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Moon in Capricorn - The Path to Emotional Self-Reliance

Posted 01/03/2009

"I am a rock. I am an island." -Simon and Garfunkel

The child born with Moon in Capricorn will be serious in his pursuits and will likely have an eye on achievement and success early on. Practical and dignified, this child will not be one of the most frivolous or playful on the block, nor will he likely be one to be naturally expressive on an emotional level. He will take in messages of being "tough" and being self-sufficient very strongly. For this reason, parents of a Moon in Capricorn child should be mindful of any tendencies of the child to push emotion aside and to encourage emotional expression

when appropriate. Feeling states may get get buried in work or practical pursuits, so learning that an emotional expression is healthy and necessary may need to be taught.

Parents can also serve this child well by teaching him to distinguish between appropriate self-reliance and appropriate requests for assistance. Capricorn often does not like to ask for help, but may need to learn that sometimes it does make sense to ask. A high school student, for example, can save himself a lot of time if he asks some simple questions of the teacher, rather than trying to figure out the lesson himself. Because the Moon in Capricorn child is wired toward a serious solo journey, it may be necessary to encourage sociability. Capricorn often functions quite comfortably by himself, but he needs to

be with others, both to share his successes, and to trust others in showing his vulnerability.

Providing the Moon in Capricorn child with opportunities to explore and to develop his very best talents to sustain his evolving work expression is very important. Praise him for his successes and encourage his achievement in whatever direction he chooses. He will likely have an eye on integrity in his dealings as he pursues his career path in a solid and stable manner. Just remember to remind him to allow himself some fun, too!

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