General
The year 2023, the Year of the Rabbit, is an interesting and productive year for Capricorn with opportunities for personal, relational and professional development. Especially for the entrepreneur, the beginning of 2023 shows a flying start, but for lasting success Capricorn must convince others of their capabilities.
Since 2009, Pluto in Capricorn has long supported your ambition and perseverance.
The year 2023 is the year of moving, recovering, getting married, connecting and saying goodbye, because from the spring of 2023, transformer Pluto will temporarily leave your sign Capricorn… Uranus in Taurus makes it easier to adapt to all those changes.
From May 17, 2023 Jupiter in Taurus is the secret behind your success! From June 12 to October 10, 2023, Pluto retrograde in Capricorn may slow things down, but this period paves the way to clearing out anything that stands in the way of progress.
Love and Relationships
Due to the influence of retrograde Uranus in Taurus in the 5th House of Love, an early relationship can be ended at the beginning of 2023. The great reformer Uranus in Taurus will continue to shake the House of Love until the end of April 2026. Also in 2023 there are sudden and surprising developments in your love life. Capricorn wants to free themselves from oppressive relationships or want more personal freedom in a love relationship. A commitment that you previously thought impossible can suddenly turn your life upside down.
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 falls into your House of Friendships, Group Participation and Social Processes. Capricorn must then examine social contacts and friendships. In the coming six months there will be changes in Capricorn’s social network, but in addition to saying goodbye, your social circle will also be expanded with surprising and valuable contacts. e.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus from April 21 to May 14, 2023 can make Capricorn aware of love problems that require resolution. Solving those problems is advisable, for the great Benefactor Jupiter stands on the threshold of the fifth House of Love!
Red warrior Mars in Cancer travels through the House of Relationships and Commitments from March 26, 2023 to May 20, 2023. During this period, Capricorn takes the lead in relationships or Capricorn is busy looking for new partnerships. There may also be tension, irritation, rivalry or hostility or difficulty in making compromises in a relationship or other forms of cooperation. Because this transit coincides with Mercury retrograde, conflicts should be avoided as much as possible during this period.
The great Benefactor Jupiter travels from May 17, 2023 (until May 24, 2024) through Taurus, the fifth House of Love and Self-Expression. Capricorn then wants to enjoy and get everything out of life. A relationship can be established in 2023 like a special and creative friendship.
This year there are fruitful encounters with people from different backgrounds or other parts of the world.
Mars in Leo travels through the 8th House of Intimacy from May 21, 2023 to July 10, 2023, and during this transit, Capricorn can work on strengthening physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bonds. However, a demanding attitude can also be the cause of divorce, break-up or business partnership.
Venus retrograde in Leo from July 23, 2023 to September 3, 2023 can reveal problems with intimacy or Capricorn feeling a distance in the relationship. During this retrograde it is better to take some distance to give the other person space.
The Lunar Eclipse in Taurus of October 28, 2023 falls into the 5th House of Love and Self-Expression brings a new love or friendship or an end to a love relationship or friendship when it doesn’t feel good (anymore). This cosmic event is the cosmic gateway to a new love, inspiration or emotional deepening in the steady relationship, but will also affect existing friendships and social contacts until the end of 2023 and the first half of 2024 when you feel that your individual freedom is at stake. This spiritual process has a natural course in which friendships come and go.
Career
At the beginning of 2023, Mars is still retrograde in Gemini in the House of Work until January 11, 2023. When you don’t like the work you do, you feel less connected to your work or there are problems with colleagues or supervisors. Mars retrograde is a good time to reconnect with old employers, employees and colleagues if you are not satisfied with your current job.
Mercury in Capricorn is retrograde until January 17, 2023, so expect delays at the start of 2023. Red Warrior Mars will travel through Gemini (House of Work) until March 25, 2023, allowing Capricorn to get everything back on track and connect to the work you do in a productive, efficient and organized way. Asteroid Ceres in Libra will retrograde in the 10th House of Career from February 5, 2023 to March 19, 2023. This can make Capricorn feel like you’re not getting enough reward or recognition for the work you do. There are too many responsibilities or there are conflicts with managers.
The summer and fall of 2023 shows an active period of realizing plans at work.
From June 22 to September 15, 2023, Ceres is back in Libra (House of Career) and during this transit Capricorn gets reward and recognition you deserve. Capricorn is now on the right track! Mars travels through Libra from August 28, 2023 to October 12, 2023, and this transit through the 10th House makes you more ambitious and driven to succeed. This transit is favorable to get started as a self-employed person or to work for yourself or Capricorn builds further on you have started about 12-18 months ago. With this transit, you take charge of your life and make progress.
Mars is paving the way for the upcoming Solar Eclipse of October 14, 2023.
The Solar Eclipse in Libra of October 14, 2023 falls in your 10th House of Career and Social Status. A true game-changer in your career this year, a period of self-development, ambition and drive. This cosmic event marks a 6-month period in which social progress is made or not.
Either you get public recognition or you may fall from grace due to wrong business connections. Progress and success can only be achieved if you put your heart and soul into it. Remember that career success is anything possible when the foundation is strong enough. Capricorn may have to make a compromise that affects career and home.
It feels like everything is falling into place, so the career moves you’re making now will take you further on the career path. However, the Solar Eclipse does not provide all the information you need, so make sure you get all the information you need before you make an irreversible step.
Finance
Your ruling planet Saturn will remain in Aquarius (House of Finance) until March 7, 2023.
Saturn taught December 2020 Capricorn karmic lessons related to money, security and your values. Since the beginning of 2021, the influence of Saturn in Aquarius has already caused a shift in the financial situation and how you make money. There may be retirement for the older Capricorn or for the younger Capricorn income has come under pressure.
The financial instability will last until early 2023. Until then, additional money can be generated by partnering with close relatives such as siblings or by selling products through an e-commerce website, education, transportation, or other logistical or commercial channels.
Saturn has basically paved the way for the long voyage of transformer Pluto in Aquarius, giving you more financial control and seeing financial results.
From March 24, 2023 to June 11, 2023, transformation planet Pluto will have a ‘little taste’ of Aquarius, the House of Finance for Capricorn. Pluto travels through Aquarius from January 22, 2024 to mid-January 2044!
During this period, Capricorn’s value judgment will completely change both physically and spiritually. Capricorn gains the insight that material possessions are very relative. Spiritual, inner and moral values will play an (even) greater role in your life.
Pluto in Aquarius are the years of financial restructuring and in the first half of 2023 you will already have to deal with the harsh reality, responsibility, inventory, cutbacks; restructuring and to be content with what you have, with what is. There will be financial challenges where patience, perseverance, reliability, self-discipline, realism, practicality, organization, diligence are tested. Capricorn needs to re-evaluate how you handle money, what you need for financial and life security, what is valuable to you and what you value. If any of this isn’t rock solid, then Pluto can take it all away and that could have a big impact. So don’t be indifferent about values or take something for granted.
Family and Home
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is the beginning of the House of Family and Home for Capricorn. Venus in Aries from February 21 to March 16, 2023 is a period when Capricorn likes to be at home, to be with your partner, with your family or relatives. During this period, the family can be expanded with a child, a son-in-law or daughter-in-law, or a pet. Favorable period for a makeover of your house and garden or other things to make your home comfortable. It is possible that Capricorn makes a lot of expenses for the house such as home decorations or luxury items during this period. With the influence of the great Benefactor Jupiter in Aries until May 16, 2023, there can be a move, a house can be bought, sold or renovated. There may be happy news such as family expansion, marriage, family reunion or the return of a relative. It is possible that Capricorn will expand or expand the house, such as with a dormer window, extra room or roof or move to a larger house. Capricorn is going to spend more time at home with the family or those you consider family.
The Solar Eclipse in Aries of April 20, 2023 has a major impact on the home, private life, roots and place of residence, parents and children. The Solar Eclipse in your 4th House of Family and Home is the gateway to improvements in your living situation, a renovation, move or new interior, spending more time with your family or with people who are like a family to you or planning a family gathering. This Solar Eclipse amplifies your desire to make your mark on the world and show what you are capable of.
Deep-rooted feelings call Capricorn to look for the origin, to your roots to release age-old patterns of family karma. This Solar Eclipse will have a major impact on your family and home over the next six months. Capricorn may have to make an important career decision, one that will have a major impact on your home and family.
Health
The influence of retrograde Mars in Gemini until January 11, 2023 can lead to complications in January 2023. When you are dealing with infection, it can indicate imbalances related to suppressed emotions and work stress. Importantly, Capricorn adheres to a daily routine of healthy diet and exercise. Make sure you build up a good resistance.
Neptune will also remain in Pisces in 2023 and as a result, Capricorn, especially at the beginning of 2023, may suffer from amnesia and feel emotionally overwhelmed by an overabundance of information. Feelings of fear cause stress, but more work pressure from March 2023 can also lead to stress. Saturn enters the sign of Pisces from March 8, 2023 and from then on Capricorn will be more concerned about what others think of you.
Asteroid Ceres is retrograde in Virgo from March 26 to May 7, 2023 and that makes you question your own ideas. During this period it is good to take a time-out. Inspirational words or medication support Capricorn to increase energy levels.
In general, Capricorn need not worry, but rest and regularity remain the pillars of good physical and mental health. In the second half of 2023, Capricorn must pay extra attention to health. Capricorn tends to worry and that actually makes you your worst enemy.
Mercury goes retrograde in Virgo from September 23 to 14, 2023, and Capricorn can suffer from stress during this period, as there is not enough physical and mental space to focus on what you want. The cooperation between Venus in Virgo and Jupiter in Taurus in October 2023 acts as a protective shield and therefore the energy level will increase.
From November 26, 2023, Mars and asteroid Ceres travel through Sagittarius (House of Cosmic Consciousness and Letting Go) allowing Capricorn to release old emotional baggage, Capricorn can then come clean.
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius from December 24, 2023 to January 1, 2024 asks Capricorn to take a rest. There may still be a problem that needs to be solved and when that is solved you can greet the new year 2024 with peace of mind.
Advice
The great transformer Pluto will remain in your sign of Capricorn until early 2024 to complete the process of restructuring your life. Capricorn has undergone a complete transformation since 2008 and the circumstances regarding love, home and career have changed completely.
Pluto is nearing the end of its long transit through Capricorn.
This period from December 2008 has led to enormous transformations in your life.
Due to the influence of Pluto in recent years, Capricorn has become a bit more headstrong, stronger, passionate and familiar with your personal power and your goals.
Capricorns born on January 19 will have to deal with the Sun conjunct transit Pluto in 2023, these Capricorns will have a transformation catch-up in 2023.
Mercury retrograde at the beginning of 2023 and at the end of 2023 brings to light problems that need to be solved. Even if you think you’ve had it by now, hang in there, Capricorn.
Take it easy and go for that second chance that is being offered to you.
