, which is a sign focused on “building strong, long-term foundations,” says Montúfar. Translation: We could find ourselves thinking long and hard about big projects and goals. This is timely for the new year to come, particularly as the sun also forms a square with expansive Jupiter in Aries, “another cardinal and can-do sign,” she says. “If we’re not careful, we could wind up getting over-ambitious with our goals, over-promising, or biting off more than we can chew.
Given the arrival of the winter solstice at the start of Capricorn season, it’s no surprise the sea goats will be deeply impacted by its astrological milieu. But according to Montúfar, there are three other zodiac signs destined to feel the effects of this winter solstice particularly intensely: Aries, Gemini, and Sagittarius. Below, she shares the particular vibe each of these signs can expect from the cosmic shift, and how to make the most of it.
The 4 zodiac signs poised to feel the effects of the winter solstice most powerfully, according to an astrologerof the zodiac. But as the winter solstice arrives, you could feel even more energized than normal. On the day before, December 20, expansive Jupiter shifts back into your sign for the next few months.
But despite all the activating energy you may feel, this isn’t really the time to take action, Montúfar warns. Your planetary ruler, intense Mars, is still retrograde, and retrogrades are times for reviewing, reassessing, and strategizing your next moves rather than pushing forward. “The time for you to act and put those moves into place is late January, once both Mars and Mercury go direct,” says Montúfar.
Whether you’re single or in a relationship, this kind of transparency will set you up for a healthier romantic life, she adds. Indeed, “big learnings and progress in the realm of relationships” could be on your astrological horizons over the next few months, she says.It’s the start of your season, Capricorn! That means you’ll be really in your element as the winter solstice hits—which, for you, means ready to work hard toward new and ever-loftier goals.