The Lunation in Capricorn 2019 -- understanding life's current trends -- Part 1

Forecast for the New Moon in Capricorn

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.)

Welcome to the New Moon in Capricorn
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Building something worthwhile

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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Capricorn in General

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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New Year / New You

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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Capricorn concerns

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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He's determined to get it right

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.

Part 2

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