January 1 2026

Thursday, JANUARY 1

The Sun’s harmony with the Moon’s North Nodes encourages us to aspire to our goals, rise to a challenge, and grow and improve. We’re in good shape to strengthen and support one another and, in the process, build trust.

However, Mercury forms a square to Neptune just before it changes signs, compromising our decision-making.

With this influence, it can be challenging to follow or clearly communicate facts, directions, and instructions. Perceptions may be confused or overly idealistic, influenced heavily by wishful thinking and imagination. We may be dealing with deception or self-deception, and it can be difficult to be discriminating.

While we should watch for making poor choices, our minds are open to many different possibilities and options.

Mercury enters Capricorn today, however, where it will stay until January 20th. Our thinking is systematic, and our focus is sober and practical during this cycle. It’s easier to concentrate on the task at hand. Our conversations may be quite realistic or focused on business/practical matters. Our thought patterns and communication styles are more logical, orderly, and organized. We’re able to sort out what is relevant and essential.

Realism enters the picture, our speech is no-nonsense, and precision becomes most valuable to us. We should be wary of becoming too rigid in our thinking and coming across as cold or harsh during this cycle.

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