Augustus and the Sign of the Zodiac: The Capricorn Coin

On August 19, 14 AD, Augustus died at Nola, and his sign was Capricorn — the goat-fish. Why did the first emperor put his horoscope on imperial coins? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Augustus's fascination with astrology, his use of Capricorn as a symbol of divine favor and cosmic destiny, and the controversy it stirred among Roman elites. From the Battle of Actium to the Ara Pacis, we trace how Augustus linked his birth to the heavens, how he consulted astrologers like Theogenes of Apollonia, and how the sign appeared on denarii and aurei across the empire. We also look at how astrologers were later banished — including Augustus's own edicts — and how the emperor's private beliefs clashed with public policy. This is the story of how a goat-fish became a symbol of Augustan power. #Augustus #Capricorn #Astrology #RomanCoins #RomanAstrology #Theogenes #Actium #AraPacis #ImperialCult #RomanReligion #Denarius #Aureus #RomanHistory #AncientRome #PaxRomana #History #FexingoHistory #AncientAstrology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo