Aries: Mars trines Chiron on the 15th and inspires a sense of hope around a long-standing obstacle. You’re confident in yourself that you can take life’s lemons and make lemonade. The waxing moon in your sign on the 19th increases your clarity and energy even if Mercury retrograde is making things feel chaotic.
Taurus: Mercury retrograde in Capricorn challenges you to stand by your word and fulfill your responsibilities. It can be hard to want to stick to anything this week but it’s important to try. You’ll be glad that you did.
Gemini: Your ruling planet is in retrograde so it’s OK if you’re not feeling 100%. It’s important to avoid focusing on yourself too much and giving in to negative self-talk. Do things that take you outside of your own head.
Cancer: Mercury retrograde in your sister sign of Capricorn is a powerful reset button on your partnerships, collaborations and romantic relationships. If you feel stuck in your communications, it’s OK to take a break and go slowly and deliberately. Once retrograde is over on Jan. 1, you feel like you’ve developed new skills and insight.
Leo: Mercury retrograde in Capricorn reminds you to be more responsible and to hold yourself accountable to your goals. You know what you want, but you are the one who has to make it happen. It’s unfortunate but true, that you have some work to do.
Virgo: Your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde in Capricorn. Instead of letting it hold you back, maybe you can allow it to guide you toward unexplored pathways. I’m not saying it’s going to be fun, but it can boost your confidence if you can push through a challenge.
Libra: Things feel prickly on the homefront thanks to Mercury’s retrograde in Capricorn. It can be difficult to navigate interpersonal communication at the moment, and things feel precious. Choose your battles wisely and let go of things that aren’t pressing matters.
Scorpio: Despite Mercury retrograde’s annoyances, you are more concerned with matters of the mind. You are in the process of a deep shift in perspective concerning your beliefs. Your self esteem and creativity are getting a much-needed boost as everything turns upside down.
Sagittarius: In the midst of the chaos of Mercury retrograde in Capricorn, you seek to make your own stability. You are remodeling your finances and your spending habits. You know where you have misstepped in the past and are ready to try new methods. A sensible mood washes over you when everything else feels unpredictable.
Capricorn: Mercury is retrograde in your sign until Jan. 1. Lately you have been pushing yourself a lot and holding yourself to some petty rigid standards. It’s a great showcase of your work ethic and sense of self, but it can lead you to being quite hard on yourself. Get in touch with the beautiful echoes of life and get flexible. Not everything will occur under ideal circumstances so make the best of it and get silly.
Aquarius: It’s time to apply some of that wisdom you gleaned from your months of introspection into the practical realm. Mercury retrograde in Capricorn merges the mind with the material world. It can show us where we need to be more responsible.
Pisces: Mercury retrograde in Capricorn reminds you of what you have been working toward. Be prepared for some ups and downs, along with a reminder to keep your eye on the prize.