"I'm not a paranoid deranged millionaire. Goddamit, I'm a billionaire!"

Howard Hughes (Dec. 24, 1905 - April 5, 1976)

The Year 2016

For thousands of years, we have observed cycles: Seasons, lunar revolutions, birth and death. This year we are in a cycle where the planet Saturn is in the zodiac sign Sagittarius from 2015 to 2017. This cycle of Saturn in Sagittarius previously occurred in 1927-29; and 1956-58; and lastly in 1986-88.

The planet Saturn represents discipline, structure, form and the law courts. It tangibly defines our world through dimensions and regulations. It shrinks and solidifies.

The zodiac sign Sagittarius expands and spreads out! It has domain over foreign countries; publishing, TV, radio, and social media; universities, colleges and libraries; medical schools; law-making, jurisprudence and finally, philosophy and religion.

This year with the planet Saturn in the sign of Sagittarius, we will see new, practical applications of our beliefs and ideas, especially related to social media, universities, churches and laws governing medical care plus how we deal with foreigners and immigration.

In previous years, when Saturn was in Sagittarius, radio became regulated for the first time through the FCC, which itself, was also just formed as a governing body; the first television license was issued; sound came to film with The Jazz Singer; the Academy Awards began in 1927; regular TV programming began; and Nintendo introduced the Zelda series. Likewise, this year and next, we will see new regulations to broadband technology and the Internet, as well as television and social media.

Because Sagittarius is the sign of "foreign countries", every 30 years when Saturn is in this sign, we experience breakthrough connections between countries. In 1927, we had the first transatlantic telephone call. In that same year, Charles Lindbergh stunned the world by flying nonstop from New York to Paris. In 1928, the first TV station was started; and soon the first television show was beamed from London to New York.

In 2016, scientific inventions, especially in aviation, will shrink the world. Mergers and legislation about broadband media will take place. Meanwhile, every county suffers from xenophobia because everyone is afraid of what is foreign or strange. (Guard against the common mistake of confusing xenophobia with xenofocaccia, which is a bread some people can't chew.)

This year the biggest change will be to our way of viewing foreigners -- no matter what country we live in. The timing is right for everyone to see that we are all more alike than not. We all want to be happy.

Does Your Past Predict Your Future?

You are a perfectionist. Sometimes you make this obvious and at other times you hide it. Details matter. Results matter. Everything matters. You want credit for what you do because you want respect from your peers. Many of you expect to be somebody someday.

This forecast begins with highlights of your past because if what I say about your past rings true, then you can trust what I say about your future. Older Capricorns will hearken back to around 1989-90, when they set off on an entirely new path. This new world was so different that perhaps you even changed your daily wardrobe. Speaking of which, your daily wardrobe is important because you like to fit in. You are quick to adapt to the status quo wherever you are, and you do it skilfully and with style.

By 1991, the resources of others helped you. Some of you got an inheritance or you might have benefited indirectly through a bonus or an increase to your partner's assets. This was also a good time to get a mortgage or loan. The following year, travel plans and the possibility to explore higher education, publishing, the media, medicine and the law were excellent. In the next two years, two things happened that beautifully fit together for you. On one hand, you entered a time between 1993-96, where you changed jobs, residences or both. You were in a constant state of flux. But fortunately, on the other hand, (where you have different rings) it was easy for you to impress others because Jupiter was at the top of your chart boosting your reputation. Many of you got a promotion or did something to garner the respect of important people.

By 1996, life was good. Extenuating circumstances favoured you and boosted your confidence that year. By 1997-98, you knew you had to secure a home base so that you had something you could rely on. And sure enough, in 1999, you explored real-estate possibilities or did something to improve your home scene. That year was also a happy time for family relationships.

At the turn of the millennium, marvellous opportunities for vacations, fun, romance and the enjoyment of children were yours. You soon improved your job; and by 2002, you improved your partnerships. Nevertheless, this was a time when you were busting your buns - and when you work hard - you work hard! That's because you believe, "No pain, no gain." Oh yeah, challenges are character building.

By 2004, you assumed greater power in the world. At this time, you shifted your focus to your external world and your outward ambitions. For some reason, this alienated those who were close to you and partnerships were tough. In fact, in the next two years, some partnerships ended.

By 2005-06, you looked good to the world. People were impressed with your achievements. However personally, by 2006-08, you were struggling because the resources of others were cut off from you. This forced you to rely on yourself. (Which you can do very well, thank you.) In 2008, lucky Jupiter returned to your sign boosting your confidence and attracting opportunities to you, which you used to your advantage so that you could enjoy your time of harvest in 2011. That was also an excellent time to improve your real-estate holdings or to expand your family.

Hopefully, you escaped on a marvellous vacation in 2012 because romance, love affairs, the arts and fun times appealed to you then. Following that, you focused on improving your job and this ambition continued all through 2014. Everyone around you knew you were going for the brass ring. Last year was a wonderful time to get a mortgage or a loan or do fundraising because the wealth, assets and resources of others benefited you. You are a shrewd negotiator, and you are always careful and cautious. Your fellow Capricorn, Benjamin Franklin said, "It takes many good deeds to build a reputation, and only one bad one to lose it."

And Here It Is ... 2016!

Wealth, Career and Reputation

You hate waste. You have a fixation on achieving your goals. And not only do you respect the status quo, in turn, you want respect from the status quo. The true meaning of the word career is your life path because it is based on the old French word carrier meaning "highway." So whether you have a slave wage job or you are retired - you have a career. This is a significant time in your life because beginning last year, you entered a three-year window where you will divest yourself of many things that you have created in your world since 2003. Naturally, you're not going to throw things away willy-nilly. Never! But you are going to judiciously lighten your load and get rid of what is no longer relevant in your life. The deadwood has to go, and this might include jobs, homes, friendships, partnerships and even countries. Do not think of this as loss but rather as a time of lightening up and freeing yourself so that you will be performance ready to begin a new world in 2018. But right now, your primary objective is to finish up things, especially whatever has not been completed in the last few years. Even if you don't choose to finish things, circumstances will suddenly compel you to do so. For example, things that you used to do that got a certain response - now, these same activities don't give that desired response. (Like, what's with that?) Down deep, you sense that in order to succeed, you're going to have to change things even if you're not sure what needs to be changed.

This is the end of a cycle for you but it is not yet, the beginning of a new one. You are in a time of transition. Look back to what you've accomplished and even what you failed to accomplish so that you have a clear picture of where you have been. This will help you to have a clearer picture of where you want to go. A tip: Wherever you feel the need for change, is likely the direction you will go. This year is a time of cutting your losses and not looking backwards.

Meanwhile, lucky Jupiter, as if sensing the need to compensate your tendency to withdraw from the world, is now going to push you out beyond your boundaries! The most obvious way this will happen is through travel, especially travel to foreign countries and different cultures. This will delight you! Look for ways to have a new job in another location or to explore importing and exporting. This year for certain, extensive travel will teach you something, which can affect your job and career.

It's also important to know that your creative potential is excellent this year. Financially, you are favoured, despite the fact that you are downsizing and streamlining your world. That's because in the midst of this downsizing (that will continue for the next few years), ironically, next year is a fabulous year for your career and public reputation because lucky, moneybags Jupiter will be at the top of your chart. The last time it was there was in 2005; and the next time it will be there will be 2028. This is a blessing that you must use this to your advantage!

This is your year to get performance ready for next year. Therefore, ask yourself what further education or training you can get to improve your job. Furthermore, think about how travel will make you more knowledgeable and sophisticated to take advantage of what comes your way in 2018. Ben Franklin said, "Hide not your talents....What's a sundial in the shade?"

This year is an excellent time to go back to school or sign up for a course or pursue any kind of study that will enhance your world and make you better equipped to be ready for opportunities that come your way in the future.

Let's look at the highlights of 2016 on a month by month basis:

You always have the advantage of beginning the year with the Sun in your sign, which is an empowering influence. You have had this and you always will. This means that right off the bat, January offers you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Furthermore,

January will always attract favourable circumstances to you as well as important people. Not too shabby!

February is a month where you will focus on money, cash flow and your earnings. You might spend more as well. And at a deeper level, you will be thinking about your values and what it is you really want to do with the time that is left to you - something that is a question mark for everyone.

March will be a busy month. Your daily pace will accelerate. Your schedule will be busier than usual due to short trips, errands, conversations with many people as well as increased reading, writing and studying. This is an excellent time to focus on contracts and negotiate on your behalf.

In April, real-estate deals will benefit you. Family discussions related to family businesses will be significant. You might also do something to improve your workspace or redecorate where you work.

The month of May is the perfect time to slip away on a vacation. However, it's an excellent month to pursue opportunities in the hospitality industry, the entertainment world and show business. This is also a good time to explore businesses related to children.

You will have a strong desire to get better organized in June. In fact, as you downsize and streamline your life, the need to feel organized and on top of your scene will be stronger than ever, because you want to overcome the feeling that things are slipping away from you. You want control. This is also a good time to focus on health issues and possibly, incorporate exercise into your daily routine.

In July, partnerships will be significant. You might enter into a new partnership or you might renegotiate partnerships. This is also an excellent time to deal with the general public. You will need the help of partners because of a strong competition that you cannot ignore this year from someone - probably someone in a group; although this person might even be a friend.

Negotiations about shared property, inheritances, taxes, insurance issues and anything that you own jointly (including debt) will be important in August. Take note that negotiations at this time will favour you. You might end up laughing all the way to the bank!

In September, once again, you will make the most of the travel opportunities that exist so strongly for you this year. Your interest in publishing, the media, medicine and the law might yield new opportunities. This is also a good month to explore dealing with foreign countries and people from other cultures.

You look fabulous in October because this is the month when the Sun is high in your chart casting a flattering light on you. This flattering light makes you look good to others, which is why they will ask you to take on increased responsibilities. Just say yes because you won't have to do anything extra special to dazzle them. Good lighting is everything.

November is a popular time! Finally, you feel the pressures of competition have abated. Ironically, during this month, fiery Mars is in your sign and you are coming on like gangbusters! Oh well, now that shoe was on the other foot!

In December, it will behoove you to pull in a bit and assess things. Now lucky Jupiter is at the top of your chart attracting promotions, kudos and praise from others. Take some time this month to think of how you want to make all this great press work for you because of course, in January, 2017 you will step out on stage flying your colours!

Love, Partnerships and Friends

You sometimes have a look or demeanour, which makes others think you are detached and aloof. Actually, you're passionate and you want intimacy with someone. Ever since 2008, when Pluto entered your sign, you have undergone some big changes. Some of you have changed your appearance and all of you have started to reshape your personality, whether you are aware of this or not. Pluto is intense and concerned with the subtext of things - one's secret life, if you will. This means that you are driven now to seek out your inner dimensions. It makes you attracted to mysterious, secrets and yes, secret love affairs. This influence will continue for some years, which is why many of you have secrets right now. In addition, the placement of Neptune in your chart makes you idealize your expectations of others. You want your communications with someone close to you to be perfect, which of course, is impossible. But at a deeper level, you want them to do what you're thinking and what you want, which is a lot to expect of someone else. Hmmm?

Fortunately, this year, lucky Jupiter is in your fellow Earth Sign, which is good news because you are an Earth Sign. This will encourage romance with people from other cultures or long-distance relationships. It can also make you impressed with someone who has money and wealth. Be careful because if you marry for money, believe me, you pay a high price. Jupiter will promote your interest in things that are different and out of the ordinary. Jupiter will also increase your sense of humour - all qualities that will make you more appealing and attractive.

Nevertheless, Saturn will trigger changes in your life that force you to let go of relationships that are more trouble than they are worth. This might be the time when you have to say goodbye to someone either by choice or because circumstances dictate it. Partly, this is because you are driven to achieve your goals; and your desire to achieve these goals might not include others.

This year you could have difficulties with friends and conflict because you might resent group pressures or you might find it difficult to work with others. Competition with someone might also get in the way. Generally, you work well with groups, but this year, your ability to do so is reduced because you don't want to take a backseat position to anyone. Furthermore, you want credit for what you do!

Next year, things will look different because you will appear so successful. In fact, this appearance of success will begin late this year for many of you. Success is so seductive, isn't it?

Home and Family

Home and family are important to you. At heart, every Capricorn wants a house with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids because you love domestic security and you value family. You value creating a family that will be your legacy; and you also value the support of family.

Your challenge this year is the fact that you are finishing a 30-year cycle, where you must wrap up loose ends and face inevitable situations that will force you to let go of things. This is why you will go through cupboards, closets, lockers, attics and garages to get rid of what you no longer need. You will recycle and sell what you can. You will not be frivolous or wasteful because that's not who you are. Even if you are super rich, at heart, you are prudent and thrifty. You know there are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.

It's important to remember that there are two major influences at play now. As you let go of what is no longer useful to you, remind yourself that you are lightening your load so that you can begin something new in 2018 with fresh vigour! You need to be light on your feet so that you can take advantage of all kinds of new opportunities! But even before 2018, this is also a time of preparation for next year, when your reputation is shining! So as you go through the process of downsizing, remember what is coming up next year in 2017 and the following year in 2018. Therefore, as this cycle ends, it is also very much a time of preparation for what is to come.

With respect to your home and private life, let's look at the highlights on a monthly basis in the coming year:

January will be a strong month because it always is. Discussions with family members will be significant, but you might be hiding something.

February is a good time to buy wardrobe items because you like what you see in the mirror. It's easy to get along with others this month as well.

Siblings and relatives are a high priority in March. It's important that you communicate to them at this time. You might also purchase beautiful things for loved ones.

In April, you will want to redecorate your digs and make your home look more beautiful. Your relationship with a parent could be important this month.

May is a lovely time for a family vacation. It's also an excellent month to enjoy playful activities with children, sports events and romantic getaways.

In June, you want to turn over a new leaf and be the best you can be. This is why you will pay attention to your diet and your exercise regime. Keep in mind that you are the longest living sign in the zodiac - oh yeah. Not only do you live long, in old age, you look younger than all the other signs! No question. (The minute a youthful looking person tells me they are in their 80s, I know I'm talking to a Capricorn or someone who is Capricorn Rising.)

Although difficulties with a friend continue for months this year, in July, your relations with partners and close friends are excellent. In fact, they are so good you can even mend broken fences.

In August, you cannot ignore all those red-tape details connected with your daily world - things like renewing your passport, paying your insurance, reducing your debt, and defining the boundaries of how to share anything that is jointly owned.

September offers wonderful opportunities to travel, which incidentally, exist all year. If you cannot get away during this month, in turn, you might invite someone from another culture or a distant place into your home.

Because October is a month where you shine, and it's also a month where you are popular, stock the fridge. People will want to sit at your table and listen to your stories.

November continues to be a popular month; however, this time the emphasis is on groups and clubs, which might meet at your home. Your focus on younger friends is strong. This is also a good month to get more physical exercise.

In December, once again, you have a beautiful influence that encourages you to buy wardrobe goodies. It's important that you like your appearance and dress because this totally affects your self-confidence. Plus, you're a sucker for labels.

A Sneak Peek Beyond

Well, next year, is a fabulous year because lucky Jupiter will be travelling across the top of your chart promoting your reputation and your status in your community and among your peers. Since this wonderful influence will not come again until 2027, you must make the most of it!

The year 2018 will be significant because at this time, you will begin a 30-year journey, wherein you will virtually reinvent yourself in the first eight years. It might be helpful for Capricorns to think back to the last time this happened, which was in 1988-89. It's definitely a time of fresh beginnings!

In December, 2019, lucky, moneybags Jupiter will enter your sign where it will stay for an entire year attracting good fortune to you and boosting your self confidence and poise. This is most beneficial.

An increase to your earnings in 2021 will please you, but do know that 2022-23 is an excellent time to pursue real-estate opportunities. At the very least, you will improve your home and possibly, your family will expand. Fabulous vacation in 2024 will delight you before marvellous job opportunities come your way in 2025.

Fellow Capricorn Steve Garvey said, "You must be passionate, you must dedicate yourself, and you must be relentless in the pursuit of your goals. If you do, you will be successful."

Your Capricorn Mantra for 2016

"Everything I do this year is in preparation for my future success"

Mercury Retrograde in 2016

Expect delays, lost items and confused communications! Best to finish things, not begin them. These are poor times to buy cars, trucks, bikes, computers, printers and phones.

Dates below are actual retrograde dates and buffer dates. Why? Mercury slows down before it goes retrograde and then it needs to catch up to where it was at when it first went retrograde. Use buffer times to avoid big purchases like cars.

Actual Mercury Retrograde Dates Buffered Dates
(I use this one)
January 5 - January 25 January 1 - February 14
April 28 - May 22 April 19 - June 8
August 30 - September 22 August 18 - October 6
December 19 - January 8 December 11 - January 28

Lucky Days for 2016

  • January 8, 9, 10
  • February 5, 6
  • March 3, 4, 30, 31
  • April 27, 28
  • May 24, 25
  • June 20, 21, 22
  • July 18, 19
  • August 14, 15
  • September 10, 11, 12
  • October 8, 9
  • November 4, 5
  • December 1, 2, 3, 28, 29, 30

Who Shares My Birthday?

December

22
Meghan Trainor 1993
23
Catriona Le May Doan 1970
24
Mark Miller 1969
25
Justin Trudeau 1971
26
Chris Daughtry 1979
27
Emilie de Ravin 1981
28
Sienna Miller 1981
29
Ted Danson 1947
30
Stephen Leacock 1869
31
Diane von Furstenberg 1945

January

1
Colin Morgan 1986
2
Kate Bosworth 1983
3
Nicole Beharie 1985
4
Harlan Coben 1962
5
Bradley Cooper 1975
6
E. L. Doctorow 1931
7
Merritt Wever 1980
8
Terry Brooks 1944
9
J. K. Simmons 1955
10
Rod Stewart 1945
11
Diana Gabaldon 1952
12
Christiane Amanpour 1958
13
Shonda Rhimes 1970
14
Steven Soderbergh 1963
15
Andre Alexis 1957
16
Kate Moss 1874
17
Betty White 1922
18
Jason Segal 1980
19
Dolly Parton 1946