Capricorn takes the heat out of Mars fire. The lust can become steadfastness, the drive less sex, and more ambition and stamina turned towards goals. Venus likewise appreciates the cool collectedness and dependability of Capricorn, and his Planet, Saturn exalts in her sign of Libra, bonding over fairness through structure and rules.
For a while, she was on a collision course with Mars as they mutually moved towards each other, but since she turned direct, Mars has had to pursue his fickle maid. For both budding romances and more prosaic contracts and unions, there may have been an about turn just when things looked clear and positive – fear not, Mars must simply pursue ardently enough, and he will claim his prize! If this speaks to you (according to the house Capricorn is in, or Mars rules in your chart) then you must put in more effort or compromise to win over your object of pursuit. For romantic affairs, then a less romantic, more pragmatic approach may be called for. If you however are the one cooling off, your counterpart may offer a pact that is more to your liking. These planets ride hand in hand until their exact conjunction on Feb the 16th and stay close thereafter. This could be for better or worse; Pluto will seal the deal on March the 3rd (post to come)
Title image: Venus and Mars by Sandro Botticelli
Astrology Imaginarium 