Over the last 2 days, you may have noticed a shift in energy both around you and within you, after all, the 21st marked not only the Winter Solstice symbolizing the longest night and shortest day, but also the first day of disciplined and loyal Capricorn season!

As a Earth sign represented by the sea goat, Capricorn energy helps the collective to balance earth energies with water: this can be channeled in the way we balance work with flow, community with self, and structure with sustainability. This is incredibly important timing wise, since it follows wild, dreamy and adventurous Sag season, which often burns through all things false, alighting or setting course a new direction for our energy to flow through! Ultimately, Capricorn season will act as a bridge to further manifest your dreams using tangible, realistic, and manageable actions- here now.

Themes:
Boundaries, commitment, step by step action, discipline, long term vision, practical, tangible, self reliance, self determination, loyalty, strong sense of family and home, material luxuries and values.

Shadow side of Capricorn: Look out for…

• Being overly attached to ideas, plans or structure- Although it is great to have a direction and a plan, be open to new ideas or new ways of seeing or being! Not everything is concrete and you may be surprised by what insights come in, when you allow the space for it! Be comfortable, have fun, and find freedom and expression within the many shades of gray!
• Being overly realistic or rigid. Allow yourself and others room to try new things, remind yourself that you can always simply just shift and realign as often as needed!
• Placing too much emphasis on material goods. As an Earth sign, Capricorn enjoys the physical pleasures (which is not a bad thing), just be sure to remind yourself during this time, that it’s not the present, the size, or amount that matters, but the memories you’ll make and the kindness you share!

Light side of Capricorn: Be aware that…

• Since Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, it’s a great time to focus your time, attention and energy on creating clear boundaries for yourself and others. Ask yourself- in what ways can I better support myself? What do I need more of in my life? What will it take to create the life of my dreams? How can I align this with loving action?
• Just because this season and sign is focused on creation and long term goals, don’t forget to enjoy the now! It’s no coincidence this time of year also coincides with major holidays all around the world signifying a time of celebration, community and rest! And most times, giving yourself the space and time to soak up these energies, gives you even more to give back.

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Yesterday was another big day in astrology! Venus, the planet that rules love and relationships, moved retrograde in the straight forward sign of Capricorn! + When a planet goes retrograde, the energies of that planet simply moves more inward (rather than outward). What this means for us, is that from December 19th until January 29th, we will be looking inward, reflecting on our journey in both self love, and love with others. We recognize how the two may be intrinsically linked and how working on one- often influences the other. As the end of the year fast approaches us, endings and beginnings are all around us. We recognize we have gained another year of experience, and that we have also gained wisdom that we will continue to integrate into the fabrics of our lives in the year to come. With that, this time will be a crucial time to be up front and honest about what makes you feel loved, and feel like love.

As an Earth sign, Capricorn is known for being grounded and clear. It makes us look at our relationships objectively and at what is or isn’t working. It also gives us a steady and firm hand when communicating to others with matters of love. After all, Capricorns have a higher vision they can easily tap into to recognize areas where they may refine and revise to have a more stable environment moving forward. With that, have fun and keep these serious conversations light! Your relationship with self and others is an ever changing and ever fluid container for growth! Your needs and their needs may change with time. So, allow space to learn, make mistakes, try again, and grow! Look at it as the most valuable and precious collaboration carefully chosen by our souls so that we can enjoy our time here, together, while making great strides forward in both our intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships!

Finally, with Chiron, the wounded healer, going direct after being retrograde since July 15th, this transit further emphasizes the energy brought in by Venus in Capricorn. After spending time reflecting and looking inward at some of our biggest wounds (look at what sign your Chiron is in for more information on what this is) or the core of what we can here to heal, we stop holding ourselves back from giving or receiving love. We know that a healthy love requires boundaries, understanding, compassion, patience, communication, and trust. It requires hope and courage- and the ability to hold great space. Mistakes or misunderstandings may happen, but used effectively, they only serve to further your lessons, concrete your communication and guide your growth.

​As we approach the winter solstice (on Dec 21st) further descending into the darkness of winter, we experience and feel the shifting of the light and the dark both within and around us. We watch and experience the lengthening of the nights as day’s light grows short and small. However even in the longest of nights, the moon’s reflection and all of her magic reminds us- there is always light to be found and seen and that sometimes, the darkness is what actually allows us to truly see all of the ways in which the light touches and brightens our lives.

With that, tonight’s air ruled moon in Gemini will bring about a welcoming and refreshing energy amidst fiery Sagittarius season. And, like most things in life, nature and its elements, and astrology with its elemental signs, mirror and reflect one another so that we may best learn from the interactions of the world both within and around us. ​

Not only is Mars moving into Sagittarius today, Mercury the planet of communication and thought, is moving into Earthly, practical and direct Capricorn. These two alignments together mean that there is a lot of potential to get a lot of shit done, very quickly! By being direct and brave enough to to go for what you want, while also standing for what matters to you (channeling the ram that Capricorn is represented by) you will be able to make the most of the rest of 2021!

Since Capricorn is an Earth sign, it means communication and thought will be very grounded and to the point yet somehow in someway, still warm. Earth signs and especially Capricorn energy has a way of reminding you of reality- how you can best connect to and maximize upon what you know, how to better support yourself and others, and new and practical steps to take to ground some of your bigger dreams into something you can achieve or work towards now! Because of that, you will be more decisive of how you choose to show up and express or share your energies with others in thought and words. What is worth your time and what isn’t? What is really important to say and what is your intention behind saying them?

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Today is a pretty big day in astrology with two major planets moving into new signs. One of them being Mars, the planet of drive and energy, moving into dynamic fire sign Sagittarius- where it will remain until January 24th. Prior to this, Mars was in the dark and shadowy sign of Scorpio- which provided us with the opportunity to feel our feels, face and figure out what it is we want to do (or maybe need to do), while also realizing habits, mindsets and patterns that will no longer serve us moving forward. All things considering, bright and active Sagittarius will be a warm and welcoming light to reward and rejuvenate you throughout the cold winter nights.

For like the earth and the universe around us, we too are slowing down, reprioritizing, refocusing, taking the time to let go of things we can no longer and no longer want to carry, and will be facing the darker, long nights, with all of our renewed and channeled light on creating the new- rather than forcing, clinging, or holding onto the past. By being able to slow down, focus on anything that holds you back from reaching your goals or target, you create more space and opportunity for yourself to act with precise and deadly precision, while also making the most of your time and energy here on Earth!

Tonight, the moon shines in the fierce, dreamy and independent sign of Sagittarius. As a sign represented by the archer, Sagittarius reminds us to be bold in the pursuits of our hearts and brave in the pursuits of our dreams.

The bow shape of tonight’s moon also asks us, as archers in our own life, where we see ourselves heading and how we can make adjustments in our aim along the way. By striving towards fullness, letting go of limitations and thoughts that may hold us back, we can reach towards our dreams with passion, excitement and hope.

Sagittarius solar eclipse new moon

• New moon: A time of magical new beginnings. Questions to ask yourself- what new things would you like to try? What would you like to let go of and what would you like to focus on or create this next cycle?
• Sagittarius is ruled by Pluto which is linked to higher intelligence and spiritual pursuits- with that ask yourself- what you would like to learn more about and how you can empower yourself with new rituals or actions?
• Solar Eclipse: Lights up the darkness, clears karma and aura, divine intuitive downloads. Slow down and allow your body to soak in, surrender and relax! Receive and feel the love and support all around you!