CAPRICORN HOROSCOPE

Say goodbye to the things that are leaving your life and wish them well. These may be people, places, or familiar situations. Part of you may feel panicky about the exodus, but if you think about it you'll soon see that this is long overdue. There's no way you'll set your sights higher if your nose remains pressed to the grindstone any more than you'll embrace new friends and opportunities by sticking with the same old, same old. Follow the current of events wherever it leads. You won't wind up where you expected to go, but you'll definitely arrive at where you need to be.

The thing they don't tell you about Capricorns is that they're closet optimists. Behind that curmudgeonly exterior lies the heart of a romantic. Yet the only thing more frightening to the children of Saturn is to see that romance quashed, which is why they keep this part of themselves sequestered. The Saturn/Neptune conjunction on February 20th will make the case that keeping your hopes and dreams under lock and key won't protect you from life's disappointments. If anything, it stifles them. It's time to give hopes and dreams free rein in your life. It's the only way for you to see how resilient they can be.

Your ruling planet Saturn enters Aries on February 13th. This introduces foundational changes that will unfold over the next two years. These could pertain to family matters, property concerns, or the end of something that has been a part of your life for a long time. Little, if any, of this will surprise you—and in true Saturn fashion, you may not like these changes right away, but you’ll eventually come to appreciate them. It’s not unlike a child who refuses to eat their spinach at first, but then grows up and makes it a regular part of their diet when they become an adult.

Try to be more receptive to what's going on. There's a flood of new ideas, fresh opportunities, and intriguing perspectives spilling into your life right now and you're the one who stands to benefit the most if you're smart. Indeed mindful listening would be a good thing to practice on a daily basis. Instead of insisting you have all the answers; ask, instead, what someone can teach you, what you need to grow, and what would be the best way to pursue your dreams at this juncture. You may be surprised to see how productive simple adjustments and tweaks to the formula can be.

You learned a long time ago that golden idols come with feet of clay, but how will it feel when admirers discover yours? This sort of thing often happens when Neptune takes up residence in a zodiac sign that squares you. Now you could retreat into a corner – full of guilt and shame – or you can turn this into a teaching moment. Not only is it good for those who extolled you to see you for who you are, but it's also good for them to see that you have the patience and faith to wait for them to find their way back to you when they're ready.

Every Capricorn dreams of being their own boss. Being your own boss — whether it’s as a department head, a consultant, or running your own business — means that you’re the only person you have to answer to. Some find this responsibility frightening, but you don’t because you know from experience that you will always come through. Whether or not others will come through for you, however — like clients, employees, and customers — remains to be seen. Mars in Aquarius for 5½ weeks shows you moving into the position of being the Big Kahuna, but your success will still be contingent on the performance of others.

Something you thought would take a lot longer to come together is suddenly front and center on January 17th. You have the Sun/Uranus trine to thank for this acceleration in schedule. It's great news, but you're going to have to lace up your running shoes to keep up with all the rapid-fire developments as they unfold. You weren't expecting this and will have to manage things on the fly. Thankfully, the Sun-Uranus trine coincides with a Sun sextile to your ruling planet, Saturn in Pisces, which means that there's help for you when (and if) you need it. All you have to do is ask.

There's always an undeniable attraction at work when Venus conjoins Mars, however romantic encounters often turn into one-upmanship when these two planets conjoin in Capricorn. That's because each planet is trying to impress the other with their accomplishments and accolades and since neither is willing to play the appreciative audience, it can sometimes devolve into a competition. That's why you'll want to be the first to praise the other party – even if it feels like you're catering to a snobbish ego. Do this and you'll soon see the reason why this person was parading around like a peacock was to get you to like them.

Venus enters your zodiac sign on December 24th for a 3 ½ week stay. Named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus is always good for likes, clicks, and followers. You may think of these things as being beneath you, but you'll change your mind by this time next week when a bump in the polls shows you winning a groundswell of interest and support. Hopefully this corresponds with the launch of a product, label, or enterprise. If not, then it would be a good idea to put something together ASAP. You really don't want to let this opportunity pass you by.

Mars, the planet of gumption and drive, enters Capricorn on December 15th. Mars is exalted when it's traveling through your zodiac sign which means you'll make more headway in the next 5 ½ weeks than you have in the past 5 ½ months. Mars also gives you bravado and urges you to stop worrying so much about what other people think. Those who get you already realize your worth and appreciate the lengths you'll go to help them out or make life better. And those who don't? Well, maybe it's time to give them the old heave-ho. Mars will be in Capricorn until January 23d.