Modalities and Elements

When you study the zodiac signs, something that comes up will be the element and modality of each sign. These represent the type of energy each sign encompasses as the planets travel through them. Aries is a cardinal fire sign, Taurus is a fixed earth sign. These two concepts make each sign clearer to understand. …

Pluto: From Capricorn to Aquarius

I’m currently researching return charts and I recently had my Venus Return for the year. I’ve learned that when a planet returns to its natal position in a chart, there can be a subtle change in our expression of that planet’s energy. However, I wanted to start with the outer planets before going deeper into …

Full moon in Cancer takes place January 6

Cancer is the sign of emotional nurturance. Capricorn is the sign of earthly intelligence and practicality. The full moon normally represents a time of culmination and illumination, but this alignment asks us to seek balance. The moon will be in its home of Cancer, which allows the moon to fully express the energy of emotional …

New Moon in Capricorn takes place December 23

The sun has entered Capricorn along with Mercury and Venus. Now the moon is lining up with the sun, solidifying the Capricorn energy we’ve been feeling. Today is that extra push to take stock of our life and figure out what goals we want to achieve, even if it’s on a subtle level. There is …

Sun enters Capricorn December 21

Mercury and Venus entered Capricorn earlier this month. Today the Sun enters the sign as well. Capricorn is the sign of long-term planning, achievements, and productivity. We feel compelled to be useful and work on any goals we’ve left on the back burner. For some of us, Capricorn transits bring about somber feelings as we …

Venus enters Capricorn December 9

Today Venus joins its friend Mercury in the sign of Capricorn. And this transit is another special one for me, as my natal Venus is also in Capricorn. Venus in Capricorn has a reserved expression. Our approach to love and pleasure is mature and conservative. We’re careful with our money or at least more attentive. …

Mercury enters Capricorn December 6

This is a special time for me in terms of Mercury because its place in my natal chart is in Capricorn. Thinking and speaking methodically comes naturally for me. Sometimes we can become too rigid, but this is still a helpful transit for planning our affairs with a clear mind. Let’s see how it might …