Moon in Capricorn

A person with the Moon in Capricorn expresses feelings in a highly disciplined way, demonstrating nurturing and protection through endurance, structure and stability. Capricorn is concerned with material security and social acceptance. To feel secure, all earth Moons need to feel useful and create tangible structures, similarly, there is a need for stability in relationships and domestic life. Above all, Capricorn values realism, durability and setting and achieving goals. The type can be entrepreneurial and set up a business, and enjoys building things up, but will often need to have full control in order to feel emotionally secure. It can be stressful when earth Moons move house, and there is deep resistance to material change and respectability, order and predictability are a defence against change and chaos.

The sign is loyal, committed and reliable, but don’t show overt displays of emotion and tend to worry over the appropriateness of such emotional responses. There is often a serious, reserved nature that can be fearful of rejection. The Moon is in detriment in Capricorn and it can be difficult position to self-nurturing and letting others in emotionally is frightening. This person is usually afraid of their own vulnerability and weakness and often give themselves tough lessons of self-sufficiency.  Capricorn is the backbone of the zodiac, adding permanence, solid foundations, determination, and ambition. Sometimes they set high standards to achieve and are hard task-masters, and failure is not an option. This person is has a natural talent for organizing, but if something goes wrong, it can be hard on self esteem. Capricorn's take pride in work and want recognition for hard won accomplishments, but are sometimes too overly aware of public opinion and judgement.

Moon in Capricorn instinctively knows about hard work and persistence, but tend to feel lonely, isolated and duty-bound. In relationships there may be a large age difference in age or a partner may be chosen because of status, stability and sense of security. The sign enjoys doing practical and physical things for others and is highly conscious of  duty in relationships. Those with Moon in Capricorn may be efficient at handling and managing the household, but inwardly, they are just as sensitive and vulnerable as the next person. The main problem is not showing it, and being hesitant and resistant in asking for help. Planets in Capricorn are famously known to shoulder more than their “fair share” of the work load. However, considerable strength of character, surviving most hardships, and sure-footedness with each and every step takes them closer hard-won success.