CAPRICORN HOROSCOPE

Capricorn

General Outlook

Your planetary ruler, Mercury forms a positive aspect to the planet of change Uranus. You may find that life takes some unexpected twists and turns this week. It may not be anything major but just enough to mean that you have to change your daily plans or routine. Conversely you may decide to change them yourself which will take others by surprise.

Love & Romance

As someone who is aware of the harsh realities of life, you may have taken comfort where you could find it. Your sex drive is likely to be stronger at the moment and you will be more aware of your sexuality. If you are in a relationship, this can strengthen it or bring about unresolved tensions. If you are not in a relationship then this may be one of the times when you take comfort where you can find it.

Prosperity & Opportunity 

Creatively you are likely to have quite a lot of ideas for projects and schemes, which in itself can be a problem as there are too many options. You will undoubtedly want to move forward with your ideas but you should tread carefully and make sure that you are not being carried away on enthusiasm and ignoring the potential pitfalls.

Phases of the Moon

Full moon:  In Cancer, Wolf Moon,  Friday 6th January,  Make a plan today…

Waning Moon: In Libra,  Sunday 15^th January,  Reflect on your progress…

New Moon: In Capricorn,  Saturday 21st January,  Make a new start today…

Waxing Moon: In Taurus,  Saturday 28th January,  Time to set new intentions…

Planets

Sun in Capricorn until 21st January – then Aquarius.

Mercury in Capricorn all month.

Venus in Capricorn until 28^th, then Aquarius

Mars In Gemini all month.

Jupiter in Aries all month.

Gemstone – Garnet for January

In Greek mythology, a pomegranate is referenced as a gift of love and is associated with eternity. Nowadays, Garnet remains as a gift of love and is traditionally given for the 19th anniversary of marriage. It may also be used as a gift for two-year and six-year anniversaries. Moreover, Garnet is symbolic of a quick return and separated love, since Hades had given a pomegranate to Persephone before she left him to ensure her speedy return. Therefore, Garnet may be given to a beloved before embarking on a trip, as it is believed to heal the broken bonds of lovers.

It has been said that a garnet engraved with the figure of a lion is an all around effective charm that will protect and preserve health, cure the wearer of all disease, bring him honors, and guard him from all the possible perils in traveling. It was also said to warn the wearer of approaching danger and was long ago carried as a protection against harm.