus. Your practices serve as a guide for your emotions, letting them know they are important but that they do not need to demand attention at all times. They do not control you.

It’s also important to acknowledge that your self-care practices are productive. Capricorn helps us define our meaning of productivity. It’s not just to-do lists and checkboxes. Taking care of ourselves and our emotions helps us move forward in life with ease. This ease extends to work and to-do lists.

On this full Moon in Capricorn, make taking care of yourself a priority, and know that everything else in your life will benefit when you are replenished. This Moon is very much about creating true work-life balance and understanding the interconnection of everything you do.

While it may not feel like you are getting anything done on a day spent “doing nothing,” you are actually restoring your spirit and recharging your mind. You then have the power to meet your future tasks from a restored place versus a depleted one. Release any unnecessary pressure you put on yourself this full Moon. Shift your expectations of what you need to get done to feel worthy of a break. We often don’t think we deserve time off from our work until we can get x, y, and z done. In truth, you deserve time to rest and restore whenever you need it.

Learn to listen to yourself and your needs. Let go of any guilt that occurs when you take a day to rest. Giving yourself space away from your work helps you appreciate it and shift it if needed. You also have time to discover your true life’s work and adjust your work accordingly. If you are already immersed in your soul’s calling, a break will restore your love for it. It will renew your passion and inspire you to keep going. If you haven’t found your life’s work yet, a break from your daily tasks will give you time to hear your intuition and let it lead you to your purpose. Taking time for yourself is one of the most productive things you can do.

This full Moon in Capricorn is also a wonderful time to revisit the intentions you set on the new Moon in Capricorn. What practices and disciplines have helped you these past six months? What commitments need to shift? Are you committing your energy to something that no longer needs it?

While commitments are important, releasing some to make room for new ones aligned with who you are now is also important. Take the opportunity provided by this full Moon to release anything in your life that distracts you from your true purpose. Then make new commitments that align with who you are, what’s most important to you, and the person you want to be.

Full Moon in Capricorn With the Sun in Cancer

The full Moon always sits in the opposing zodiac sign to the Sun. While the Moon sits in Capricorn, the Sun sits in Cancer. Capricorn and Cancer form an axis of energy concerned with responsibility and authenticity. Whereas Cancer wants us to be responsible to ourselves, Capricorn wants us to be responsible to others. Although Cancer and Capricorn oppose each other, both signs want us to show up in our truth and make that the highest priority of our lives.

If we imagine a line of energy, the lower vibrations of Cancer sit at one end, and the lower vibrations of Capricorn sit at the other. As we walk away from these extreme sides, toward the center, we find a balance point where the higher vibrations of Capricorn and Cancer merge to form a greater whole. On this full Moon in Capricorn, allow yourself to see where you are aligned with the lower frequency of each sign. Go inward and identify where you are attached to the shadow side of each sign. Through releasing the past parts of ourselves aligned with the lower frequencies of these signs, we can align and integrate their higher ones.

The role of Cancer in the Full Moon

Cancer sits in the fourth house, which represents our home and the part of our consciousness that only we can see. This includes our imagination, our intuition, our shadows, and our deep-seated emotions, including fear, insecurity, and anxiety. The lowest point on the zodiac wheel, the fourth house represents true darkness and our deepest subconscious thoughts. In this space, we have only ourselves to rely upon with intuition as our only light. The fourth house reminds us of our responsibility to nourish this sacred place within ourselves.

Cancer is ruled by water and the Moon. Its energy is connected to everything and feels intensely. The higher vibration of Cancer reminds us that we are all one, with no boundaries separating us. When we align with this side, we understand that when we give energy, we also receive it and vice versa. We uphold our responsibility to take care of ourselves because we know when we do so, we take care of those around us.

Through self-care, we easily connect with our intuition and the knowledge of the Universe. From a place of restoration, we effortlessly feel universal wisdom, understanding that we are everything and everything is us. We feel connected to our core and make decisions from our inner guidance with confidence and ease. Life flows, and we flow with it, always knowing that our inner compass is finely tuned.

The lower vibration of Cancer forgoes the responsibility to oneself and, in turn, forgets the connection to everything in the Universe. When we attach to this vibration of Cancer, we forget to take care of ourselves and lose our ability to care for others. We end up feeling detached from the world around us, unsupported, and alone. We can also fall into the trap of emotional neediness, ego, and insecurity from the desire to feel connected to others and ourselves. We may even be numb or emotionally arrested.

As we separate from our emotions, we lose touch with our intuition, not knowing which path to take next. We begin to feel overwhelmed by life and its many decisions. Without our inner guidance, we fall into a trap overthinking and overanalyzing. We may feel there is no safe space for ourselves. The lower vibrations of Cancer can lead to emotional and life burnout. They can make us feel overwhelmed, tired, needy of others, and emotionally out of control.

If you feel these lower vibrations show up in your life, it’s best to take self-care time. Make space each day to sit with yourself or take a day to connect with nature. Be honest about your needs and be open to receiving what you need. Give yourself the love you deserve, and remember that your first responsibility is to yourself.

The Role of Capricorn in the Full Moon

Capricorn, on the other hand, looks at our responsibilities to the world outside ourselves. At home in the tenth house, Capricorn shows us the energy we project outwardly and allow us to see the light. Capricorn is ruled by Earth and Saturn, which ground our energy and inspire us to make decisions rooted in wisdom. Capricorn is concerned with what we contribute to society and how we show up in the world.

Capricorn also sees the world as a connected whole. This energy understands that when we build systems and make rules for others from a feeling of oneness, we take care of everyone. Capricorn gives a model for a truly integrated society, where the leaders see themselves in everyone and make decisions for the good of all.

When we align with Capricorn’s higher vibrations, we show up authentically in the world, revealing our true selves to those around us. We do not judge others, nor do we fear being judged. We understand the connection with everyone around us.

We also make it a priority to do the work needed to stay in an authentic place. We know who we are, and we show up as this person in every situation. We commit to staying aligned with intuition and clearing out any blocks that distract us from our life’s mission. Once connected to our internal wisdom, we make decisions for ourselves and others from this place. We courageously live from our cores and allow others to see us steering our lives with our hearts.

The lower vibrations of Capricorn, like Cancer, make us feel detached and alone. In this feeling of isolation, we forgo our responsibility to the world around us and become preoccupied with power, success, and reputation. We place too much emphasis on what others think about us and end up in a vibration of judgment because we feel judged. We become driven by the ego and forget that we are one with everyone around us. We lose sight of what is most important and place superficial things above what makes our hearts truly happy. If we happen to be a leader and fall into a lower vibration of Capricorn, we make decisions that serve ourselves and our control of power instead of creating systems that serve the good of all people.

The lower vibrations of Capricorn can also lead to burnout, where we overwork ourselves and forget to take care of our needs. It’s the making of late nights and forgotten dinners for the sake of completing a project. We exhaust ourselves and forget the priority of self-care. If you find yourself aligning with the lower side of Capricorn, take some time for yourself. Give yourself a day off and forget about your to-do lists. Also, do something for someone else. Give your time and energy selflessly to being present with another person. Give and receive as you feel the interconnectedness of life itself.

This full Moon in Capricorn allows us to release the low sides of Capricorn and Cancer and integrate the high sides. When we create harmony between these two energies, we find our foundations rooted in what matters most to us. We also hear our intuition. Our inner compass becomes free of disrupting emotions and shows us how to spend our time. We create balance in our lives, making time for self-care, work, friends, and passion. We tend carefully to our needs and the needs of others. We understand the connection of all beings and make decisions for the unified collective.

Other Astrological Aspects Influencing the Full Moon

In addition to the full Moon opposition, we have a significant aspect with Jupiter in Taurus. The Moon forms a trine aspect with Jupiter, and the Sun forms a sextile aspect. Sextiles and trines are beneficial energies. They bring harmony to the vibrations involved.

Jupiter’s frequencies are added to the vibrations of the full Moon. Jupiter helps us feel our potential. This energy wants us to expand. It wants us to find our brilliance and brings us signs that help us recognize it. Where Capricorn and Cancer can feel heavy in our energy, Jupiter feels lighthearted and uplifting. If you find yourself taking life a bit too seriously this full Moon, lean into the vibrations of Jupiter to find the humor in any situation. See the serendipitous dance of energy all around you and remind yourself that life is meant to be lived. Do something that brings a smile to your face or allows you to step away from your work to enjoy the day fully.

Jupiter helps you expand your vision of your life this full Moon. Challenge yourself to confront underlying beliefs around what you think is possible. If you don’t believe it can occur, then it won’t. On the contrary, if you live like what you desire is already here, then what you want will manifest with brilliance. As Jupiter adds its energy to this full Moon, feel what work you need to do to live your most extraordinary life. What are you ready to embrace? How can you unleash your full potential? Your life’s work can be as grand as you want to make it. Let Jupiter help you focus on your most expanded visions this full Moon and release anything that makes you stop short of your brilliance.

In addition to Jupiter’s vibrations, Mercury adds its frequencies to the full Moon. Mercury is the cosmic messenger. The planet helps us communicate with ourselves and others. It also allows us to hear messages from the Universe more clearly and with ease. The Sun sits next to Mercury in Cancer and the Moon opposes it. In Cancer, Mercury helps us communicate with our emotions. Instead of feeling like we are in a sea of feelings, Mercury helps us clarify what we are feeling and why. On this very practical full Moon in Capricorn, align with Mercury to help you understand the power of your feelings. What are they telling you? What doorway are they opening?

With the Moon opposing Mercury, you may find it challenging to be patient with your emotions this full Moon. You may want to simply understand them and let them pass. Feelings don’t let go because we want them to. They need time, attention, and space to be felt. Some emotions need to be released many times before they finally detach from our energy. Give yourself some grace this full Moon. If you feel rushed or hurried to release your feelings, remind yourself that when emotions remain in your awareness, they have more to teach you. Be curious, and remember to give your emotions containers where they can be felt deeply without impacting the rest of your energy. Have conversations with your feelings this Moon as you would with someone you love while not letting them control you.

The Sun also trines Saturn in Pisces as the full Moon forms a sextile aspect with the ringed planet. Saturn is also the ruling planet of Capricorn and rules this full Moon. Saturn brings in the energy of responsibility and commitment. In Pisces, Saturn reminds us to stay true to our visions and dreams.

It can be easy to become distracted from our dreams, especially when they seem far from manifesting. Saturn reminds us that finding the fine balance between honoring your commitments to yourself and others is important. We often say yes when we don’t mean it or find out later that our yes does not serve our higher visions.

Breaking away from prior commitments can be challenging, especially when we don’t want to disappoint others. This full Moon, though, asks you to honor your visions and your life’s work. This commitment may mean saying no to others. It may also mean saying no to yourself.

It’s important always to have a higher vision of what you want your life to be. This vision aligns with your soul, and it’s why you are alive right now. It is your truth, meaning it does not change and is always true no matter the circumstance. Knowing your truth can help you say no without guilt, even when it is hard, requires discipline, or disappoints others. As you work with Saturn’s influence on this full Moon, ask yourself what your truth is and how you can commit to honoring that truth every day.

Your Invitation

The main aspect of every full Moon is the opposition of the Sun and Moon. Oppositions reveal energies. They stir up tension. They can make us feel impatient, on the verge of a breakdown, and restless in our bodies.

The key to working with any opposition is to allow it. Allow the information to come through and open yourself to new realities. What we resist always persists and usually grows exponentially in its presence. Fighting against the energies of the full Moon leads to sleepless nights, irritation, and even fatigue.

The energy of Capricorn is all about focus and concentration. To fully align with her full Moon, we want our mind settled and our thoughts organized. To help achieve this, practice meditation. It’s best to face the energies with courage and openness. Then allow them to take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

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Learn more about the new Moon in Gemini, including additional astrological insights and journaling prompts, in the Capricorn Full Moon Workbook, from which the above is excerpted. You can also learn more about your personal natal chart.

About Our Contributor

Jill Wintersteen is the founder of Spirit Daughter, a lifestyle brand devoted to helping you live your best life through understanding the energy of the Universe. She also writes workbooks on each full Moon as well as other astrological events. Follow her on Instagram @spiritdaughter.