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Decan Ruler (Jupiter): Jupiter is in its fall in Capricorn, suggesting there is opportunity for improvement, the chance to grow by finding a better position within a given domain. Often the recommended way to improve is not to work harder of smarter where one resides, but to seek out new land—relocate and establish oneself in a different area. Those with Jupiter in Capricorn are often blessed with fortunate opportunities for advancement, both professionally and socially, since the structure of Capricorn allows for natural progression and expansion. Those with Jupiter in this decan possess a sharp ability to assess the merits of different locations and demonstrate sound judgment in choosing among them. They have a deep understanding of how shifting circumstances can reshape destiny; however, they often place excessive reliance on external factors and there is a tendency toward materialism that demands mindful restraint.

Sign (Capricorn): The first decan of Capricorn is about laying claim to a specific domain in the material world. The spirit descends into the densest layers of the material world. Here, consciousness sinks, grounding itself more completely in form. This strong attachment to material form disrupts perceptual clarity, and more subtler realities become obscured. The task is to awaken these deeper layers of matter and animate the elemental forces, while simultaneously directing them with higher, rational intelligence. Within Capricorn’s larger narrative arc, this phase is about seeking the most fertile ground to build upon. The first decan of Capricorn asks: should I bother planting in this field or explore land elsewhere? It calls for careful exploration and discernment—deciding whether to invest in the current terrain or venture beyond to find a more promising place to build. This decan is about laying claim to a particular territory in order to position oneself for great success.

2: Twos represent balance in the world of the element. All twos deal with the dynamic outpouring of creative energy, and correspond to the second sephira, Chokmah, which is commonly referred to by Qabalists as “Wisdom.”

Tree of Life (Chokmah in Assiah): The Two of Pentacles corresponds to Chokmah in Assiah. In the material world, Chokmah is the balance of resources.

Sephira (Chokmah): Chokmah is the wellspring of the Pillar of Force; its “wisdom” is a flash of insight appearing from nothingness, just as Chokmah appears from the empty point of Kether. Chokmah is associated with Uranus. Uranus represents the divine as an endlessly renewing force in human life. The Uranus archetype ignites evolution, urging us to express ourselves with unrestrained freedom and, through sudden breakthroughs and revolutionary shifts, ultimately awakening us to our authentic true nature.

World (Assiah): All Pentacles correspond to the last of the four worlds, Assiah (The World of Action), which is also called the material world. The element associated with the World of Assiah is Earth.

The Story of Earth: The element of earth, traditionally symbolized by the suit of pentacles in the Tarot system, exhibits an intrinsic association with the physical resources and the material realm. Earth is the heaviest and most stable of the four classical elements that constitute the foundational components of the manifest world. In stark contrast to fire, earth is the least dynamic element, yet paradoxically, it is also the most enduring and long-lasting in its manifestation within the physical plane. Earth symbolizes stability, grounding, and an inherent sense of solidity and permanence. The narratives and stories aligned with the earth element revolve thematically around the cultivation, acquisition, and harvesting of tangible resources from the physical world.

Time of the Year: December 21/22 – December 30/31

Zodiacal Longitude: 0°00’–9°59’ Capricorn

Color (Hex Code): #808080