Venus enters Capricorn on December 10, 2014 and will transit here until January 3, 2015
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Venus now moves out of mutable fire sign Sagittarius and into cardinal earth sign Capricorn. Venus draws us closer to our feminine side: romance, beauty, pleasure, happiness and artistic endeavors. As Venus moves from sign to sign, changes take place within the heart. The energy of Venus transits is all about attraction: what kind of vibes are you exuding, and what is attracting you? Venus’ move into Capricorn is like clay cooling from the kiln. Soon enough we will be fully grounded again, reconnected to our foundation.
Venus in Sagittarius encouraged us to meet as many people as possible and maybe even experiment with different types of romantic unions. We craved mutual trust and candidness in all interactions. The centaur archer is a mover and doer, so you might have felt a bit restless during this transit. Under this influence we were curious and lighthearted. Our interpersonal thoughts and actions were driven by a desire to learn and share. Venus in Sagittarius often finds us talking to complete strangers and walking away with new wisdom and insight, not to mention renewed faith in humanity. The energy here was dynamic, buoyant and vivacious. If imbalanced, you may have been a bit brash or reckless with others’ feelings. So, what to expect now as the Goddess of Love settles into the realm of the sea goat?
Folding in to the earth
The move now is from an optimistic heart to a pragmatic one. Unlike Sagittarius, the sea goat would rather hunker into the couch and cuddle with someone than go out on the town, excitedly hopping from one conversation to the next. The energy of this transit favors old-fashioned romance. We treat our relationships in the way that we treat business or school. This is not to say that we are impersonal or objectifying, but rather that we don’t feel like taking risks, nor do we treat matters lightly. Our focus now is on remaining steady. To achieve this, Venus in Capricorn may come off as cool and unemotional. Although Capricorns may not show their feelings during tense moments, they are often just employing incredible emotional strength in order to appear put together. From CafeAstrology:
We are more cautious with our emotions, and somewhat skeptical of both our own feelings and others’ expressions of affection. Longevity is important to us under this influence. There is a formality to Capricorn that can make personal expressions seem awkward and forced. However, this cycle offers us the opportunity to consider some of the practical issues of our relations and to work on making our partnerships work in the real world. A dose of realism in our personal lives can help us to feel more grounded and secure in the long run.
The shadow side of Capricorn manifests as calcification of the heart: fear of letting others in, showing emotion or surrendering to love. The sea goat wants to love and be loved just as much as the next person, but it can be truly challenging for this sign to melt and flow. In fact, the goat can become quite annoyed by excessive displays of emotion. This is because Capricorns mean what they say and say what they mean; the goat finds resoluteness sexy and indispensable.
Emotional check-up
Way back in July, Venus transited the sea goat’s opposite sign: Cancer. Themes that surface now are a reflection of our progress since then. Cancer is the prototypical mother, Capricorn the father. Both signs feel a soul longing to put down roots and get settled early in life, whether physically or emotionally. Capricorn and Cancer both seek stability and comfort. However, the sea goat has a thick skin and a hard head, unlike the fragile, sensitive crab. Then as now, expect intensity, seriousness and depth in the relationships that you form or build upon during this transit, but without the accompanying emotional roller coaster. The crab retreats when confused or offended; the goat stands strong. Capricorns are realists more than capable of swallowing the truth.
We are entering an initiatory period
Venus in Capricorn favors smart financial management. You may meet or grow closer to co-workers, business partners or anyone who plays a mentor role in your life. If balanced, the people who enter your life now will all seem to magically come together to support your ambitions. The sea goat is also well-known for having excellent taste and style, so art and aesthetics may become a focus now. The ideal friend/partner at this time is loyal, reliable and ready to commit. This transit heralds new beginnings; each endeavor is begun with the utmost sincerity.
Cultivating independence
Venus in Capricorn may manifest as a block on your intuition if you are feeling imbalanced. On the bright side, emotionally charged issues may suddenly seem less daunting. We easily express ourselves now without succumbing to martyrdom or moodiness. Capricorn is a self-confident, independent sign needing little praise to keep moving up the ladder. In fact, you may now have an overwhelming desire to do everything by yourself. Expect to feel clearheaded and practical if balanced.
Sagittarius energy is certainly entertaining, but you might be feeling dizzy with all the archer’s commotion in our skies right now. Venus in Capricorn is like crashing into bed after a long night of partying with friends. We slowly return now to a mindspace that is familiar and traditional: a bit of structure after a great yet exhausting adventure. Capricorn has a reputation for being a bit of a wet blanket, but someone’s gotta clean up the mess right?
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