Venus, Mars and the Sun are all moving together in Capricorn. Between January 5th and 9th, they will change positions. Mars is currently in front of the Sun and the Sun in front of Venus. On Tuesday, January 6th, Venus overtakes the Sun. On Wednesday the 7th, Venus then overtakes Mars. Finally, on Friday the 9th, the Sun overtakes Mars.
In less than 72 hours, (from 16°-20° Capricorn) we go through
Venus-Sun-Mars
Sun-Venus-Mars
Sun-Mars-Venus
then finally
Mars-Sun-Venus.
This triple conjunction is very powerful unto itself. Some astrologers claim that planets being close to the Sun (combust) causes a planet to ‘disappear’ or dissipate in influence. Personally, I feel quite the opposite. The alchemical power of the Sun is potently felt during these transits. Especially so during the forward motion Cazimi, as we have this week.
We are transforming, if you are extra tired or even unmotivated, close your eyes for a moment and recognize the power within.
***As opposed to the retrograde conjunctions with the Sun… I have seen more inward and strategic energy. This could be seen as disappearing but not for lack of power and strength. So, in both cases, either inferior or superior conjunctions with the Sun, I have witnessed the planets expressions bolstered, fortified and overall strengthened.***
So as these planets are exchanging energy, positions, ideas and responsibilities, our personal lives feel and experience it all. Venus and Mars work well together, regardless of sign. The Sun, in my opinion, simply warms the interactions between the two and may even add some necessary fire and motivation. Fire can serve a few purposes, but one of them is smelting. Used to describe melting down metal to extract the most potent compounds.
With Venus Mars and the Sun together, our motivations, desires, goals and wishes are being melted down into a core essence. A simultaneous feeling of empowerment and lack of direction. I will say, whatever comes up this week, be patient with yourself, others and how it unfolds.
We may feel very eager but not know where to start. We may feel tired of the same old but actually find great comfort within it.
Good, Bad, Ugly :: The situation with Venezuela is a wonderful example of this energy. Venezuelans celebrate, foreign powers are concerned, the President seems very proud. There are multiple angles to look at this situation. Positives, negatives and also neutral as its ‘more of the same’. Seeing these transits aligning with this world event, I would recommend not making any decisions about what has happened or what will happen. There is so much more to this that the world is supposed to learn. Did something need to be done? Why now? How well was this planned? Can people come together to use both masculine and feminine energy to provide a safe place for the Venezuelan people? We would be well suited to avoid name calling and rhetoric if we weren’t directly involved with the country.
Strong opinions about an area we have no experience is just us using the outer world as a place to play out our more troubling inner dynamics. Easily stated ‘I am upset about something, so I choose to fight about something else’. The trouble is that, if we don’t know what is going on in an area or a situation, we only complicate things for those who actually experience it. In the end, dramatics without knowledge is just attention seeking dressed in good intentions.
This melting chamber is very intense this week. It is probably helpful to keep plans simple and stick with what works. When you notice difficulty or challenge, recognize that the deeper operating system is going through cleansing and reorganizing. Keeping a sober mindset is helpful for efficient processing of the upcoming changes. Towards weeks end, opportunities and ideas show themselves and the clearer we are, the more receptive we can be. The reality you seek or have been planning might feel far away, but it is most certainly within your reach. This time will show what is essentially impossible, thus helping you to be more practical and efficacious.
Capricorn Stellium and Saturn finishing up in Pisces :: 2026 is getting off to a sobering start. I use this word with joyous energy. Often the world spins on erratic emotional wheels driven by the winds. This January, we are asked to focus on things that are actually happening and actually matter. Saturn is working its way out of Pisces and will have some lasting lessons to share. Saturn has an especially powerful few weeks after Neptune enters Aries on January 26th and Saturn is left alone in Pisces ((Saturn into Aries February 13th)). Collective lessons from the last 3 (Saturn) and 14 (Neptune) years are coming to fruition and consequence.
Karma isn’t about being punished, but about finishing what has been started.
Open tabs are closing, energy sent out is returning home to roost.
Other than the double Cazimi special, the triple conjunction in Capricorn opposes Jupiter and squares Chiron. The whole grouping activates the Jupiter-Chiron/Eris Square that has been stirring up collective wounds through 2025 and into summer 2026. ((Read more HERE)).
To do this, Venus, Mars and the Sun will take turns opposing Jupiter and then square Chiron.
Here is a list of the transits.
Tuesday January 6th – Venus cazimi
Wenesday January 7th – Venus conjunct Mars
Friday January 9th – Venus opposite Jupiter
January 9th – Mars cazimi
Saturday January 10th – Sun opposite Jupiter
January 10th – Mars opposite Jupiter
Sunday January 11th – Venus square Chiron
Tuesday January 12th – Sun square Chiron
Wednesday January 13th – Mars square Chiron
***Even after all of this, each of the planets will finish up in Capricorn and sextile Saturn/Neptune, trine Uranus and then conjunct Pluto once moving into Aquarius. This is a lively time and this post covers this week January 5th-12th.***
Venus conjunct the Sun brings a sensible energy to our feelings. You may notice some old unfinished business coming up. This is a useful time for the practice of completing inner tasks. Our internal landscape can be quite triggering at times. This transit in Capricorn helps us stay calm and focused when offended, triggered or bothered. There is some staying power that can go a long way. The worst problems in my life seem to be caused by unfinished emotional processing. Know that, whether you want to or not, you are probably finishing off the leftovers. If you see a chance to ‘calm your tits’, find forgiveness or let things go, this is your time to do so. This adds a pleasant energy to the air.
Relationships come together in a way that makes sense. Its not about good or bad, it just is what it is. Keep it fair and honest and things will go smoothly.
There may be some restlessness as Mars is so close to this activity. If you look for peace, you can find it. However, the motivated part of you might not want it. Instead, beware of looking for tasks to conquer.
A balancing act under heightened pressure. The Sun is activating both of these planets as they come together and try to build an agenda. This may be for the future, for the now, or it may end up being a quick dive into the past to gather lost resources. Whatever the case, it is a quick moving upgrade that has been in the works for a while. Personal recognition is possible but most likely through inner acknowledgement. Give yourself credit and beware of comparison. Tis a thief of joy but also just a distraction. Compete with yourself to find the best of the what you have to offer.
Teamwork goes a long way during this time. If there is a task to complete, look to work with someone if possible. All that being said, this is one of the best times to explore our relational process. For me, this is best done alone or with someone that I really don’t know that well (like a therapist). Independence comes at a cost, just like interdependence and codependence. Which of these is your strongest suit? Can you see how each benefits and costs you? Are you okay with this balance? Would you like to make some changes?
Take notes on the energy you use to relate. Who takes up a lot of your time and energy? Are they a good use of time? It’s okay to ask these questions. Your connections will only be stronger for it. Opportunities to shift your balance of inter/co/in-dependence are here this week.
Hard to really separate any of these transits from the others. However Jupiter’s presence is already known and felt. Things are being drawn out and we are attempting to give them context. The grand reorganization of structure and power is being given an emotional component. This is a helpful energy. We really can’t become something new by leaving ourselves behind. Instead, we pick up all the pieces we have discarded, recognize them for what they are, and soldier on. We are clean and clear, without blemish from the view of the divine. As we walk through our lives, things can get complicated and we may hurt ourselves or one another. This, however, only stays if we allow it. In order to release the stain, we have to flesh out the pain. Jupiter is helping us understand where we came from. If we can stay open and vulnerable, or at the very least check in on our emotions now and then, we can conquer our greatest fears. We don’t fear what we think we do. No, what we fear the most is ourselves, the parts of us we just don’t wanna look at, feel and acknowledge.
This journey continues as Mars is overtaken by the Sun. Something in us decides to take a step back and accept reality. The thing is, we can waste so much of our time trying to control or resist. This doesn’t make our lives any better. We never win this battle, we just end up stubborn and tired. I guess what is highlighted in this transit is the futility of stubbornness. If the universe says NO, why do we try to make it a YES? This is a complex and philosophical question. Perhaps we are just afraid of the unknown and that is EXACTLY what the universe tends to bring us. Even if it is mediocre and unsatisfying, at least being a stubborn dull person makes us feel safe. The bars of the cage are melting. If you wanna be protected from the wildness of a soul embodied, you’ll have to go hide somewhere.
That’s not the route I would take, instead this time can be used to just let go. Failure is important to experience, whether a failed business plan, marriage or recipe. Failure is indicative of having set a goal and recognized how you measured up to it. Wanna feel like YOU are a failure? Well, then never try anything challenging. If you wanna feel like a failure, just do what you are told and don’t ask questions. Your body, mind and soul want you to take chances and follow your hearts desires. We can’t actually fail, it is an illusion society carries under some false premise that it will inspire greatness.
It’s time to stop being motivated by fear and competition. What if, instead, we let joy lead us?
**This transit is most active on the evening of the 9th.**
All these changes taking place, are they inner or outer? Well they are both. Everything is being drawn out of it’s cave. The world is on display but only in the places where it would prefer not to be. Thank the lord for both Mars and Venus being involved. Were it only one of them, there would be no balance. This time requires work on a personal level. You are either uplevelling or you are falling to the ground. The pressures at hand ask us to come clean and then immediately be tested.
Of all the scenarios one might find themselves in right now, I certainly wouldn’t want to be hiding anything or be fighting substance addiction. Both of these patterns can be co-morbid, of course. Substance use allows us to lie to ourselves, to lower our vibration enough to not see the full extent of our scenario. Substances are coping mechanisms, use them wisely.
This transit and this day can bare fruit. Little yet meaningful gains. Personal strength is finding a high these days. This is also why we have to play by the rules. Things are magnified and exposed. Emotional swings are there but the Sun has enough power to burn off the excess, just ensure you expose yourself to its healing power. Both literally and metaphorically. Stay active and go be in the sunshine. Share yourself with others and expose yourself to the outer world.
Mars piggy backs off of the Sun opposition to Jupiter. These transits are really one in the same, but the 10th will hold a different expression of the energy. Whereas the 9th has more of a cleansing and purifying power, Saturday has a restrained and controlled approach to new horizons. Progress could make great leaps or could be altogether blocked. Wherever there is stuck energy, it will be confronted and progress is simplified. Instead of getting lost in the emotional confusion of the past, we can systematically approach and conquer. Mars in Capricorn can go a little hard sometimes. Because of this, it is helpful that the Sun and Venus are leading the way to clear obstacles and moderate.
By the time this third opposition to Jupiter (after Venus and the Sun) exacts on Saturday morning, we may already be exhausted. If you need rest, you gotta take it. With Mars opposite Jupiter, we may try to use the last of our energy but if there is nothing in the tank, we wont go anywhere. Consolidate the emotions and give them your best energy. It is okay to just move on and start over. This transit can feel like the true kick off of 2026. As the planets move into their squares to Chiron, the tests for 2026 show themselves.
A Check In
So as of the evening of Saturday January 10th, we have technically completed the triple conjunction-oppose Jupiter thrill ride. As the planets move into their square with Chiron we are reminded of the places and spaces where we have grown. At the same time, we can see where we still have a lot of work to do. Saturday afternoon and evening may require some downtime and reflection. At the very least, a 20 minute meditation before you go out for your normal Saturday night affairs. Things aren’t back into place just yet, this will take time. Mercury will also transit through this same region and catch up to each planet by January 29th. For now, however, some things are just unknown. The truest of Capricorn seasons, play it conservative. Getting by on less is a really good idea. Globally, don’t be surprised if we face supply chain issues stemming from 2020-2022. The energy vampires will continue to suckle at you from the media, attempting to split people between right and left. Simply said… ‘f&ck that’. Stay out of that trash energy unless you wanna smell and feel like garbage. Love your neighbors, love your family, love yourself. When you surround yourself with positive thoughts and responsible actions, life goes well.
Venus square Chiron has us extra empathic. Energy can get a little confusing and we may be triggered by our own doubts. Remember the theme of this week… a grand reorganization. This takes time, you probably don’t know what you want. Try not to put pressure on others to know either. Big questions that come up during this time are to be discussed calmly. We are looking to learn about ourselves through others.
Painful connections can become extra troubling. If you are looking to get out of a marriage or connection, but aren’t quite ready, this day would be best spent away from that person. Otherwise you may find yourself hinting at your true feelings. It is okay to be strategic about your life, just do your best to not hurt anyone in the process. Your privacy is a valuable thing.
On the bright side, this indicates a massive wave of healing. The troubling part is that we just can’t seem to get over this stuff. Chiron and Eris will conjunct for the final time in March and until then we are still sifting through what the sh!t is going on. Some days are awesome, for seemingly no reason. Some days are awful, for seemingly no reason. This time asks us to look deep into our soul, to look for something more valuable and meaningful in our lives. Because of this, we are galvanizing towards a more authentic world. Thank you for doing your part.
Love and patience heals, receiving can be hard.
So do your best to receive.
If others aren’t interested in what you share then just move on.
Today holds a magical feel. Venus may have tuned us into some painful things yesterday but today we walk in the light of the Sun. A weight makes us stronger, building muscle. A weight can cause us to move slower, to notice nuance in everything. If you aren’t the ‘stop and smell the flowers’ type, you may miss the magic of this day. The Sun delivers energy to Chiron and can have us feeling ill or in pain. There is nothing wrong with you, parts of you just need attention. Move slowly and methodically to release the tension.
Chiron has a silly side, did you know this? How else can we survive with such deep wounds? There is a playfulness necessary. How do you find this playfulness? Comedy is healing, honey. If you can’t take a joke, you probably aren’t going to have many friends.
The world can be oh so serious and today it may try to be. I want you to lean in a different direction. Use the power of your mind. Direct it, fill it with good stuff. Take ten minutes to sit down and decide what isnt worth your time. I don’t know what it takes for you, but you gotta get out of your head in order to lighten your heart.
We may think that we carry great pain within, but it’s just that we believe something that isn’t true. We work tirelessly to try to please the demon we’ve created. Starve that demon, it is a manifestation of taking yourself far too seriously. The negative and painful thoughts inside of us don’t want to continue. Our body is built on what we pattern into it. Stop the incessant train of nuisance thoughts. Shut it down and come back to life.
We may be in the midst of breaking the cycles of generational mental illness. In order to do so, we have to embody some of the ugliest patterns from our childhood and lineage. From the 11th-13th, we can purge some heavy and unnecessary stuff. I believe in you.
Your body may hurt. The body is just in pain from being told the wrong story.
Don’t believe the lies about yourself, you are powerful and capable, beyond all reason.
Mars completes the squares to Chiron and some great progress has been made. Mars square Chiron can feel like a distinct awareness of what is wrong. The ability to perceive wounding is a little out of bounds. We may wonder what to do with the energy. Under this influence, doubt is easy. These forces irritate one another. Mars attempts to inspire action, but this action digs into some painful parts.
Squares are interesting, they are neither bad nor good. It is about the players at hand. Mars in Capricorn and Chiron in Aries seem to be going at the same direction but with different goals. The two can’t fit through the door together. They have to learn to take turns but that can be hard to negotiate. The path through this transit is to make peace with the pain and do it anyway. Or, conversely, to let go of the plan altogether and just chill.
Whenever the cosmos block progress in the outer world, there is inner progress happening. Don’t fight it, it will only hurt more. The next week things really pick up, so make it through this day in the best way you know how.
If you can find a good groove within this transit, creative output can find a real high. We need something outside of ourselves that is inspiring. Maybe you can be the inspiration? Or, maybe you just need to follow someone or something else that you love or respect. For me, it is time in nature. I will be damned if I let this Chiron transits go by without spending copious time out of doors.
Xx Build value in every moment with Gratitude xX
