This is the part II of the Decan Walk posting for Capricorn decan 1. The previous post outlines the decan correspondences.

I find myself strangely empty of things to say, but I think it is just exhaustion, after so much activity in the last month. But I’ll try anyway.

This decan, as mentioned in the prior decan post, is a combination of decan ruler Jupiter and sign ruler Saturn – polar opposites that none-the-less work well together as agents of Harmonious Change. Expansion and contraction, driving the engines of life forward. Jupiter isn’t at his best in Capricorn, the sign of its “fall” or opposite the exaltation, but somehow Saturn and Jupiter make a good team in the lofty airs of Chokmah, the zodiac. Each has a bit of what the other lacks.

There has been a lot of that expansion and contraction evident in travels to see and socialize with family and friends around the holidays, with some over-indulgences, – followed by necessary periods of downtime and recuperation. All this following the big push I had to ship out all the books and such. I’m pretty darn tired and find myself wanting to do very little. But it also makes sense astrologically. We currently have the Sun, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn – my astrological 12th house of rest and retreat. Recharging is real and necessary.

We also can’t forget that even through at the Solstice the days start to lengthen, it is still overall the darkest and coldest time of year here in the Northern hemisphere. I personally need more sunlight that we get here at this time, and start feeling like my battery is low. It has been colder than normal, which doesn’t help with getting out of doors enough.

All in all, I very much enjoyed (Jupiter) every gathering I attended, even when it felt obligatory and a duty (Saturn). Everyone was happy and well, and that is a blessing. But even when socializing is good, it uses up energy for us introverts.

You can see in the image above, the little ship (inspired by the one on the RWS version of the card). It can represent Jupiter, the agent of expansion and travels. There is also the Janus figure of the Oak and Holly kings, as Jupiter and Saturn, and as this decan is the hinge point of the Solstice. And here we are heading into January and a whole new year. It is a time of both looking back, and looking forward. With the year that 2025 was, speaking in world terms, it is not surprising to be a bit tired and wondering what fresh hell 2026 might bring. When I hear astrologers saying to expect even more shocking “developments” in the year ahead, I just feel less than excited.

The next decan to come, Capricorn 2, is ruled by Mars, who I hope will bring me a needed jolt of fresh energy. But until then, I’m hoping to just lay low for a few days, resting up for the next phase and the new things to come in the New Year.