Venus in Capricorn (December 24, 2025-January 17, 2026)

How to track it in your natal chart + rising sign horoscopes (Whole Sign/Tropical)

From December 24, 2025, through January 17, 2026, Venus moves through Capricorn, which is a sign that's all about commitment, consistency, long-term value, and "prove it with actions." Venus rules what we attract, what we enjoy, how we relate, what we spend money on, and what we consider worth it.

In Capricorn, Venus gets...practical.

Not necessarily "cold", but clear about our values.

This is a season for:

• relationship accountability (standards, loyalty, emotional maturity).

• money discipline (budgets, plans, sustainable purchases).

• Beauty and style upgrades that are classic, functional, and long-term.

• Commitments that can actually hold weight after the vibes or "honeymoon

  phase" pass.

If you've been craving stability, structure, or a "grown woman" reset in love or money, then this Venus in Capricorn transit is your ally.

Your Venus in Capricorn Timeline (the "checkpoints")

Use these dates like mini check-ins. They're perfect for journaling, planning, and noticing patterns.

• Dec 24, 2025: Venus enters Capricorn

• Jan 2, 2026: Venus in Capricorn sextile North Node in Pisces/trine South Node in Virgo (12°)

• Jan 6, 2026: Sun conjunct Venus in Capricorn (16°)

• Jan 7, 2026: Venus conjunct Mars in Capricorn (18°)

• Jan 9, 2026: Venus in Capricorn opposite Jupiter Rx in Cancer (20°)

• Jan 11, 2026: Venus in Capricorn square Chiron in Aries (22°)

• Jan 14, 2026: Venus in Capricorn sextile Saturn in Pisces (27°)

• Jan 15, 2026: Venus in Capricorn trine Uranus Rx in Taurus (27°)

• Jan 17, 2026: Venus in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces (29°)

How to track Venus in your natal chart (simple and practical)

Step 1) Find where Capricorn lives in your chart (Whole Sign)

Look for Capricorn on your wheel (in your natal chart). Whatever house Capricorn rules = the life area Venus is "visiting."

Examples:

• Capricorn in your 2nd house (Sagittarius rising) = money, self-worth, skills, and pricing.

• Capricorn in your 7th house (Cancer rising) = relationships, clients, and contracts.

• Capricorn in your 10th house (Aries rising) = career, visibility, reputation, and leadership.

That house is your main Venus in Capricorn storyline from Dec 24-Jan17.

Step 2) Check your natal planets in Capricorn (or around these degrees)

Look for natal planets around: 12°, 16°, 18°, 20°, 22°, 27°, 29° (give or take ~2 degrees).

If you have natal planets there, Venus will "hit" them...meaning the theme gets louder and more personal.

Fast cheat sheet:

• Conjunctions in Capricorn = direct activation (strongest)

• Squares from Aries/Libra = pressure and growth edges

• Oppositions from Cancer = relationship/money tension or balancing needs

• Trines from Taurus/Virgo = easier wins, smoother progress

• Sextiles from Pisces/Scorpio = supportive openings, less obvious, but helpful

Step 3) Track Venus themes in two lanes: love + money

Because Venus is Venus, tracking works best when you separate it:

Love/People lane

• Boundaries and standards

• Commitment conversations

• How you give/receive care

• Who you're drawn to (and why)

Money/Value lane

• Spending patterns

• What feels "worth it."

• Pricing, income, skill-building

• Investing in tools that support consistency

Step 4) Use the "Venus Notes" tracker (copy/paste)

If you want this transit to actually teach you something, track it the same way each time.

Daily/every checkpoint date:

• What did I want today? (attention, rest, security, pleasure, reassurance?)

• What did I choose? (actions matter in Capricorn)

• What did I spend money on, or resist spending on?

• What boundary (Capricorn) did I set or avoid?

• What felt solid vs. flimsy?

How each Venus aspect can show up (and what to do with it)

Jan 2 - Venus sextile NN/trine SN (12°)

Theme: course correction in love and values.

Do: choose the healthier option even if it's less exciting.

Watch: slipping back into old coping patterns (especially "I'll just handle it myself" burnout).

Jan 6 - Sun conjunct Venus (16°)

Theme: visibility and clarity. Venus gets spotlighted on this day.

Do: define what you want and say it plainly.

Watch: people-pleasing because you want things to go smoothly.

Jan 7 - Venus conjunct Mars (18°)

Theme: desire + action = momentum.

Do: make a move. Flirt, pitch, launch, ask, initiate.

Watch: power struggles, competitiveness, impulsive spending.

Jan 9 - Venus opposite Jupiter Rx (20°)

Theme: "more" vs. "enough".

Do: reality-check cravings and budgets; balance comfort with discipline.

Watch: overpromising in relationships, overspending, and emotional indulgence.

Jan 11 - Venus square Chiron (22°)

Theme: tenderness and triggers around worthiness.

Do: choose honesty without self-abandonment.

Watch: "prove yourself" energy, shutting down emotionally, fear of rejection.

Jan 14 - Venus sextile Saturn (27°)

Theme: commitment that lasts.

Do: lock in the plan, the boundary, the routine, the agreement.

Watch: rigidity; treating softness like weakness.

Jan 15 - Venus trine Uranus Rx (27°)

Theme: upgrades and breakthroughs (stable change).

Do: try a new approach to money/love that still fits your real life.

Watch: impulsive "reinvention" moves that aren't actually sustainable.

Jan 17 - Venus sextile Neptune (29°)

Theme: romance, inspiration, spiritual sweetness, with a reality filter needed.

Do: create art, write, soften, reconnect to beauty and meaning.

Watch: ignoring red flags because the vibe feels magical.

Rising Sign Horoscopes

Capricorn Rising (1st house)

Venus is in your sign, so your presence, style, and magnetism shift. This is a glow-up season, but Capricorn wants it earned: consistency, self-respect, and standards.

Focus: confidence, boundaries, appearance upgrades, and personal branding.

Do: invest in one "forever" upgrade (hair, wardrobe staple, skincare routine, posture/fitness habit).

Watch: overcontrolling your image or withholding needs.

Aquarius Rising (12th house)

Venus moves through your private house: rest, healing, endings, solitude, spiritual hygiene. You might crave a quiet connection or realize you've been romanticizing.

Focus: closure, inner peace, private creativity, behind-the-scenes love.

Do: protect your sleep and your nervous system; journal the patterns you're done repeating.

Watch: secret situations, escapism, idealizing someone unavailable.

Pisces Rising (11th house)

This highlights friendships, community, collaborators, audience growth, and long-term goals. Venus here can bring supportive allies, but Capricorn says choose the mature ones.

Focus: networking, friendships, and sustainable community.

Do: tighten your circle; commit to the platform/system that actually works.

Watch: over-giving to groups that don't reciprocate.

Aries Rising (10th house)

Career and reputation get Venus' touch. This is prime time for being seen as credible, skilled, and worth the price.

Focus: career moves, leadership, public image, and authority.

Do: raise standards, refine your offers, and clean up your "professional aesthetic."

Watch: chasing validation instead of building a real structure.

Taurus Rising (9th house)

Venus supports learning, publishing, teaching, travel planning, and expanding your worldview. This is "serious study" energy.

Focus: education, content creation, beliefs, and long-range plans.

Do: outline the book, start the course, and build the publishing routine.

Watch: perfectionism that delays the start.

Gemini Rising (8th house)

Venus in the 8th is about shared money, intimacy, debt, trust, and emotional merging. Capricorn wants clarity around what's owed, what's shared, and what's sustainable.

Focus: finances with others, contracts, therapy-level honesty.

Do: review subscriptions, debts, taxes, and shared expenses.

Watch: avoidance around money talks or power dynamics.

Cancer Rising (7th house)

Relationships and client work come into focus. Venus in your partnership house can bring commitment energy, or make misalignment impossible to ignore.

Focus: love, agreements, collaboration, and reciprocity.

Do: define expectations; make the relationship "real" through actions.

Watch: settling for crumbs because you want stability.

Leo Rising (6th house)

Daily routine, work life, health habits, and service are highlighted. Venus here can make routines more enjoyable if you're willing to simplify and stay consistent.

Focus: habit-building, work systems, and wellness.

Do: choose one sustainable routine and make it prettier/easier.

Watch: burnout from overworking to prove yourself.

Virgo Rising (5th house)

Romance, creativity, pleasure, and self-expression get serious (in a good way). This is less "situationship," more "intentional dating/intentional creating."

Focus: dating, creative projects, joy, and passion.

Do: commit to your craft; schedule pleasure like it matters, because it does.

Watch: self-criticism that blocks play.

Libra Rising (4th house)

Home, family patterns, emotional security, and your private life are the main stages. Venus here can help beautify your space and strengthen your foundations.

Focus: home upgrades, boundaries with family, and nervous system safety.

Do: declutter and create a "peace corner."

Watch: emotional nostalgia that pulls you backward.

Scorpio Rising

Communication, mindset, writing, sibling/neighbors, and daily logistics come up. Capricorn Venus says: communicate with structure and intention.

Focus: writing, content, conversations, and planning.

Do: build a posting rhythm; clean up your calendar and task system.

Watch: harsh self-talk or shutting down instead of clarifying.

Sagittarius Rising (2nd house)

Money, self-worth, skills, and spending habits are highlighted. Venus here is great for income growth, especially through consistency and pricing your value correctly.

Focus: finances, confidence, skill building, and stability.

Do: make a budget that feels supportive, not punishing; refine your offer.

Watch: buying comfort instead of building security.

Venus in Capricorn reminds us that love isn't just a feeling, it's a structure. And value isn't just desire; it's what you consistently choose. Track the house Capricorn rules in your chart, journal the checkpoint dates, and notice what becomes clearer when you stop negotiating with your standards.