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Tag: Capricorn
September 17th, 2018: Vesta and Lilith
- Vesta reenters Capricorn
- Black Moon Lilith conjunct the Aquarius South Node (4 deg)
Vesta
Vesta first entered Capricorn on April 1, 2018. Her absolute focus was given an extra shot of absolute in this Saturn-ruled sign. You may have noticed an enhanced concern with or devotion to rules, work, status or tradition. There was no deviating from the track.
She stationed Rx on May 8th (4 deg) and reentered Sagittarius on June 13th. So the focus might have eased up at that point, as you looked back at the bigger picture.
As Vesta returns to Capricorn, it’s time to get serious again. There’s a goal or obligation that’s demanding your full attention. Perhaps a tradition you must devote yourself to. Vesta in Capricorn is about the purity of what’s always been accepted and controlled.
Lilith
As mentioned in yesterday’s post, BML conjunct the South Node adds some karmic weight to her rebellious energy. While she can truly be the outcast or awakener in this sign, the South Node suggests that a major issue is ready to be completed. This could be about the public status of the dangerous woman, or perhaps it’s time for her to step away from the role of outcast and come into the light (Leo North Node) with pride and purpose. No matter how “unacceptable” she is.
Note the contrast between these two influences; ultra- tradition versus rebellion.
September 12th, 2018: Opportunity
- Venus in Scorpio opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus: 2 deg
- Venus in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn: 2 deg
- Jupiter in Scorpio sextile Pluto Rx in Capricorn: 18 deg
Venus
Venus in Scorpio interacts with the not-quite-exact Saturn/Uranus trine. Her opposition to Uranus is the shock- the disruption to what you want, or the surprising thing that you didn’t know you wanted (the electric attraction or burst of desire for something). Along the Fixed Scorpio/Taurus axis, there’s a sense of change erupting from a deep place. A reluctant but intense overhaul. The opposition indicates an ending or result and usually an external source is the trigger.
But she also makes a supportive sextile to Saturn in Capricorn, which reminds us that Saturn trine Uranus is change harmonizing with structure. New rules that are established smoothly. Add Venus to the mix and this could be an opportunity – a chance to get what you want in an unexpected way or uncover deep (Scorpio) and surprising resources. Saturn’s rules/focus/discipline will solidify this.
Uranus can be the blast of clarity into Scorpio’s shadows. The change to your existing resources/security base (Taurus) that reveals something deeper and better. Venus rules Taurus, so this is a new approach to what you already have, but you’re taking it further (or someone is pushing you to take it further). Again, these are Fixed signs, so there’s a reluctant but powerful shift.
Due to Venus’ upcoming Rx, you’ll be encountering this issue again:
- Oct 24th: Venus Rx in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (4 deg)
- Oct 31st: Venus Rx in Scorpio opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus (0 deg)
Jupiter Sextile Pluto
Jupiter in any aspect to Pluto can indicate success. Jupiter expands Pluto’s power (especially in Pluto-ruled Scorpio) and Pluto intensifies Jupiter’s sense of possibility. With the gentle sextile, the potential for megalomania is diminished – this is a quiet opportunity that can be quite rich and rewarding if you work with it. It will mean taking something a bit further and intensifying your efforts but the rewards will be significant.
This is the last of three Jupiter/Pluto sextiles in Scorpio/Capricorn:
- Jan 15th, 2018: 19 deg
- Apr 14th, 2018: 21 deg (Jupiter Rx)
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September 8th, 2018: The Final Shot
- Venus in Libra square Mars in Capricorn (29 deg)
- Uranus Rx in Taurus trine Pallas in Virgo (2 deg)
Venus/Mars
Venus and Mars square each other in the last degrees of their respective signs. This suggests relationship, financial or self-esteem issues are about to turn a corner. There’s a crisis between action and attraction – you may push too hard for what you want, or someone may pressure you.
Venus in Libra is light, flirtatious and graceful. Mars in Capricorn is serious and ambitious – maybe too serious for Venus. There’s motivation to get what’s desired (this can indicate some hot but discordant chemistry) but the balance (Libra) will be off. Success may or may not happen.
Mars is close to the degree where it stationed direct on August 27th (28 deg). So we have the added momentum of another try – you have been over this territory before (Mars Rx activated 29 deg Capricorn on August 12th). Previous delays or reviews may have increased the intensity of your motivation: this is your final shot.
The situation is about to progress as Venus enters Scorpio tomorrow (September 9th) and Mars enters Aquarius the day after. This could be the final, tense moment before an achievement or ending. If you’re striving for something or someone, know that you cannot control the other person or every detail of the outcome. You want to be the boss here, but the more you exercise your authority, the more unbalanced the situation will become. Give it your best but be wary of rigid insistence on having it all your way.
If you’re the one being pressured, remember that you can always say “No.”
Uranus/Pallas
Detailed patterns are given a hint of innovation. Uranus in Taurus’ ongoing changes to a habit or resource can invigorate practical strategies. Watch for a new twist on a solution or routine. Don’t be afraid to add a couple of extra details to an existing pattern – you could open up a whole new design.
These influences combine stability with change in a very manageable way.
September 5th, 2018: Waning Sextile and a Sticky Inconjunct
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- Waning Sextile between the Cancer Moon and Virgo Sun (12 deg)
- Mercury in Leo inconjunct Mars in Capricorn (29 deg)
The Waning Sextile promises an opportunity. It will be quiet – a chance to upgrade and refine raw needs via facts. A chance to transition towards a new goal that’s good for you. And, you won’t have to step outside your comfort zone to do this. The transition will be small but effective.
But you’ll have to pay attention if you want to work with this. It will be so quiet that you might miss it and just stick with the old.
Adding a bit of tension, we have an inconjunct between Mercury and Mars in the last degrees of their respective signs. Big words are out of synch with disciplined actions. Actions are undermined by big words. It will be difficult to align thoughts with intent, but the activation of final degrees (and Mercury’s Virgo ingress later today) suggests this will be a brief but pointed issue. Something is being wrapped up (perhaps a project that was delayed during Mars’ retrograde). The final step could be sticky as you struggle to adjust words with motivation.
The secret to an inconjunct? Moderate both sides but keep them active. So you want to maintain that discipline and ambition, but ease off on the hammer. You want to maintain the creativity and confidence of what you’re saying, but tone down the grandiose energy.
September 3rd, 2018: A Mix Of Beautiful and Practical
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- Mercury in Leo sextile Venus in Libra (25 deg)
- Mercury in Leo trine Vesta in Sagittarius (26 deg)
- Mars in Capricorn trine Ceres in Virgo (28 deg)
Mercury/Venus is communication with a hint of romance or creativity. Shiny words are sweetened with the perfect touch of charm – great for sparkling conversation. The trine to Vesta suggests that a story, ideal or higher form of knowledge that you’ve been focusing on can be shared with others in the best possible way. Excellent if you’re trying to convince someone of something, or impress them with your wisdom. Also good for sharing a philosophy that you’re devoted to or telling a story. Note that this energy is focused but not intense – the vibe is bright and confident.
These are repeat aspects:
- Jun 21st: Mercury in Leo trine Vesta Rx in Sagittarius (22 deg)
- Jul 31st: Mercury Rx in Leo trine Vesta Rx in Sagittarius (22 deg)
- Aug 18th: Mercury Rx in Leo sextile Venus in Libra (11 deg)
Mars/Ceres is motivated nurturing. Nurturing that means business. Focused actions drive the care and feeding of little things (no detail is missed). This is nurturing that’s aimed at getting something just right, or looking after someone for their own good. Not particularly cuddly but extremely effective.
So today is a good mix of bright, beautiful words and down-to-earth actions (Ceres is in Mercury-ruled Virgo). Big talk is easily followed by real efforts. This brings to mind a stern but caring nurse who distracts her patient with lovely stories while she dispenses medicine.
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