Put a little hustle in your holidays. Make-it-happen Mars powers up ambition for six weeks, beginning December 15, on the job in Capricorn. Here’s your Mars in Capricorn horoscope for how to pick up the steam and make the most of this cycle.
Mars in Capricorn: December 15 to January 23
Is there one last feather for your cap in 2025? You’re about to find out as goal-getter Mars leaps into ambitious Capricorn and brings out your desire to do, be, and have, the best. When Mars visits Capricorn every couple of years, it drives up motivation to peak levels.
Thinking of slowing down for the holidays? That could be more challenging than you expect. Go-getter Mars is exalted in Capricorn, meaning it’s one of its most powerful positions on the zodiac wheel. So even while you’re relaxing by the roaring fire, your mind may act as a vision board, assembling pictures of all the grand achievements you want to manifest in the new year. Don’t deny yourself! Harness the red planet’s power to finish the year strong—and to start 2026 even stronger.
The cream rises to the top with Mars in Capricorn, but to grab that brass ring, you don’t have to work yourself into the ground. Who you know matters more than ever while the red planet blazes through this status-boosting zodiac sign. Use the holiday season to mingle with the influencers or begin next year joining an industry group where you can casually rub shoulders with prestigious movers and shakers. Their friendship (and endorsement!) can speed your ascent.
Already nestled comfortably in the VIP lounge? Do some holiday season good and boost up others who are just starting out. What goes around, comes around!
Beware: While you’re knocking down goals, avoid knocking down other people. Mars in Capricorn can bring out a combative side and a competitive streak! This single-focused spell can make you so fixated on accomplishing your ends that you burn bridges along the journey. Unless you want to be lonely at the top, we suggest taking the time to nurture relationships.
2026 HOROSCOPE
Love likes boundaries with lusty Mars in Capricorn, the traditionalist
Mars is the planet of lust and erotic drive, along with supplying a tireless work ethic. Could your love be so legendary that it creates…a legacy? Such lofty ideals are top of mind as hot-blooded Mars settles down on Capricorn’s iron throne. After a wild romp in “anything goes” Sagittarius, you might need to re-establish your standards. Be discerning, but don’t raise the bar SO high that no mere mortal can reach it.
With Mars in Capricorn, playing with power dynamics in the bedroom can be titillating, too. Tie on the blindfold and choose a safeword!
Warning! You could become so fixated on a relationship’s trajectory that you apply unwarranted pressure. To combat a lover’s resistance, bring fun to the present moment.
The Mars in Capricorn cycle is ideal for future planning and mapping out sexy #LoveGoals. Use these six weeks to discover whether your long-range goals align and hammer out compromises where they don’t. Just sayin!
Your Mars in Capricorn horoscope
Below are horoscopes for every zodiac sign for the Mars in Capricorn transit, from December 15, 2025 to January 23, 2026. You can read for your Sun sign or your rising sign.
♈️ ARIES (Mar 20-Apr 19): Your aim is true, Aries, so for the next six weeks, direct it even higher! Your ruler, motivated Mars, charges into Capricorn and your success zone on December 15, revving up your ambitious drive until January 23. You’re excited to burn rubber in a race to the finish line, but be careful not to run roughshod over others in pursuit of your goals. The action planet’s competitive nature could cause you to come on a bit too strong. One thing’s undeniable: You won’t go unnoticed! In fact, your achievements could very well earn you major kudos AND bigger responsibilities. Aries horoscopes, read more!
♉️ TAURUS (Apr 19-May 20): Monotonous routines begone! Adrenaline junkie Mars barrels into Capricorn on December 15, activating your intrepid ninth house until January 23. Seek novel experiences! Embrace opportunities to try different things and cross paths with unfamiliar faces. You might book a big trip or jump-start your entrepreneurial spirit by diving into a mastermind program during this Mars in Capricorn cycle. Do strive for bolder adventures rather than doing the same old comfortable thing. If it scares you a little, it’s worth considering! Taurus horoscopes, read more!
♊️ GEMINI (May 20-Jun 20): Easy-breezy won’t be the right pace for you once hot-blooded Mars rockets into Capricorn and your intense eighth house on December 15. You may go from lukewarm to sexy fireball between now and January 23 as this cycle unleashes a wellspring of passion. When it comes to your finances, this Mars cycle helps you play the long game. Start today by becoming aware of where you focus your time and energy. Is this investment paying off? Stop waiting for opportunity to find you. Proactive Mars can help you scout out opportunities and relationships that bring a healthy, satisfying return. Gemini horoscopes, read more!
♋️ CANCER (Jun 20-Jul 22): When proactive Mars bolts into Capricorn and your relationship realm on December 15, there’s potential for your duos to become insanely dynamic. The red planet rewards courageous action, which means it’s up to YOU to set the table, Cancer. Have you laid out a proper invitation? Made your offer so enticing that people would be crazy to refuse it? Rather than airing grievances, focus on cleaning up your side of the street during this Mars in Capricorn cycle. Your existing partners could “magically” fall back into step with you when you’re operating from your highest vibration. Cancer horoscopes, read more!
♌️ LEO (Jul 22-Aug 22): “Methodical” is magical starting on December 15 as go-getter Mars zips into Capricorn and your wellness corner and settles in until January 23. Instead of suddenly ramping up your exercise routine or quitting caffeine cold turkey (ouch and ouch), take baby steps in the desired directions. Gradually add reps, weight or mileage. You could swap your third espresso for an afternoon matcha over the next six weeks of the Mars in Capricorn transit. But more than anything, focus on what you’ll add that’s both pleasurable and body-loving. If anyone can pull off “healthy hedonism,” it’s a Leo! Leo horoscopes, read more!
♍️ VIRGO (Aug 22-Sep 22): Let’s do some myth-busting right now. You are anything BUT a prude, Virgo; in fact, your earthy sensuality is the stuff that legends (and Beyonce’s sold-out tours!) are made of. As passionate Mars zooms into Capricorn and your ardent fifth house on December 15, it’s on! The next six weeks could heat up romantic chemistry to exothermic levels. Whatever floats your boat, this is your time to go after what you desire and grab onto life with both hands. An urge to roll the dice in pursuit of love and pleasure may override your usual meticulous M.O., and a dash of drama could ensue between now and January 23. But hey, nothing ventured, nothing gained! Virgo horoscopes, read more!
♎️ LIBRA (Sep 22-Oct 22): Home sweet home could become a hotbed of passion and fun starting on December 15 as dynamic Mars jets into Capricorn and your domestic province, where he’ll be camped out until January 23. What interiors projects have you been putting off? Refinishing the vintage coffee table you scored at a flea market or putting up a subway tile backsplash in the kitchen could be a worthy winter goal. If you’re not all that handy, ask friends who ARE to pitch in. (Pizza and craft beers are on you, naturally.) Warning: This Mars phase can stir the pot with agitating relatives. Interact with them selectively over the next six weeks. Libra horoscopes, read more!
♏️ SCORPIO (Oct 22-Nov 21): What’s on your mind, Scorpio? You won’t feel like your secretive self starting on December 15 as bold Mars barges into Capricorn and activates your loquacious third house until January 23. With trusted people, you’ll be eager to share your ideas. Get ready! You may be flooded with partnership offers once you do. Bullies who have trampled over you will be in for a surprise. With support from backbone-strengthening Mars, you’re pushing back now. Don’t fly to the opposite extreme and dominate conversations trying to get your point across—something that’s easy to slip into with feisty Mars in this position. Scorpio horoscopes, read more!
♐️ SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21-Dec 21): Time to make those money moves, Sagittarius—and we can already hear the cash register ca-chinging! Proactive Mars charges into Capricorn, lending its can-do energy to your finance realm between on December 15 and January 23. Over the next six weeks, you could make serious strides to improve your bottom line, like scoring a client with deep pockets or starting a side hustle that opens up an added stream of revenue. But bear in mind that Mars is quick on the trigger. This can all too easily lead to impulse shopping, followed by buyer’s remorse. Keep a tight rein on your budget, and factor in a surprise expense that might pop up. Sagittarius horoscopes, read more!
♑️ CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan 19): With fearless Mars surging into your sign on December 15, you are officially on fire! The courageous, motivated planet is “exalted” in Capricorn, which means it’s at its most powerful when it visits YOUR sign every 18 to 24 months. You’ll be virtually unstoppable as the go-getter planet fuels you to charge full-speed ahead after your biggest goals between now and January 23. Figure out the best place to start and create a surefire game plan you can unroll in Q1. Warning: Impatient Mars can make you a bit of a bulldozer, so go easy on people if they can’t keep up! Capricorn horoscopes, read more!
♒️ AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): After motivated Mars sneaks into your R&R sector on December 15, you may need more time to fly under the radar. ‘Tis the season to be restful anyway, so slip quietly behind the scenes rather than striving to make a big splash. (You can do THAT in six weeks when the red planet zooms into Aquarius!) In the meanwhile, tap into your imagination and channel energy into creative and world-bettering missions. Whenever possible, screen out the busyness of daily life and tune into your spirit. With your subconscious zone getting activated by Mars, you can process old wounds with surprising speed by working with different healing and therapeutic modalities. Aquarius horoscopes, read more!
♓️ PISCES (Feb 18-Mar 20): It feels so rewarding to team up for a higher purpose, Pisces, and lucky you! Action star Mars zips into Capricorn on December 15, mobilizing forces in your eleventh house of collaboration and altruism. Even if you’re not normally the first one to get out in front and rally the troops, this progressive cycle can inspire you to take the lead for a good cause. Anything from spearheading a fundraiser for the food insecure to rallying support for a friend going through a tough time will enable you to express your compassion for humanity in the next six weeks of the Mars in Capricorn cycle. You’re all heart, Pisces! Pisces horoscopes, read more!
How long is Mars in Capricorn?
The Mars in Capricorn transit begins December 15, 2025 and ends January 23, 2026.
What signs does Mars visit in 2026?
Mars is one of the inner planets, along with Venus and Mercury. Because of its closer proximity to the Sun, it moves through all 12 zodiac signs in 687 days, spending an average of 6-8 weeks in each. We all feel the effects of its transit through the signs.
Mars transits 2026:
Mars in Capricorn: December 15, 2025 to January 23, 2026 you are here!
Mars in Aquarius: January 23 to March 2
Mars in Pisces: March 2 to April 9
Mars in Aries: April 9 to May 18
Mars in Taurus: May 18 to June 28
Mars in Gemini: June 28 to August 11
Mars in Cancer: August 11 to September 27
Mars in Leo: September 27 to November 25
There is no Mars retrograde in 2026
Do you know your Mars sign? Is Mars in Capricorn a good placement in a birth chart? Calculate your birth chart and read your Mars sign meaning.
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