Mars moves into its (Exalted sign of serious-minded Capricorn) report:

• Mars in its (Exalted sign of Capricorn) report: 

On Monday, December 15th, we have the (warrior planet) Mars move into its (exalted sign of Capricorn). Mars is exalted in team serious-minded Capricorn, which bolds very well with this combination. It operates very well and will influence all the zodiac depending on the (astrological house placements). 

• Mars is the natural rule of Aries; its (detriment) is in Libra, (exalted) in Capricorn, and the (Fall) in Cancer. 

Mars in Capricorn brings in a more serious-minded, stern, mature, practical, grounded approach with your objectives, and goals. While Mars provides the fire power, adrenaline, and testosterone. Capricorn is ambitious with achieving, especially in the career sector, reaching new height with professional accolades, accomplishments, that are highly lauded or praised. Recognition in the career sector comes naturally for them. Capricorn can be curt, short with others, and somewhat competitive from behind the scenes. Some of their best work is performed in private, where they can focus their energy in a concrete manner. 

The Capricorn Goat is driven to climb to great heights, especially with its natural ruler of the 10^th House. Having the leverage of Mars providing the energy and effort will boost team Capricorn's achievements. The entire collective will feel this transit, because Mars is a personal planet. 

• The (dispositor) of Mars in Capricorn is Saturn; Saturn is currently touring in team Pisces. 

• Mars in Capricorn will be in effect from Monday, December 15^th until January 23^rd of 2026 when it enters Aquarius. 

Mars is the natural ruler of Aries & the 1st House of—ego, image, personality, disposition, temperament, your individuality, sense of self, personal traits, habits, idiosyncrasies, test of isolation, selfhood, action, (destiny in the making), all beginnings, personal appearance, motivating impulses, desires, personal interest, capacity for self-development, vitality, inherent strength of constitution, worldly outlook, and the manner of how you project yourself to the public. 

Mars is your impulsive energy, passion, desire, the sex-drive/libido, enthusiasm, courage, and aggressiveness. Mars is hot, passionate, and ardent in his undertakings. The placement of Mars in your natal chart shows the direction in which you channel your energy and where to find courage/power/sense of urgency and how to apply it constructively to your way of life. Mars provides you with adrenaline, testosterone, and your libido. Mars provides power, strength, and endurance.  

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn & the Capricorn is ruled by Saturn & the 10th House of--career, the occupation, career acquisition, accolades, the profession, business, standing in the world, sphere of influence, professional reputation, honors, awards, fame & fortune, authority figures, the boss, credit, status, and recognition in the career. The Moon in Capricorn will have you reflecting on your career, occupation, and how it is progressing at this point. Are you in place & space in your career sector that fulfills your destiny? This is a great time to look where you have your natal MC or (Mid-Heaven) and see if your career sector is being lighted up or if you have planets in the 10th House. 

Capricorn is an (Earth Sign) and is considered (Cardinal Sign) in the modes/modality. 

Earth signs include—Taurus, Virgo, & Capricorn. 

Cardinal signs include—Aries, Libra, Cancer, & Capricorn. 

Team Capricorn characteristics, include being--stern, task-oriented, grounded, practical, ambitious, strong, always climbing in the career, serious-minded, determined, able to overcome obstacles, plan every step, powerful, concentrative, laborious, forceful, cautious, conservative, thrifty, scrupulous, trustworthy, detailed thinkers, fatalistic, stubborn, domineering, make good friends, although bad enemies, brooding and egotistic. 

Cosmic Tip & Expectations with Mars in Capricorn:

Mars is a considered a (malefic planet), which can create fear at times. Mars also likes to cut away what is not working, especially if there is a struggle taking place.

Mars in Capricorn you may choose to work behind the scenes, so you can concentrate on the facts/figures/numbers. Saturn is the natural ruler to Capricorn which can be restrictive, limiting, challenging, having to learn specific lessons, obstacles in our path, and karmic. If you do the work, there are rewards with Saturn. If you choose to blow off your assignments, responsibilities, or tasks, there could be consequences. Saturn is currently touring Pisces. You always want to observe where you have Saturn located in either your natal chart or in a (solar return chart, to see how this outer planet impacts you. While Saturn can be difficult to traverse, it forces us to accept responsibility with your tasks. Taking short cuts will only backfire under this influence.  A disciplined approach is necessary in achieving your goals if you want to reach the pinnacle of success in your professional arena. 

On the upside, Mars in Capricorn will fuel your ambitious to reach for the Moon! Mapping out a clear path in a realistic fashion will take center stage. You will be cognizant of the personal sacrifices that is required in achieving this goal. However, this combination provides the determination to see things through. Manifesting will be a paramount of importance.  

Check with your Sun, Moon, Rising/Ascendant signs. Analyze were you have Mars & Capricorn in your natal chart. Also, look where you have the 10^th House in either a solar chart or natal chart (in both the position of the planets & the positions of the house placements in your natal wheel). If you have dominant Cardinal signs--Aries, Libra, Cancer, & Capricorn, this will play a significant role. 

Enclosed is your (Mars in Capricorn) first read for your Sun sign, then your Rising sign, and then your Moon sign. Keep in mind to read for your natal Mars as well and analyze the degrees & astrological house placement. 

 Mars in Capricorn horoscope:

• Aries—For the (RAM), this impacts your 10th House or MC of the—career, the occupation, sphere of influence, your professional reputation, status, credit, business success, your professional accolades, fame & fortune, honors & awards, being illuminated for your career skills, talents, and abilities, having authority figures grant you a career promotion that takes you to higher position.  All eyes will be on you in your career sector. If you make the grade, the rewards will be worth celebrating something special! There can be career accolades that you get lauded from your talents & skills from the past. Better late than never. There can be aggressive energies in your career zone. You may have to leave a specific career, in favor of moving on to a better opportunity.

• Taurus—For the (Bull), this impacts your 9th House of—education, publishing, exams, advanced studies, higher learning, the big picture & big adventure, long-distance, travel, foreign countries, cultures, history, historical figures, the legal system, the courts, lawyers, justice, your perspective, philosophy, using your abstract mind.  There can be legal matters regarding a past matter that has resurfaced that is complicated, complex, and requires a lawyer to sort things out. Watch for passive-aggressive actions taking place with a legal manner.  

• Gemini—For the (Twins), this impacts your important 8th House of—transformation, shared resources, other people's money, sex, intimacy, sexuality, taboo subjects, death, dying, rebirth, dowries, inheritances, mortgages, loans, a bonus, expected money, mystery, intensity, the deep underworld, obsession, and regeneration. Expect deeper encounters with intimacy and attracting financial matters to the upside. Expect intimacy & a money matter from the past, that comes back to the present. If there is any unfinished business that needs to be addressed, so be it. There can be heated arguments, conflicts regarding shared resources, a financial matter, or intimacy that no longer exits. For the Twins, watch for two different versions or attractions/or increased libido with deep intimacy or financial gains. With team Gemini, "it is not this or that, it is this and that!" Not surprised. 

• Cancer—For the (Crab), this will impact their 7th House of—marriages, partnerships (both personal & professional), any legal contractual agreements, your one-on-one engagements, mutual benefits, reciprocity, lawsuits, divorces, and your open enemies. Watch for attracting unconventional types of relationships either in your personal or professional life. Team (Cancer is going to get a massive boost in your relationship zone. This can activate new relationships, partnerships, that have a lasting effect in this lifetime. Mars in Capricorn can heat up the libido in the bedroom with attracting new relationship that sizzle between the sheets. 

• Leo—For the (Lion), this impacts your 6th House of—work, your daily work routines, labor, chores, dealing with your employers, co-workers, colleagues, your health regimen, fitness, exercise, diet goals, medical treatments, illness, recovery, any medical procedures, routine visits with your doctor, & dentist, your pets, and service to others. There can be a work-related project that just takes off that highly attractive for your skills & talents in your work sector. There can be an unexpected detour with your daily work routine, working dealing with health-related issue, or a final ending with a work-related project that is finally completed. The (Lion) will face increased motivations in your daily work grind, dealing with pets, or with health-related issue.

• Virgo—For the (Virgin), this impacts your 5th House of—heart & love, romance, sex, affairs, dating, flirty energies, fun & frolic, games, pleasures, the orgasm, pregnancy, your hobbies, creative expression, your kids/children, entertainment, drama, theatre, vanity, leadership, courage, bold & brash energies, being competitive, this includes gambling, & speculations. Look for cracks in romance, in dating; there can be multiple turn-offs that come to the surface. (For team Virgo) watch for increased romantic affairs, or dating theme, that could last. This also includes a creative project that has staying power.

• Libra—For the (Scales of Justice), impacts you in the 4th House of—home & family, family traditions, family legacies, your living space, your living foundation, rentals, land, property, real-estate transactions, your moods, emotions, feelings, your emotional IQ, the past, your mother, early childhood memories, and your domestic sector. Watch for pleasant upgrades in the home, moving to another residence that is more attractive, spending more time with the family. That remodeling project never looked so optimistic with decorating that reflects your artistic tastes. Expect dealing with past family issues, or family dynamics in your domestic sector. You could hear from extended family over the next month. Watch for endings, conclusions in the living space, while dealing with drama in your nuclear family or extending family.
    
• Scorpio—For the seductive (Scorpion), 3rd House of—communications, speech, news, rumors, dexterity, articles, links to people on social media, essays, opinion piece (op-ed), short-distance travel, dealing with your siblings, neighbors, and community. There can be tense discussions with siblings, where each person is not on the same page. The good news is that Mercury is currently in Sagittarius, which will help with communicating in a more harmonious manner. There will be increased calls, emails, texts, essays, meetings, and discussions taking place that are important to you. 

• Sagittarius—this impacts your this impacts your 2nd House of—money, resources, earned income, gains in financial matters, assets, your possessions, ownership, investments increasing in value, having a sense of value, this includes your self-worth & self-esteem. Note, Venus rules the 2nd House, so you stand to gain in major ways, plus you may find more avenues of increasing your financial wealth. Take advantage of this transit and look forward to adding critical mass to your bank accounts! Watch your financial accounts, especially with Mars in Capricorn. You also will be reviewing your sense of value you bring to others. If there has not been mutual recognition, equal reciprocity, you may end certain relationships where money is involved. 

• Capricorn—For the (Goat), you're the (Bella of the ball), in the center of this transit impacting your 1st House of—ego, image, personality, temperament, disposition, your sense of self, opinion of the self, identity, your personal characteristics, idiosyncrasies, your physical appearance, body shape, and how you project yourself to the public. You will come across more attractive, charming, filled with charisma, pouring out of your aura. You have the power to move mountains with new beginnings, new developments with how you project, and interact with the public. At the same time, you are demanding that there is equal reciprocity in your one-on-one-engagements, partnerships, or there will be changes made for the better. 
  

• Aquarius—this impacts your This will impact you in the 12th House of—secrets, behind the scenes activities, clandestine affairs, self-undoing, soul-reaching, replenishment, solitude, exile, confinement, addictions, your dreams, subconscious mind, advanced E.S.P., downloads from your guides, ascended masters, people on the other side, reflection, jails, institutions, and all things that are hidden. You could find that working behind closed doors can be stimulating, erotic, while tapping into all five senses in a creative manner. Expect some secret admirers coming forth, letting you how they feel. You could hear from people from the past that would like return to those closed-door activities. Mars in Capricorn will put more aggressive energies into this space. 
  

• Pisces—For the (swimming Fish), 11th House of—groups, organizations, teams, acquaintances, your social endeavors, friends, circle of friendships; this includes your hopes, wishes, & dreams. There can be new attractions within a group dynamic that offers team Capricorn to showcase their pioneering skills that benefit humanity. Expect witness endings, secrets, or a finality in a group dynamic. If there have cracks in foundation with a group, organization, there can be more aggressive moves, behaviors with these individuals wanting to get their way. 

Astrological House Astrology

Written by Adam M. Lasko