Capricorn    December 21 to January 19

A cardinal earth sign of negative polarity ruled by Saturn. Key Phrase: 'I Use'

Capricorn is represented by the symbol of the mountain goat, who climbs with purpose; slow, steady, and surefooted to the peak of the mountain. Ever cautious, using every rock necessary, rarely looking back, and never deterred by things that stand in the way of their climb to the top, to reach the summit.  Capricorns  are very ambitious. They have the ability to use any and all tools at their disposal to ensure success in their endeavours. Their extreme capacity for hard work is linked to their notion that success means security. Capricorns have excellent intuitions and use them efficiently in their struggle to achieve personal independence and economic security.  The sun in Capricorn is old when young and young when old. (What could be better?)

Forecast: 2011 to 2012

Pluto entered the sign of Capricorn in November 2008 and will stay until 2024. Pluto is about power and Capricorn is ambitions and very determined to climb to the top of the ladder. The next 16 years will reveal your ultimate potential and demonstrate your full capabilities. You will often be placed in leadership roles. In true Capricorn fashion, you will meet adversities head on, rarely look back, and be absolutely confident of achieving success.  Pluto repairs what needs fixing, sometimes it's just renovations, but usually it's a complete rebuild from the foundation up.

Spiritual Neptune is preparing to move into it's own sign of Pisces in February 2012.  Neptune will sextile your Sun for the next 14 years. Neptune in Pisces will awaken your spirituality, allowing you to transcend the limitation of materialistic endeavours.

Uranus moved into the sign of Aries in March 2011. Uranus in Aries is direct and impulsive. Aries has a pioneering, adventurous spirit that possesses the courage to risk everything in search for individual freedom. Uranus is the mover and shaker of the zodiac. Uranus is always there to give you a wake up call and his mission is to change what needs changing for the good of all humanity. Uranus will challenge (square) your Capricorn Sun for the next 7 years. Capricorn is slow to adopt new ideas and needs time to adjust to changes. Capricorn is all about stable, concrete (the thicker - the better) foundations. This aspect will present you with constant reminders that you need to move forward and the only way to accomplish this task - will be to shed the things that are holding you back from being free to explore all your options.

Practical Saturn, your ruler, entered the sign of Libra in October 2009, squaring your Capricorn Sun, until October 2012. Saturn is about responsibility and commitments. Libra is about balance, co-operation and teamwork. Saturn is exalted in the sign of Libra, stressing the importance of fair play and mutual respect. Both are essential to achieve and maintain harmonious relationships. This transit will try your patience and decisions will be difficult to implement. During this transit you will need to define the parameters of your partnerships and end those that are not balanced equally.

In June 2011 optimistic Jupiter moved into the sign of Taurus, where it will reside until June 2012, trining your Capricorn Sun.  Jupiter in Taurus is about security, both financial and emotional. Capricorn is all about building a strong, solid structure (and/or relationship) that will stand the test of time. This aspect has great potential for success both personally and professionally. In June 2012 Jupiter enters the sign of Gemini, quincunx your Capricorn Sun. This transit will bring a period of adjustments and revisions to your philosophical ideals.

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