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The Capricorn solar ingress 2025

The Capricorn quarter for 2026, which started at the end of 2025, began literally with a bang, leading with the crash of a private jet flight in Turkiye two days after the ingress. This is expected to be a restive quarter, full of surprises and setbacks for some, with profound insights into the world’s inner workings on the other hand, for those fellow travellers who are more sensitive. For more, read on…

The solar ingress into Capricorn took place on 21 December 2025 at 15:03 UTC. The chart for the ingress is below (bigger):

At first glance, looking at the Sun positioned at the midpoint between Venus and Mars, this looks like a very creative and positive figure, which it can be. However, there is much to uncover here. The Sun is in a parttile square with Neptune, in the anaretic degree of Pisces. This alone points toward hypersensitivity, the finishing off of old business (Neptune at the anaretic degree), heightened imagination, heightened emotions, hypersensitivity – all characteristics we would expect to see with such a square.

The Sun, Mars and the Moon are all in Capricorn, with Mars in the sign of its exaltation. Mars is also out-of-bounds. In addition we have the Sun, Venus, Mars, and Pluto all within 1° of being parallel. On top of that, the Moon is far out-of-bounds, adding to the heightened emotional states we can expect for this quarter. Before we go into the midpoints for this chart we can also begin by parsing the squares that we see from the stellium constituted by the Sun, Venus and Mars.

We’ve already looked at the square between the Sun and Neptune. Venus is square to Saturn, which can indicate broken relationships, a more somber tone in relationships, and even betrayals. It is also an indication of financial losses and slowed economies. Mars is square to Ceres, which in a mundane chart such as this can indicate marked changes in military matters. There are several such in the world that are at crisis points at the moment – Cambodia and Thailand, the conflict in Gaza, the police action in Ukraine, the standoff in Venezuela, and now the military action taking place in Nigeria. But there is more to this Cererean connection.

We note Mars is approaching its conjunction with the plutino Ixion, exact on Christmas Eve. Ixion, if we recall, is the malcontent of the irredeemable sort in its most negative expression. It is the little planet that calls for one to examine one’s motives and more than anything, cries out for forgiveness of self and others. Mars with Ixion in a mundane chart, such as this one, can indicate Acts of vengeance, crossing red lines that cannot be walked back, acts of self-sabotage, simple bloody-mindedness and doubling down on bad behaviour. Added to that mix we find Ceres at the midpoint of that conjunction by square, showing such actions place one (or nations) at a real crossroads. In this case the road to perdition has been paved with ill intentions. Costs will be exacted.

We can expect to see sudden turnarounds or changes in events. The Sun and Venus are both quincunx to Uranus, the latter being in its final retrograde phase before passing into Gemini in the first of the year. Mars is in a biquintile aspect with Uranus, revealing a strong urge toward creative freedom. For strategic thinkers this is an excellent chart for finding the hidden opportunities in crises. This brings us to the main midpoints, which will flesh out the remainder of the chart.

With a 45° modulus to the midpoints, the first one that appears is the Mars/Saturn midpoint. In addition to that we have the Sun at the Uranus/Pluto midpoint. And on top of all this, we have Neptune as those same midpoints. Starting with the Sun/Neptune combination, on the one hand for people spiritually inclined this is a chart that can bring great intuitive insight into all matters. The creative potential is quite strong. We can expect advances in science and the arts this quarter as a result. It is a brilliant chart for all sorts of artistic endeavor. When we bring matters to the mundane level, the emphasis changes.

This is a chart where attempts to suppress public opinion or to change public opinion will be quite strong. Mercury is at the bending of the nodes, showing attempts to bury the past, while at the same time the future stands more and more revealed. The corruption within the Western halls of power has become clear to anyone who cares to look. The latest dump of the Epstein files, along with the revelation the redactions were not done properly, have revealed widespread money laundering and corruption among high level officials and criminal activities.

The key to the entire midpoint train represented in the red box in the chart is the Sun/Neptune square. On the positive side the Sun and Neptune in such a midpoint train represents long journeys, successes through the sympathetic understanding of other people, abundant experiences in the spiritual and psychic realms, along with mystical experiences for people who are more sensitive. On the negative side the Sun/Neptune can represent illness, exploitation by and of people, great disappointments, chaotic conditions, entanglements and scandals.

The square by Neptune to the Sun also indicates a weaker vitality. This is accentuated by the Mars/Saturn midpoint, pointing to the inability to meet the demands of all situations along with the illness or death of members of the male population. We may also see some mysterious deaths, and overall the Sun/Neptune with Mars/Saturn can indicate grave losses.

Turning to Sun/Neptune with the Uranus/Pluto midpoint we see the urge for independence and freedom, high demands on one’s physical energy along with strong emotional tensions. People should guard against over-excitement of the nerves for this quarter. The Uranus/Pluto midpoint also is our so-called ‘revolution midpoint’. In the realm of spiritual work, one cannot ask for better combinations.

This is not a chart that points toward material advancement and success. Instead this chart points toward inward and mental work. There will be much to rise above in terms of emotional situations this quarter. What we will see as the outcome of this quarter, more than likely are spiritual realities being visioned and brought to earth. Materialistically inclined people will suffer in this quarter except for the few who know how to make good use of crises. We can expect much information to come to light that has heretofore remained hidden from public view.

To get an idea of what to realistically expect in terms of world affairs we need to look back at what was forecast for the Libra quarter. We had the following:

    • We can expect to see dramatic changes in the military situation and social fabric of Ukraine.
    • In Israel and Palestine, Netanyahu and Trump are both facing the prospect that Trump’s peace deal, as it were, is about to collapse. The hostages have all been released with the last of the dead ones having been returned. Hamas has vowed never to give up their weapons so long as Palestinians exist in occupation.
    • We can expect Western media to be on overdrive seeking somehow to cover over the defeats the West is facing in Ukraine and Palestine.
    • The economic situation in the West will become quite unstable as this quarter’s prices rise due to import restrictions by China. Europe will be particularly vulnerable to a major economic crisis.
    • The NATO construct is beginning to fracture.
    • In all, this quarter is going to produce changes in the geopolitical and G-7 economic systems that will lead to a major reset, politically and security-wise which we will see taking shape very strongly in the next quarter (meaning the Capricorn quarter).
    • Security matters will be brought to the forefront. There will be strong crackdowns on foreign influences of many nations.
    • The ongoing struggle will increase dramatically between the financial systems of the Western oligarchic financial life economies and the rising multipolar mixed industrialized economies.
    • In all, we’re at a point of turning, with trust in Western governments and the leaders of the old European colonial powers. The old powers we use every means at their disposal to remain in power. Corruption will be exposed. That exposure will lead to further decay of leadership in many nations, leading to unsettled times over the next couple of years.

In all, what did we see take place that may or may not confirm what is just been mentioned? We have the following:

From the preceding we have the backdrop for the quarter just underway. And there is a story that is getting little traction in the mainstream news, and for a big reason, since we are entering midterm territory – It’s the economy, stupid! And this relates to two items in particular: metals and markets – silver and the bond markets, precisely.

Since the start of this quarter we have heard news of wild swings and sudden jumps in silver prices. Silver is an essential metal with a great many uses, especially in electronics and metalworking. Jewlery is certainly a large consumer of silver, but so is its use in high-end electronics and in the metals industries in general. Where might we find these wide fluctuations in the chart for this quarter? We look to the Moon, which rules silver. The only aspects the Moon makes in the chart ar to Jupiter by opposition and Chiron by square. Chiron sits at the apex of a minor t-square with the Moon and Jupiter. The Moon also forms a quintile witf Neptune, highlighting the uncertainty around the metal and people’s obsession with it, at least for this quarter.

The astrological rulership of metals is quite interesting. They serve as a store of value, but also of utility. There are seven ‘foundational’ metals that are required for the basic functioning of our modern society. We might list them and their rulers as follows:

    • Gold: The Sun
    • Silver: The Moon
    • Mercury: Mercury
    • Copper: Venus
    • Iron: Mars
    • Tin: Jupiter
    • Lead: Saturn

These were also known as the standard metals up until the last century. We cannot go into the metallurgy here, but in a mundane chart sometimes these metals feature. Such is the case for this quarter. So, why is there a focus on silver?

Silver prices surged in September of this year (the Libra quarter) due to a number of factors:

“Silver prices have surged nearly 110% year-to-date, outperforming gold due to expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, tight global supply exacerbated by its critical mineral status, rising Western debt, and safe-haven demand from geopolitical conflicts. Supply is structurally inelastic as a byproduct of other mining, while industrial demand in solar, EVs, and electronics is robust. Silver’s smaller market size and lower price point also attract investors seeking volatile safe-haven assets. Continued weakness in the dollar and monetary easing, alongside electrification trends, are expected to support further price appreciation.”

The rise in prices was exponential leading up to this quarter. China is hoarding the metal for industrial use. Roughly 30% of silver is used in manufacturing. It is especially valued in China because of its use in electronics. China’s price controls on metals came into effect on 1 Jan 2026.

The real story is the Western banks are playing a paper game with the pricing of silver, currently capped just below $75/oz. The real price on the street is much higher, as high as $130/oz in Japan. What we are starting to see is the battle between fiat (paper shuffling) and commodity-based (like silver, oil, etc.) currencies.

The Western banks are engaging in fraud to keep the price of silver down. They will do so until they cannot. Then the situation will become ‘interesting’. There are several banks that will go insolvent overnight from margin called short positions. What that means is those banks are not holding the amount of silver they say they have on the books. When the customers call for the actual silver the banks will not be able to cough up. Then there is the other factor, probably the biggest elephant in the room – the bond market (Hold on to your silver, by the way).

The bond market started to cause furrowed brows in parallel with the sharp rise in silver prices. The two are not directly related. But the bond market is the backbone of the financial system, governing interest rates. A government bond is an IOU. When bond interest rates go up it costs the government more to borrow money. Everyone watches the stock market as an indicator of economic health, but in reality it is the bond market that matters. It is too much to go into here, but the Japanese bond market has risen sharply, and the Japanese are the largest holders of US debt. If those bonds go too high or the Japanese suddenly sell a large tranche of those bonds it will collapse the US economy. What is fueling all this are the following factors, taken together:

• Soaring deficits and public debt,
• Inflation that refuses to fade,
• Central banks’ credibility under fire,
• Shifting investor psychology, the return of bond vigilantes.

Bond vigilantes are investors who sell bonds to force governments into fiscal discipline. The main undisciplined actors are primarily in the West – The US and UK (the two worst), Japan, France and Germany. There is another concern, though.

When economies get into trouble the bankers and the elites will find a means to distract the public and boost spending. And in the past that has meant taking the nation to war. We see rumblings of it in Europe, the US and Israel, the latter joined at the hip with the US. And if Trump is staring down the tunnel at becoming a lame duck after the midterms, well, anything is possible.

Other than those cheery notes, this quarter also contains two eclipses – a solar annular eclipse at the start of the lunar New Year on 17 February, and a total lunar eclipse on 3 March. There will be reports on those coming closer to the events. And then we have the synodic Saturn/Neptune conjunction at the 0° Aries point in February also, just after the eclipse. The financial matters tie in with that as well. There will be more on that closer to the time.

This is going to be a fascinating quarter to watch. Stay calm, stay focused and remember: When crises come, there is always opportunity for those who can approach them with a calm and focused consciousness.

Featured pic from Displate

 

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