![]() ![]() ![]() However the more time they spent on land the more they became like physical goats. In the myth Pricus’ children were able to pull themselves onto the land with their two front hooves. In Greek mythology the sea goat Pricus was associated with Chronos (Lord of time). (Ironically, since Capricorn’s ruling planet Saturn also rules time) but seem to be associated with ancient Greece. The origins of the sea-goat myth have been somewhat obscured by the mists of time. It’s symbol is that of a mythological sea-goat. The Latin name for the constellation of Capricorn is capricornus which means horned goat. – The Tibetan, “ The Labors of Hercules: An Astrological Interpretation “ by Alice Bailey Capricorn Symbol – The Sea-Goat In other writings the symbols are the goat, the crocodile and the unicorn. At the top of the mountain the sacred goat sees the vision and the initiate appears. The scapegoat on the way up finds the flowers of attained desire, each with its own thorn of satiety and disillusionment. So the Unicorn represents the higher, more spiritually aware, aspect of Capricorn.Īt the foot of the mountain the goat, the materialist, seeks for nourishment in arid places. ![]() The Lion (ego) is defeated when it it pierced through the heart by the horn of the Unicorn (spiritual awareness). In the myth of the Lion and the Unicorn the Lion represents the Ego, while the Unicorn represents our spiritual nature. In some spiritual traditions the Unicorn is seen as a symbol of spiritual realization. In addition to the goat and the crocodile, Capricorn is also associated with two mythological creatures: the Unicorn and the Sea-Goat. The symbolism of the Crocodile reflects Capricorn’s mastery of physical resources. Rarely do Capricorns waste anything, especially time, energy and/or money. Here we see more Capricornian qualities in action: patience, timing, the ability to remain focused, and precision. They are more inclined to lie in wait until some unsuspecting zebra comes too close then they will suddenly spring into action, clutching their target in their jaws, and dragging them under the water. Unlike most predators Crocodiles do not chase their prey. They are often mistaken for logs, which is part of their success as predators. In nature crocodiles are masters of conserving energy. The Goat symbolizes Capricorn as a survivor. This conjures up images of a yogi in a loincloth living in a mountain cave for years, surviving only on light, fresh air and a couple of grains of rice once a week! It speaks to Capricorn’s ability to master physical resources while keeping their attention on the higher (spiritual) purpose. They can climb some of the sheerest inclinations and rocky landscapes with sure-footed certainty, and have the most hardy digestive systems which means they can eat (and get nourishment from) practically anything they find on the way. In nature goats live in the most rugged, inhospitable terrain on earth. The goat is one of the earthiest animals imaginable and is perfect to symbolize the material earth-bound aspect of Capricorn. This is why we have so much symbolism for Capricorn. Whether we are talking about the material world or the spiritual plane it seems that Capricorn’s job is to ascend the heights! Capricorn is associated in a material sense with ambition, and in a spiritual sense with ascension. Understandably for such a mysterious sign, there are various symbols used to depict the zodiac sign of Capricorn: the goat, the sea-goat, the crocodile and the unicorn. It seems that this enigmatic sign is the most earthy and the most spiritual at the same time! Capricorn is associated with business, finance, ambition, the political sphere, accounting and resource management, yet on a spiritual level Capricorn is also the sign of the initiate and the disciple. The sign of Capricorn is possibly one of the most mysterious of the entire zodiac. The deeper meaning surrounding the symbolism of Capricorn… ![]()
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