A Capricorn New Moon to Build On
Dear Friend and Reader:
The astrology this week appears to speak of building something new, thanks in part to a New Moon in Capricorn. Yet as the week progresses, it looks like you'll be doing this building with a shifting frame of reference, thanks to several objects changing sign.
One way to think of it is like making a sculpture: each time you walk to a different side of it, your perception of the thing you're making changes slightly. As a result, you can see new options that might alter what you do next. Another example might be when you rearrange the furniture in your home: when you move an easy chair to a new spot, the vacated area is suddenly open to other possibilities.
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Ice sculpture in Bradford, U.K., December 2012. Photo by Rob Glover. |
The chair, in its new location, may seem to invite a new piece of artwork to hang above it. When you sit in the chair in the new spot, you have a new perspective of the entire room; that shifted perspective may help you see something else with fresh eyes: a way to make an underutilized corner more useful, for example; or you might realize you no longer need that end table that just collects clutter.
If you've been using the 'productive' astrology of the last week or so to move projects toward completion, there's a good chance this week's shifts will come naturally to you as you look forward to the next thing. And if you feel like you have not been able to take advantage of the traction that's been available, perhaps think of this week's astrology as another chance to do so.
The Sun and Moon make their conjunction in Capricorn (the New Moon) on Jan 16 at 9:17 pm EST (2:17 UTC on Jan. 17). This happens late in Capricorn, with the Sun and Moon still making contact with several of the planetary players that have featured strongly recently.
Also, Jupiter in Scorpio is fully sextile Pluto in Capricorn right now. Jupiter-Pluto continues to energize an ability to make creative changes, especially in your immediate environment. It also looks like the engine behind the Sun's still-functional sextiles with Mars in Scorpio on one side and Chiron in Pisces on the other. All together, this equals continued traction -- not only with physical efforts you're engaged in, but also in a layer of healing that may be related, and needed.
It's easy to think that certain situations will never change; or that one cannot become more self-aware; or that one has no power to accomplish something 'real' in this world. After all, as the saying goes, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." Yet while that cynical saying can appear true on one level -- especially when looking at something like politics or big business -- it need not be true for individuals.
Having Mars in Scorpio and Chiron in Pisces resonating with Tuesday's New Moon in Capricorn looks like the ability to harness inner changes in self-awareness to whatever tangible work you've been doing -- no matter what facet of life that work is occurring in. Sometimes change happens from the inside out (like when you've been going to therapy and start to feel better about yourself, and thanks to feeling better, you're no longer willing to put up with clothes you don't really like or a partner who treats you poorly). Sometimes change occurs from the outside in (like when a new haircut shifts your attitude toward yourself, or when losing your job forces you to question what you'd like to do next).
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Full chart for Tuesday night's New Moon. The Sun and Moon are in Capricorn, in the lower-right corner with the bold "26" next to them. Other planets with bold numbers in the late-20s are in aspect to the New Moon. View glyph key here. |
Once in a while, it might even happen both ways at once. Which is a little how this New Moon looks. New Moons tend to encourage us to look inward; yet this one occurs with a simultaneous image of making space for that insight through physical (that is, external) actions.
As mentioned, several objects in our solar system change sign this week. The first is Vesta, which ingresses Sagittarius overnight tonight. Notice whether your sense of devotion begins to orient on things like wisdom, justice or 'spiritual truth' -- and how that begins to influence your actions.
Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, Venus ingresses Aquarius. Like Capricorn, this tends to be a 'cooler' and more 'detached' placement for Venus compared to many other signs, but can also signal very effective group interactions and things like networking with acquaintances. (This does not mean your love life won't flourish with Venus in Aquarius, more that it might take greater awareness and intention to offer and receive warmth.)
On Friday, the asteroid Pallas moves into Taurus; also on Friday, the Sun leaves Capricorn to join Venus in Aquarius.
We'll have more about that in the Thursday issue, along with yet another sign change: overnight Saturday into Sunday, centaur Pholus ingresses Capricorn. Pholus is a slow-moving object; the last time it was in Capricorn was from 1928-29 through 1950-51. This is one of the planetary sign changes Eric will be factoring into the Art of Becoming annual edition readings, since it happens so rarely -- and since Pholus is so emblematic of our current times, given how much seems to be running out of control.
The Moon may be winding down its monthly cycle, but there's much that is only just beginning. As you take things step-by-step, notice what feels different -- and in what ways. As your frame of reference shifts, you might find yourself inspired to rearrange more than just the living room.
Yours & truly,
Amanda Painter
The Art of Becoming is Becoming
Dear Friend and Reader:
This is an update on The Art of Becoming, my 2018 annual edition for Planet Waves. Don't forget to watch my introductory video [play here], in which I review the build-up to this year's distinctive astrology.
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In this episode of Planet Waves TV [ play video here], I set the scene for the remarkable astrology of 2018. I begin with a recap of Pluto in Capricorn and Uranus-Eris, before outlining the forthcoming sign changes of several major planets. |
We promised the annual edition for "sometime in January" and with one exception (involving audio) I've always come through with that. What makes this year interesting is that, for the first time, I'm also writing a daily horoscope, in the New York Daily News.
The first items to be delivered will be the videos on Saturn, Chiron and Uranus (more information here), which will be included if you pre-order all 12 signs. These videos will contain details on how to work with your life cycles and really see what these transits mean.
I've now uploaded the first video, covering Saturn in Capricorn, though as of this moment, most of this work is ahead of me. So, please send some good vibes.
Next will come my written presentations (possibly with extra audio sessions), mapping out in detail how the astrology of 2018 will look for each of the signs. This is my 20th annual edition, and your readings will get the full benefit of all my experience. If you want to get a feeling for how that looks, you may access the full 2017 annual here with our compliments.
If you'd like to dig a little deeper, you're invited to check out our previous annual editions going back to 1999 (here's a letter explaining more about their history).
You may pre-order all 12 signs for just $99 here. We recommend this as best value; note that you can share the readings with your household. Alternatively, you may choose your individual signs here.
Thank you for your interest in Planet Waves. As ever, it's good to be with you.
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Your Monthly Horoscopes and Publishing Schedule Notes
We published your extended monthly horoscopes for January on Thursday, Dec. 21. Your extended monthly horoscopes for December were published on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Please note: we normally publish the extended monthly horoscope on the first Friday after the Sun has entered a new sign.
Monday Morning Horoscope for Jan. 15, 2018 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- This week's New Moon in the career and reputation angle of your solar chart will bring some reminder of what you can achieve, if you set your mind to it. Yet there are other elements in your chart that are reminding you to emphasize the collaborative aspects of any form of success. You have the potential to be one of those rare few people who can get along with a boss to the degree that you're a collaborator. That makes you management material. For you, an element of this is understanding how to express your individuality in a professional environment, and where to draw the line on what you compromise. This is not as complicated as it's often made out to be. If your values are in harmony with those of the organization and people you serve, it's even easier. The solution to the puzzle is you get to do some combination of what you excel at, and what needs to be done.
"One gift you get from Pluto in Capricorn is the ability to align your goals with the rapidly changing conditions of the world. You are in an excellent position to take advantage of the shifting, quaking and shaking state of society. This of course requires being present and not being afraid when things get really real. You can and must look for the opportunities presented by change."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- Beliefs you held in the past are not automatically valid, but they are potentially so. You've entered a period of sorting out what is true for you and what is not; which ideas serve you and which do not. Be glad you'll be moving on from many presumptions that have outgrown their use, or that never actually served a purpose. You get to be the arbiter of what is true, for you, and what is not. That does leave an open question: what if you're wrong? This is why it helps to be open-minded. There are people around you, both those who are knowledgeable and those who have strong opinions. You can only benefit from listening to their ideas, considering them and evolving some new points of view -- particularly if they're people you disagree with. One of the themes of this new phase of your life is growth through learning. There's no teacher like one you disagree with. And that might even be temporary.
"If you ever feel lost or misguided, come back to purpose, which you will know when you feel it. Experiment all you need to. The more you experiment with bringing purpose and meaning to the surface of your consciousness, and consider them carefully, the more strength you will have; the more persistence; and more motivation and energy."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- Your chart looks like an all-night meeting of union bosses with top management in an effort to avert a strike. Every agreement seems up for renegotiation. That may be true, though you really must focus on what matters the most. There are many small matters you can compromise on, and several large ones that you cannot. By now you know the difference. However, if this is a business situation, don't let on too soon what you're willing to forego. What doesn't matter much to you might be really important to someone else. If, however, this is a personal situation, you need to be more forthcoming and play your cards face-up from the beginning of the discussion. And you must ask others to do the same thing. It would appear that something has gone on way too long, and you must make a decision one way or the other.
"The dualism of Gemini is well known; you can live in a world of relative truth, which might work for you -- though consider how it works for those you influence. Pisces is the place in the zodiac where opposites are integrated and resolved, and for you this happens through your most meaningful work."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- With six planets currently in your opposite sign, Capricorn, there's no shortage of people in your life. One question is, what are they all doing there? Is everyone playing their appropriate role? Another question is, who's in your life for the sole purpose of companionship? You need one or two people who are near you only because they like to be; your presence is their gain, and their presence is your gain. Consider the many people around you at the moment and ask if there's anyone who fits this description. The relationship will probably not involve financial transactions; it will be a volunteer gig. You'll have a much better picture of who is who after Tuesday's New Moon helps clear the air. In this new era of your life, where personal relationships are such a high priority, it's essential that you be able to assess the motives and agendas of the people close to you.
"Living in peace with your desire is one commitment to make to yourself. As you do this, it will have an influence on your relationships. This is to say, as you raise your energy and commit to being real with what you want, others will take notice. Ultimately the result will be living in your body rather than in your head."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- Your work life is busier than a flower shop before Valentine's Day, though you must be careful not to burn out. You can do this by enforcing downtime, though you're not the kind of person who likes to stop working before everything is done. Therefore, you must have your priorities, and be better at planning them. One thing that will help is being a little bit ahead of all tasks you know are imminent. Even if you have a paragraph of notes about what you need to get done and how you might do it, you'll find that it happens easier when the time comes. The further ahead you stay, the easier your work life will be, and the easier it will be to stay in balance. Monday and Tuesday, ahead of the Capricorn New Moon, work on things you need to wrap up, bring to a conclusion or otherwise get off your desk. Then start again on Wednesday morning with a new list of priorities.
"If you consider yourself to be at the center of your social circle, or an integral part of your community, the changes you make in your own life constitute a form of leadership for the people around you. You can count on the fact that the people who look up to you are waiting for your initiative."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- You may feel like your time is too scarce to take any kind of risks or to experiment with a creative leap, though that's exactly what's likely to work the best. If you're trying to solve several problems at once, you might just discover that one solution applies to many of them. When everything is so compressed, you can save yourself time by looking for patterns in the seeming chaos. Does one particular theme keep coming up repeatedly? Another question to ask yourself is: have I solved this problem already? You might set this as the primary screen on your phone, so you're reminded constantly. Meanwhile, don't miss the creative opportunity at the center of the cyclone swirling around you. The planets have all swarmed into the house in your chart usually associated with gambling, art, sex and romance. If you take a playful approach and keep your sense of humor, you'll work wonders.
"The universe is not usually embraced all at once, nor is your place in the universe. Rather, you engage with it in momentary interactions, and you make it with everything you make, everyone you speak to, everyone and everything you touch. Imagine that in each of those contacts, you weave existence, and give life to the world."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- Don't worry too much if things seem to be going out of control where a family or household matter is concerned. You're somewhat above the fray, and current developments are unlikely to impact your life negatively. However, you might continue your project of creating some boundaries and a degree of emotional distance from people who struggle to keep their act together. You will feel well guided by having your priorities in order, which at the moment means taking care of money first. At this point in your life, next month's rent, next week's groceries and one fun night out should not even be a consideration. You can do a lot better than that, if you make financial solvency and success top-level priorities. Emotional independence and financial independence are closely related. You have your own feelings. You need your own money, your own schedule and your own room.
"Trust yourself, and trust your body, if you embody what I call the thresholder. The thresholder is one whose role is to bring others to the edge. You can only take them to the edge; they must cross over themselves. Others can only take you to the edge; you must cross over it yourself, and see who welcomes you on the other side of the journey."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- Set high goals this week, even some you would love to accomplish but which seem impossible based on your current skills and resources. Your chart describes a straight line from your intentions to the means to make them happen. But the way you set the plan in motion is by taking action. This is not about planning, or planning to plan, or considering a proposal to contemplate something. Choose something you actually want to do, and do it. It could be artistic, professional, or deeply intimate. You might want to overcome a fear or an insecurity. You might have an interest in a person. All that matters is that it matter to you, and that you muster up the courage to dare. Right now most of society is caught in a head-trip, or basking gleefully in their anxieties. You of all people have the power to get over yourself, and you of all people will love that you did.
"Make some peace with what you really feel beneath the surface tension of appearances. The reason that staying superficial is so popular is because it negates feeling. Yet every facet of your astrology is saying that it's essential to go deep -- and that depth is an essential element in feeling good about who you are, and discovering who you are."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- Vesta, perhaps the most profound asteroid, has just entered your sign. This indicates a special mission of some kind, which may relate to a way you help certain individuals in your life. Vesta puts an unusual filter in front of relationships, which often translates into understanding how you can serve others rather than how they can serve you. Look for all the aspects of your life that will benefit from your devotion, which is an approach to service that genuinely can be called spiritual. It matters less what you do and more the approach you take to doing it. Set aside the drive for personal gain and you will help make improvements in the lives of people around you. Wherever something is going wrong, commit yourself to holding open the space for the right thing to happen. Just your awareness will have a positive impact on whatever you perceive; and carefully chosen, selected actions will make a true difference.
"You might think of Saturn as the one missing and necessary ingredient in Sagittarius. It's not an easy mix. It is, however, a imperative one, if you want to get anything done; if you want to claim your full personhood. To live free means to take up responsibility for your destiny."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
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Capricorn Audio Birthday Reading is Ready!
Dear Friend and Reader:
Your Capricorn birthday reading is now published. It's about 70 minutes in length, in two sessions. This is your birthday audio -- an entirely different reading from The Art of Becoming, which will be ready in January.
You are living in extraordinary times, as a Capricorn or Cap rising. There's been nothing quite like this in your sign since the early 1990s, when the Uranus-Neptune connection passed through town. That was a while ago -- and what you're now working with is just as significant.
At the moment, the Sun, Venus, Saturn and Pluto are in your sign, which is building to a series of major events that peak in 2020. That may seem like a long way off, though time marches on. The presence of Saturn, the ruling planet of Capricorn, is a reminder to tend to your growth, shore up your foundations, and take your place in the world.
Saturn in your sign is helping ground you in your real priorities.
In this reading, I focus on several key points of development, though none is as important as your relationship to your family, and your family history. For all you want to do in life, all the ways you want to succeed, and solidify your process of self-actualization: the family connection is essential.
This relates directly to your most intimate partnerships, because they're based on an emotional foundation that was laid in childhood. I provide specific information about how to work with these elements, and how to engage in productive self-therapy (it's not always so useful, but it can be).
Your reading includes access to last year's recording, plus your 2017 written reading (from The Book of Your Life), and a tarot reading that will arrive in about a month (maybe more, maybe less).
You can get instant access when you order the reading here for just $44. We will increase the price further when the Tarot section is published.
This reading is also included with the Backstage Pass. If you're not a BSP member, you can upgrade and extend your current subscription, and the Capricorn reading will be included.
Thank you for being a Planet Waves customer.
With love,
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- This week, a rare alignment between Jupiter in Scorpio and Pluto in your birth sign presents some unusual opportunity for success. You've had a taste of this the past week to 10 days, and you may already be on a roll. Think in terms of what biologists call a symbiotic relationship. What works for you must work for others, and what works for them will work for you. If you find yourself in a competitive environment, where one person's loss is another's gain, you definitely want to shift that, because that's far from the spirit of your chart. Make sure you're not the one competing, or believing that there's some shortage of resources or potential. There is no lack -- there's plenty to go around. However, your clarity of mind, your honest intentions and your sincere choices make all the difference. Just remind yourself regularly: another person's lack or loss is never your gain.
"The thing is, your future self is not as easy to perceive as your past self. Every transit I've described adds up to you developing in ways that you simply cannot predict, and which therefore amount to a daunting unknown. In order to face who you are becoming, you must face that unknown."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A rather unusual collection of planets in Capricorn has you in a rather unusual state of mind. Your dreams will best reveal what's going on in the hidden aspects of your life. Pay attention to what they're telling you, remembering that every figure and object in every dream is actually another symbol for you. If you dream of a tiger, you're the tiger. If you dream of a construction project, you're the thing being built, and the one doing the building. This astrology may be pushing up your anxiety level. Rather than suppress any fear or concerns, make an inventory of what they are, preferably on paper, so you can come back to it. Keeping written notes will also serve your dream work. Whatever you may be feeling, your mind is bubbling over with potential, and you have plenty of energy. Get clear with yourself, focus yourself and commit to learning, and this week alone you'll get the gains of five years of therapy.
"The fantasy is simple; you're in control. The reality is more complex; feelings are involved. I recommend trying anything that you're bringing out of fantasy at least three times before you make up your mind. Gradually work your way into it. Build your courage. Find the right people and persist in your experiment. Let curiosity drive you."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Keep yourself and your projects where people can see you. Do this no matter how busy you may be. Keep putting your best work into the public eye, and put your body where you can have face-to-face conversations in a social setting. You don't need a specific goal or agenda for doing this. Just be sincere, have a good time, and trust the topics of conversation that come up. If you're in a room full of people, do your best to meet every single one of them, and check the vibes. The deepest harmony you can feel with someone is on the spiritual level -- that ultimately means a mutual understanding of the purpose of life. There's no way to fake this meaningfully; and don't accept imitations or substitutes. When you are making contact with someone, you will know it and feel it. And the most likely place to make that contact is outside your home, where people gather specifically for a social purpose.
"There really is no mission, career or vocation: there is you, becoming who you are. I feel like I keep saying this, though this notion keeps coming up in your astrology. You're not really changing; rather, your inner essence is emerging in a way that is both unstoppable and undeniable. And this you can express as mission."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. You may pre-order all 12 signs here (recommended) or choose your individual signs here.
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