Get plenty of rest when you can, Cappy–it could be a trying year. ‘A Reclining Lady with a Fan’ Eleuterio Pagliani (1826-1903) {{PD}}

You may undergo some very subtle changes on the home front, with the mate, and/ or in those areas to which you dedicate your time and energy, dear Capricorn; this will play out over the Solar year between now and your next birthday, and during it all you may feel very alone and unsure. Some suggestions: retreat to what you know emotionally for support and respite; lead with your most original, unique, or unusual characteristics and abilities, when interacting with others; and take action (or at least, ready to take action) on your dreams. Your own actions may end up changing your ideals at this time, and, along with the other described changes that are unavoidable, you may reach your next Solar Return seeing and valuing things much differently; just know that’s not wrong, that’s evolution. Happy Birthday, Cappy, and good luck!

You Bette it may be a tough Journey, Cap! Sascha Schneider, “Icarus” (1906) {{PD}}

You’re wingin’ it, dear Capricorn, in a bid for true empowerment and independence, aiming straight for the status you want–and it’s a scary time, as you fear that figurative ‘wind beneath your wings’ (apologies, ’90s aficionados!) may disappear at any time. The reality is that you must go through this period when you feel very much alone, moving only under your own power–you didn’t really think others would just hand you that position you want, did you? No Cappy, you’re too realistic to have told yourself a fairy tale–but right now, a few fairy tales would be quite a good idea, to keep you inspired, to keep you believin’ (oops, don’t stop!) It’s important that you see present circumstances as necessary, rather than as a punishment–because a positive approach will insure that you stay open to learning what you need to learn–observation, acceptance, and new influences and examples can be your friends, right now–and a strong belief in your own abilities and in the need to persevere smartly will take you through, to a place about halfway to your next birthday, when your world will open up and things will look significantly different to you. Happy Birthday, Cap, and good luck!

D. Howard Hitchcock – Pali Gap from Kaneolu Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, 1915

Dear Capricorn, you may be experiencing what I can only describe as a widening gap between yourself and your mate, the security of your home life, and/ or a changing sense of commitment, generally away from, causes you previously supported. You are very partnership-focused at this time, which only emphasizes the feeling that things are not as cozy as they once were. The thing you are perceiving isn’t so much a deterioration of important relationships or roles, but a growing need within yourself to turn inward and explore those matters you carry but have so far remained unconscious of–the contents of your ‘blind spot’, one might say–and those instinctive matters that have been exerting their influence in your life without your complete awareness of their impact. It’s a time of introversion, but it needn’t alter your external commitments permanently; just be willing to take this time, through to your next birthday, for yourself–doing so, you will very quickly gain a wider viewpoint and burgeoning sense of who you really are, and what are your most effective talents and ways of reaching out to share your gifts. Happy Birthday, Cappy, and good luck!

Osias Beert ‘Still-Life with Artichokes’ 16th century {{PD}}

You’re feeling optimistic, perhaps coming off a stretch of significant opportunity and accomplishment, and you’re standing on a firm foundation–the question becomes, dear Capricorn, what will you do this year, through to your next birthday? Coming from such a solid position, it would seem the world is your oyster. But then, how does the oyster form its pearl? Through irritation, that’s how–and that irritation comes from your upset at having to acknowledge that there are forces greater than your own Will out there–and that they can’t be resisted. After so much recent success of a kind, humility is the next step, and the events of this coming year will bring that lesson home. You can make it all go smoothly if you get out ahead of things, admit that you aren’t all seeing, all knowing, or all controlling, and accept that even the biggest triumphs have a built-in cooling off period, where luster fades and efforts must begin all over again. Your bonus Solar Return aspect is a Finger of God with base of Pluto-Chiron, apex Juno=change can hurt, or be accepted and allowed to offer healing, your choice; the end result either way is empowerment, and a change in status, it’s just whether you choose the hard way, or not. Happy Birthday, Cappy, and good luck!

Inscribed by Zha Shibiao:”This is in the style of Huang Gongwang [Huang Kung-wang]’s ‘Autumn Mountain.’ Because the original no longer exists, people are not aware of its source.This is a painting made by me ten years ago. I did not put down the year. Now I put it down for reference. 1697, Shibiao [Shih-piao] at the age of 83.”
Huang Gongwang [Huang Kung-wang] (1269-1354) was a revered painter of the Yuan [Yüan] dynasty. {{PD}}

Dear Capricorn, this coming Solar year, through to your next birthday, you may enjoy one of the most ‘together’ years of your life; your sense of integrity, your ability to live your values and ideals, and your willingness to dedicate your energy to those things that matter to you will exceed all previous personal standards–and so you’ll attract a similar balance and integrity in all that you do. Too, emotions will be in harmony with who you are, and thoughts and relationships will be on the same wavelength, all positive indicators for a healthy and happy year. What might the down side to all this copacetic living be? A tendency to stagnate; the inclination may be to luxuriate in your harmonious niche and avoid applying this energy in big, sweeping ways that can affect many. Usually we are so caught up in our own personal problems that we don’t have much to spare for big causes or the Collective, but this year, Cappy, the opposite is true for you, in spite of the other problem you may have, where the social sphere may not be as encouraging as you would like, and/ or a spate of deaths, separations, or departures could distract you from your aims. It’s your job to take advantage of your unique current ability to channel your energy outward, into a wide field, and have the kind of major impact most of us can only dream of. Happy Birthday, and good luck!

Down the road your goals will be scrutinized by those in power, Cappy–be ready, be open to what the influential can offer. Peter Paul Rubens – Portrait of Marchesa Brigida Spinola Doria 1605 {{PD}}

The deepest, core intents of the Soul will align with the emotional perceptions to create exceptional internal harmony this coming Solar year, through to your next birthday, dear Capricorn. You will know your priorities, know what matters, and act to honor those individuals (like the mate or parents) and those arenas (your home, causes to which you’re dedicated) that matter to you. This attitude will add focus and gravitas to all that you undertake–so do something important. That sounds like a lot of pressure, doesn’t it? Really, it’s not–it’s simply the same goals and focus you would normally have, with many of the distractions and irrelevancies stripped away–and that means it’s time to take advantage of such one-pointed attention, and make it work for you. Consider the way in which you’d like to make your mark in life; then go for it. Hints for success include throwing out the most radical or strange inclinations from the past–they’ll only take you off track–and be willing to have good relationships with those in authority, as soon, they’ll be looking directly at you–your moment to garner aid, a leg up, or elevated status will depend on you being open to (rather than resistant to) existing power players. Happy Birthday, Cappy, and good luck!

N. Roerich ‘The Great Sacrifice’ Setting for I.F.Stravinsky’s Ballet «Sacred Spring» 1910 {{PD}}

You are in a kind of preparation phase this coming year, through to your next birthday, after which you will dedicate your life energies to some cause very meaningful to you, dear Capricorn; it may be that you have already begun to narrow your focus and get really serious about some pursuit or goal. You may have begun to get push-back from those in your world who want you to stay the same, who are afraid you won’t play the same role for them when you re-claim all your energy for yourself. What you need to remember is, that’s your energy, for your use–don’t hesitate to fulfill what you’re working toward, for the simple reason that this aim has a sacred intent–and that means you’ll be contributing to the Collective good as much as you will to your own. Don’t listen to what others say–you can’t rely on that–but watch what they do; that’s how you sort out the ones who will offer you support, should you need it. Happy Birthday, Cappy, and good luck!