The Capricorn full moon gives you a mid-year boost of productive energy. Here are some rituals to maximize this lunar event.
While tenacity is this earth sign’s strong suit, so is productivity. Maybe there’s a better route to the finish line? Try one of our Capricorn full moon rituals to support your goals.
Capricorn Full Moon Rituals
1. “Blueprint” your plans
Ideas are only as strong as the plans you put behind them. If you haven’t mapped out an actual roadmap or blueprint for any of your goals, the time to start is now. And if the plan you have in place isn’t yielding the right results, this lunar lift sends you back to your creative drawing board. Start by identifying milestones to mark your progress.
Consider the possibility that you might gain more by doing less. It might behoove you to narrow your focus and give your all to one important benchmark that you want to accomplish by the end of the year. After you clarify the desired endpoint, list your actionable items. Bite-sized is still the right size if it gets you one step closer to your goal every day.
2. Do more than glance at your calendar
Open your calendar and take a hard look. Are you cramming an unreasonable number of commitments into a small block? Capricorn (and its planetary ruler, Saturn) are nothing if not realistic. See if you can back-burner (or outsource) a few draining obligations to focus on ones that raise your energy levels. If you’ve been winging it, plug commitments back into your daily grid. Set reminder alarms so you don’t have to rely on memory, which takes up more psychic space than you may realize!
3. “The roots create the fruits.”
There’s a popular belief among the Law of Attraction crowd that, “the roots create the fruits.” In other words, whatever has manifested around you is likely to be a result of a seed that was planted long ago. As the eldest of the three earth signs, Capricorn’s focus is on results. During the Capricorn full moon, take a look at what you’ve harvested. Do you like what you see? Would you like to change anything? Surface adjustment and cosmetic fixes aren’t going to do the trick. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the astrological architect. To evoke change, you have to work beyond the symptoms to transform the structure itself.
4. Let your resistance guide you
Ambitious, high-performing Capricorn energy can elevate performance pressure. If it all feels like too much hustle and grind, you might just feel like throwing in the towel before you even get started. But try not to. Instead, ask yourself: What am I resisting? Be brave, and brutally honest with yourself.
This is the flip side of being tenacious. We can be our own worst enemies, and sticktoitiveness can morph into self-sabotage. But instead of seeing resistance as bad, let’s view it as energy and acknowledge it (here’s probably some innate wisdom underneath the surface). Often, it’s just fear, and we go into a self-protective fight-or-flight mode.
Try asking yourself: What am I protecting myself from by not taking action? How can I help myself feel safe and get back into action?
5. Begin again
So you stopped doing cardio every morning. You were overwhelmed by work, family life and the state of the world. You meant to and swore you’d do it tomorrow, but you didn’t. A week passed. Then you thought: why bother? The Capricorn full moon can reboot your motivation. Forgive yourself. Set a new goal. Begin again. You’ll pick up right where you left off. Or, go back a few steps. If you focus on the top of the mountain, the journey can seem daunting. But if you take a first step, and then another, soon enough, you’ll see you’re closer to the summit.
6. Lean on a tree
This Capricorn full moon ritual honors the wisdom that comes with time and patience. Nothing happens overnight with this persevering, process-driven sign. Capricorn reminds us to put down roots and build with an eye toward longevity and legacy.
While Capricorn energy often asks us to “lean in,” for this ritual, we’re leaning back—against a tree. The towering trunk symbolizes Capricorn’s grounding force and the quiet magic of what can grow with care.
Find a tree that “calls to you.” Yes, even in the city! Wander a park or nature trail until one feels inviting. Look for a mature tree with a sturdy trunk where you can settle comfortably (bring a towel or mat if needed).
Once you’ve found your tree…
🌳 Sit and lean against the tree for at least 10 minutes.
🌿 Tune in to the feeling of the trunk at your back and the leaves overhead.
✨ Breathe deeply and repeat a grounding mantra like: I am rooted and supported by the cycles of nature or I am safe and protected.
Tali once took a course where the students talked to trees and asked them for answers. She got some fascinating downloads that way, so feel free to give that a try.
When you’re ready to leave, thank the tree silently and, if you like, leave a small offering—such as a crystal or natural object—at its base. And revisit your tree whenever you need support.
Other, simple Capricorn full moon ritual ideas to try
- Capricorn rules the skin and teeth; give yours a little extra TLC or book a dental check-up or facial
- Meet friends for an outdoor farm-to-table meal
- Wander through a farmers’ market and select ingredients for healthy meals or snacks
- Plant something, be it a second crop of kale for your garden or some bright blooms for your window box. This earthy full moon loves all things green.
Photo by Olga Moreira
