Capricorn
Horoscope 2026
1st decan December 22 - 31
2nd decan January 1 - 10
3rd decan January 11 - 20
by Paolo Crimaldi
This 2026 will bring a series of challenges and difficult choices, reawakening your tenacity and competitive spirit. For many of you, it will mean taking charge of old issues you believed were definitively resolved, only to see them reopen due to unforeseen circumstances. You will feel both injustice and responsibility strongly, yet even if others are at fault, you will not back down, you will do everything necessary to close what has returned into your life. Saturn, Neptune, and Chiron in square from Aries push you to take nothing for granted. When problems arise, you will confront them directly determined, responsible, and ready to manage the weight of each issue until a solution is found.
It is likely that much of the work will be done alone, unable to rely on others. This will be heavy but illuminating, revealing how often you have supported those close to you and how absent they become when you need help. Paradoxically, this will not weaken or sadden you, it will push you to clean up your social, family, and professional circles.
This year will expose certain problematic aspects of your life and help you understand that your tendency to accumulate responsibilities is excessive. You will begin returning to sender anything that is not yours to carry, which may cause ruptures or misunderstandings. You will finally choose yourselves, your well-being—regardless of what others may think. You will no longer waste energy supporting others with nothing in return. This will strengthen you and open the door to projects through which you can express your true self, your ideas, and your ambitions, projects others may not appreciate, as they realize they have lost someone they relied upon.
The year begins and ends with Mercury in your sign a clear sign that your focus must be on professional and social realization. You will move quickly toward your objectives, likely achieving a major milestone at the end of the year or early 2027. But everything must be set in motion by January 21, while Mercury remains in Capricorn.
January is also the month for activities requiring physical and mental energy, with Mars in your sign. Use this period to end ambiguous situations that lead nowhere. Do not fear if someone is upset, responsibility will not be yours.
From May 3 to 17, Mercury in trine from Taurus will sharpen determination and concentration, helping you build solid foundations for a project dear to you even without external support. You will have the strength and long-term vision necessary, though much effort will be required. Think of this as a long-term investment that will yield rewards beyond expectations. This period is excellent for those beginning new professional paths or studies, or recovering lost time, you can start strongly and set a path toward success.
From August 25 to September 11, Mercury in trine from Virgo invites you to take inventory, review work done, assess resources, define expenses and income, and cut everything that drains more than it gives. A perfect time to send resumes or attend interviews, you will impress and potentially open the door to real professional change.
The year opens during your season of love: Venus in your sign stays until January 18. With Mars also in Capricorn, romance, passion, adventure, and emotional excitement will swirl. Let passion guide you. Avoid over-rationalizing, doing so may cause you to miss opportunities for pleasure, connection, and meaningful encounters.
From March 31 to April 24, Venus in trine from Taurus supports those who wish to consolidate an existing relationship or begin one with long-term potential. You will attract interest easily, but will not be swayed by fleeting encounters. Anyone who misunderstands your determination will quickly realize how resolute you are when pursuing real love.
From July 9 to August 6, Venus in trine from Virgo encourages you to define the direction of both new and long-standing relationships. Avoid overthinking feelings or spiraling into obsessive doubts, this may distort reality. If confusion arises, pause and reset. Seek clarity, whether from a therapist or a trustworthy friend. Otherwise, you risk drawing conclusions that lead to regretful choices.
