Pinay Zodiac: Capricorn/Idiyanale
Pinay Zodiac // Created in collaboration with Jodinand Aguillon and shot on location in Manila, PH. Bridging Philippine mythology and Western Astrology, this series re-envisions ancient Filipina goddesses for the modern diaspora.
Idiyanale, the Tagalog Goddess of good deeds and labor, is symbolic of the grace, vigor and potency of the carabao (water buffalo). She represents the state of alignment of a prosperous heart nourished by purpose. In life, we all want to be potent, to have duties that are meaningful and important. Call Idiyanale’s name when you start your work to ensure success and completion. Calling upon her helps us to see that all works, both big and ‘small’, are part of true service. We want to pick the fruit, but must till the soil. We wish for growth, so we must prune what does not serve.
Capricorn
Capricorn, the Sea Goat, has the perseverance and versatility to climb mountains and swim the depths of the sea. Instilled with a sense of duty and maturity, Capricorns embody the virtues of planning, conservation and the potency of hard work.
This Capricorn Season is supercharged with Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, the South Node and Pluto sharing this sliver of the sky with the Sun. It is definitely a time for work, although there’s a momentum about this month that has been building the entire year. Your commitments at this time may be tied with a sense of grief or pain.
December 21, Winter Solstice
The tipping point of light, the dominance of night during the winter solstice naturally pulls us into quiet contemplation. If you have been present with your tender heart, there’s a sobering understanding of what the month’s work will be. Call upon Idiyanale to show you the grace in your hard work, to find the wisdom in times where the work feels heavy.
A Time for Closures & New Beginnings
This month the eclipses coincide with the end of the calendar year. While we close up 2019, we can think back to January and July when we also had eclipses. There are gems of insight that can be found by looking back to these times and how they align to decisions and events happening for you now.
Capricorn Solar Eclipse: December 25 2019
Cancer Lunar Eclipse: January 10 2020
Previous eclipses:
Capricorn Solar Eclipse: January 5 2019
Cancer Solar Eclipse: July 2 2019
Capricorn Lunar Eclipse: July 16 2019
Have you surrendered to hardship and simply accepted your cards of fate? To throw your hands up and say “it is what it is” can be accepting that you have no power in your situation and is a hallmark of colonialism. An inherited understanding of what has ‘always been’ set in place.
Be mindful if this is you. You have the agency to change a long-held belief this month.
As the weight of reality may be pressing upon our minds and hearts, aligning to your purpose is a way to remain with the more difficult parts of the work. Whether it’s starting over from scratch, putting up difficult boundaries or confronting sadness in the soul - find peace in the fortifying of a new and sturdy foundation for yourself. There’s no better time than now to call upon Idiyanale to bless us with the virtues of perseverance and joyful service.
Horoscopes December 22 - January 20
Aries + Aries Rising
January brings culmination to the work you’ve already set in motion. As you build your status and are reaching for your crown, remind yourself what makes you push so hard to begin with. Take some time for rest and regeneration to balance out all the excitement.
Taurus + Taurus Rising
What was your relationship to possibility at New Year’s 2019? The eclipses this month echo your development for the year, so think of this month as a brand new chapter for your mind’s eye.
Gemini + Gemini Rising
Cleanse your mind + heart this month. The time is ripe to cut cords of old attachments and open yourself to a higher vision of personal empowerment. The rawness of transition is symbolic of fertility, so trust your worth.
Cancer + Cancer Rising
When we align ourselves to personal growth, the heart can ache as the circumstances and relationships around us change. Acceptance of the ever-evolving self can hold steady the heart that feels so much sentiment.
Leo + Leo rising
Teetering between your busy self and need for deep rest can come to a head this month. Be conscious of your body, mind and spirit and the necessity to sit with and harmonize all three. Self-neglect does not bode well this month, so be loving to yourself.
Virgo + Virgo rising
Your uninhibited heart wishes to birth a project, though you are seeing the ways you have felt held back. Now is the time to claim your joy. Who blocks that feeling? Assess and lovingly discern. Open arms await you if you make space for new friendship.
Libra + Libra rising
A light shines upon your tender core this month and it is a beautiful time to apply a healing balm. Emotional wounds are merely unfinished conversations. Bless your story and opt for a new & loving personal narrative.
Scorpio + Scorpio rising
Circular thoughts and self-dissection has its uses and benefits, but it may be time to just choose a way to move forward. Acceptance and integration can soothe mental anguish.
Sagittarius + Sagittarius Rising
To be fearful of your own greatness disrupts the flow of abundance to which you’re naturally attuned. Sitting with your responsibilities will prove to support you in the best way.
Capricorn + Capricorn rising
As you cross a huge threshold of growth and are ready to take your well-deserved steps forward, do not forget to look back. January of 2019 may feel like ages ago, but is worth a pause and reflection.
Aquarius + Aquarius rising
At the core of fear and anxiety is a need to dance with the richness of your spirit and the mundane. Sifting through the corridors of your mind will produce gems. Support your soul with rest and kindness.
Pisces + Pisces Rising
Focus on what pays you, focus on what brings you joy and the rest can run its course. If necessary, breaking ties and committing to yourself may be where the growth is. Joy as your compass will guide your month.
Photography: Dar San Agustin
Art Direction & Styling: Jodinand Aguillon
Illustration: Anissa Aguila
Hair: Leslie Ferrer Espinosa
Makeup: Crista Aguinaldo
Model: Diana Reyes
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Chase Chualong is a professional astrologer based in New York City and the founder of the Bay Area Healers Market.
Chase is certified by the NCGR-Professional Astrologers Alliance and his mentor, Adam Sommer. Chase teaches classes in New York, San Francisco and online.
Chase’s work with astrology is influenced by the healing arts, modern psychology, herbalism and magic.