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Earth signs are generally not associated with militarism and are arguably considered the element least likely to associate with war along with the air signs.
However from "A Complete Guide to the Tarot" by Eden Gray
Considering Capricorn is the sign that symbolizes empires, discipline,conservatism, and patriarchy I already knew long before I got into tarot and read that tarot book that Capricorn is a militaristic sign, easily the most of the Earth sign, In fact a perfect fictional example portraying Capricorn militarism are the heroes of two of Mel Gibson's epics, Bravehart and The Patriot.
His characters in both films that weren't enthusiastic about the military and wanted to be left alone in peace with their families.. but when tragedy arises out of the abuses of the invading armies, both of Gibson's character quickly armed themselves and took the path of militarism, leading raids against the invaders.
But even by this point his characters doesn't want to invade other countries and expand an empire, he only fights to protect his homeland. In the cases he invades foreign lands, its out of necessity to hold a key position to prevent another invasion of his home country.
Basically Capricorn is the "peace through strength" type of militarist. Keep a strong military but only to defend one's country unlike Scorpio (who worships military as everything) and Aries (who joys in war as a game).
Am I correct about my statement about Capricorn as the Earth sign of militarism? Is my description of the militaristic nature of Capricorn correct?
However from "A Complete Guide to the Tarot" by Eden Gray
Eden Grey said:Capricorn is an earth sign patterned after the horns of a goat. It is the symbol of a ruler, a militarist, a manager—all of them practical and able to function in the material world. Capricorn, the most earthy of the earth triplicity, indicates a person who can be voluntarily enslaved not only by material pleasures and sex but also by [physical] science and scientific methods. In Key 15, the Devil wears the goat horns and has been put up on a pedestal by the men and women who through ignorance and greed, have made themselves the slaves of that which was supposed to serve them.
Considering Capricorn is the sign that symbolizes empires, discipline,conservatism, and patriarchy I already knew long before I got into tarot and read that tarot book that Capricorn is a militaristic sign, easily the most of the Earth sign, In fact a perfect fictional example portraying Capricorn militarism are the heroes of two of Mel Gibson's epics, Bravehart and The Patriot.
His characters in both films that weren't enthusiastic about the military and wanted to be left alone in peace with their families.. but when tragedy arises out of the abuses of the invading armies, both of Gibson's character quickly armed themselves and took the path of militarism, leading raids against the invaders.
But even by this point his characters doesn't want to invade other countries and expand an empire, he only fights to protect his homeland. In the cases he invades foreign lands, its out of necessity to hold a key position to prevent another invasion of his home country.
Basically Capricorn is the "peace through strength" type of militarist. Keep a strong military but only to defend one's country unlike Scorpio (who worships military as everything) and Aries (who joys in war as a game).
Am I correct about my statement about Capricorn as the Earth sign of militarism? Is my description of the militaristic nature of Capricorn correct?