Capricorn Weekly Horoscope

“What we speak becomes the house we live in,” wrote Persian poet Hafiz. With the moon joining Mercury, Mars and Neptune in your communication sector until Wednesday the 13th, you’ll want to make every word count. Pay attention to what you’re saying and what automatic thoughts arise in your observant mind. Are you condemning people for their mistakes instead of seeking to understand? Are you being a little too quick to label a situation bad or wrong before you’ve really examined its true essence? Your discernment is one of your greatest strengths, Capricorn, but you can also fall prey to elitism. Early this week, you may discover that you’ve written off a truly remarkable person. It’s a humbling thing to realize, but attempt a do-over. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship, and who knows what else!

This cosmic quartet in Pisces brings out your flirty streak, so if you haven’t scored your 2013 Valentine, get out on the prowl! Through Wednesday, you could meet a date anywhere from the gym to the espresso stand—a good reason to be aware of your surroundings instead of losing yourself in your iPhone while you’re out and about. Some of you Caps may decide to ask a friend to be your Thursday-night date, opting for a romance-free, fun-filled V-Day that’s all about celebrating love in its many forms. You’ll have quite a way with words early this week, so if you do have a sweetie, put pen to paper and compose an old-fashioned love letter to deliver along with that heart-shaped box of chocolates. You can be clever and humorous if sappy isn’t your schtick (it usually isn’t for your sign). Just make sure your honey knows how special he or she is to you.

On February 14, the moon will be in Aries and your sentimental fourth house. You can’t help but get a little weepy this Valentine’s Day, whether you’re shedding tears of appreciation or feeling a little frustrated that you have yet to meet The One. It’s OK to get emotional, o Stoic One, but try not to put too much weight on this one day of the year—especially since V-Day 2013 does NOT have the most romantic planetary action going on. With the moon in Taurus and your passionate fifth house for most of the weekend, you might even shelve celebrations till then! But Thursday’s lunar energy awakens your epicurean lust, so if you want to celebrate St. Valentine, make reservations at that haute cuisine hot spot and enjoy the sensuality of their tasting menu.

If you’re single, rally a few other lonely hearts for a festive meal. Some restaurants may be serving a fun Anti-Valentine’s Day dinner—a cheeky twist that will buoy your spirits. You might even feel the sparks with another romantic rebel who is there, cursing Cupid over a four-course meal. Celebrating at home with an aphrodisiac-themed dinner would be delightful as well. Just don’t get carried away with the preparations. You want to enjoy some affection, not spend the whole night slaving over a hot stove.

And, as we mentioned, if Valentine’s Day is a bust, fear not. Circle Friday night through Sunday afternoon for avenging Cupid’s lackluster offerings. The Taurus moon gets you pumped up about love and fearless about pursuing it for most of the weekend. Take the bull by the horns and hit a speed-dating event, dress up and go dancing, or surprise your sweetie with an overnight trip out of town.