The Lunation in Capricorn 2019 -- understanding life's current trends -- Part 1
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What we're all going through ...
Good grief, would you look at that chart? Five planets in Capricorn. Fifty percent of the sky invested in that infinitely sober-and-sensible sign. Lots of emphasis on getting organized, finding a practical-but-meaningful direction, making a contribution that will last and have value, building something profitable with your time and talents.
Most of these concerns center around doing something purposeful and rewarding with your life, but as you see, there's a lot to consider. And Capricorn can be pretty insistent that you pay attention to his interests. Especially when he has allies like Saturn and Pluto backing him up. (And next year -- next January -- he'll have Jupiter there, too. So this isn't one you can just ignore and wait out.)
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Welcome to the New Moon in Capricorn
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Essentially Capricorn is about growing up and taking responsibility. (That maybe explains why he's not a popular guy.) Capricorn enjoys (actually enjoys) hard work, achievements that take time to assemble and the satisfaction of building something you know is respectable and enduring.
The actual labor happens on many levels and comes in many forms -- and always involves "delayed gratification." (Another reason people throw rocks and stones at Capricorn and Saturn. You have to earn every dime you get when he supervises ... and the paycheck you need is perpetually "in the mail" ... or "lost in transit" ... or "awaiting approval." All you know is ... it's not in your hands. You know the story.)
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Life's theme in Capricorn is consolidation -- of what you have and what you need. As last year folds into this one, you'll consider different professional opportunities, different choices in your overall life direction ... and ways to advance career interests. You'll work on your reputation and advertise yourself. You'll gather respect for your abilities and the contributions to the world.
Whatever your commitments now, you'll think about what to do next. You have things to learn ... and a life to reorganize. During Capricorn, you'll work on how to make this happen. Pay attention to long-term growth -- especially financial and investment growth. Focus on security and conditions that last. Grow your assets; assemble reserves to count on. In sensible Capricorn, such plans are easy.
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You're building a miraculous new version of you that in time will seem downright fated. With transformative Pluto in Capricorn now, each year's first weeks bring this front-and-center. I like to choose my changes, but hidden directions from our Higher Selves are still part of the mix. Those quiet rumblings aren't "just your imagination." It's your intuition.
Be mature, organized, cautious, deliberate, persistent, determined and patient. Conserve energy and assets. Set realistic goals and take responsibility so you can make it through what lies ahead. This is a sober, reflective time, when seeing what you don't have ... and the holes in your hull ... overshadows advice to "count-your-blessings."
Note what you need to work on next, what you need to supply and what needs reinforcement, That's your New Year's agenda. One day, one step, at a time.
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That said ... let's reconsider the life themes that arise under Capricorn's stern gaze. With five Capricorn planets in this Lunation chart, those points will be the "new normal" for several weeks ... until the NM in Aquarius arrives to rescue us. (And not a moment too soon!)
Capricorn energy deals with:
Hard work, long hours and diligence -- usually in pursuit of some extensive life or professional goal that takes discipline, dedication and patience to accomplish
Taking responsibility for building solid structures and making extensive repairs-and-fortifications in your life
"Water-proofing" and reinforcing weak areas of life so that what happens here doesn't scuttle you completely
Ensuring the reserves you've accrued can see you through life's demanding trials and lean times
Projects where you grow in maturity, status and expertise as you progress and develop -- where you have a definite sense of "earning your stripes" or "paying your dues" -- and where rewards, while they may eventually be quite profitable, don't come easy at all
Acquiring reputation and respect -- these are important to you now -- and having a sense of your own territory, your own authority, and the ability to play in the same league with others in your field who are admired and powerful
Being realistic, sensible and crystal-clear on what you need, what you want and what you are determined to build to support your future
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As I noted, Capricorn is about growing up ... and taking charge of the things that are your responsibility to manage. This most certainly includes your life, your professional direction and what you plan to make of yourself in the years ahead. This energy will last for another 2+ years as Saturn, the ruler of the sign, travels there ... like the Lord of the Manor coming home to see how things there have fared in his absence.
Once he leaves again, he won't return for another 28 - 30 years. So he's real interested in getting things arranged to his satisfaction ... and where he's interested, he'll make real sure you pay attention, too.
Where is Capricorn's New Moon affecting you? What house in your horoscope does this lunation occupy? If you don't know, let's talk about it. I need to know at least your birthday -- month and day. If you can supply year, time and place, what I have to say will be even more accurate. We'll work with whatever we have. Your turn. Talk to me in the comments.
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I've read Part 2, and I think I particularly need to comment on this part, as it explains a LOT!
You probably won't remember, but I made a comment to you a few weeks ago about many things in my life just stalling or stagnating, and I was wondering if it was due to Mercury retrograde. But as Mercury stopped being retrograde, the stagnation and stalling just seemed to get worse.
Eg (you might want to skim through this bit - it's really boring), essential repairs to a flat that I just can't get done, despite having money put aside to pay for them (the tradesmen are just too busy and the repairs get increasingly complicated); a ceiling leak in a flat I rent out that I eventually managed to get fixed, but then the roof leak that had initially caused the problem broke through again; one of my car tyres was slashed last Friday; I put on the spare and ordered a new one, but it just didn't turn up - turned out that for some reason the payment hadn't gone through; I had a nasty stomach bug that kept me bed-bound for days between Xmas and New Year. When I recovered, I went out for a hillwalk, fell and re-sprained my ankle, so now I'm having to sit with my feet up, literally... everything I try to do seems to grind to a halt!
Oh yeah, and a blooming lease that just doesn't get signed off - it keeps shuffling back and forth between solicitors and a pension company! Really dull, unpleasant stuff that keeps my email box pinging on a daily basis. Grr.
However I have been working hard on training for my Mountain Leader award so that hopefully I'll pass the assessment with flying colours when it comes; working on my tax return (yawn) - also training my upper body strength while my feet are out of action! It all seems very Capricornian and Saturnian.
My birthday is 26th Feb.
Thanks for writing this. It certainly made me think: "Aha! That explains everything!"
One other thing that occurred to me... Maybe this explains the crypto market stagnation too. Is this bear market really going to go on for another two years? You don't have to answer that!
As a critical feature of the New Moon chart, what do you think of Mars rising in Aries (it's home sign), and being squared by Mercury at the Midheaven, in Capricorn? This aspect anywhere in a chart portends anger, as mind and communications (Mercury) challenge action and energy (Mars) . But this aspect is tremendously highlighted by being so angular! The words likely create actual anger and attack. How far could it go? Executive action? Martial (Mars) Law?
Look at this aspect in the world around us! President Trump's angry speech to the nation last night about democrat refusal to fund border security, including the Wall; was stonewalled and rejected by Pelosi and Schumer. We've been at a terrible impasse on this issue, and parts of the government have ground to a halt. Trump makes a persuasive case for the Wall. But the democrats and 90+% of the media are deadset against him! Trump was born with Mars 4 degrees from his Ascendant. He is demanding action. But is anyone listening?
The New Moon aspects signal the very on-going battle between the irresistible force (Trump) and the immovable object (democrats in Congress) which is going on right now.
What do you think?
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