Have you ever heard people refer to “Capricorn Season” but not understood what it means?

Well, Capricorn season starts when the sun moves into Capricorn and several other personal planets join it during the month-long transit of the sun through Capricorn.

Capricorn is an earth sign and brings a hard-working, disciplined, and responsible energy but it can also manifest in a rigid and judgemental energy.

Dates: 

December 22nd-January 19th

Ruled by: 

Saturn

Ruling house: 

10th House – Career and Public Recognition

Mantra for Capricorn Season: 

Step by step I can reach my dreams and master my domain. 

Best things to focus on during Capricorn Season:

Capricorn Season is here, and it’s the perfect time to harness the grounded, ambitious energy of this earth sign to set strong foundations for your business. Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, teaches us about structure, discipline, and long-term vision—qualities essential for building a business that stands the test of time.

This season invites you to:

• Reflect on your big goals for the year ahead and break them down into actionable steps.
• Create solid systems and structures to support your growth.
• Take responsibility for your leadership role and show up with integrity.
• Celebrate your achievements so far and acknowledge the milestones you’ve reached.

However, while Capricorn’s energy pushes us to work hard and climb our personal mountains, we must also remember the importance of rest and rejuvenation. With Christmas and the holiday season in full swing, this is your opportunity to step back, recharge, and allow fresh energy to flow through you.

Taking a well-earned break isn’t counterproductive—it’s essential. When we pause and rest, we create space for clarity, inspiration, and renewed energy. You’ll return to your business feeling focused, refreshed, and ready to tackle your goals with determination.

So, as you tap into the strategic energy of Capricorn season, don’t forget to honor the sacred balance between work and rest. Enjoy your downtime, savor the holiday magic, and know that your business will thank you for it in the long run.

Personal Planets in Capricorn:

Mercury

Mercury is retrograde as we move into Capricorn season and so spends most of Capricorn season in Sagittarius only moving back into Capricorn from the 9th January 2025.

⁠Mercury in Capricorn adds an extra layer of practicality and precision to your business communication and planning. This transit supports:

• Clear, strategic communication with your team and clients.
• Thoughtful, well-structured plans for the year ahead.
• Focused decision-making rooted in long-term goals.
• Professional and authoritative messaging in your marketing.

Take advantage of Mercury’s energy by refining your business strategies, reviewing contracts, and clarifying your messaging. It’s also an ideal time to create long-term content plans, write proposals, and ensure every detail aligns with your overall vision.

Where is Capricorn in your chart?

To find Capricorn in your business chart you will first need to create a chart at astro.com if you don’t have it already.

Then you will want to look around the edge of the chart and find the Capricorn Glyph.

Then look at which house(s) Capricorn spans in your chart to see which areas of your business Capricorn season is likely to play out in.

If you want an easy reference chart for the signs and houses join my free astrology course.

In my business chart, Capricorn spans both the 5th and 6th houses, ruling the 6th house of daily business routines. With Pluto natally in Capricorn in my business’s 5th house, Capricorn season activates themes of creativity, passion-driven projects, and the systems and team members that support my daily operations. The 5th house energy invites me to channel Capricorn’s ambition into creative expressions that build lasting value, while the 6th house focus calls me to refine my business routines, workflows, and habits for sustainable success. Pluto’s presence in the 5th house signals powerful transformations in how I express creativity within my business, urging me to embrace depth, authenticity, and long-term impact.

I’ll be honest: Capricorn season is probably my least favourite in many ways – don’t get me wrong its when I usually take long holidays with my family. Still, my inner Ruler/Workaholic is just itching to get back to my goals and start the new year probably because I natally have my Mars in Capricorn!

Want more?

Ready to dive into your annual goals and intentions Capricorn style? Check out Your Soulful Year.