Guided Meditation for Capricorn Season
Honoring the Bones
Transcript
To begin this Capricorn season body scan meditation, find a comfortable seated or lying-down position where you won’t be disturbed. Gently close your eyes, and take a deep breath in, filling your lungs completely, and then slowly exhale, releasing any tension you may be holding. Let each breath be an invitation to relax, to ground yourself in this moment. Take a few more deep breaths, letting each exhale carry away any stress, allowing your body and mind to settle.
Now, bring your attention to the parts of the body associated with Capricorn: the skeletal system, bones, joints, knees, and teeth. These areas represent structure, stability, and resilience, qualities Capricorn embodies. As you move through each body part, bring a gentle sense of appreciation to how these areas support and strengthen you every day.
Start by directing your awareness to the bones throughout your body—the framework that holds and supports you. Begin at the feet, feeling your connection to the ground, and imagine a strong, grounding energy rising up from the earth, moving into your feet and through your bones. Visualize this grounding energy traveling upward, moving through the bones in your ankles, shins, and knees. Feel the strength in your legs as this energy continues to rise through your thighs, pelvis, and hips, carrying a sense of resilience and stability. Take a few breaths, appreciating the endurance and support your bones provide, carrying you through each day.
Next, shift your focus to the knees, which play a key role in your movement and stability. Knees support us as we walk, stand, and move forward in life. Gently bring your awareness to your knees, and notice any sensations here. If there’s any tension, tightness, or discomfort, simply acknowledge it without judgment. Imagine a warm, gentle light surrounding your knees, softening and easing any tightness or strain. Feel your knees becoming lighter, more relaxed, and at ease. As you breathe deeply, visualize each knee as a point of flexibility and strength, allowing you to stand firm and move forward with grace and confidence.
Now bring your awareness to the joints throughout your body—the places where bones meet, allowing for movement, flexibility, and connection. Start by focusing on the joints in your ankles, then moving up to your knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Imagine a soothing, healing energy flowing into each joint, bringing a sense of ease and openness. With each breath, let go of any stiffness, visualizing your joints becoming fluid and flexible. Feel the freedom of movement that each joint offers, and take a moment to feel gratitude for this ability to move, bend, and adapt.
From here, move your focus to your teeth. Capricorn governs the teeth, an essential part of the body for processing and breaking down food, supporting nourishment. Gently bring your awareness to your mouth, your jaw, and your teeth. Relax your jaw, releasing any tension or tightness you might be holding there. Imagine a soft, warm energy surrounding your teeth, strengthening and nurturing them. Take a deep breath, appreciating the role your teeth play in sustaining your health and well-being.
Now, take a moment to expand your awareness to your entire skeletal system. Visualize your entire framework, from the top of your skull down to your toes. Imagine each bone as a pillar of strength, supporting you, grounding you, giving structure to your body and your life. Feel the sense of stability and resilience that your skeletal system provides, reflecting the qualities of Capricorn—endurance, structure, and steadfastness.
With each breath, let this awareness settle into a sense of gratitude for your body’s strength and resilience. Capricorn season invites us to connect deeply with our inner foundation, appreciating the ways in which our physical structure supports us every day. Take one last deep breath in, breathing in stability, strength, and grounding energy, and as you exhale, let go of any remaining tension or stress. When you’re ready, gently wiggle your fingers and toes, bringing awareness back to the present moment, and slowly open your eyes, carrying this sense of groundedness and resilience with you into the rest of your day.
Alison Dale is an artist, ecological astrologer, and somatic guide based in the traditional lands of the Tewa people, known today as Santa Fe, NM. She is also the host of the podcast Cycles of Time (Instagram: @cyclesoftimepodcast). Learn more about her work and current offerings at alisonmariedale.com or on Instagram at @astro.somatics.