3 OF EARTH
Capricorn II – MATERIAL WORKS
Relentlessly Advances the Great Work by Goading Others onward in Collaborative Effort
Affirmation: I build with purpose, collaborating with others to bring our shared vision to life.
Card Details
Zodiacal Longitude: 10°00’–19°59’ Capricorn (December 31/January 1 – January 9/10/11)
Decan: Mars in Capricorn
Sephira: Binah
World: Assiah
Color (Hex Code): #000000
Correspondences
Major Arcana: The Awakener and The Materialist
Planet (Mars): 2 of Fire, 9 of Air, 7 of Fire, 5 of Water, 10 of Water
Sequence (2-3-4 of Earth): 2 of Earth and 4 of Earth
Sephira (Binah): 3 of Fire, 3 of Water, 3 of Air
UPRIGHT: Discipline, Collaboration, Building Foundations, Mastery, Craftsmanship
REVERSE: Lack of Cooperation, Stagnation, Inefficiency, Misalignment, Lack of Commitment
Meaning:
In the second decan of Capricorn, the fully incarnated spirit shapes the world it now inhabits. This decan reveals visions of what could be built, and talent and raw materials are gathered to construct the great work. The mind envisions, the heart commands, and the body labors—each a vital force in the act of creation. This is not a matter of producing works, but of producing extraordinary works. Ambitions of this scale rarely succeed, and to most, they appear unreasonable, but the aim is to reshape the terrain they inhabit. This decan focuses on those who create enduring structures. What does it take to accomplish something truly monumental, whether constructing a cathedral or growing a billion-dollar company? The key ingredient is collaboration—working with others. This decan highlights the importance of understanding the inner workings of an organization, finding where you truly belong, committing fully to your role, and helping others remain engaged and aligned with the larger purpose driving the collective effort.
Decanic Rulership: Mars
Mars, which is exalted in Capricorn and ruled by Saturn, governs this decan. In the second decan of Capricorn Mars is controlled, organizational, and disciplined. An ambitious vision by itself won’t suffice; what matters is to envision grand constructions that are realistically attainable. As the overseer of the construction, Mars, driven by a timeline, goads others onward and relentlessly advances the great work. Ambition is the foundation of any grand vision and the force that propels it into reality, yet it must be continually purified, shedding arrogance, so as to serve its highest purpose. Mars in this decan signifies strong power and drive. Individuals born with this placement typically possess a calm yet deep capacity to focus their energy on significant achievements. While not usually overtly aggressive, they are seldom overcome in conflicts. They have a natural talent for strategy and can postpone personal gratification until their goals are reached or their rivals are overcome.
Myths:
This decan is associated with myths about the power of disciplined leadership and organized collaborative effort in the construction of monumental works.
