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Monthly
Horoscope:
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
November 2008
A monumental change is coming to your life on November 27, so spend the month preparing for it. On this date, powerful, life-transforming Pluto moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn—its first transition in 13 years. Pluto is a tiny powerhouse that brings extreme change at a core level. With Pluto in your sign, you could completely overturn your entire sense of self, stripping away all that disempowers you.
Since 1995, Pluto has been touring your twelfth house of the subconscious, healing and endings. It’s a challenging part of the zodiac, one that’s deeply mystical but can also bring up troubling old baggage, addictions, and even depression. You may have learned painful lessons about dealing with emotional turmoil through healthy outlets. The temptation to escape through workaholism, self-pity or other negative vices.
If life has been something of a dreamy fog over the last decade, things are about to change fast. The twelfth house is ruled by Pisces, the zodiac’s nurse, and is associated with illness, sacrifice and healing. For years, you may have been sacrificing your own needs for the good of others. Lately, you’ve been resenting the burden—and letting people know, either directly or through passive-aggressive actions (guilt trips, pointed barbs). This month, you’ll be more aware than ever of the load you’re carrying. Capricorn, it’s time to drop that dead weight now. Remember, nobody forced you to carry it, even if it seemed that way. Forgive, forget, and let go. Brighter days are ahead.
When Pluto goes into Capricorn on the 27th, a surge of assertiveness and self-awareness could rocket through your veins. You’ll be compelled to pursue a powerful solo project or an independent move. Instead of putting yourself last, you’re ready to come first again.
Just don’t expect people to line up and cheer for you right away. Some deep-seated power dynamics will be reshuffled by your assertive moves. When “No More Mr. Nice Guy” suddenly becomes your personal anthem, some folks will be shocked. It seems certain people in your life have gotten used to you being their personal doormat—and you’ve played into this perception. In fact, you got a strange sort of benefit from it, Capricorn. Focusing on other people’s needs conveniently allowed you to ignore your own and avoid taking risks that would help you grow. By playing it safe and hiding behind others, you didn’t have to face rejection, self-consciousness and loss—at least, not to as great an extreme as you might by putting yourself fully out there.
With Pluto in your sign, you’re now willing to raise the stakes and risk it all. Congratulations, Capricorn! Your loved ones will be glad to see you going for it instead of making excuses or playing the victim. At least…your real friends will. Later this month, when Mars enters Sagittarius from November 17-December 28, anyone who’s not on your team will show his true colors. You can either cut ties or try to heal the relationship. By the end of 2008, you’ll know what to do.
In the meantime, your love life gets a nice boost mid-month, thanks to romantic Venus in Capricorn from November 13-December 8. Suddenly, you’re the belle of the ball. Enjoy the attention! If you’ve been craving a makeover, treat yourself to a sharp new haircut, fashionable winter clothes and a look that you love. This cycle will actually begin on November 2, when Neptune ends a five-month retrograde (backward) spell in your second house of self-worth. A period of self-doubt and second-guessing yourself comes to a close. Capricorn, it’s time to remember your star power and bring back your glamorous edge. Money matters will also improve with Neptune’s return to direct (forward) motion.
Even better? On November 13, a full moon illuminates your fifth house of true romance. You’ll feel passionate and sexy—more playful than you have in a long time. There’s no better night for putting yourself out there if you’re single. You could meet someone full of energy and excitement. Dress to impress and be bold. If you’re in a relationship, use this night to bring fun and flirtation back into your love life.
The fifth house is dramatic, so you’re better off channeling the intense emotions of this full moon into a fun physical activity like dancing or a steamy hookup, rather than a hotheaded blowup. Make love, not war, Capricorn. There will be plenty to fight for soon enough.