Capricorn Newsletter 2005
December 21 to January 20

ABOUT CAPRICORN

• Symbol: SeaGoat (Manticore)
• Element: Earth
• Quality: Cardinal
• House: 10th, Career
• Planet: Saturn
• Color: Brown, Navy, Black
• Body Part: Skeleton
• Trait: Sensible
• Semi-precious stone: Onyx, Garnet

Click here to read about Capricorn

ABOUT SATURN

Saturn is Capricorn's Ruling Planet, which means it is at its greatest strength when it falls in Capricorn or in the 10th House.

Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and is the second largest in the solar system. Much of what is known about the planet is due to the Voyager explorations in 1980-81.

The atmosphere is primarily composed of hydrogen with small amounts of helium and methane. Saturn is the only planet less dense than water. In the unlikely event that a large enough ocean could be found, Saturn would float in it!

Saturn's ring system makes the planet one of the most beautiful objects in the solar system. The rings may have been formed from larger moons that were shattered by impacts of comets and meteoroids. The ring composition is not known for certain, but the rings show a significant amount of water. They may be composed of icebergs and/or snowballs from a few centimeters to a few meters in size.

Saturn's day is 10 hours, 39 minutes long, and it takes 29.5 Earth years to revolve about the Sun. This 29-year orbit is called your "Saturn Return" by astrologers, and is almost always a pivotal moment in your life.

In astrology, Saturn teaches us some of the hardest lessons in life. According to Mooncatsastrology, in order to survive we need to conform to some kind of social order and structure. While that may seem to stifle our creativity, in order to make lasting contributions to society, we must first show proper respect for it.

Saturn is father time. He limits us, and in so doing gives form and structure to our lives. Saturn represents your higher voice, anyone older or wiser than you, those in authority, and any established social order. He is your father, police officer, boss, sergeant, rulebook, school system, judge and government. Saturn keeps you on track, or holds you back, depending on your point of view!

Saturn represents patience, boundaries, restrictions, and life karma. Many astrologers discuss Saturn with a “you poor thing” look in their eyes. However, Saturn is a great helper. Saturn helps you separate what is real and appropriate in your life from that which is not.

If you have been holding tightly to a relationship that has long lost its reason for being, Saturn will come along to help you release. If you want to start a new business, Saturn will help you do the work necessary for it to succeed.

The trouble comes when you say you want something but are not willing to bring forth the energy necessary for it to manifest. Saturn will help you, but you must do your part. Saturn also requires you to be patient and approach your goals over the long term. If you impatiently “want what you want, and want it now,” Saturn is likely to teach you some lessons in hard work and perseverance.

ABOUT THE 10th HOUSE

The Tenth House represents your public image and career. Capricorn's rulership ensures that you will find big business, government, and other administratively heavy organizations in this area of the chart. Politicians and Chief Executive Officers are associated with the tenth house.

The world sees you according to the sign on the tenth house cusp (also called the Midheaven). In esoteric, or spiritually focused, astrology, it is believed that the tenth house cusp indicates aspects that your soul incarnated to accomplish in this life. Whereas the sixth house represented your work, the tenth house indicates career. In the sixth house, you work away like a busy little bee. In the tenth house, you are seen for your accomplishments and/or failures.

Planets in your 10th House will affect your career experiences. Natal Mars in the tenth house may indicate strong ambition if well-aspected in the chart. Jupiter in the tenth house may indicate a person who appears larger than life, or one who is known for coaching and encouraging those in her/his charge.

In the same way, the sign on the cusp of your 10th House affects your attitudes towards ambition. Aquarius in the tenth house may be a person who prefers to work alone, or own his or her own business. Leo in the tenth house may be a person who prefers supervisory positions.

To start off 2006, Alicia, Jamie, Kat, Trish, Trip, and Q would like to say hi to everyone out there in webland!

We at Wandering Star would like to say thanks to all of you. We had a fruitful Holiday Season, and an auspicious beginning to our 10th Anniversary year.

(...so much so, in fact, that it's taken me until NOW to sit down and write the Capricorn newsletter, considering that the Aquarius edition is supposed to come out next week...How perfectly un-Capricornian of this Cancerian).

Welcome to those who responded to our ads in US Weekly, Teen People, and especially the Men's Journal. This little astrology jewelry company is becoming well-known!

And welcome to those who had a boyfriend, daughter, mom or friend buy a surprise present for them.   Either you've wanted one of our pieces for a long time, or you had no idea we exist and you think you got the best present ever! Your bracelet came with this newsletter subscription: If that's a good thing, welcome. If you'd rather not receive our column in your Inbox once a month, then you're welcome to click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the page.

And special thanks to the women out there who have been so happy with their Personalized Horoscope Jewelry that they bought them for their families and friends, so their loved ones could learn more about themselves, and about how the stars affect their lives!

But what inspires us most is that hundreds of women are now wearing these sparking necklaces full of planetary semiprecious gemstones, making the world more beautiful!

For our 10th Anniversary, we have new products, and in the next few months we'll fill you in on jewelry upgrades, and future plans!

Venus Retrograde, Dec 24 to Feb 3

Happy Holidays and New Year! What a perfect time for a Venus Retrograde!

From December 24 to February 3, Venus, the planet of love and beauty, is moving backwards through Capricorn.

Some of the things you may experience during this period are:

• Insecurity, even with people who love you unconditionally
• An unusual coldness with your partner
• Taking on responsibility for a family member
• Frustration with your coworkers
• Struggles for power and control

Basically, during this time, you may not be "feeling the love", or being generous and patient yourself.

If you've been thinking about splitting up a relationship that is no longer healthy, this could be a good time to do it.

On the other hand, if a normally fulfilling relationship seems to be fading, JUST WAIT - you're in a phase and no drastic action should be taken.

So what should you do? MaryJean Kidd offers this good advice: "If we become discontent and nothing appears to bring us happiness, we may need to get back in touch with our sensual, creative, beautiful, self-loving nature and begin to express it in more conscious ways. This is a time to re-identify what it is we value in life and how we manifest those values in the world."

Let's look at Venus Retrograde in Capricorn from an international perspective. For example, even though the elections in Iraq were supposed to bring peace, violence has escalated. In Basra, religious Shiites are taking revenge on former members of the Baath party - Iraqis killing Iraqis.

So, for the next few weeks, show those around you that you love them, take care of yourself, and wait until the bad mood passes!

Click here to read your daily, weekly, and monthly horoscopes!

The Midheaven is the point overhead when you were born. If you were born at noon, your Sun would be near the Midheaven (abbreviated as Mc).

The zodiac sign of your Midheaven is located at the top of the line that separates the ninth and tenth houses. The zodiac sign on your Midheaven describes the outward expression of your individuality and ego. It provides information on career, public image, and how the world perceives you.

In esoteric (spiritual) astrology, the Midheaven is considered to represent something you need to take to the world in this life. According to March and Evers, "It's the highest point you can reach in the worldly sense."

Read more about the Midheaven and other interpretive elements.

If you've run into us at wholistic expos, you may have treated yourself to one of our "Mini-Astro Readings." Ask a question, roll the dice, and get an instant astrology reading!

The iridescent purple die has the 12 Zodiac signs, the teal die has the 12 Houses, and the blue die has the 9 planets, the Sun, and the nodes.

Fun at parties, and great practice for astrologers!

These Shot Glasses are brand new from artist Zephyr Nelson. Each cobalt blue shot glass has been individually sandblasted with your zodiac symbol. They're dishwasher safe, and available for all 12 signs, as well as in sets of 4 and 6!

Please note that Wandering Star encourages fun but not irresponsibility!

Here are a few of the inspiring compliments we received from our customers who ordered this past Christmas:

"I received my beautiful 18" horoscope necklace two days ago!  It's amazing.  I will definitely keep you in mind when I need something truly unique and wonderful. Thanks and happy holidays." Diane M, Royersford PA

"THANK YOU! This was my second time I ordered jewelry from you, and it's as beautiful as the first piece! I know my girlfriend will LOVE it! Thanx again." Walter G, Palm Bay FL

"I received the package. I really want to thank you and compliment you on the quality of the service. The custom bracelet I bought in NY 3 yrs ago is still in an amazing shape, and the new products I bought for my fiancee's mom, for Yule, are so beautiful. I was amazed by the quick delivery all the way here to Italy. When I buy a book on e-bay it usually takes 2/4 weeks! Keep up the good work!" Barbara V, Italy

"I rec'd the double-stranded relationship bracelet yesterday. I'm very pleased. It's going to be a Xmas gift for my daughter and I'm sure she'll be both surprised and happy with the bracelet and her horoscope chart. Thanks so much for a beautiful, one of a kind keepsake I know she'll treasure." Beverly W, Temple Hills MD

"My order arrived today.  Wow that was quick!  The horoscope bracelet is beautiful; it's a Christmas gift and I'm sure she'll love it.  The interpretation is great, I'm sure she'll find it valuable." Cindy C, Royal Oak MI

"I received my order.  Thank you very much.  The bracelet is so beautiful and I'm looking forward to giving it to my mother in law for Christmas." Ellene D, Ventura C

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