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Mercury’s Transit of Capricorn

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Eduard von Grützner

Eduard von Grützner

Mercury enters Capricorn on January 4th. Words and thoughts become focused and serious. Messages are delivered with authority. Creativity is less important now than saying it and then doing exactly what you said – the verbal or written commitment. Therefore, the range of ideas is much narrower, but this allows you to identify what has solid potential.

Happening one day before the January 5th eclipse in Capricorn, Mercury’s ingress can signal a formal announcement, serious message or firm decision that’s related to this eclipse. Capricorn makes it real, so Mercury’s messages (or messengers) will have more weight than usual. Trust that what you see and hear is real, even if appears restrictive or judgemental.

On the plus side, this transit is excellent for making plans, putting goals into words and verbalizing boundaries.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Capricorn will make:

  • Jan 8th: square Mars in Aries (4 deg)

  • Jan 13th: conjunct Saturn (12 deg)

  • Jan 18th: conjunct Pluto (21 deg)

  • Jan 20th: trine Juno in Taurus (23 deg)

  • Jan 22nd: conjunct the South Node (26 deg)

  • Jan 22nd: square Pallas in Libra (26 deg)

  • Jan 23rd: square Uranus in Aries (28 deg)

  • Jan 23rd: sextile Chiron in Pisces (28 deg)

  • Jan 23rd: sextile Ceres in Scorpio (29 deg)

  • Jan 24th: Aquarius ingress

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January 4th, 2019: Radical Words and a Grand Water Trine

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Photo by Misael Garcia from Pexels

  • Mercury in Sagittarius trine Uranus Rx in Aries (28 deg)

  • Venus in Scorpio trine the Cancer North Node (26 deg)

  • Sun in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

Mercury/Uranus

Mercury’s freedom-inducing trine to Uranus is a final burst before it enters restrictive Capricorn later today. Uranus amplifies Mercury in Sag’s view of possibilities (and bluntness) by adding innovation and a touch of controversy. Excellent for leaps of logic and radical honesty, which you can then focus once Mercury enters Capricorn.

Uranus is Rx – are you returning to a past issue of liberation or creativity? Does something need to be expressed? Perhaps now is the time to put it into words.

Note that this trine can help you look beyond yesterday’s hurtful Mercury/Chiron square – no matter what went down, there are always new and better options ahead.

Venus/North Node

Venus in Scorpio trine the North Node is part of an ongoing Grand Water Trine that I discussed in this week’s horoscopes:

“January 1st to 5th features yet another Grand Water Trine involving Chiron in Pisces and the Cancer North Node. It was activated from November 6th to 8th (by Jupiter in Scorpio) and on November 20th (by the Sun in Scorpio). Now Venus in Scorpio reactivates the potential to address weaknesses and vulnerabilities (Chiron) while moving forward into new emotional territory (North Node). Venus is about relationships, values, finances and self-esteem, so these areas can flow nicely. The North Node will be key – step into a new area that demands emotional honesty and vulnerability.” 

Venus in Scorpio is about the deepest possible commitment to what you want or who you love (including yourself). This will involve an uncomfortable amount of honesty, but the rewards will include forward movement (North Node) to a place where your needs are honoured. This is about tuning into what you want and need, and the flow of the trine ensures that this will happen naturally. Meaning, if it doesn’t feel right and move forward without effort, it’s not meant to be.

Sun/Neptune

This influence will be fairly quiet – Neptune will whisper that there are other possibilities beyond current rules and status. Sun in Capricorn can (if you’re aware – this influence will be easy to ignore) gently add warmth to a dream or a belief and allow you to make it real. Nothing dramatic mind you (sorry, no lottery wins).

Overall, I’d say this is a day for being honest with yourself, on an intellectual and emotional level. The trines will make it easy – all you have to do is go with it.

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January 4th, 2019: Radical Words and a Grand Water Trine

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Photo by Misael Garcia from Pexels

Photo by Misael Garcia from Pexels

  • Mercury in Sagittarius trine Uranus Rx in Aries (28 deg)

  • Venus in Scorpio trine the Cancer North Node (26 deg)

  • Sun in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces (14 deg)

Mercury/Uranus

Mercury’s freedom-inducing trine to Uranus is a final burst before it enters restrictive Capricorn later today. Uranus amplifies Mercury in Sag’s view of possibilities (and bluntness) by adding innovation and a touch of controversy. Excellent for leaps of logic and radical honesty, which you can then focus once Mercury enters Capricorn.

Uranus is Rx – are you returning to a past issue of liberation or creativity? Does something need to be expressed? Perhaps now is the time to put it into words.

Note that this trine can help you look beyond yesterday’s hurtful Mercury/Chiron square – no matter what went down, there are always new and better options ahead.

Venus/North Node

Venus in Scorpio trine the North Node is part of an ongoing Grand Water Trine that I discussed in this week’s horoscopes:

“January 1st to 5th features yet another Grand Water Trine involving Chiron in Pisces and the Cancer North Node. It was activated from November 6th to 8th (by Jupiter in Scorpio) and on November 20th (by the Sun in Scorpio). Now Venus in Scorpio reactivates the potential to address weaknesses and vulnerabilities (Chiron) while moving forward into new emotional territory (North Node). Venus is about relationships, values, finances and self-esteem, so these areas can flow nicely. The North Node will be key – step into a new area that demands emotional honesty and vulnerability.” 

Venus in Scorpio is about the deepest possible commitment to what you want or who you love (including yourself). This will involve an uncomfortable amount of honesty, but the rewards will include forward movement (North Node) to a place where your needs are honoured. This is about tuning into what you want and need, and the flow of the trine ensures that this will happen naturally. Meaning, if it doesn’t feel right and move forward without effort, it’s not meant to be.

Sun/Neptune

This influence will be fairly quiet – Neptune will whisper that there are other possibilities beyond current rules and status. Sun in Capricorn can (if you’re aware – this influence will be easy to ignore) gently add warmth to a dream or a belief and allow you to make it real. Nothing dramatic mind you (sorry, no lottery wins).

Overall, I’d say this is a day for being honest with yourself, on an intellectual and emotional level. The trines will make it easy – all you have to do is go with it.

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Mercury’s Transit of Capricorn

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Eduard von Grützner

Eduard von Grützner

Mercury enters Capricorn on January 4th. Words and thoughts become focused and serious. Messages are delivered with authority. Creativity is less important now than saying it and then doing exactly what you said – the verbal or written commitment. Therefore, the range of ideas is much narrower, but this allows you to identify what has solid potential.

Happening one day before the January 5th eclipse in Capricorn, Mercury’s ingress can signal a formal announcement, serious message or firm decision that’s related to this eclipse. Capricorn makes it real, so Mercury’s messages (or messengers) will have more weight than usual. Trust that what you see and hear is real, even if appears restrictive or judgemental.

On the plus side, this transit is excellent for making plans, putting goals into words and verbalizing boundaries.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Capricorn will make:

  • Jan 8th: square Mars in Aries (4 deg)

  • Jan 13th: conjunct Saturn (12 deg)

  • Jan 18th: conjunct Pluto (21 deg)

  • Jan 20th: trine Juno in Taurus (23 deg)

  • Jan 22nd: conjunct the South Node (26 deg)

  • Jan 22nd: square Pallas in Libra (26 deg)

  • Jan 23rd: square Uranus in Aries (28 deg)

  • Jan 23rd: sextile Chiron in Pisces (28 deg)

  • Jan 23rd: sextile Ceres in Scorpio (29 deg)

  • Jan 24th: Aquarius ingress

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January 3rd, 2019: Hurtful Words

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  • Mercury in Sagittarius square Chiron in Pisces (28 deg)

Mercury in Sag can indicate big, hopeful thoughts/words. But the square to Wounded Healer Chiron suggests these hopes will be undermined by a wound (vulnerabilities, an area of weakness). Sometimes Sagittarius’ focus on the future means no attention to immediate details, so this influence can also point to words that are inappropriate or hurtful, simply because a key issue was ignored.

Either way, be prepared for bumpy conversations or doubts about future possibilities. Nothing may seem like a good idea, and nothing may sound correct or empathetic. Don’t ignore the sore spot that’s being triggered – there’s wisdom in what hurts or what raises doubts. Slow down and consider all the angles, but don’t lose sight of what’s on the horizon.

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January 3rd, 2019: Hurtful Words

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Photo by Shamia Casiano from Pexels

Photo by Shamia Casiano from Pexels

  • Mercury in Sagittarius square Chiron in Pisces (28 deg)

Mercury in Sag can indicate big, hopeful thoughts/words. But the square to Wounded Healer Chiron suggests these hopes will be undermined by a wound (vulnerabilities, an area of weakness). Sometimes Sagittarius’ focus on the future means no attention to immediate details, so this influence can also point to words that are inappropriate or hurtful, simply because a key issue was ignored.

Either way, be prepared for bumpy conversations or doubts about future possibilities. Nothing may seem like a good idea, and nothing may sound correct or empathetic. Don’t ignore the sore spot that’s being triggered – there’s wisdom in what hurts or what raises doubts. Slow down and consider all the angles, but don’t lose sight of what’s on the horizon.

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December 26th, 2018: A Good Day to Share Your Message

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  • Waning Trine between the Virgo Moon and Capricorn Sun (5 deg)

  • Mercury in Sagittarius sextile Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (15 deg)

The Waning Trine integrates solutions (Virgo) with existing traditions and rules (Capricorn). The energy of the Waning Trine involves a smooth exchange of information. Great for delivering practical info, helpful suggestions or putting together an effective plan. The more proof you have (show your work) the more you’ll be able to manifest words into a reality that people will respect.

Virgo’s details do not always get the respect they deserve because they are viewed as inconsequential or annoying. But Capricorn is the sign of authority, so the little things are given more weight and focus today.

Mercury rules this Moon, and in Sagittarius it makes a supportive sextile to Black Moon Lilith. This tells us that the information in the Waning Trine can be used to give Lilith a voice. BML’s taboo/uncomfortable issues can be communicated – people will be open to hearing what they usually don’t want to accept.

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December 26th, 2018: A Good Day to Share Your Message

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Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels

  • Waning Trine between the Virgo Moon and Capricorn Sun (5 deg)

  • Mercury in Sagittarius sextile Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (15 deg)

The Waning Trine integrates solutions (Virgo) with existing traditions and rules (Capricorn). The energy of the Waning Trine involves a smooth exchange of information. Great for delivering practical info, helpful suggestions or putting together an effective plan. The more proof you have (show your work) the more you’ll be able to manifest words into a reality that people will respect.

Virgo’s details do not always get the respect they deserve because they are viewed as inconsequential or annoying. But Capricorn is the sign of authority, so the little things are given more weight and focus today.

Mercury rules this Moon, and in Sagittarius it makes a supportive sextile to Black Moon Lilith. This tells us that the information in the Waning Trine can be used to give Lilith a voice. BML’s taboo/uncomfortable issues can be communicated – people will be open to hearing what they usually don’t want to accept.

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December 24th, 2018: Reasons to Celebrate and Questions to Ask

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Viggo Johansen

Viggo Johansen

  • Waning Inconjunct between the Leo Moon and Capricorn Sun (3 deg)

  • Mercury in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

Waning Inconjunct

The Waning Inconjunct presents an adjustment to the results of December 22nd’s Full Moon – despite the seriousness of Capricorn, Leo will stir things up with a reminder that there’s something to rejoice in or put the spotlight on. Playfulness and joy may not be energies that you feel like embracing, but the inconjunct always asks that you find a way to integrate incompatible issues.

On Christmas Eve, consider what you have to celebrate. Even if you’ve been weighed down by responsibilities or family issues, perhaps you need to take a break, take a mild risk or enjoy what you’ve accomplished this year. You’re not forgetting about the heavier stuff but you are taking pride in how you’ve held it together.

Mercury/Neptune

While the illusions and confusion of the Mercury/Neptune square may initially make it difficult to rejoice, remember that this is actually the conclusion of November 16th’s applying square (which faded when Mercury stationed Rx and backed away).

That initial whisper or promise was almost but not quite. You glimpsed something more (or something suspicious) as Neptune expanded Mercury in Sag’s big, buoyant words (which may have sounded too good to be true). And now you’ll see the truth- the square is a crisis but also a turning point. After the fog lifts there may be some disappointment, but you’ll know exactly what’s real and what isn’t.

Mercury in Sag can also be about words of faith which are undermined by Neptune’s doubts. Again, there will be a crisis but then you’ll come out the other side. Your faith may be tested and questions may be asked. Wouldn’t you like to know the answer?

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December 24th, 2018: Reasons to Celebrate and Questions to Ask

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Viggo Johansen

Viggo Johansen

  • Waning Inconjunct between the Leo Moon and Capricorn Sun (3 deg)

  • Mercury in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

Waning Inconjunct

The Waning Inconjunct presents an adjustment to the results of December 22nd’s Full Moon – despite the seriousness of Capricorn, Leo will stir things up with a reminder that there’s something to rejoice in or put the spotlight on. Playfulness and joy may not be energies that you feel like embracing, but the inconjunct always asks that you find a way to integrate incompatible issues.

On Christmas Eve, consider what you have to celebrate. Even if you’ve been weighed down by responsibilities or family issues, perhaps you need to take a break, take a mild risk or enjoy what you’ve accomplished this year. You’re not forgetting about the heavier stuff but you are taking pride in how you’ve held it together.

Mercury/Neptune

While the illusions and confusion of the Mercury/Neptune square may initially make it difficult to rejoice, remember that this is actually the conclusion of November 16th’s applying square (which faded when Mercury stationed Rx and backed away).

That initial whisper or promise was almost but not quite. You glimpsed something more (or something suspicious) as Neptune expanded Mercury in Sag’s big, buoyant words (which may have sounded too good to be true). And now you’ll see the truth- the square is a crisis but also a turning point. After the fog lifts there may be some disappointment, but you’ll know exactly what’s real and what isn’t.

Mercury in Sag can also be about words of faith which are undermined by Neptune’s doubts. Again, there will be a crisis but then you’ll come out the other side. Your faith may be tested and questions may be asked. Wouldn’t you like to know the answer?

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