Capricorn Weekly Horoscope

Release some of that creative control, Capricorn! Collaborating with an ensemble cast could yield stellar results over the coming four weeks as the Sun buzzes into Scorpio from Friday, October 23, until November 22. It’s anyone’s guess what you might drum up when you get the hive mind together for a brainstorming session—and that’s the exciting part! Be open to unforeseen possibilities, ones you couldn’t dream up on your own. And relax: Talking about them isn’t the same as implementing them. You can always go back to your original plan if need be, but with a fresh perspective. Drop in on group hangs, dabble in a different scene or tag along with friends on their extracurricular jaunts. The cutting-edge influence of the eleventh house could lead you toward thought leaders, activists and artists—and this week, you may find your rightful place among them. Geek is chic this Scorpio season. Would learning new software boost you into a new pay grade? Or maybe it’s time to invest in wireless and electronic devices that bring more joy and ease to your days. If you’re feeling extra creative, add some gadgetry to your Halloween plans. A light-up costume could be epic!

You’re happy to be one of the team, but on Friday your leadership talents may be in high demand. That’s when the Venus inferior conjunction, known as the Venus cazimi, arrives, as it does every 18-19 months when retrograde Venus unites with the Sun. This year, the charismatic Sun aligns with Venus in your groups sector, and people could look to you to fill a power void. There’s a notable backdrop: After nine months of glimmering as an evening star, Venus disappears into the Sun’s glare at this exact meeting and stays hidden for about eight days before rising as a morning star right around Halloween. Group dynamics may be murkier than usual while she’s out of sight. A ship can’t steer itself, Capricorn, and if you know this project better than anyone, stepping up to the helm isn’t an ego trip. Play to everyone’s strengths and run decisions by the team before you make them.

Hold your fire this weekend, even if it’s “friendly.” On Saturday, expressive Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio and your community-spirited eleventh house. Your humor could miss its mark and cut someone to the quick. With both Venus and Mercury in reverse until November 13, the vibe in your crew may feel especially fragile. You won’t avoid every skirmish with friends, but you CAN keep things from skidding out of control by examining your own motivation first. Be on guard for uncharacteristic backbiting in your circle, too. 

Then on Sunday, amorous Venus backflips out of your community corner and into Libra and your tenth house of career and public image. You might suddenly be obsessing over someone from your past or having second thoughts about your current love interest. Be careful during this cycle, which lasts until November 13. You’re likely acting on slightly “off” instincts, and today’s must-have could become next month’s “what was I thinking?” Since the tenth house rules professional matters, you could meet someone promising through a work function. It’s also a good time to get to know office friends, though keep a clear line between your private life and your professional one.