The Sun enters Capricorn on December 21st and will stay here until January 19th. This signifies a shift in how we convey our innermost selves, guiding us away from naïve optimism toward a more mature and grounded perspective. For the next four weeks, commit to more responsibility, respect your obligations, and make choices that reflect your maturity and thoughtfulness.
As an astrologer, I see this as an invitation to reflect on the structures, responsibilities, and foundations of our lives and society. Capricorn, an Earth sign ruled by Saturn, highlights the importance of institutions and traditions that uphold us, while also urging us to reconsider their role in our collective well-being.
Right now, many of us feel like those structures are strained and even crumbling. However, the Capricorn Sun doesn’t ask us to accept our losses. It instead asks us to honestly assess what is truly supporting us and what has outlived its purpose. This is not the time for quick fixes or impressive promises, but the complex, determined work of upholding our principles.
This energy, at its core, is profoundly human. It reminds us that true integrity is in building systems that honor our shared dignity and collective well-being, not rigid control. I see this as a powerful moment for national introspection and a chance to ask ourselves how we build a legacy of trust and sustainability for those who will follow us. Our shared future hinges on the wisdom and maturity we bring to these choices now.
This transit offers the gift of patience and the courage so that we all may endure. While healing and rebuilding are possible, they require our commitment to our shared responsibility for one another. Let’s use this grounded energy to strengthen our resolve to construct something enduring together.