Capricorn season begins at the winter solstice, the darkest point of the solar year in the Northern Hemisphere. While the world appears still on the surface, something essential is taking place beneath it. The light, seemingly paused at the solstice, begins its slow return, and with it comes an invitation to build carefully, deliberately, and with longevity in mind.
After Sagittarius season’s exploration of meaning through philosophy and new experiences, Capricorn brings these insights down to the earth plane. This is the season of commitment to what was discovered in Sagittarius season. Rather than asking what we believe, Capricorn asks how we will live those beliefs over time in a way that creates something lasting and meaningful.
Capricorn is a sign of steady embodiment and growth. Capricorn has the gift of drawing from the ancient past (think lost societies and truths hidden in the ancient world) to build what will be sustainable in the future.
Ruled by Saturn, the planet of time, structure, and consequence, Capricorn teaches that mastery is earned gradually. There are no shortcuts here. What endures is built through patience, repetition, and presence.
Capricorn in the Body
In AstroYoga, Capricorn corresponds with the skeletal system, knees, and skin. These structures form the body’s framework, its inner and outer boundaries, and its capacity to bear weight.
The bones represent what remains when everything superficial is stripped away. They symbolize integrity, endurance and truth. When Capricorn energy is imbalanced, we may feel unsupported, overwhelmed, or unsure of our direction. When it is integrated, we experience a quiet inner strength that does not rely on external validation.
The knees, also ruled by Capricorn, teach humility and forward movement. They bend so we can rise. In both yoga and life, they remind us how to advance without force and how to carry responsibility without collapse.
Energetically, Capricorn connects with Muladhara, the root chakra. This center governs safety, embodiment, and our relationship to the material world. Capricorn season offers an opportunity to restore this foundation through conscious structure and reminding ourselves of our inherent worthiness to occupy space on this earth.
Practicing with Capricorn energy
Capricorn thrives on consistency. It favors slow, intentional movement that emphasizes skeletal alignment, joint support, and steady breath. Standing postures that cultivate strength in the legs and knees (like chair pose and warrior II) are ideal.
Practices that honor pacing, stillness, and integration allow Capricorn energy to take root in the body.
Beyond the yoga mat, this season invites reflection on commitment. What are you truly dedicated to, long-term, and what does that dedication show you about your inner world? Do your most important projects, relationships, and goals get the time they deserve?
A Seasonal Invitation
I’ve created a Capricorn AstroYoga Flow as a way to work directly with this season’s energy in the body. The practice supports the skeletal system, cultivates inner stability, and offers a grounded container for moving through the weeks ahead with clarity rather than pressure.
You can download the Capricorn AstroYoga Flow here.
Capricorn season reminds us that true growth is not rushed. It is built slowly, with care and discernment, over time. Let your practice become an anchor as you lay foundations for the year ahead.
Emily Ridout
Founder, International School of AstroYoga
Author, AstroYoga for an Aquarian Age