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Monthly
Horoscope:
MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
After last month’s mega-blast of Capricorn energy from the solar
eclipse and other planets, you’re in a major renewal period. In fact,
you may be a little shell-shocked, still scratching your head and wondering, Who
am I? Expect to ponder this question for the next few months before
drawing any conclusive ideas.
However, you can start sketching out the blueprints of Capricorn 2.0. The Sun is in Aquarius, your stabilizing second house, until the 18th. Nail down a few boards and lay a few bricks. Money and work will keep you busy during this cycle, especially at the new moon on February 13th. On the 18th, the Sun enters Pisces, your communication sector. A month earlier, expansive Jupiter began its year-long visit to Pisces. Sell yourself—or at least, work on new ways to package and present your best assets. Stave off boredom with a blog or writing project, volunteer work, or exploring new scenes in your community.
LOVE & ROMANCE:
Love: do you know that you’re worth it, Capricorn? Find out before
Cupid pays a visit. Romantic Venus spends the first couple weeks in your
self-confidence sector, gently beckoning you to make pleasure a priority.
It’s universal law: your lover can only treat you as well as you
treat yourself. Give up the long-suffering martyr routine, and lavish yourself
with adoration.
On the 12th, Venus moves into Pisces, your third house of communication and local events. Venus joins Jupiter and the moon here on Valentine’s Day, making it a perfect time to celebrate love at a fun neighborhood hangout. Try a couple’s massage class, wine tasting, or a gallery event. The third house rules gadgets, so if you’re up for a big gift, how about that new iPhone or MP3 player?
You can do without the lacey hearts and flowers—quality conversation with your honey makes your heart go pitter-patter. Tuck into a quiet diner booth and order a platter of greasy finger foods or desserts. If you’re single, meet up with a group of friends for lighthearted fun. Bake pink-frosted cupcakes, do crafts, make handmade Valentines while you watch movies and gab.
MONEY & CAREER:
With the Sun in your stabilizing second house until the 18th, February
can be a productive, profitable month. On the 13th, the Aquarius new
moon brings a fresh start to your work and money sector. If you’re
job hunting, be proactive, especially if you work in a creative field
(this moon aligns with imaginative Neptune). Visualization techniques
are incredibly powerful around this new moon. Read Napoleon Hill’s
classic Think and Grow Rich to get into the manifesting mindset.
Be selective about what you say yes to around this time. Someone could
take advantage of your goodwill, or leave you with an unequal share of
the workload.
Are you imposing rigid standards on yourself and others? Your ruling planet Saturn is retrograde (backward) in your career sector until April. Lighten up and focus on making a contribution to the world, rather than crushing the competition or being the best. Imagine that you already got the trophy, the medal of honor, the shiny gold star. Instead of grade-grubbing, what would you bring to each moment? How would you treat your job and other people? On February 28th, the Virgo full moon in your inspiring ninth house sheds light on this vision, bringing an epiphany about your true life purpose.
HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Shadowy Pluto is retrograde in Capricorn, and with so many other planets
visiting Capricorn last month, you’ve received? had? a small
awakening. It was time to make yourself a priority—or else. Pluto
shows you all the creepy-crawly, self-flagellating thoughts you’ve
stashed away in the back of your mind. (This was especially tough for
December-born Caps.) Painful as it was, there’s great value in
seeing where you still have room to evolve.
One side effect of Pluto in Capricorn: you might become a bit obsessed with your appearance, body or image. If this happens, get to the root of your feelings instead of beating yourself up, or projecting your unrealistic standards on others. While it may be hard to stick to a structure while your ruler Saturn is retrograde, take at least one step each day. How you feel about your looks or personality just mirrors how you feel about yourself. Self-love is a journey and a process.