The Astrology Podcast

Episode: Capricorn 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope
Host: Chris Brennan
Guest: Leisa Schaim
Date: December 23, 2025

Episode Overview

Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim provide an in-depth, house-by-house astrological forecast for Capricorn (especially Capricorn Rising) for the year 2026. The episode focuses on how major planetary movements—especially the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, eclipses, Uranus’s shift into Gemini, Jupiter transits, Venus and Mars retrogrades—will impact key areas of life. The tone is warm, insightful, and practical, with both astrologers offering nuanced interpretations and actionable advice.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Saturn-Neptune Conjunction: Major Shift in Home & Family (Third to Fourth House)

• Timestamps: [00:14]–[05:32]
• Saturn and Neptune transition from Pisces (third house: siblings, communication, neighborhood) to Aries (fourth house: home, family, ancestry) in January-February.
• Lifting constraints or confusion around communication, siblings, and immediate environment.
• The conjunction in February may bring dissolving of home structures, reimagining living situations, or important shifts with parents.
• Notable Caution: Be wary of "reality distortion field"—distinguish carefully between what's real and imagined during this conjunction.
• Practical Advice: Make major decisions after clarity returns, post-February.

"It's the peak of the reality distortion field when Saturn and Neptune come together… it may be hard to tell the difference between what’s real versus what's not real." — Chris [04:04]

• Concrete Manifestation: Potential for founding intentional communities, or new living structures aligned with beliefs.
• Literal Impact: Watch for water issues at home; Neptune in the 4th is notorious for this.

"Neptune transits through the fourth house are notorious for water issues in the home." — Leisa [05:32]

2. Eclipse Season 1: Changes in Finances & Beliefs (Second/Ninth Houses)

• Timestamps: [06:02]–[09:31]
• February–March brings eclipses in Aquarius (2nd house: finances, possessions) and Virgo (9th house: travel, beliefs, higher learning).
• Expect chapter shifts in how you make or manage money, perhaps starting a new job, delving into investments, or ending a financial source.
• 9th house eclipse may mark endings/completions in education or belief systems, or beginnings in new philosophies or academic pursuits.
• Ongoing themes from previous eclipses; expect further developments, not brand-new beginnings.

"Eclipses can bring new beginnings and endings and new chapters, even if you’ve already had some of that going on." — Leisa [08:40]

3. Uranus Enters Gemini: Innovation & Disruption in Work & Health (Sixth House)

• Timestamps: [09:31]–[14:05]
• Uranus leaves Taurus (since 2018) and enters Gemini (6th house: work, health) in April, for 6–7 years.
• Past years may have brought unexpected changes around children, romance, and hobbies (5th house).
• Work and health sectors may now experience sudden changes, especially driven by technology (e.g., AI integration, shifts to remote/self-employment).
• Unconventional approaches to health and possible unusual health occurrences.
• For those with pets (6th house), expect possible changes.
• This theme began a preview in mid–late 2025; now enters full force.

"There can be unexpected disruptions in terms of your work, especially involving technology...AI is getting integrated into everything." — Chris [12:15]

4. Jupiter in Cancer & Leo: Growth in Relationships, Then Shared Resources (Seventh/Eighth Houses)

• Timestamps: [14:05]–[18:16]
• January–June: Jupiter in Cancer (7th house), bringing luck, growth, and positive energy to relationships.
• Great time for new relationships or improvements in existing ones; possible benefits through a partner (e.g., their promotion/windfall).
• Late June onward: Jupiter in Leo (8th house), favorable for shared resources, partner’s finances, inheritance, loans, and investments.

"Jupiter transiting your seventh house tends to be a time of greater positivity, greater warmth… with it being Cancer in particular." — Leisa [15:01]

• Applying for grants, scholarships, or loans is favored—especially for those born during the day (a "day chart").
• Possible inheritances, financial windfalls, or investment opportunities.

5. Venus-Jupiter Conjunction in Cancer: Relationship High Point

• Timestamps: [17:29]–[18:35]
• Early June: Fortunate conjunction in 7th house—auspicious for romance, partnerships, or forging beneficial new connections.
• Advised as an ideal electional window for launching relationship or partnership endeavors.

6. Eclipse Season 2: Turning Points in Shared Resources & Communication (Eighth/Third Houses)

• Timestamps: [20:01]–[25:14]
• August–September eclipses in Leo (8th house: shared resources) and Pisces (3rd house: communication, travel, siblings).
• Echoes and amplifies ongoing themes in financial interdependency, inheritance, joint ventures, and transformative endings or beginnings.
• 8th house events may seem minor now but can be foundation stones for major future changes.
• 3rd house eclipse could manifest as shifts in communication, concluding or starting writing projects, or tangible changes like vehicle issues.

"Having an eclipse happening in your eighth house in addition to the Jupiter transit... brings an additional weightiness... the events happening here are important and impactful in terms of your overall life direction." — Chris [21:04]

7. Venus Retrograde in Scorpio/Libra: Revisiting Friends & Career (11th/10th Houses)

• Timestamps: [25:16]–[29:19]
• October–November: Venus retrograde first in the 11th house (friendship, groups), then back into the 10th (career, public reputation).
• Old friends or colleagues may resurface; time to reevaluate social connections and their impact on career.
• Not unusual to experience overlap, such as professional contacts becoming more significant in your career trajectory now.
• History Repeats: Similar energies last occurred Oct–Nov 2018 and 2010.

"Venus retrogrades pretty commonly bring back people from the past... in your 11th house, old friends coming back into contact with you." — Leisa [25:48]

• For night charts, this is the year’s most beneficial transit; for day charts, more for reflection than dramatic gains.

8. Mars Retrograde Pre-Shadow: Extra Effort (Shared Resources & Beliefs)

• Timestamps: [29:20]–[34:55]
• Mars slows down from late September, stations retrograde in January 2027 in Leo (8th house: shared resources) and Virgo (9th house: beliefs, travel).
• Efforts and conflicts around loans, debts, taxes, inheritance, or legal matters may intensify, particularly for day charts.
• Situation may require repeated attention through spring 2027.
• Be proactive if applying for financial aid or dealing with legal/educational issues; anticipate delays and the need to revisit matters.

"Mars retrograde periods... always a time where you're spending more time than you initially think you need to on a certain project or area of your life." — Leisa [34:34]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [04:04] Chris: "I've been calling it... the peak of the reality distortion field when Saturn and Neptune come together. It may be hard to tell the difference between what’s real versus what's not real."
• [05:32] Leisa: "Neptune transits through the fourth house are notorious for water issues in the home... it happens often enough that I'm mentioning it."
• [12:15] Chris: "AI is getting integrated into everything and... especially for the Capricorn Rising people, I could see that being part of this story here as Uranus is moving into Gemini and moving into the sixth house of work."
• [15:01] Leisa (on Jupiter in Cancer): "It tends to be a time of greater positivity, greater warmth, greater emotional sensitivity."
• [29:19] Chris (on Venus retrograde): "For people with night charts, this is gonna be probably the most positive transit of the year... positive relationships past, like friendships or career relationships, that come back into the present and become relevant again."

Important Timestamps by Segment

• Saturn-Neptune Conjunction: [00:14]–[05:32]
• Eclipse Season 1 (Finances/Beliefs): [06:02]–[09:31]
• Uranus into Gemini (Work/Health): [09:31]–[14:05]
• Jupiter Transits (Relationships/Shared Resources): [14:05]–[18:16]
• Venus-Jupiter Conjunction in Cancer: [17:29]–[18:35]
• Eclipse Season 2 (Shared Resources/Communication): [20:01]–[25:14]
• Venus Retrograde (Friends/Career overlap): [25:16]–[29:19]
• Mars Retrograde Pre-shadow: [29:20]–[34:55]

Final Takeaways

• 2026 for Capricorn/Capricorn Rising marks a year of major life-area shifts: From home and family, to work, health, partnerships, finances, and beliefs.
• Shared resources, partnership, and financial balancing will be ongoing, headline themes, especially in the second half of the year.
• Tech innovation in the workplace and flexibility is key—embrace new approaches and prepare for surprises.
• Noteworthy openings for love and career arise around June (Venus-Jupiter in Cancer) and late summer/early fall (Eclipses).
• Reflection and reconnection with friends and career contacts are possible and positive, especially during Venus' retrograde.
• Practical tip: Use early-year clarity windows for big decisions about home/family. Anticipate extra effort around finances and legal matters from late September forward.
• For detailed electional dates: The hosts recommend their 2026 Electional Astrology Report.

Summary compiled to reflect original speaker tone, key topics, and most practical guidance for Capricorn in 2026.