Capricorn Advice
Disclaimer, this is not advice for a Capricorn, this is advice from a Capricorn.
My natal Sun is in Capricorn, and so I feel at home in the chilly advent of winter. With Capricorn season in full swing, naturally, I feel most in my element. Each year, on Winter Solstice, I feel the shift and get filed up by the energy of Capricorn.
As a Capricorn, I hate unsolicited advice, but because I am a Capricorn, I love giving it. Honestly, I can not think of a sign better suited to give advice, except maybe Virgo. So here it is, direct from me to you; advice from a Capricorn.
First off, get in touch with your sense of humor. Most people don’t realize that humor is a huge part of the Capricorn identity. Capricorns are known to be one of the most serious signs, and that’s why we are so hilarious. “Comedy should be taken very seriously”, one of my mentors told me early in my career. Frivolous comedy that is bashed together can never stand up to a well-thought-out and identifiable joke based on objective observation of life. But getting serious about your sense of humor has far broader implications than just comedy.
A sense of humor is like a buffer for life’s pesky annoyances. The thing about these little sticks in the mud is that if left untreated, they can become life-long grievances capable of destroying our happiness. Disagreeing with someone online can turn into an all-out social media war with untold damages if left unchecked. Entire empires can crumble with the utterance of one word, nay, one breath, based on fear and speculation. With your sense of humor intact and fiercely defended, you can deflect the cyber attacks of your own unconscious habit to take things personally.
Next, drink lots of water. This is more a reminder for me than it is advice for anyone else. In fact, I assume literally anyone reading this is likely better at consistently drinking water than me. But because of my state of consistent dehydration, I know what a difference drinking the right amount can make. There can be no light without the dark, there can be no humor without seriousness, and there can be no hydration without dehydration. One of the most fascinating books I ever (partially) read was “You’re Not Sick, You’re Thirsty” by F. Batmanghelidj. Let me sum it up in one sentence. Almost everything you think is wrong with you is because you’re dehydrated. You’re welcome.
Lastly, celebrate the little wins. Otherwise, things will never feel quite finished. Part of completing a project is stepping back and reveling in a job well done. I can’t think of a better confidence booster than looking at something you’ve done and enjoying it. Ever wonder why those cute little goats climb to the highest peaks? So they can look down and judge all the underlings, of course.
Nah, just kidding, they want to enjoy the views.