Mercury Enters Capricorn: the Goat Gets Down to Business 📊🖇️🗂️📐💼
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Week of January 6
Mars retrograde enters Cancer at 5:44 AM on January 6
Mars is all about motivation, and Cancer is a very emotional water sign, making this retrograde a period when we examine how our desires and resentments fuel — or hinder!— us. Mars retrograde in Leo called us to examine pride. Now that Mars is retrograde in Cancer, we might be looking at ways we have been too defensive and reflecting on how to set healthy boundaries and react confidently when arguments arise.
Mercury in Sagittarius squares Neptune in Pisces at 8:55 AM on January 6
This alignment can spell some confusion, but no fear, Mercury will enter Capricorn soon, and things could become clearer. In the meantime, watch out for shady, flaky, lazy, or ditzy types.
Mercury in Sagittarius loves a good story, and Neptune in Pisces is all about fantasy. Very tall tales might be told now. If something sounds too good to be true, trust your instincts.
Mercury enters Capricorn at 5:30 AM on January 8
I love the saying "throwing spaghetti at the wall" to describe how Mercury in Sagittarius goes about communications. This cliche describes tossing any and all ideas out there, no matter how messy, to see "what sticks." Mercury was retrograde last month in Sagittarius, so we had several more weeks than usual of seeing "what sticks." All the brainstorming can be productive, but it's nice to develop a solid plan, and that is precisely what Mercury in Capricorn intends to do.
Like an architect with a t-square, Mercury in Capricorn draws up blueprints for building lasting success. During this period, productive discussions about business, agreements, commitments, and strategies could occur. While Mercury in Sagittarius asked, "What if?" Mercury in Capricorn calls us to pick the most practical, trustworthy option and says, "Let's do it." It's a very proactive, focused energy.
The sun in Capricorn squares Chiron in Aries at 8:53 PM on January 8
Setting our egos aside could lead to a brilliant and welcome change during this period! Courageous acts that challenge the status quo might take place now.
Chiron is the wounded healer, and Capricorn is the wise elder. The challenges we overcome now could be part of the stories we tell in the future to those who need our wisdom.
Mercury in Capricorn squares the North Node in Aries at 11:23 on January 8
Mercury in Capricorn seeks to solidify plans, while the North Node in Aries calls us to be adventurous: how can we invite flexibility into our lives? A feeling of destiny could permeate our discussions. A message could arrive that reminds us of what our true path is.
Mars retrograde in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces at 4:15 PM on January 12
Passion and excitement abound! But, perhaps in unexpected ways because Mars is retrograde. Maybe we fall in love with someone we’d never expect to be into, or maybe the fire rekindles with a partner in some intriguing way. This could be a slow burn, perhaps to everyone’s benefit. A boost in courage could be felt, possibly resulting in creative breakthroughs. Bottled emotions could surface and find healing.
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