Mars in Capricorn
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| Slowly but surely up the mountain go the goats |
As one could expect with Capricorn, planets here not only show endurance, but build for the long run. Of course, that will be the case with Mars this time. Yet, considering that he's OOB, the best or the worst of his significations could be expected. Two days later, Mercury retrograde will re-enter Capricorn and we will have a stellium of coexistence that will last 21 days, from January 24 to mid February. Not only will they have a long visit, but they will have five exact conjunctions. With all those 'sounds', you can count on having a loud Capricorn house, so brace yourself in that area of experience (zodiac house), because it will be eventful.
In addition, Mars and Venus will have the longest love affair possible. They will be conjunct within 3-degree orb since February 4 until March 23. But, like new lovers not wanting to separate, they will continue 'dragging' along until the first few days of April. Love relationships, new and old, can take advantage of this passionate energy to prolong the pleasure of being together, and build a durable nest that can endure any challenge; especially after meeting with Saturn in Aquarius!
However, at the mundane level, if the situation was 'hot', count on the temperature raising several notches. Especially for the first few days, maybe, Mars will agitate governments, corporations and institutional systems around the world. There are news of the US already sending military 'resources' to Ukraine. Venus may be of help to soothe the mood, but the triple conjunction of Venus, Mars and Pluto at 27ยบ♑️ making a conjunction to the USA natal Pluto will probably be an unavoidable crisis. Yes, a fight starts at the second strike. When goats butt their corns they make loud noise.
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| The Two Goats, Aesop Fable |
Here we have two decadent Empires, Russia and the US, gasping for survival, smacking and grabbing whatever is available nearby to help them stay afloat, and struggling against each other to keep the other at bay. The fall is imminent unless each embraces the new. None of them can survive continuing the old ways of managing 'business'. Holding on to the obsolete past glory can only drown them faster and probably deeper.
To understand what is at stake in Ukraine, one needs to remember that they are considered a 'granary of the world' with the most fertile soil of the globe. Thus the economic interest of Russia to ensure food -among other resources- for their future. In the middle are the peoples, the common folk like you and me who will endure and suffer the consequences. On the other side, those who are already rich and powerful, will of course become even richer and more powerful, as it has been the case in every economic crisis in the last century.
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| Goats Share the Mountain Peacefully |
Conflict and the transformation (Pluto) of the established system is expected. On that respect, if one is not prepared, now it's too late. Mars and Venus will also trine Uranus stimulating once again the Saturn Uranus square. But once they arrive in Aquarius with Saturn, things can get messy at the square with Uranus. Then we will see sparks fly!
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| After all, being at the top alone may not be such a stable position! |
Capricorn developments are slow and require hard work, but they are durable and resistant to change. Whichever turns out to be the outcome, it's definitive, be it in your personal life as well as in the political sphere. You may commit or part forever. The advice is to take things slowly and carefully, one step at a time, like the goats climbing the mountain affirming one leg before venturing the next one. There should be enough space and resources for everybody if shared.
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