When : December 23-January 19 Sometimes depicted as a goat or sea goat , Capricorn , in Greek myths , is Pan . Pan was the god of nature and some say that Capricorns take on this characteristic of being nature-loving . Another story reports that Amalthea was placed in the stars as a gift of gratitude from Zeus for her nurturing as a child .
The goat is also featured in Sumerian mythology . The Capricorn was called Suhur-Maš-Ku meaning , " crested goat-fish ." The combined goat and fish symbolize the emergence of the sun from the dark after the depths of winter .
Activity Ideas
- Plan out some goals for the new year as a club - Throw a hot cocoa social for your club to get together and socialize - Visit a zoo , farm , or animal sanctuary and volunteer your time there