Capricorn Tarot
December 22 – January 19 · the sign's card is The Devil. How to read it, what it says about love and career, and your card for today.
The Card of Capricorn: The Devil
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) is a earth sign of the cardinal quality, ruled by Saturn. In tarot it corresponds to the arcanum The Devil (Capricorn).
The Devil is the card of attachments and the material world. Capricorn knows the price of resources and how to work within limits.
General meaning of the card: The Devil looms over two chained figures, yet the chains around their necks hang loose and could be lifted off. The card shows the habits, addictions and beliefs that hold you captive. You can be free as soon as you admit that you are not locked in.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Capricorn
Strengths
Discipline, patience and strategic thinking. Capricorn can walk toward a goal for years. The Devil gives it a sober view of what things cost and of what holds a person.
The sign's shadow
Rigidity, pessimism and attachment to status. The Devil in shadow is voluntary chains of duty, work and fear of losing control. Capricorn may forget that it chose them itself.
Capricorn in Love, Career and Money
Love
Capricorn is careful with feelings but very loyal. It needs reliability and shared goals. In spreads the Devil speaks of strong attraction or of a dependence worth looking at honestly.
Career
Capricorn is made for a career: management, finance, engineering, public service, a business of its own. It values clear structure and measurable results.
Money
Capricorn knows how to save and invest for the long term. The advice is to allow spending on rest so that resources work for life and not the other way around.
Advice of The Devil for Capricorn
Check which of your obligations you chose yourself. The Devil teaches that chains become visible when we name them, and then they can be removed.
The full interpretation of The Devil upright and reversed, in love and at work, is on the card's page.
Who Capricorn Matches With in Tarot
Traditionally the signs of the same or kindred elements get on best. For this sign these are Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio. Compatibility is not a verdict: a love spread will show how a particular relationship is shaping up.
Capricorn Compatibility With All Signs
Frequently asked questions
Which tarot card corresponds to Capricorn?
Capricorn corresponds to the arcanum The Devil. The Devil is the card of attachments and the material world. Capricorn knows the price of resources and how to work within limits.
What does The Devil mean in love for Capricorn?
Capricorn is careful with feelings but very loyal. It needs reliability and shared goals. In spreads the Devil speaks of strong attraction or of a dependence worth looking at honestly.
What career suits Capricorn according to tarot?
Capricorn is made for a career: management, finance, engineering, public service, a business of its own. It values clear structure and measurable results.