This Month in Astrology
The following are astrological synopses of the month, updated in the fourth week of the previous month, including the month’s highlights, horoscope overviews, monthly aspects timeline, and Void of Course Moon monthly tables. At the bottom of this feature, see previous and next months.
This Month in Astrology – January 2026
January 2026
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This Month’s Highlights
Inner Planets
Horoscopes for the Month
Void of Course Dates this Month

On January 2nd, Chiron stations and turns direct, after retrograde motion since July 30th. Emotional truths about matters we’ve been avoiding or confused about begin to emerge now and in the coming weeks. While not always comfortable revelations, they can serve to motivate us to take appropriate action. Read more about this transit on its calendar page.
On January 3rd, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Cancer, awakening an urgent interest in our domestic world. This lunation can bring a sudden need/desire to connect with our families or our own hearts. Something is exposed or illuminated, prompting us to get in touch with those things in our personal lives that we may have been neglecting or putting off. This is a time to clear up past patterns that have been holding us back from personal fulfillment, particularly those that are home or family-centered or that revolve around our work-home balance and attitudes toward comfort and responsibility.
The Sun closely aligns with Venus and Mars at the time of this Wolf Moon, and this lunation harmonizes with the Moon’s Nodes. We can feel a wonderful spark of creativity and progress now. Our revelations are pivotal and growth-oriented. Relating and creating can be motivators as we set our goals and intentions. We feel very personally involved and want to put ourselves fully into the experience. It can also be a time to make notable connections and strong memories. Read more about this Full Moon on its calendar page.
On January 18th, the New Moon in Capricorn prompts a new beginning. We recognize that having some boundaries and rules in place frees us up to enjoy ourselves as we meet our responsibilities. This lunation offers us the opportunity to set practical, attainable goals and work on developing maturity, self-discipline, and common sense. We’re prompted to consider and prepare for the future.
This New Moon is aligned with Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Pluto. In other words, all of the inner planets are aligned, although Venus is the only inner planet not in Capricorn (Venus is in early Aquarius). This lunation is sextile Saturn and Neptune, trine Uranus, and it’s also opposite Jupiter. We’re ready to make something special of our profession, reputation, long-term goals, and responsibilities. It’s a powerful time for practical solutions and innovation. Teaming up to achieve a work or material goal can be successful and attractive now. Meeting new people through these endeavors can also figure strongly. It’s as much of a practical time as it is a magical period. We’re both inspired and ready to put in the work to make things happen. Read more about this New Moon on its calendar page.
On January 20th, Saturn is sextile Uranus, and this is the final of three in this set. During this period, we’re more likely to be doing what we enjoy, and enjoying what we’re doing, mainly related to career, work, and life path matters, but extending to other areas of life. Events occurring now build character, and life lessons are digestible. It’s a period of solid, meaningful progress. This can be a time to solidify connections, bond with allies, and work on the primary structures of our lives. The changes we make can have long-lasting benefits. Original ideas may take form or develop quite successfully now. There is an opportunity to combine stability and improvement or excitement with good results. The same can be said about innovation and tradition. Read more about this transit on its calendar page.
On January 26th, Neptune enters Aries. Neptune was in Aries from March 30, 2025, to October 22, 2025, returned to Pisces in retrograde motion, and is now back in Aries to stay: from January 26, 2026, to May 21, 2038, and then October 21, 2038, to March 23, 2039.
While Neptune is in Aries, we idealize independence, courage, bravery, freedom, and fresh starts. However, we may not see ourselves clearly, or we might struggle with defining ourselves and our boundaries during this period. We might also inflate our importance in times of insecurity, which can be quite detrimental. Presenting false images of ourselves that we end up identifying with can be especially tempting during this period. Read more about this transit on its calendar page.
| Date | Time | Event | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 4:10 PM | Mercury enters Capricorn | Mer 0 Cap 00' |
| Jan 2 | 9:38 AM | Chiron Direct | Chi 22 Ari 36'D |
| Jan 3 | 5:03 AM | Full Moon in Cancer | 13 Can 02' |
| Jan 10 | 10:48 AM | Last Quarter Moon | 20 Lib 24' |
| Jan 11 | 3:37 PM | Vesta enters Aquarius | Ves 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 17 | 7:43 AM | Venus enters Aquarius | Ven 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 18 | 2:52 PM | New Moon in Capricorn | 28 Cap 44' |
| Jan 19 | 8:45 PM | Sun enters Aquarius | Sun 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 20 | 12:18 AM | Saturn sextile Uranus | Sat 27 Pis 34' sextile Ura 27 Tau 34'Rx |
| Jan 20 | 11:41 AM | Mercury enters Aquarius | Mer 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 23 | 4:16 AM | Mars enters Aquarius | Mar 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 24 | 8:31 PM | Pallas enters Pisces | Pal 0 Pis 00' |
| Jan 25 | 11:47 PM | First Quarter Moon | 6 Tau 14' |
| Jan 26 | 12:34 PM | Neptune enters Aries | Nep 0 Ari 00' |
(See the full table for 2026)
See also: This Week in Astrology week to week for more detail.
This Month’s Overview Horoscopes
The following horoscopes outline how the above astrological influences might affect each individual sign.
Overview horoscopes fill in here as I write them, ideally during the week before the month begins. It is not unusual to see some signs temporarily missing as I write the twelve of them over the course of a few days, starting with the featured sign of the month (birthday month).
Aries
January is strong for work, reputation, networking, friendships, and new approaches in your career, dear Aries. The first half of the month, especially, powerfully emphasizes your responsibilities, status, and life path. This is a month of more visibility than usual, as well as more creative and professional power. There is a distinct move from a business or life-path frame of mind to a social focus as the month progresses. You’re inclined to keep up appearances with the rest of the world with a high concentration of energy in your solar sector of career, goals, responsibilities, and reputation--Venus is here until the 17th, the Sun to the 19th, Mercury from the 1st to 20th, and Mars visits until the 23rd. It’s a time of year for extra attention to your objectives and the rules! You’re in an excellent position to pour energy, passion, and love into your current work or pet project. Creative and possibly even romantic or partnering opportunities can arise through business affairs this month. You are more interested in the long term when it comes to love, though towards the end of the month, friendship and camaraderie assume greater importance. You may get the chance to show your unique qualities, and you're certainly more courageous than usual when it comes to both expressing and asserting yourself. With such a strong focus on your worldly goals and ambitions, the Full Moon on the 3rd asks you to find a balance. It prompts you to pay closer attention to your personal life, family, or to your need for quiet, safety, and familiarity. Be sure to recharge so that you can give other areas of life your “all.” Any problems brewing in your domestic or personal life can reach a head now. At the same time, you might enjoy pouring yourself into a project that gets you somewhere, as you tear down obstacles and solve problems. The desire to break free from situations that restrict or limit you is with you, and this can be positive if it gives you the courage to make overdue changes. Finding a balance involves careful consideration of your limits. Push yourself to think of new ways to improve your life, but keep everything reasonable. You're magnetic, particularly around the 6th to the 8th. A project, business, or financial matter can excite and motivate you. Hurdles seem smaller or less significant as a result. There can be good favor, referrals, or other forms of reward, recognition, or assistance from parents, bosses, people in authority, or associates. Your relationships or charisma can be on display, and you're especially dynamic and engaged, though possibly a little impulsive at times. The New Moon on the 18th brings fresh energy for career and reputation matters. It’s also a time when inspiration comes suddenly, and you could pick up new and possibly radically different interests or goals. You’re in an excellent position to see where you can move forward with less baggage. Friendships and group connections are lively later this month. You have much to experience through others, even impersonal connections. Your sector of happiness goals, dreams, hopes, friends, community, and groups becomes exceptionally active as the month advances. Teamwork or group and networking activities can lead to exciting opportunities. It’s a perfect time for connecting with people who inspire you or who you inspire. Neptune enters your sign on the 26th, this time for the long haul, bringing more wonder and mystery to your life and persona. This transit draws out your imagination, idealism, and spirituality now and in the years to come. In the final week of the month, especially, you're in good shape for inventive ideas. Sharing your expertise can be rewarding. You can be popular, or you may receive favors or invites. Someone may be expressing their feelings for you–they appreciate your commitment and dedication. You’re quite charming all around. |
Taurus
There is terrific energy for discovery and self-expression this month, dear Taurus. You are looking at the world around you, yourself, and situations with growing confidence and positivity. People see you in a particularly favorable light, and you may feel inspired by a particular topic, piece of news, or promising opportunity. You can meet people who inspire you or introduce you to new ideas and perspectives this month. You might attend special events, accept invitations, or explore new topics to break up your routine. You're approaching a very busy and robust period for career and reputation, beginning later this month and extending into the next. Creativity soars. Aim to prepare as much as possible by brushing up on your skills and gaining practical experience. The Full Moon on the 3rd can bring deadlines, errands, and paperwork to your attention. If you’ve been avoiding your daily affairs, it’s time to get things back in balance. Minor issues can loom large. However, what emerges now can bring you to a wonderful turning point, especially concerning transportation and communication. Your words are more powerful now, so use this energy well. Look for opportunities to expand your knowledge or skills without overloading your plate. You are received exceptionally well from the 6th to the 8th, with Venus and Mars coming together in your sector of the higher mind and spirit. You might shoot for something exciting and share your enthusiasm with others. Your powers of attraction are strong, and you can achieve or pursue your goals with far more ease than usual. You can feel playfully competitive, and physical or mental activities more often go in your favor. You might seek exciting connections or have a real passion for a new idea, topic, travel destination, or long-term plan. You may feel a strong desire to stand up for your ideas or to state your case. Indeed, you might crave more action, life experience, or a change of pace. You can get the courage to pursue a long-coveted goal. A strong desire to speak, know, and share your personal truths is with you. Very often this month, you can be philosophical, and sharing ideas and experiences with others can be fulfilling. Benefits come from reaching out and pushing yourself a bit out of your comfort zone. The competitive side of your nature comes to the fore in January, but in an entirely pleasant and likely playful way. You are more enthusiastic than you have been, and your confidence in yourself is natural and easy. This is a month in which you can be more experimental, spontaneous, and adventurous. Your need to "get away from it all" is powerful. Your tastes and attractions are as non-routine as your interests these days. Benefits can come through your connection to distant relatives, guides, or teachers. Publishing and promotional activities can thrive now. Others appreciate your vigor and warmth, and this vibrant energy is captured quite beautifully in the New Moon on the 18th. As the month advances, your desire to set goals and to achieve is building. Venus climbs to the top of your solar chart on the 17th, the Sun and Mercury follow suit on the 19th and 21st, and then Mars brings up the rear on the 23rd. It’s a spectacular show of energy in your career and reputation sector, and you’re making a splash. It can be a time to take the lead and initiative more often and pursue your ambitions directly and with vigor. At times, you could find yourself in conflict with authority figures or facing challenges with your reputation, but you’ll get better at this as you go along. It’s a strong period for taking care of business and for public or professional appeal. Others tend to go along with your plans, if not outright support you. You’re also bound to feel good about your performance. |
Gemini
January brings powerful support for research and strategy, dear Gemini. Finances deserve special attention, particularly shared money and property, as well as loans and support payments. You are moving toward a highly expressive, adventurous period of the year, but January begins with more introspective energy. While from the outside looking in, you appear ready for action, a lot is going on inside. Feelings are more intense than usual, but not uncomfortably so. You are more willing than usual to explore your deeper feelings. Whatever your obsession now, it's consuming. You might be heavily involved in research and development, as you're not quite ready to share your projects with others. For some of you, however, this is a passionate time on an intimate level. You are discovering new means of expression, and attractions can pop up without warning. Adventure, higher education, cultural events, and other experiences that broaden your horizons are in high focus by month’s end. These themes will continue to make headlines in your life in February. However, especially in the first half of January, you’re likely to feel particularly confident along emotional lines with your private feelings and needs or with close relationships. You can resolve emotional predicaments, or, if not fix, find peace with your problems. You might decide to share a burden or secret with a trusted person or find some other form of satisfying release for issues that have been weighing you down. Your tendency now is to see the hidden layers or elements of a situation to your advantage since you know how to work out a problem from the inside out. The Full Moon on the 3rd brings your attention to a money matter or your resources, and it can draw out strong feelings about self-worth. A brewing financial issue could reach a head, or a conflict over ownership or values can emerge. If you’ve been nursing resentment about being disrespected or undervalued, emotions can push up and out with force – you may feel the need to make a stand! If you’ve felt emotionally stuck, perhaps caught on something from your past, this is a time to pull out of it or take steps towards that end. Consider that current transits may lead you to believe you can handle more than you truly can, and it’s important to avoid overcommitting. It’s time to recognize your needs, and with more clarity about your feelings, you’ll have a better idea of your next step. Opportunities to advance business and financial goals can arise now. You might also be asserting your independence in surprising ways. Particularly around the 6th to the 8th, your appeal is strong, mysterious, and deep. You might have a sudden, intense urge to act on hidden or previously buried desires. It’s an exciting time for love and desires, or a significant personal discovery. A mystery, investigation, passion project, or exciting research can be compelling, drawing you in. You can pour much energy and love into your private life, an intimate relationship, or a special pursuit with creative results. Your desire to investigate, detect, uncover, or expose anything hidden runs very high now, so aim to use it for good, such as for research and analysis, rather than for stirring up problems. Seek to solve rather than create problems! The desire to feel more in control of your life or empowered can take hold, as can the courage to make changes or take action towards these ends. Your intimate life speeds up this month. Your reasoning and negotiating skills step up a notch this month, helping you resolve problems quickly and fairly. After the New Moon on the 18th, new projects launched can be especially unique and creative. Venus moves into harmony with your sign and into your spirit sector on the 17th. Amazingly, the Sun and Mercury follow suit on the 19th and 20th, respectively, and Mars on the 23rd. This congregation can certainly emphasize adventure, non-routine and spirit-lifting activities, learning, or sharing ideas in your life. You can be on a crusade for more engaging, mind-expanding experiences. Energies later in January stir your desire for exciting connections or encourage a passion for a new idea, subject, course of study, or travel destination. You’re especially spontaneous and free with your ideas, affections, and thoughts. You can both inspire and charm others with your ideas. The information you share may help someone immensely. You’re looking forward with great enthusiasm, and you might find love or particular enjoyment outside of your usual routine. Joining creative forces can be most welcome, quite successful, and satisfying. A whole new perspective on a matter can result, and it feels good to explore your options. You have extra cards in your hand now! |
Cancer
Powerful energy is with you in January for close relationships, dear Cancer. You have support for improving your connections with others and your relationship with yourself. The people and networks in your life are more encouraging this month, or positive and friendly people are coming into your life now. As long as you remain flexible with plans, this can be a time of dynamic, enhanced relationships. Relationships can become very exciting, dramatic, and intimate as January progresses, or your focus on a particular endeavor strengthens, and you’re especially motivated and determined. A congregation of planets in your sector of intimacy and shared resources suggests intense, concentrated energy. But first, these cosmic bodies occupy your partnership sector, and your relationships are lively. A Full Moon occurs in your sign on the 3rd, and feelings bubble up to the surface, at the same time as a big commotion in your partnership sector. You may feel torn between the desire for alone time and your commitment to others. However, if you find a middle ground, you will likely enjoy more productivity. You’re likely to have epiphanies about your needs now. This lunation can bring a culmination or turning point. It's about better understanding your relationship needs and finding yourself. This lunation can help point you in the right direction toward correcting imbalances, particularly in the me-you department in relationships. If you’ve been defining yourself primarily through your relationships, you’re now ready to draw up your own terms. Issues of independence and partnership can challenge you to make a decision, and it can be a time to confront, learn, and grow. If you assert yourself, do so with knowledge of your heart. Otherwise, impulsiveness can get you into a sticky situation. Especially from the 6th to the 9th, there can be passion, romance, and pleasure, although some extremes are also possible. Pairing up to get something done can be highlighted. Creative, sparks-flying transits leave you feeling exceptionally playful, determined, and energetic. You may want to push the limits with your feelings or creative impulses. You seem to magnetize people to you, and others might be integral in encouraging or motivating you to experience new things, enjoy yourself, or express yourself more fully. Instead, you might look to others to fulfill your desires, which can be a little problematic if they’re not on the same page! However, channeled well, more excitement or passion in your life can stir you, prompting new beginnings and a better understanding of your desires. Fresh starts in a partnership are stirring after the New Moon on the 18th. Your personal magnetism is strong, and others are more willing and able to spend quality time with you. Some of you could begin a new long-term relationship, and it might come out of nowhere. Even so, watch that you don't see what you want to see in others, rather than what is. The month’s focus changes as planets begin moving into your solar eighth house. Venus moves in on the 17th, the Sun and Mercury on the 19th and 20th, and Mars arrives on the 23rd. As such, January's energies strengthen for attention to a passion project or an intimate relationship. It’s also an intense time for strategy and research–something you can pour yourself into wholeheartedly. It’s a time for being brave and honest with yourself, and perhaps some excitement and courage with a special person, deepening feelings of trust and authenticity. In the last week of the month, there can be a sudden show of support, emotional or financial. Love can be enhanced with a partner through sharing something personal and intimate. It’s a powerful time to break free from a bad habit, and intimate relationships can turn a corner and transform. Your attitude is positive, your thoughts are more precise than usual, and your views are particularly well-received. It’s a generally good time for instruction, advice, teaching, sharing ideas, and guidance. You may get to the root of challenges in a close relationship related to sharing and power politics, or you get to the very heart of your own desires. |
Leo
The details are more important to you this month than the big picture, dear Leo, and you have considerable energy and support for shaping up your daily routines, including work and health efforts. Super-motivated and energetic, you can get a whole lot done. It's a powerful month for fixing problems and enjoying more dynamism in your daily affairs. But while work and wellness goals are in strong focus in January, increasingly, you are turning your attention to your social life or partnering as the month advances. New levels and layers in a relationship can be achieved. You are approaching a power period for relationships. In many ways, you’re busy working in the background in the first weeks of the month. Good energy is with you for solving work problems or straightening out misconceptions and reputation issues. A special pursuit, project, or lifestyle adjustment can inspire you. The Full Moon on the 3rd can awaken you to feelings you’ve kept at bay. It can serve as a wake-up call if you’ve neglected self-care on an emotional level. If you don’t feel up to par, you may be overextended, and you now need to slow down. It can be a time to bring closure to an unresolved issue in your life. Your body may be giving you a strong message to rest. Allowing yourself time for stillness can do wonders for you now. You're in a rather busy cycle, and of course, this requires some juggling and balancing, but you’ll find it easier than usual to arrive at that sweet spot with current cosmic support. The urge to sort out minor problems, iron out flaws, and eliminate waste or excess drives you, so use this extra energy boost to clear up the clutter in your daily life. You may need to let go of projects, ideas, and possibly attitudes that are getting in the way of progress, particularly those that keep you from growing in your work and from optimal health care practices. Do what you can to avoid the downside of current transits. Impatience, arrogance, and ego can get in the way of their potential benefits, which are courage, initiative, drive, and vigor. Being active or taking on an active role makes sense. You are sure to find ways to make daily life more pleasurable, interesting, and creative this month. Love opportunities while going about your daily routines are possible - through work or the pursuit of health goals, for example. It can also be a time to come together with someone and make things happen, whether as a fitness or work partner. It's a time of energetic work, analysis, reorganization, and fixing problem areas in your life. However, it's also a time when your powers of attraction run high and others see you for your more charming qualities. You tend to channel your passion into productive pursuits. Your services or the work you do can set you apart from others. Instead, this is a time for discovering more pleasure or excitement while taking care of yourself and your environment. You might be able to transform a duty or task into something enjoyable and satisfying, for example. Creative ways to do your chores can figure strongly. The New Moon on the 18th is particularly concentrated, creative, and enlightening. Events or opportunities occurring after this date push you into a new direction in your duties or with health and well-being endeavors. A significant shift in focus begins as planets move out of your work and health sector from the 17th to the 23rd, and into your partnership sector. In the last week of the month, especially, you’re likely to enjoy a relationship renaissance or a stronger feeling of balance in your life. Problem-solving is enhanced, especially when inspired by a friend or partner. It's certainly a time of animation in your relationships. While influences can now stir up tension or conflict, they can ultimately be refreshing, as you get the chance to address problem areas. The last week of January can be strong for communicating your feelings for someone or for coming together in agreement or cooperation with a partner or special friend. You’re in a position of strength in close relationships or when sealing a deal. |
Virgo
Creative opportunities are strong this month, dear Virgo. There is strong activity in your sector of romance, recreation, self-expression, hobbies, and pastimes in January, giving these themes great power in your life. Romance and pleasure-seeking can be a strong draw or focus. Desires come on quickly and with great force this month. You are especially companionable and open to new experiences, and your powers of attraction run very high. It’s a busy and favorable time for social and cultural activities. Work, duty, and wellness take on greater importance in your life as January progresses. Until then, you're especially interested in enjoying more expressive, leisurely, creative, or romantic pursuits with a strong showing of planets in your sector of joy. Artists and hobbyists will have an especially creative and exciting month. The Full Moon on the 3rd can bring a friendship issue to a turning (or boiling) point. A compelling desire to express yourself uniquely or creatively can grab hold, romance can heat up, or there can be a conflict between a friendship and a love relationship. Watch for overdoing things or trying to please too many people. Keep in mind that more is not always better. Still, personal appeal is powerful on a mental level. You can arrive at interesting insights, but you may need to do some sorting between fact and fiction before you get there. Impulsiveness should be tamed. Motivation and enthusiasm are strong along creative or romantic lines, especially obvious from the 6th to the 9th. You feel more comfortable sharing your creative side, a fun project or pastime excites you, or there may be much to enjoy with a love interest or romantic partner. You might bring great pleasure to someone’s life or choose to chase a pleasure yourself. You are exceptionally awake to the world around you. It’s a good time to understand your desires and need for action. The desire for more fun is strong — it can be a highly charged, animated time. You tend to follow your true passions, but do so mindfully–be sure you know what they are instead of following whims. Don’t let unrest blur your authentic desires. You might expand your options to meet people and enjoy yourself. Your feelings for someone can expand and grow, and a person who’s holding a torch for you may express their appreciation. After the New Moon on the 18th, you may revive or begin rewarding hobbies or enjoy new channels for expressing and enjoying yourself to the full. It’s all about finding and following your joy. As the month advances, the focus shifts quite dramatically to work and health endeavors as one planet after another heads into your solar sixth house. Venus leads the way on the 17th, followed by the Sun and Mercury on the 19th and 20th, and then Mars arrives on the 23rd. It’s not enough for you to follow a routine – you are challenged to bring a new perspective and alternative methods to what you produce or to the services you provide. Work can be lively, and wellness routines can also benefit from creative approaches now. You're pouring more energy and love into your job, chores, or health pursuits. Channeling your passion into productive pursuits can be wonderfully satisfying now. Your duties, chores, or job can be more joyful and pleasurable. You'll be concentrating on the details and daily routines of your life--it's time for fine-tuning. It's a strong period for perfecting projects and organizing your living and working spaces. It’s a perfect time for updating skills and learning things that help improve your work and health. Socializing on the job, within reason, of course, can bring opportunities into your life now. Or, the focus may be on making connections through your work. You might take extra steps to reach out and help others in the last week of the month. Your services or work are appreciated. You’re also in an excellent position to handle your practical affairs. The desire to step up a health and fitness or nutrition program runs high. |
Libra
January can be a month of great discoveries and much activity on the home front, dear Libra. You're in a nesting phase, although you are unlikely to be idle around the home. In fact, it's a fine time for making creative changes. A shift of interest and attitude occurs as the month progresses, and you enter a highly expressive period for romance, recreation, or hobbies. The month is strong for working on projects around the home, such as redecorating or making improvements that allow more freedom, as well as organization and comfort on the home front. Changes now can have long-lasting results. There might be some tension stirring in your personal life, but it's often of the creative or constructive variety. It's a time of making memories with family or loved ones and for getting some much-needed downtime. You may get a chance to repair troubled relationships, and you may very well grow closer to someone. Virtually every other area of your life will benefit in some way if you are fulfilled on the home front, and this seems to be your priority. You can feel quite a bit of enthusiasm along emotional lines. Family or household matters are in particularly good form. You can feel eager to put an obstacle behind you. It’s a time for asking yourself what you can improve to make your life better all around. The Full Moon on the 3rd occurs at the top of your solar chart, reminding you of the need to pay special attention to your work or reputation. A responsibility or a call to action is possible. While you could feel some pressure to perform, don’t push yourself too hard. Circumstances now remind you that this is a time to restore balance between your personal and professional lives. Remember that goals tend to compete with one another when you have too much going on, so pacing yourself makes the most sense. Tensions lie in overblown expectations. Finding a balance is essential, but avoid adding more to your plate as a temporary fix. Especially from the 6th to the 9th, transits stir your passion, dynamism, and engagement. You might crave some emotional excitement or a stronger, more exciting connection to someone or a particular project. You may want to create something special, expressive, or unique on the home front. Inspiring and creative ways to improve your domestic world can be a strong draw. With courageous explorations and experimentation, you may feel closer to yourself and your innermost needs. Aim to pour extra energy into a household project or invigorating activity with family for the best results. Being active and productive is the most satisfying use of current influences. With the New Moon on the 18th, good energy is with you to pour more heart, love, and energy into your home life and to start fresh if it makes sense. You may recognize what you need to change on the inside to attract more positivity into your life. You’re in a goal-setting frame of mind, and you’re excited about working towards your objectives. You might pick up or begin new projects or make resolutions to better approach and improve your home life. Nurturing is in strong focus as you recognize the importance of feeling comfortable, safe, and fulfilled. A shift of focus to more creative, sociable, and pleasure-seeking activities occurs later in January. As Venus, the Sun, Mercury, and Mars all head into your joy sector from the 17th to the 23rd, a shift of focus to more expressive, interactive, creative, friendly, and pleasure-seeking activities occurs. You are on fire in the personal appeal department in the last week of the month. In the last week of the month, influences increase your joy factor. It's a powerful time for self-expression, socializing, and spontaneous conversation or learning. You see the pleasant side of life, and a light and playful mood figures strongly. Friendships can be exceptionally warm, and love affairs particularly friendly! People are naturally drawn to your charm, and you are turning heads more than usual. It’s a potentially excellent time for all things romantic, creative, and whimsical. Conversations open up, and they’re pleasant, instructive, and helpful. |
Scorpio
January is a powerful month for learning, sharing, and connecting, dear Scorpio. You can wow others with your words, ideas, and knowledge. Love and communication tie together in wonderful ways, and an exciting new interest or project can be in the cards. This is probably the best time of year for speaking engagements, communication project launches, or simply for presenting and sharing your ideas. You may find yourself in high demand, as you are currently the go-to person for advice or good company. You have the opportunity to smooth over troubled areas with siblings, acquaintances, and even neighbors if necessary this month. The lines of communication are open. Increasingly, your home and family life come into sharp focus as the month advances. Until then, love may be found in your own neighborhood, through siblings' connections, or through learning endeavors. You're confident and enthusiastic, particularly about a project, a course of study, an idea, or a pursuit. With others around you responding well, you feel even more motivated. You can be about expanding and growing a project, personal writings, or a connection. You can meet someone special while running an errand, in the neighborhood, on the phone, or at a class. The Full Moon on the 3rd is a call to expand your interests and experiences, particularly if you’ve been overly focused on your personal life. You may also be dealing with unexpected transportation issues, whether local or long-distance. This Full Moon can bring a communication, learning, or transportation matter to a head or a turning point. Announcements, awards, or completed projects can generate much attention. Remember that a lot is happening in your head, and you may end up talking ahead of yourself and possibly misrepresent yourself if you’re not careful. Still, you’re passionate about your ideas and pursuits, and you're probably very excited about sharing them or stating your case. Learning is quick and easy! The motivation to learn or express yourself is strong. While you should certainly think in big terms, avoid taking on so much that you don’t know where to begin. Excesses could be with mental pursuits and projects–you want to shine, which may have led you to take on or promise too much. Overextension is possible, and toning things down can be challenging because your desire to excel is so strong. Especially from the 6th to the 9th, expressing yourself comes most naturally, and you attract others with your perspective, words, or ideas. Playful or gentle competition can be motivating. You might make a mental connection with someone special that’s especially notable and enjoyable. You may want to take on a challenging project or enjoy a particularly important discussion. It’s easy to become worked up about an idea or opinion, and influences now can stir your passion for a mental interest or project. Your enthusiasm to get things done, succeed, and excel is through the roof. You should probably watch for impatience and for speaking before thinking. The month is excellent for collecting information, research of any kind, and work that involves refining and editing. With the New Moon on the 18th, you want action with learning, sharing, and connecting. It can usher in a new beginning with your daily affairs, communications, contacts, and personal interests. As the month progresses, making memories with family and getting some much-needed rest climb to the top of your priority list. Domestic life is likely to be animated at times, but mostly in a pleasurable way. The shift in focus begins with Venus moving into your sector of home and family on the 17th. Next, the Sun and Mercury move into this area of your solar chart on the 19th and 20th, respectively, and then Mars arrives on the 23rd. There may be emotional breakthroughs and creative problem-solving in your domestic life or inner world. Especially in the last week of the month, there can be extra busyness and also enjoyment in your personal life. There can be valuable lessons about family, or through family. You can be mainly preoccupied with personal and domestic matters. Your interest in home and family matters is strong. Family and close friends are easy to get along with, and you are unusually open to sharing your space and thoughts with them. It’s also a good time to negotiate with family or discuss home and family matters. Clarifying your feelings can be successful. |
Sagittarius
The month brings strong energy for enjoying yourself and building something important to you, dear Sagittarius. The desire to boost your income or take care of your things is with you. As long as you avoid impulse buys, you will come out ahead! It can also be a pleasant time for learning and connecting as the month advances. Financial activity, including pressures or concerns, can be the focus, especially in the first half of the month. With matters of security, comfort, and money, you're shaking things up a little. Still, your drive for security is strong, and you're ready to work hard at making your life more comfortable. It can be a somewhat indulgent month, as you want to enjoy what you have. Fortunately, you are more able to attract the things you want and need right now. You’re more focused on your needs now, and this is a necessary and useful process when done in moderation. You’re getting your bearings! The Full Moon on the 3rd can bring a reminder of overspending for some, but it can also be a time when you have a reason to celebrate. You could be resolving a business or money problem, or an issue of respect or ownership in a relationship. You are looking at your money and possessions in a whole new way, and you might come up with creative ideas on how to earn more or use what you already have. You’re seeking greater financial independence. While thinking big is a good exercise, be alert for excesses that need correcting. For example, if you’ve been overspending or overborrowing, or are too dependent on others for your happiness, then this is a time to recognize the need to bring things back into balance. Material goods, comfort or luxury items, and pleasurable or sensual activities have a greater appeal in the first half of January, especially. You can be excited to put an enterprising idea into action, especially after the New Moon on the 18th. Thinking up ways to make more money or creative changes in a business can be in the spotlight. You can accomplish much by tapping into bravery, courage, initiative, and enthusiasm, particularly related to your income, business matters, talents, or other resources and assets. Be self-aware, and aim to downplay or sidestep impatience and rashness. Especially from the 6th to the 9th, with dynamic energy in your sector of income, possessions, and natural talents, your abilities and creativity shine through, or you want to take bold action to make improvements. You're learning a lot about your desires. There can be significant purchases, gifts, bonuses, or business moves. It can be a good time for earning some praise or admiration for your handiwork or creative talents. More involvement with your immediate environment, community, and neighborhood is in your forecast for later in January. Venus heads into your communication sector on the 17th, the Sun and Mercury move in on the 19th and 20th, and Mars joins this area of your solar chart on the 23rd. Your curiosity about the world around you increases. Communications are strong, and love may even come through them, or through learning environments. Intellectual ties in existing relationships assume more importance to you than usual. Especially in the last week of January, it’s an active time for changing mental interests and inspired learning or sharing. While at times you might be a little too quick to communicate or to present your ideas before they’re truly ready, you are brimming with beautiful ideas and discovering all-new interests that inspire and motivate you. You’re likely to strengthen your connections through shows of support and positive actions. Influences now boost your personal appeal in your communications and excite your passions for a particular project or learning endeavor. Conversations can be stimulating. Clearing the air with someone can lead to good feelings, or verbalizing a matter can bring a new perspective. Your charm is in full force! You might inspire others with your words, and it's a strong time to discuss, muse, and analyze. |
Capricorn
The month ahead brings fabulous energy for reinventing yourself, dear Capricorn. You have a strong, unusual display of cosmic bodies in your sign, highlighting your personal power. Later in January, a shift to money, things, business, enjoyment, and comfort is in store. January is particularly strong for personal influence, goal-setting, and finances. The Sun visits Capricorn until the 19th, Mercury from the 1st to the 20th, Venus until the 17th, and Mars until the 23rd! As well, the New Moon on the 18th is in your sign, and it's quite spectacular. Your powers of attraction run very high, especially from the 6th to the 8th. You certainly possess extra charm and courage. It’s a good time for updating your personal presentation, as well as envisioning what you’d like to make of the year ahead. People enjoy your company and seek you out in January. It’s an excellent time to build bridges or enhance current relationships, especially around the Full Moon on the 3rd. You feel freer to express yourself, and you’re focusing on renewal and creative refreshment. It can be a time to resolve a business or money problem, or an issue of respect or ownership in a relationship. Since people see you in a most favorable light right now, it’s an excellent time to do interviews or make presentations, and to win someone’s trust or favor. Opportunities for cooperation and shared happiness emerge, and creative or romantic matters can thrive. Discovering a new passion, interest, hobby, or love may be in focus now. You are bolder than usual and motivated to pursue what you want and to prove your value. There may be job offers and opportunities, and some of you could be receiving significant gifts or bonuses. Timing is right, and instincts are sharp. You are looking to improve, pioneer, and go where you and perhaps others have never gone before. Your powers of attraction skyrocket, and outstanding creative opportunities arise. You dare to try something new or approach your life in a new and unique way. You tend to thrive most when given space and flexibility so that you can work your magic! You hold a lot of power this month to make important changes and begin new endeavors. This is particularly the case around and after the New Moon on the 18th. Not only does it occur in your sign, but it's also aligned with Mercury, Venus, and Mars, adding mental, creative, and attractive sizzle to your life and emphasizing these things in your personality. You are magnetic and more noticeable than usual. People are attracted to your lively spirit. You are forward and straightforward when it comes to love, and you are a priority or headline in a love interest's life. Still, it's possible that there's a battle of egos with a partner, or you could feel someone’s demands on you, finding them excessive. You might be trying to please someone and, at the same time, striving for independence, and something has to give. Deciding whether to partner up or pursue your interests and stand out independently can be difficult. In fact, you’re likely to want to do both! Getting to a state of balance can be challenging but rewarding, as you stand to learn a lot about yourself and a relationship. January brings good energy for pursuing your personal plans, becoming more active and involved, and competitive or independent undertakings. You are more assertive, energetic, and decisive. Others readily back you and have your personal interests, agenda, and happiness in mind. Your desire for comfort or luxury items increases as the month advances. Security and stability become bigger needs. You are looking at your money and possessions in a whole new way, and you might come up with creative ideas on how to earn more or use what you already have in wonderful ways. You’re seeking greater financial independence. Inspired money-making ideas can be in the spotlight. Your initiative is stronger than usual, and your taste for the new and untested is powerful. Especially from the 20th onward, you're more preoccupied with practical affairs. You want to develop your ideas and see tangible results from your efforts. It’s a great time to consider improving your business pursuits and organizing your finances. It’s a good time to negotiate and perhaps make a nice purchase. Natural, comforting activities draw you in. |
Aquarius
The first few weeks of January favor personal introspection and alone time, dear Aquarius, after which you'll find yourself more interactive and filled with initiative. You may often find yourself acting independently rather than going with the flow and blending in. It's a powerful period for finding opportunities to recharge. It's an ideal time to see what you’ve missed, reflect on the past year, and envision how you’d like to proceed in the future. Communicate, but avoid publicizing ideas until you are entirely clear about them. For most of the month, you'll likely be a little more withdrawn than usual, preferring time to yourself for reflection and rest. It's not the best time for demanding or competitive activities. One by one, cosmic bodies move into your sign this month! First, on the 17th, Venus heads into Aquarius. On the 19th, the Sun arrives, on the 20th, Mercury emerges, and on the 23rd, Mars enters Aquarius! Every year, when the Sun enters Aquarius, it's a personal power period. This year, however, is an especially potent time for Aquarians due to this lineup. What does this all mean? You’re in a strong position to start fresh in many different areas of your life. People are noticing you more than usual. The ball seems to be in your court in most ways. If you need to reinvent yourself or bring a new presentation of yourself to the world, you're getting ready to do so. Until then, in the first half of January, you have tremendous energy in your privacy sector–more so than usual at this time of year. Fortunately, there is also inspiring, releasing, and innovating energy alongside this. Healing power is with you for your emotional world, personal life, and home and family matters. You are making peace with the past, perhaps closing out a tense period or putting a big issue behind you. You may benefit from a retreat or comforting and familiar surroundings more than most things right now. The Full Moon on the 3rd requires you to meet deadlines or deal with work or health matters. Finding a compromise is important. Look for ways to make adjustments that lead to a healthier, more balanced life. Adjusting your expectations will do you a world of good at this time. However, the month is mainly about attending to your emotional wellness and need for detox and decompression. There's animation in your private life, whether this takes the form of potent daydreams and intuition, or a private, exciting connection. This is also an intense time for personal appeal, even if it’s of the mysterious variety. Creative arts can be especially rewarding now, as they can allow you to express your feelings and desires powerfully but also indirectly. There are some loose ends to tie up. Those endeavors, and possibly relationships, that are in private or behind the scenes tend to figure strongly and thrive. In many areas of life, you tend to keep your emotional distance and a low profile. Major decision-making may be deferred until you feel more confident later in the month. Desires are complex, and either difficult to fulfill or you could struggle with whether to pursue them. Private and past matters tend to assume larger importance in your life. As the month progresses, it can be as if you are emerging from a waking sleep with planets, one by one, leaving your privacy sector and moving into your sign. Your energy levels ramp up, and your pioneering instincts are strong. It's a strong period for charm, initiative, and attractiveness. If you've used your period of rest and reflection well, you'll find you can successfully push forward with your personal plans at this time. What you say and do has an impact as you close the month. Others notice you not only for your charm but also for your viewpoint, brainpower, perceptiveness, and wit. People may seek your opinion or companionship, or you may be the topic of conversation. You’re turning a corner and coming out of your shell--you’re more engaged, on the ball, and busy now and in the weeks ahead. More attention comes your way. |
Pisces
January is expected to be busy and notable, dear Pisces, particularly regarding friendships and happiness pursuits. Still, a more reclusive and gentle pace is likely later in the month. Until then, romantic and creative opportunities or attention can come through networking, friends, or group affiliations. Others are supporting your efforts. You can have many ideas that you're birthing now, and they can be genuinely creative and unique. You are not particularly satisfied with ordinary activities in January, and you’re inclined to look for something inspiring to keep your interest. It’s an excellent time for discovering new feelings, desires, and needs. The 3rd can bring a romantic revelation with a Full Moon in your sector of joy. Your personal life and projects deserve some attention. Independence, freedom, and beliefs can be hot topics in your relationships. Feelings are full and rich, and hard to ignore! Circumstances might also alert you to how your life may have become unbalanced due to excesses, particularly in the social or pleasure-seeking arenas. Benefits are coming to you in these areas of life, but if you are going overboard, there’s the chance you’ll pass up opportunities or overextend yourself. While it’s a time for thinking in big terms, it’s also important to consider your abilities and resources before taking on too much. Try not to rush things for the best results. January is a time for feeling personally hopeful, emotionally satisfied, and socially popular. Friendships might be renewed or revitalized. You may get a chance to clinch a deal and cement a bond, or there can be a favorable legal outcome. It's a sociable time for you – a time when being part of a team brings you the most success. Aim to share your time, ideas, and expertise now. Networking efforts pay off, higher-ups are pleased with your work, and your inner confidence shines through. Connections with friends and colleagues are in focus, and there is a possibility of finding romance through group connections. Towards the end of the month, you can experience unusual cravings and feelings, and possibly interesting twists. In the first half of January, you’re inclined to pull out of yourself to connect, chat, mingle, or network, and these things can bring you opportunities. You’re more willing than usual to see the positive side of any given situation. Your communications are focused, confident, and possibly inspiring. Good news, contacts, and conversations can lift your spirits. Feeling unusually hopeful about a goal or idea can boost your mood. You are in a fine position to brainstorm, team up, collaborate, and share ideas and plans, perhaps making them better or simply enjoying the process. You might crave a fresh start or increased contact with others. The New Moon on the 18th brings new energy to friendships and long-term goals. The emphasis is on pleasure, finding like minds, healthy competition, attraction, and making new plans. Later in the month, you enter a period best used for emotional renewal, tying up loose ends, and laying low, as Venus, the Sun, Mercury, and Mars enter your privacy sector (on the 17th, 19th, 20th, and 23rd, respectively). Seek out extra rest and time to yourself, as it's time for an emotional and physical recharge! You can feel compelled to do something about a situation that feels like a burden. It’s a time to review the past, as well as the sacrifices you are making in the present. You may return to old or abandoned dreams, studies, and plans with new excitement. Endeavors in private or behind the scenes are a strong focus, and they thrive. An unusual amount of activity in your sector of endings, replenishment, healing, and processing occurs. It’s a powerful prompt to pay more attention to your needs for rest, healing, and recuperation. You may now review and assess recent projects, interests, feelings, and studies. You might learn a secret or have notable conversations about a private matter. Embrace the joy of the incubation process! It’s also an excellent time for research and analysis. |
Detailed Monthly Horoscopes are here.
January 2026 Aspects TimeLine:
See also: This Week in Astrology for more detail.
See also: Table of Planetary Transits, Sign Changes, New/Full Moons, and Retrogrades for the Month
This Month’s Ephemeris:
This Month’s Ephemeris with extra points and abbreviations rather than glyphs:
Ephemerides with additional points are for Eastern Time. The North Node and Lilith are the True positions. Retrogrades are underlined. Extra points are Chiron, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith. These come from the excellent software, Sirius 3.0.
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This Month’s Void Moon Dates:
Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.
The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.
See Void of Course dates and times for the full year.
New & Full Moon Charts:
- Full Moon in Cancer chart: January 3rd, 2026
- New Moon in Capricorn Chart: January 18th, 2026
Looking Ahead:
- Time Line Aspects: December 2025
- Time Line Aspects: January 2026
- Time Line Aspects: March 2026
- Time Line Aspects: February 2026
- Time Line Aspects: April 2026
- Time Line Aspects: May 2026
- Time Line Aspects: June 2026
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Void of Course Dates this Month

On December 4th, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Gemini, awakening an urgent interest in our immediate environment and daily life. This lunation can bring sudden awareness to our lives and a rather urgent “need to know.” We may want to get an important message across, finish a communications project, or make an announcement. Travel and communications are in strong focus.
This lunation’s square to the Moon’s Nodes suggests we may be working against public sentiment or encountering difficulties drumming up support in our mission. Read more about this Full Moon on its calendar page.
On December 10th, Neptune stations and turns direct, after retrograde motion since July 4th. We may begin to face some illusions we’ve held onto, confusing situations become clearer, and our creativity soars, or at least, we are more inclined to apply our creativity in the real world. We have more faith in our own dreams and visions, in others, and in our belief systems. Increasingly, we seek inspiration from external sources. Note that this is Neptune’s final station in the sign of Pisces. Read more about this transit on its calendar page.
On December 19th, the New Moon in Sagittarius prompts a new beginning and awakens the adventurer in us. This lunation encourages a focus on goals that increase our understanding and awareness, give us the courage to expand our horizons, and gain confidence and optimism through a broader perspective. With this potent Sagittarius energy, we discover ways to transcend the details of day-to-day life and nurture our faith, hope, and vision.
This New Moon is near the midpoint of Venus and Mars and is widely conjunct both bodies, supporting our creativity, energy, and motivation levels. However, it forms a square with Saturn and Neptune, suggesting blocks to our efforts to begin anew, especially in the form of attitudes that swing from overly pessimistic to overly idealistic. Its quincunx to Uranus disrupts the flow as well, and it can result in some hesitance even with a strong desire to start fresh. We may not fully trust our inner muse. Read more about this New Moon on its calendar page.
On December 21st, Jupiter forms a square with Chiron, and this is the second of three in a set. During this period, we can find ourselves yearning for meaning and understanding, yet it’s a daunting task to align with a personal philosophy or belief system that authentically mirrors our core. Beliefs and ideas might lead us astray, or we could be confronted with a crisis of faith. Something can occur that challenges our fundamental beliefs, leaving us confused. There may be instances where we feel isolated in our opinions, visions, or future plans, as others may not understand our vision. Past decisions that once seemed wise may now appear questionable. We might encounter a person or obstacle that disrupts our lives, but these experiences ultimately serve as critical lessons in self-belief and understanding our purpose. Mindlessly following something that doesn’t serve our purpose can lead us astray. Before embarking on new business endeavors, it’s best to pause and reflect. This is a time for reorganizing and reassessing our goals, beliefs, path, and personal philosophy. We should watch for overdoing and overcompensating. Read more about this transit on its calendar page.
| Date | Time | Event | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 | 6:14 PM | Full Moon in Gemini | 13 Gem 04' |
| Dec 10 | 7:23 AM | Neptune Direct | Nep 29 Pis 22'D |
| Dec 11 | 3:51 PM | Last Quarter Moon | 20 Vir 04' |
| Dec 11 | 5:39 PM | Mercury enters Sagittarius | Mer 0 Sag 00' |
| Dec 15 | 2:34 AM | Mars enters Capricorn | Mar 0 Cap 00' |
| Dec 19 | 8:43 PM | New Moon in Sagittarius | 28 Sag 25' |
| Dec 21 | 5:08 AM | Jupiter square Chiron | Jup 22 Can 40'Rx square Chi 22 Ari 40'Rx |
| Dec 21 | 10:03 AM | Sun enters Capricorn | Sun 0 Cap 00' |
| Dec 24 | 11:26 AM | Venus enters Capricorn | Ven 0 Cap 00' |
| Dec 27 | 2:10 PM | First Quarter Moon | 6 Ari 17' |
| Dec 29 | 9:35 AM | Juno enters Capricorn | Jun 0 Cap 00' |
(See the full table for 2025)
See also: This Week in Astrology week to week for more detail.
This Month’s Overview Horoscopes
The following horoscopes outline how the above astrological influences might affect each individual sign.
Overview horoscopes fill in here as I write them, ideally during the week before the month begins. It is not unusual to see some signs temporarily missing as I write the twelve of them over the course of a few days, starting with the featured sign of the month (birthday month).
Aries
The desire for a break from your usual routine is powerful this month, dear Aries. Mind-expanding experiences are a stronger draw. This is a month in which you can be more experimental, spontaneous, and adventurous than usual, and your need to "get away from it all" is powerful. Still, the month builds to a more ambitious, goal-oriented period as it advances. New opportunities and experiences can come through or with friends and group associations this month. It's a strong time to clear up matters related to shared finances or other forms of support and iron out educational or travel plans. Finances this month look solid in general - money worries are dissipating. Travel or educational plans have a better chance of coming together after the 16th, when Mercury exits its shadow. The Full Moon on the 4th can bring deadlines, errands, and paperwork to your attention. If you’ve been skimming over your daily affairs, it’s a time to bring back more balance to your life. This Full Moon reminds you to take care of your daily affairs to free yourself up to satisfy your yen for more meaningful activities. With Neptune ending its retrograde on the 10th, you’ll be reviewing which elements of your life need to go on a shelf. Over the coming weeks, you’ll find that counting on your intuition comes naturally after a period of questioning or second-guessing certain things. Information and signals you’re receiving are more reliable, or it may be that your ability to process them increases. Believing what you hope is true can take you too far away from the reality of situations, but you can never truly deceive yourself. Believing a lie you’re telling yourself can wear away at your confidence — in yourself, in others, and in life itself. It can feel good to rid yourself of such burdens. This marks the final leg of Neptune's lengthy transit of your privacy sector. In January, Neptune will leave this area of your solar chart for good, and it will visit your sign. There is wonderful energy for discovery and self-expression in the first half of December. You are looking at the world around you, yourself, and situations with increasing confidence and positivity. Your ability to take things as they come is attractive, and your positive attitude tends to attract attention. You may feel inspired by a particular topic, piece of news, or promising opportunity. People want to be around you and catch some of the good vibes. You are inclined to be a little philosophical, and sharing ideas and experiences with others can be fulfilling. Benefits come from reaching out and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. The New Moon on the 19th further stirs and speaks to your adventurous spirit. There can be a feeling of confidence taking over, making it a strong time to explore new topics and ideas. The landscape shifts as the month advances. Mars climbs to the top of your solar chart on the 15th, the Sun on the 21st, and Venus on the 24th. Mercury will move in on January 1st. It’s a strong lineup in your career and reputation sector. You are more ambitious, dynamic, and engaged, although possibly a little impulsive now. Career goals can certainly be in focus, but this energy can also apply to other lofty objectives related to your overall life path. You're taking charge of your responsibilities and taking the lead, and you're doing it with style and charm. |
Taurus
You can easily become absorbed in your private life this month, dear Taurus, and relationships smooth over and deepen. Passion, intimacy, partnership, learning, friendship, and adventure make up the broader themes of December and are areas of increased focus and opportunity. Research and strategy are themes. Sharing your interests or studies can be fun and fulfilling later in the month, while the first two weeks find you more introspective. The Full Moon on the 4th brings your attention to a money matter or your resources. It’s a time for recognizing your needs, and with more clarity about your feelings, you’ll have a better idea of your next step. Opportunities to advance business and financial goals can arise now. You might also be asserting your independence in surprising ways, or you're demanding respect in a situation where you've felt underappreciated. Feelings are more intense than usual this month, but not uncomfortably so. In fact, you are more willing to explore your deeper emotions and desires. Love can be complicated and mysterious. By the last week of the month, your love life is more straightforward, and you express your feelings unreservedly. Travel, higher education, cultural events, and other experiences that broaden your horizons are in high focus from the middle of December onward. These themes will continue to make headlines into the new year. Until then, you’re more confident in your private feelings and needs, as well as in close relationships. You can resolve emotional predicaments, or, if not fix, find peace with your problems. You might decide to share a burden or secret with a trusted person or find some other form of satisfying release for issues that have been weighing you down. Your tendency is to see the hidden layers or elements of a situation to your advantage since you know how to work out a problem from the inside out. Relationship dynamics and negotiations are likely to improve this month. Nevertheless, there is much activity and concern in the areas of shared finances, emotional and financial support, and intimate matters, and complications can sometimes arise. Still, it's an excellent period for resolving to clear up debts and getting started on a new and improved financial plan. Buried anger or resentment can sometimes emerge when least expected. If so, aim to manage these matters fearlessly rather than sweeping problems under the carpet. Neptune turns direct on the 10th, and in the coming weeks, you’re building your faith in your friendships, goals, and alliances. Neptune is still Neptune, however, and some aspects of these areas of your life can remain up in the air. Even so, you feel less as if you are in limbo and more confident about where to put your trust. You might hear from a friend after a long absence or pick up an old project and begin reworking it. Note that this marks the last leg of Neptune's lengthy visit of your social sector--it will move on for good in January! With the power of the New Moon on the 19th, you might make a lifestyle change or an otherwise empowering move. This lunation increases your courage and motivation to pursue goals, especially those related to self-mastery and improvement. The landscape changes significantly as December progresses. Mars moves into harmony with your sign and into your spirit sector on the 15th, and the Sun and Venus follow suit on the 21st and 24th, respectively. Mercury will enter this area of your solar chart on January 1st. These moves promote adventure, non-routine and spirit-lifting activities, travel, learning, or sharing ideas. As such, your desire to make exciting connections increases, and your passion for a new idea, subject, course of study, or travel destination can come into the spotlight in the second half of the month. You’re ready to share your enthusiasm with others, and you’re more experimental, spontaneous, and adventurous than usual. You're likely to connect with the spirit and motivation to embark on interesting adventures. Love can be found or enhanced through experiences and ventures beyond the usual routine. |
Gemini
Close relationships are in strong focus this month and the next, dear Gemini. Especially in the first half of December, energies are on your side for improving your connections with others and your relationship with yourself. Circumstances are such that you see the value of negotiations, joining forces, and compromise this month. There can be an emphasis on public relations, consultants, pairing up, and finding balance. One-on-one relationships and best friends can be in strong focus. The bottom line is that working with others rather than competing against them in your personal life works best at this time. It's also a good time to complete projects that you've recently had difficulties finishing. Your willingness to adapt to changing situations is your major key to success at the moment. This is not to say that you don't have any say in what happens to you - it just means that December is a month for putting more energy into important people in your life. You benefit from others' cooperation in order to achieve your goals. Close relationships and partnerships are fired up and demanding, and changes are a must. Relationships can become even more exciting, exotic, dramatic, and intimate towards the end of the month, or your focus on a particular endeavor strengthens, and you’re especially motivated and determined. A congregation of planets in your sector of intimacy and shared resources suggests intensity and concentration of energy later in December. Until then, however, energies are rather light and friendly. Partnering or teaming up with someone can be particularly beneficial, and a relationship can improve tremendously by focusing on long-term happiness goals. Still, the emotional Full Moon on the 4th is in your sign, and feelings bubble up to the surface. Epiphanies about your needs occur now as you recognize feelings you may have buried due to busyness or distraction. This lunation puts you in the spotlight — you are in demand! Knowing your heart is empowering, even if you don’t yet have a plan set in stone to go after what you want. Neptune turns direct on the 10th after retrograde motion since July, and you may feel as if you’re getting over a hump. In the weeks ahead, you’ll gradually rebuild your faith in matters related to career, long-term plans, and your ability to meet your responsibilities. This is not about gaining crystal-clear vision, but rather about reinvesting your faith in the dreams that serve you well. Even if you are not clear in your direction, you are likely to feel more confident that things will unfold as they should. Neptune’s lengthy transit of your goals-and-career sector is coming to an end (in January), and it's been about letting go of too-rigid expectations and believing more fully in your capabilities. Your reputation or professional image can improve as you do. It’s been a good time for bringing more imagination and inspiration into the work you do. With Neptune's direct move now, a career project may begin to move forward after some lagging. The chances of smoothing over a disagreement or attracting the support you need are high, particularly later in the month. You’re working on making your connections healthier and happier, and you have cosmic support for this task. Energies tend to nudge you towards breakthroughs in your relationships. The New Moon on the 19th brings new energy for forming or improving a partnership. It’s also strong for seeing yourself through others’ eyes, taking steps to strengthen your connections with others, and finding ways to bring more balance and harmony to your life, in general. Focusing on connecting well with others can give your life a real boost. The month’s focus shifts as bodies begin moving into your solar eighth house. Mars moves into this area of your chart on the 15th, and the Sun and Venus on the 21st and 24th. Juno heads in on the 29th, and on January 1st, Mercury will as well. Certainly, December’s energies strengthen for attending to a passion project or an intimate relationship. It’s also an intense time for strategy and research–something you can pour yourself into wholeheartedly. Finances deserve or require special attention, mainly shared money and property, as well as loans and support. It's a powerful time for emotions and desires, particularly if you've buried something and you're now connecting with it. It can be a time for being brave and honest with yourself, and perhaps some excitement and courage with a special person. |
Cancer
A strong focus on your health and work routines continues this month, dear Cancer. You’re more conscientious, and you enjoy solving problems, acquiring or honing skills, and taking care of business. It's a powerful period for recognizing the smaller problems that can bring down systems, and taking them on! Close partnerships begin to heat up towards mid-month, and your attention shifts to significant others even more so by the 21st. As such, as December progresses, you're increasingly turning your attention to your social life or partnering. You’re ready to resolve problems that were overwhelming last month–the information you need arrives, or delays abate. In many ways, you’re busy working in the background in the first half of the month. You can be particularly inspired by a work or health pursuit, project, or lifestyle adjustment. If you provide services, you’re in a strong position to receive positive feedback. You’re in great shape for picking up new practical skills, finding new work, or throwing more of yourself into your current job. It’s also a fine time for improving your daily habits and health. The Full Moon on the 4th can awaken you to feelings you’ve kept at bay. Hunches seem accurate at this time. This lunation reminds you to pay special attention to rest and spiritual nourishment. If you’ve been overworking or neglecting your emotional health, you now receive the message to slow down and balance things out. Neptune ends its retrograde on the 10th, and following this date, you’re likely to feel reenergized on spiritual levels. As you advance, you’re building the faith that you’re headed in the right direction, even if the goal isn't explicitly defined. Neptune has been a long-term guest in your solar ninth house, and you've been learning that you don’t always need clarity to embrace living. While you may have been wrestling with a tendency to procrastinate recently, you’re now inspired to reach a little higher. Travel, educational, or publishing matters, plans, and decisions may begin to move forward now. You’re less distracted, and your belief in yourself and life itself is growing. More and more, you believe in your dreams. There can be a turning point in a project or an attitude/perspective. Note that Neptune will finish up this lengthy transit of your spirit sector in January, this time for good. Until then, it's a powerful time to digest some of its lessons. You have increasing faith in the services you provide or the work you do, and the New Moon on the 19th stirs a desire or need for a new beginning regarding work, health, or self-care. It’s time to approach your daily life in a new, more inspired way. You could be making valuable changes to your diet, adopting healthier routines, and creating satisfying work schedules. You are approaching a power period for relationships. From the 15th onward, a significant shift in focus begins as planets start moving out of your sector of work and health, and into your partnership sector. That's when Mars heads the way, followed by the Sun and Venus on the 21st and 24th. Juno arrives on the 29th, and Mercury will join in on January 1st. You tend to bring out strong reactions and emotions in others, whether or not it’s your intention! Someone special in your life challenges you to experience new things, or your relationship goals motivate you. You're magnetizing people to you now. There can be impulsiveness in relationships, but also some interesting changes and excitement. Aim to be open to new ideas and stimulation, but experiment wisely and creatively. Your desire for companionship increases. It’s a time for pursuing what you truly want in the relationship department. |
Leo
You’re getting in touch with your need to enjoy and express yourself this month, dear Leo. Your powers of attraction run very high, and so does your creativity. The first half of December can find you primarily interested in enjoying more expressive, leisurely, creative, or romantic pursuits with a strong showing of planets in your solar sector of joy. However, as these bodies enter your house of habits and routines as the month progresses, your focus shifts to addressing problems and pursuing health and work goals. You’re rediscovering your sense of fun, especially in the first half of the month, and you very often feel in your element. Recreation, romance, creativity, hobbies, or children can be sources of increased pride, and involvement in these areas of life is on the rise. The Full Moon on the 4th can bring a surprise on a social level to your life. It opens your heart to the need for true friendship. Unrecognized feelings can emerge, and these emotions may be about someone or can serve to rekindle an interest in a project that you haven’t yet fully pursued. You can feel inspired to do your best or pursue a dream upon a friend’s encouragement. Neptune turns direct on the 10th after many months of retrograde motion, helping to mobilize a financial matter. If you’ve been experiencing confusion about boundaries with others or with your own limits, you’re now turning a corner. While you may not gain complete clarity just yet, you’ll feel less in need of answers, and perhaps less overwhelmed. This Neptune shift is empowering, as days of procrastination on finances and dependencies are nearing an end. In the weeks ahead, you’re likely to rebuild faith in your ability to work through problem areas. While Neptune has been in this area of your solar chart for years, this is the last stretch of its lengthy transit. In January, Neptune will move on permanently from your solar eighth house, and until then, you might take moments to meditate on how it's changed your view of power dynamics, intimacy, and shared assets. Your feelings for someone can expand and grow this month, and a person who’s holding a torch for you may express their appreciation. The New Moon on the 19th sparks your creative juices or desire to celebrate. Events occurring now can serve as motivation to begin, restart, or reinvigorate a project, hobby, or your dating life. As the month advances, the focus shifts quite dramatically to work and health endeavors as one planet after another heads into your solar sixth house. Mars leads the way on the 15th, followed by the Sun and Venus on the 21st and 24th. Mercury will follow suit, but on January 1st. These influences emphasize your daily affairs, routines, work, health pursuits, services, pets, or habits, and these themes are strong heading into the new year, as well. Work can be lively, and your daily grind is not entirely as predictable, but not chaotic either as you close the month (and year). Health and fitness routines can benefit from creative or holistic approaches now. You're pouring more energy into your job, chores, and wellness endeavors. Be open and willing to make meaningful changes, while being mindful of overly hasty actions. Channeling your passion into productive pursuits can be wonderfully satisfying now. Duties, chores, or work can be more joyful and pleasurable. It can also be a time to come together with someone and make things happen, whether as a fitness or work partner. |
Virgo
December features a special focus on your personal world, dear Virgo. Home life is animated, but you also have a strong drive to bring more harmony and calm to your domestic world. Virtually every other area of your life will benefit in some way if you are at peace on the home front, and this seems to be your priority. While your attention draws mostly towards personal matters, domestic affairs, and family, the Full Moon on the 4th can encourage you to perform and produce as it illuminates your sector of career, responsibility, and reputation. This month, you can feel much enthusiasm building, primarily along emotional lines. A feeling of support, whether you gain backing or enjoy helping others, is uplifting. Personal matters, intimate relationships, and family or household matters are in particularly good form. You can feel eager to put an obstacle behind you. It’s a time for asking yourself what you can improve to make your life better all around. You may feel inspired by your deeper connections with a person or project, family connections, and realizations or discoveries about psychological issues. There can be some important renovations and improvements in your home or with family relationships. You're putting more energy, pride, and love into your domestic affairs, and you can accomplish much with this combination. On the 10th, Neptune turns direct after retrograde motion since July. You can be turning a corner regarding decisions about who and what you want in your life. The process of learning about your relationship needs is ongoing, and it’s not always very clear. As Neptune has spent years in your partnership sector, there have been several peaks and valleys along the way, and now you’re heading towards one of the peaks. As much as possible, be honest with yourself, but don’t bog yourself down with doubt or negativity — aim instead to refine and improve your dreams. While this shift isn’t about more clarity, you’re rebuilding your faith as you seek out more suitable dreams or sources of inspiration. In truth, Neptune will move on from this area of your solar chart for good in January, and the journey until then can be about digesting the lessons of this mysterious, boundary-busting, imaginative influence. With the New Moon on the 19th, you can be especially motivated to improve your comfort or strive toward more ideal conditions in your personal life. It can be an inspired time to release negative or pent-up feelings and enjoy more authentic interactions with others. Romance and pleasure-seeking are in sharper focus as December progresses. Mars heads into your sector of joy on the 15th, and the Sun and Venus follow on the 21st and 24th. Mercury will begin its visit on January 1st. As such, your focus is shifting to more creative, friendly, and pleasure-seeking activities. You are on fire in the personal appeal department in the last week of the month, and you are more aware of–and awake to–the world around you. Your courage builds, especially when it comes to sharing yourself with others, and creative enthusiasm is with you. It's a dynamic period for personal relationships and self-expression. Your social life is busy and active. Leisure time is incredibly satisfying. Resolve to find ways to make more time to do what pleases you most! |
Libra
December's themes are making connections, learning, communications, and enjoying special interests, dear Libra. You’re putting your feelers out and especially curious about what’s going on around you. Finances, business, studies, communications, and transportation are flowing more naturally this month, and this can be a relief. This month is excellent for reaching out, though there may be times when you feel you have too much on your plate, and you can be scattered as a result. You are expressing yourself with more charm, and you are less hurried both in speech and movement as you begin the month. You have the opportunity to smooth over troubled areas with siblings, acquaintances, and even neighbors if necessary. The lines of communication open with others. You are building up your confidence in--or enthusiasm for--a project, a course of study, an idea, or a pursuit in the first half of the month. With others around you responding well, you feel even more motivated. The Full Moon on the 4th is a call to expand your interests and experiences, particularly if you’ve been too focused on your personal life or caught up in your daily affairs. Unexpected transportation issues, whether local or long-distance, could redirect you in interesting ways. Your need for more from life strengthens. You might arrive at a turning point or a revelation about communications, learning, education, travel, attitude, outlook, or publishing, setting you on a fresh path. It’s a time to recognize a need to branch out and refresh your spirit. Neptune ends its retrograde cycle on the 10th, and you’re renewing your faith in what you’re doing or in the idea that more meaningfulness is to come. Your efforts to improve your work, health, and daily routines will continue to grow in the weeks ahead, helping clear your mind of guilt or worry. Your life doesn’t straighten out overnight with Neptune’s change of direction, but you feel a little more confident that you can turn around some problems. In fact, Neptune has been a guest in your sector of work, health, and habits for many years, and in January, it will move on. As such, this marks the final stretch of this transit, and it's a great time to digest some of this transit's lessons. With the New Moon on the 19th, a new lease on learning endeavors and communications are in store. Innovative ideas may take root now. Establishing mental rapport with others can be in focus and hugely rewarding. Increasingly, your home and family life come into sharp focus as the month advances. Making memories with family and getting rest climb to the top of your priority list. Domestic life is likely to be animated at times, but mostly in a pleasurable way. The shift in focus begins with Mars entering your home and family sector on the 15th. The Sun and Venus move into this area of your solar chart on the 21st and 24th, respectively. Mercury will follow, but will enter this sector on January 1st. Themes related to your personal life and domestic world are strong, and they will follow you into the new year. This is a period for making discoveries, particularly on the feeling level or concerning relationships. Creative problem-solving in your domestic life or inner world is a theme. Getting rid of clutter in your home can be especially helpful for improving your outlook. This can also play out on another level as you let go of emotional “clutter” to free space in your heart and soul for new opportunities. Special activities with family or refreshed living conditions can be themes. |
Scorpio
You’ll find a great need to settle in and adopt a gentle pace this month, dear Scorpio, but as the month advances, your curiosity increases. This can be a slightly indulgent month in the meantime, as your interest in comfort is active, and you want to enjoy what you have. However, you're also willing to take action to make your life more comfortable! Fortunately, you more readily attract the things you want and need right now. The Full Moon on the 4th can bring a reminder of overspending, but it can also be a time when you have cause to celebrate. You may be settling your accounts or connecting with blossoming feelings in your love life. Neptune turns direct on the 10th, and you can feel reinvigorated on creative and romantic levels as you advance. You’re encouraged to believe in your dreams or to clear your mind of dreams that no longer serve you well so that you can make room for new ones. Confusion in your life in recent months may have stemmed from avoiding getting in touch with your heart on a matter. Now, you’re listening to your heart, even if you don’t have all the answers just yet. A creative project, cherished hobby, or romantic friendship may show signs of progress. Note that this is officially the last leg of Neptune's very lengthy transit of your sector of romance and creativity — it will move on in January. You’re more focused on your needs this month, and this is a necessary and useful process when done in moderation. You’re getting your bearings! You’re ready to make the most of a situation, or you’re willing to take slow and steady steps to improve your life. You have no interest in pushing things, and this attitude works well for you at this time — pacing yourself makes sense. As you slow down, savor, and observe, you may see what was blocking you in the past. This can be a time to gain your footing, build your resources, and develop your talents. You have a lot of power this month to earn and attract the resources you need to live more comfortably. In the first three weeks of December, you're taking more interest in money matters and personal resources. The New Moon on the 19th brings take-charge energy for these matters, and the week following it is excellent for making money and also for acquiring new things. This can be a time for bonuses and raises in some cases. You may be ready to commit to the money-making ideas you've been pondering, or you feel it's time to take charge of your finances and to believe in your worth and value. As the month advances, you can be brimming with ideas and perhaps discovering all-new interests that inspire and motivate you. You are especially passionate about your ideas, and you enjoy sharing them with others. Speaking, writing, and learning are in sharp focus. Mars moves into your communication sector on the 15th, and the Sun and Venus head in on the 21st and 24th. You'll greet the new year with these influences in tow, and Mercury will join the line-up on January 1st. As such, you become more interactive as December progresses! Influences now boost your personal appeal in your communications, and conversations can stand out. Mental stimulation and variety are what you seek. You could be the go-to person for information and know-how. Exploring different ways of relating and communicating can be satisfying. Efforts to learn or develop skills are in favor. |
Sagittarius
December brings solid energy for reinventing yourself, dear Sagittarius. Your powers of attraction run very high, especially the 1st and 18th, and generally, with Venus in your sign until the 24th and Mars to the 15th. You certainly possess extra charm this month. It’s a good time for updating your personal presentation, as well as envisioning what you’d like to make of the year ahead. December's strengths for you are especially evident with personal influence, goal-setting, and finances. Last month, Mercury was retrograde in your sign, then retreated into your privacy sector. This month, Mercury returns to your sign on the 11th, and you're clearer and more decisive. Your confidence in yourself means everything now. You've been a little tight-lipped of late, but you have a lot more to say now - you want to be heard, and you will be. The New Moon on the 19th launches a period of increased personal power and charisma. This gives you the green light to begin moving personal projects ahead. You are bolder than usual and motivated to pursue what you want and to prove your value. There may be job offers and opportunities, or perhaps even significant gifts or bonuses. But first, the Full Moon on the 4th can bring a whirlwind of emotion and activity with a close partner. This can mark a turning point for a key relationship. You can be excited about bringing something to a new level or breaking new ground. Revelations and epiphanies are likely. Neptune turns direct on the 10th, and taking care of family or home-related issues comes naturally. The inner troubleshooting you’ve been doing is starting to pay off as you regain some sense of direction and determination. Note that when Neptune moves out of this area of your solar chart in January, it leaves it forever, so this is the final stretch. People enjoy your company and seek you out this month. It’s an excellent time to build bridges or enhance current relationships. You feel freer to express yourself, and you’re focusing on renewal and creative refreshment. It can be a time to resolve a business or money problem, or an issue of respect or ownership in a relationship. Attention frequently turns to your gracious and attractive qualities, but people also appreciate your take-charge qualities. Others seem to be in your corner, especially after the 11th, and an important meeting of minds can occur. Your powers of attraction skyrocket, and outstanding creative opportunities arise. You could be the go-to person for information and know-how. Certainly, December could be a slightly indulgent month—your desire for comfort or luxury items can sometimes be strong. The need to act upon your desires can sometimes feel urgent with Mars in your sign until the 15th. Your taste for the new and untested is powerful. As the month advances, you are entering a brilliant period for increasing your earning power. You’ll be busy taking charge of your finances. Money-making opportunities are likely to present themselves, and the motivation to take advantage of them increases. Opportunities to advance business and financial goals can arise in the second half of the month. You might also be asserting your independence in surprising ways. For example, if others have been confining or criticizing you, this can be a time when you defend yourself and demand fairer treatment. You’re seeking greater financial independence. |
Capricorn
While the month can begin quietly for you, dear Capricorn, as you are a little more private and withdrawn right now, December progresses with more decisiveness, energy, and confidence. As well, there is much to learn from solitude and increased rest. It's a time of great intuition — of sorting out recent experiences and realigning your personal goals. The first few weeks of December favor personal introspection and more — or better — quality downtime. You may often find yourself acting independently rather than going with the flow and blending in. It's an important time for finding opportunities to recharge. You might now recognize things you’ve missed, reflect on the past year, and envision how you’d like to proceed in the future. With Mercury's retrograde behind you, communicate, but avoid publicizing ideas until you are entirely clear about them. The 21st brings the Sun into your sign and the start of a personal power period. You also have Mars entering Capricorn on the 15th, and Venus on the 24th, and each ingress is a form of awakening. Even Juno enters your sign on the 29th, and on January 1st, Mercury will as well. Essentially, this means you’re building strength to start fresh in many different life departments. People are noticing you more than usual, and you feel stronger and more capable. The ball seems to be in your court in most ways. If you need to reinvent yourself or bring a new presentation of yourself to the world, you're gearing up to do so. Until then, you have a lot of energy in your privacy sector–more so than usual at this time of year. Fortunately, healing power is with you for your emotional world, personal life, and home and family matters. You are making peace with the past, perhaps closing out a tense period or putting a big issue behind you. Enjoying comforting surroundings can be a theme. The Full Moon on the 4th could prompt a scramble to meet deadlines or deal with work or health matters. You may be saying goodbye to something, figuratively speaking, and clearing the decks for new beginnings with the New Moon on the 19th. This lunation may push you on a new path of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment, which can come in very handy once the Sun is in your sign from the 21st onward. Getting comfortable with your inner needs and desires should be the goal, and understanding and processing recent events are part of this. Neptune ends its retrograde cycle on the 10th, and in the weeks ahead of this date, you’ll be rebuilding your faith in your projects, learning, studies, and relationships. You’re more likely to share your ideas and inspiration with others, and less inclined to procrastinate or question your goals and dreams. Some misconceptions may come to light, but you’re gaining more confidence in your creative process. This could push ahead a learning, writing, or transportation issue that has been in limbo. Note that Neptune will move on permanently from your communication sector in January, so this is the last stretch! It's time to tie up loose ends. From the 15th forward, your energy levels run high (sometimes too high), and your pioneering instincts are strong. From the 21st to the 24th, the Sun and Venus head into your sign, and others are taking note. It's a fabulous period for charm and attractiveness. You have increased energy for personal plans and experience a resurgence of vitality. |
Aquarius
December should be busy and rewarding, dear Aquarius, with a quieter, more reflective theme building as the month progresses. As you begin December, you're often focusing on matters outside yourself — your social life, happiness pursuits, and business. Connections with friends, groups, or colleagues are in focus, with a possibility of finding romance through group connections, friends, or friends of friends. The Full Moon on the 4th is a heart-happy one, serving to awaken your desires and romantic or creative impulses, and perhaps your feelings about someone as well. Your personal life and projects deserve some attention. Feelings are full and rich, and hard to ignore! Neptune ends its retrograde in your resources sector on the 10th for the last time. In fact, in January, it will leave this area of your solar chart for good. In the coming weeks, you could see your material affairs strengthening. Faith in your ability to handle your responsibilities builds, as well as in making the living you want or attracting the right resources to you. It’s a time of reinvigoration of your spirit, imagination, and perhaps your more fanciful dreams or plans. You’re putting more faith in your intuition with business and financial matters. A money matter that was stuck or in limbo may release and progress forward. While your relationship with your money, income, talents, and resources has been an ongoing journey with several peaks and valleys as Neptune has transited your solar second house for years, this trek is nearing its end. You are on a path of self-discovery through the people you align yourself with this month. You'll benefit from working on clearing up any problems that have cropped up with friends. December also brings improved communications on the job. With Mars in your solar twelfth house from the 15th forward, you can feel compelled to do something about a situation that has been burdensome. It’s a time to review the past or the sacrifices you are making in the present. During this cycle, you’re a little less energetic as your priorities shuffle around, or you're wrapping up a project. However, in the first half of the month, you often pull out of yourself to connect, chat, mingle, or network, and these things can bring you opportunities. You’re more willing than usual to see the positive side of any given situation. Feeling unusually hopeful about a goal or idea can boost your mood. You are in a fantastic position to brainstorm, team up, collaborate, and share ideas and plans, perhaps improving them or simply enjoying the process. The New Moon on the 19th speaks to your enterprising nature and to your dreams and aspirations. It can be a good time for new technological endeavors. This lunation brings new energy to friendships and long-term goals. This is a time for feeling personally hopeful, emotionally satisfied, and socially popular. Friendships might be renewed or revitalized. As the month progresses, more and more attention turns to your privacy sector. First, Mars enters this house of your solar chart on the 15th, then comes the Sun on the 21st, followed by Venus on the 29th. Mercury will only arrive in this area of your chart on January 1st. Still, there's much attention to behind-the-scenes or under-the-radar activities, downtime, emotional replenishment, healing, and tying up loose ends. You're receiving strong prompts to pay more attention to your needs for rest and recuperation. There can be some limbo or mystery now. |
Pisces
Support for your career, or a whole new vision of where you want your professional life to go, is possible in December, dear Pisces. Career matters can be fruitful, and the New Moon on the 19th ties it all together. Instead, this can be about life-plan goals. However, the month features a building theme of community, networking, friendships, and the pursuit of happiness goals as it progresses. You’re inclined to keep up appearances with the rest of the world with a high concentration of energy in your solar sector of career, goals, responsibilities, and reputation. It’s a time of year for extra attention to your objectives and the rules! You're checking in with these things. A project, business, or financial matter can excite and motivate you. Hurdles seem smaller or less significant as a result. You are extraordinarily resourceful, and there can be good favor, referrals, or other forms of reward, recognition, or help involving parents, bosses, people in authority, or associates. But around the Full Moon on the 4th, your domestic world, objectives, and needs are calling. This lunation can prompt more attention to your personal life, family, or to your need for quiet, safety, and familiarity. Be sure to recharge so that you can give other areas of life your “all.” Full Moons are always reminders of achieving balance. Neptune turns direct on the 10th after retrograde motion since July. This shift contributes to greater well-being, as you can feel reinvigorated on a spiritual level in the weeks ahead. You may be approaching the world in new, more empowered ways. There can also be forward motion in projects or personal plans, or you have more confidence and faith in your dreams. You’re inspired to make the changes and tweaks that you’ve been considering in recent months. Feedback now gives you the chance to make helpful edits. You may be inspired to reach for greater heights. Note that this marks the final leg of Neptune's very lengthy transit of your sign, and it's monumental! In January, it will leave your sign for good. Now is the time to consider what this transit has meant to you, and what lessons you might carry forward with you once it's over. The New Moon on the 19th brings fresh energy for career and reputation matters. As well, the second half of the month is more auspicious for clearing up misunderstandings with authority figures if there were problems in November. Your sector of happiness goals, dreams, hopes, friends, community, and groups becomes exceptionally active as the month advances. Mars moves into this sector on the 15th, followed by the Sun on the 21st, Venus on the 24th, and Juno on the 29th. Mercury will join in on January 1st. This means a distinct move from a business or serious frame of mind to a social focus as December advances. Friendships and group connections are lively. You have much to discover from and through others, even impersonal connections. Love requires emotional space and acceptance. You may find love through friends or groups, or you're pouring more love into your connections and enjoying more interaction with people outside family, work, and partnership. These relationships have different energy, and they're in focus at this time. It’s a perfect time for connecting with people who inspire you or who you inspire. In fact, there can be a mutual fan club situation happening now. It's also a time of increasing desire for personal freedom. |
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See also: Table of Planetary Transits, Sign Changes, New/Full Moons, and Retrogrades for the Month
This Month’s Ephemeris:
This Month’s Ephemeris with extra points and abbreviations rather than glyphs:
Ephemerides with additional points are for Eastern Time. The North Node and Lilith are the True positions. Retrogrades are underlined. Extra points are Chiron, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith. These come from the excellent software, Sirius 3.0.
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This Month’s Void Moon Dates:
Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.
The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.
See Void of Course dates and times for the full year.
New & Full Moon Charts:
- Full Moon in Gemini Chart: December 5th, 2025
- New Moon in Sagittarius Chart: December 19, 2025
Looking Ahead:
- Time Line Aspects: December 2025
- Time Line Aspects: January 2026
- Time Line Aspects: March 2026
- Time Line Aspects: February 2026
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- Time Line Aspects: May 2026
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- Time Line Aspects: July 2026
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This Month in Astrology – January 2026
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This Month’s Highlights
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Horoscopes for the Month
Void of Course Dates this Month

On January 2nd, Chiron stations and turns direct, after retrograde motion since July 30th. Emotional truths about matters we’ve been avoiding or confused about begin to emerge now and in the coming weeks. While not always comfortable revelations, they can serve to motivate us to take appropriate action. Read more about this transit on its calendar page.
On January 3rd, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Cancer, awakening an urgent interest in our domestic world. This lunation can bring a sudden need/desire to connect with our families or our own hearts. Something is exposed or illuminated, prompting us to get in touch with those things in our personal lives that we may have been neglecting or putting off. This is a time to clear up past patterns that have been holding us back from personal fulfillment, particularly those that are home or family-centered or that revolve around our work-home balance and attitudes toward comfort and responsibility.
The Sun closely aligns with Venus and Mars at the time of this Wolf Moon, and this lunation harmonizes with the Moon’s Nodes. We can feel a wonderful spark of creativity and progress now. Our revelations are pivotal and growth-oriented. Relating and creating can be motivators as we set our goals and intentions. We feel very personally involved and want to put ourselves fully into the experience. It can also be a time to make notable connections and strong memories. Read more about this Full Moon on its calendar page.
On January 18th, the New Moon in Capricorn prompts a new beginning. We recognize that having some boundaries and rules in place frees us up to enjoy ourselves as we meet our responsibilities. This lunation offers us the opportunity to set practical, attainable goals and work on developing maturity, self-discipline, and common sense. We’re prompted to consider and prepare for the future.
This New Moon is aligned with Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Pluto. In other words, all of the inner planets are aligned, although Venus is the only inner planet not in Capricorn (Venus is in early Aquarius). This lunation is sextile Saturn and Neptune, trine Uranus, and it’s also opposite Jupiter. We’re ready to make something special of our profession, reputation, long-term goals, and responsibilities. It’s a powerful time for practical solutions and innovation. Teaming up to achieve a work or material goal can be successful and attractive now. Meeting new people through these endeavors can also figure strongly. It’s as much of a practical time as it is a magical period. We’re both inspired and ready to put in the work to make things happen. Read more about this New Moon on its calendar page.
On January 20th, Saturn is sextile Uranus, and this is the final of three in this set. During this period, we’re more likely to be doing what we enjoy, and enjoying what we’re doing, mainly related to career, work, and life path matters, but extending to other areas of life. Events occurring now build character, and life lessons are digestible. It’s a period of solid, meaningful progress. This can be a time to solidify connections, bond with allies, and work on the primary structures of our lives. The changes we make can have long-lasting benefits. Original ideas may take form or develop quite successfully now. There is an opportunity to combine stability and improvement or excitement with good results. The same can be said about innovation and tradition. Read more about this transit on its calendar page.
On January 26th, Neptune enters Aries. Neptune was in Aries from March 30, 2025, to October 22, 2025, returned to Pisces in retrograde motion, and is now back in Aries to stay: from January 26, 2026, to May 21, 2038, and then October 21, 2038, to March 23, 2039.
While Neptune is in Aries, we idealize independence, courage, bravery, freedom, and fresh starts. However, we may not see ourselves clearly, or we might struggle with defining ourselves and our boundaries during this period. We might also inflate our importance in times of insecurity, which can be quite detrimental. Presenting false images of ourselves that we end up identifying with can be especially tempting during this period. Read more about this transit on its calendar page.
| Date | Time | Event | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 4:10 PM | Mercury enters Capricorn | Mer 0 Cap 00' |
| Jan 2 | 9:38 AM | Chiron Direct | Chi 22 Ari 36'D |
| Jan 3 | 5:03 AM | Full Moon in Cancer | 13 Can 02' |
| Jan 10 | 10:48 AM | Last Quarter Moon | 20 Lib 24' |
| Jan 11 | 3:37 PM | Vesta enters Aquarius | Ves 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 17 | 7:43 AM | Venus enters Aquarius | Ven 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 18 | 2:52 PM | New Moon in Capricorn | 28 Cap 44' |
| Jan 19 | 8:45 PM | Sun enters Aquarius | Sun 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 20 | 12:18 AM | Saturn sextile Uranus | Sat 27 Pis 34' sextile Ura 27 Tau 34'Rx |
| Jan 20 | 11:41 AM | Mercury enters Aquarius | Mer 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 23 | 4:16 AM | Mars enters Aquarius | Mar 0 Aqu 00' |
| Jan 24 | 8:31 PM | Pallas enters Pisces | Pal 0 Pis 00' |
| Jan 25 | 11:47 PM | First Quarter Moon | 6 Tau 14' |
| Jan 26 | 12:34 PM | Neptune enters Aries | Nep 0 Ari 00' |
(See the full table for 2026)
See also: This Week in Astrology week to week for more detail.
This Month’s Overview Horoscopes
The following horoscopes outline how the above astrological influences might affect each individual sign.
Overview horoscopes fill in here as I write them, ideally during the week before the month begins. It is not unusual to see some signs temporarily missing as I write the twelve of them over the course of a few days, starting with the featured sign of the month (birthday month).
Aries
January is strong for work, reputation, networking, friendships, and new approaches in your career, dear Aries. The first half of the month, especially, powerfully emphasizes your responsibilities, status, and life path. This is a month of more visibility than usual, as well as more creative and professional power. There is a distinct move from a business or life-path frame of mind to a social focus as the month progresses. You’re inclined to keep up appearances with the rest of the world with a high concentration of energy in your solar sector of career, goals, responsibilities, and reputation--Venus is here until the 17th, the Sun to the 19th, Mercury from the 1st to 20th, and Mars visits until the 23rd. It’s a time of year for extra attention to your objectives and the rules! You’re in an excellent position to pour energy, passion, and love into your current work or pet project. Creative and possibly even romantic or partnering opportunities can arise through business affairs this month. You are more interested in the long term when it comes to love, though towards the end of the month, friendship and camaraderie assume greater importance. You may get the chance to show your unique qualities, and you're certainly more courageous than usual when it comes to both expressing and asserting yourself. With such a strong focus on your worldly goals and ambitions, the Full Moon on the 3rd asks you to find a balance. It prompts you to pay closer attention to your personal life, family, or to your need for quiet, safety, and familiarity. Be sure to recharge so that you can give other areas of life your “all.” Any problems brewing in your domestic or personal life can reach a head now. At the same time, you might enjoy pouring yourself into a project that gets you somewhere, as you tear down obstacles and solve problems. The desire to break free from situations that restrict or limit you is with you, and this can be positive if it gives you the courage to make overdue changes. Finding a balance involves careful consideration of your limits. Push yourself to think of new ways to improve your life, but keep everything reasonable. You're magnetic, particularly around the 6th to the 8th. A project, business, or financial matter can excite and motivate you. Hurdles seem smaller or less significant as a result. There can be good favor, referrals, or other forms of reward, recognition, or assistance from parents, bosses, people in authority, or associates. Your relationships or charisma can be on display, and you're especially dynamic and engaged, though possibly a little impulsive at times. The New Moon on the 18th brings fresh energy for career and reputation matters. It’s also a time when inspiration comes suddenly, and you could pick up new and possibly radically different interests or goals. You’re in an excellent position to see where you can move forward with less baggage. Friendships and group connections are lively later this month. You have much to experience through others, even impersonal connections. Your sector of happiness goals, dreams, hopes, friends, community, and groups becomes exceptionally active as the month advances. Teamwork or group and networking activities can lead to exciting opportunities. It’s a perfect time for connecting with people who inspire you or who you inspire. Neptune enters your sign on the 26th, this time for the long haul, bringing more wonder and mystery to your life and persona. This transit draws out your imagination, idealism, and spirituality now and in the years to come. In the final week of the month, especially, you're in good shape for inventive ideas. Sharing your expertise can be rewarding. You can be popular, or you may receive favors or invites. Someone may be expressing their feelings for you–they appreciate your commitment and dedication. You’re quite charming all around. |
Taurus
There is terrific energy for discovery and self-expression this month, dear Taurus. You are looking at the world around you, yourself, and situations with growing confidence and positivity. People see you in a particularly favorable light, and you may feel inspired by a particular topic, piece of news, or promising opportunity. You can meet people who inspire you or introduce you to new ideas and perspectives this month. You might attend special events, accept invitations, or explore new topics to break up your routine. You're approaching a very busy and robust period for career and reputation, beginning later this month and extending into the next. Creativity soars. Aim to prepare as much as possible by brushing up on your skills and gaining practical experience. The Full Moon on the 3rd can bring deadlines, errands, and paperwork to your attention. If you’ve been avoiding your daily affairs, it’s time to get things back in balance. Minor issues can loom large. However, what emerges now can bring you to a wonderful turning point, especially concerning transportation and communication. Your words are more powerful now, so use this energy well. Look for opportunities to expand your knowledge or skills without overloading your plate. You are received exceptionally well from the 6th to the 8th, with Venus and Mars coming together in your sector of the higher mind and spirit. You might shoot for something exciting and share your enthusiasm with others. Your powers of attraction are strong, and you can achieve or pursue your goals with far more ease than usual. You can feel playfully competitive, and physical or mental activities more often go in your favor. You might seek exciting connections or have a real passion for a new idea, topic, travel destination, or long-term plan. You may feel a strong desire to stand up for your ideas or to state your case. Indeed, you might crave more action, life experience, or a change of pace. You can get the courage to pursue a long-coveted goal. A strong desire to speak, know, and share your personal truths is with you. Very often this month, you can be philosophical, and sharing ideas and experiences with others can be fulfilling. Benefits come from reaching out and pushing yourself a bit out of your comfort zone. The competitive side of your nature comes to the fore in January, but in an entirely pleasant and likely playful way. You are more enthusiastic than you have been, and your confidence in yourself is natural and easy. This is a month in which you can be more experimental, spontaneous, and adventurous. Your need to "get away from it all" is powerful. Your tastes and attractions are as non-routine as your interests these days. Benefits can come through your connection to distant relatives, guides, or teachers. Publishing and promotional activities can thrive now. Others appreciate your vigor and warmth, and this vibrant energy is captured quite beautifully in the New Moon on the 18th. As the month advances, your desire to set goals and to achieve is building. Venus climbs to the top of your solar chart on the 17th, the Sun and Mercury follow suit on the 19th and 21st, and then Mars brings up the rear on the 23rd. It’s a spectacular show of energy in your career and reputation sector, and you’re making a splash. It can be a time to take the lead and initiative more often and pursue your ambitions directly and with vigor. At times, you could find yourself in conflict with authority figures or facing challenges with your reputation, but you’ll get better at this as you go along. It’s a strong period for taking care of business and for public or professional appeal. Others tend to go along with your plans, if not outright support you. You’re also bound to feel good about your performance. |
Gemini
January brings powerful support for research and strategy, dear Gemini. Finances deserve special attention, particularly shared money and property, as well as loans and support payments. You are moving toward a highly expressive, adventurous period of the year, but January begins with more introspective energy. While from the outside looking in, you appear ready for action, a lot is going on inside. Feelings are more intense than usual, but not uncomfortably so. You are more willing than usual to explore your deeper feelings. Whatever your obsession now, it's consuming. You might be heavily involved in research and development, as you're not quite ready to share your projects with others. For some of you, however, this is a passionate time on an intimate level. You are discovering new means of expression, and attractions can pop up without warning. Adventure, higher education, cultural events, and other experiences that broaden your horizons are in high focus by month’s end. These themes will continue to make headlines in your life in February. However, especially in the first half of January, you’re likely to feel particularly confident along emotional lines with your private feelings and needs or with close relationships. You can resolve emotional predicaments, or, if not fix, find peace with your problems. You might decide to share a burden or secret with a trusted person or find some other form of satisfying release for issues that have been weighing you down. Your tendency now is to see the hidden layers or elements of a situation to your advantage since you know how to work out a problem from the inside out. The Full Moon on the 3rd brings your attention to a money matter or your resources, and it can draw out strong feelings about self-worth. A brewing financial issue could reach a head, or a conflict over ownership or values can emerge. If you’ve been nursing resentment about being disrespected or undervalued, emotions can push up and out with force – you may feel the need to make a stand! If you’ve felt emotionally stuck, perhaps caught on something from your past, this is a time to pull out of it or take steps towards that end. Consider that current transits may lead you to believe you can handle more than you truly can, and it’s important to avoid overcommitting. It’s time to recognize your needs, and with more clarity about your feelings, you’ll have a better idea of your next step. Opportunities to advance business and financial goals can arise now. You might also be asserting your independence in surprising ways. Particularly around the 6th to the 8th, your appeal is strong, mysterious, and deep. You might have a sudden, intense urge to act on hidden or previously buried desires. It’s an exciting time for love and desires, or a significant personal discovery. A mystery, investigation, passion project, or exciting research can be compelling, drawing you in. You can pour much energy and love into your private life, an intimate relationship, or a special pursuit with creative results. Your desire to investigate, detect, uncover, or expose anything hidden runs very high now, so aim to use it for good, such as for research and analysis, rather than for stirring up problems. Seek to solve rather than create problems! The desire to feel more in control of your life or empowered can take hold, as can the courage to make changes or take action towards these ends. Your intimate life speeds up this month. Your reasoning and negotiating skills step up a notch this month, helping you resolve problems quickly and fairly. After the New Moon on the 18th, new projects launched can be especially unique and creative. Venus moves into harmony with your sign and into your spirit sector on the 17th. Amazingly, the Sun and Mercury follow suit on the 19th and 20th, respectively, and Mars on the 23rd. This congregation can certainly emphasize adventure, non-routine and spirit-lifting activities, learning, or sharing ideas in your life. You can be on a crusade for more engaging, mind-expanding experiences. Energies later in January stir your desire for exciting connections or encourage a passion for a new idea, subject, course of study, or travel destination. You’re especially spontaneous and free with your ideas, affections, and thoughts. You can both inspire and charm others with your ideas. The information you share may help someone immensely. You’re looking forward with great enthusiasm, and you might find love or particular enjoyment outside of your usual routine. Joining creative forces can be most welcome, quite successful, and satisfying. A whole new perspective on a matter can result, and it feels good to explore your options. You have extra cards in your hand now! |
Cancer
Powerful energy is with you in January for close relationships, dear Cancer. You have support for improving your connections with others and your relationship with yourself. The people and networks in your life are more encouraging this month, or positive and friendly people are coming into your life now. As long as you remain flexible with plans, this can be a time of dynamic, enhanced relationships. Relationships can become very exciting, dramatic, and intimate as January progresses, or your focus on a particular endeavor strengthens, and you’re especially motivated and determined. A congregation of planets in your sector of intimacy and shared resources suggests intense, concentrated energy. But first, these cosmic bodies occupy your partnership sector, and your relationships are lively. A Full Moon occurs in your sign on the 3rd, and feelings bubble up to the surface, at the same time as a big commotion in your partnership sector. You may feel torn between the desire for alone time and your commitment to others. However, if you find a middle ground, you will likely enjoy more productivity. You’re likely to have epiphanies about your needs now. This lunation can bring a culmination or turning point. It's about better understanding your relationship needs and finding yourself. This lunation can help point you in the right direction toward correcting imbalances, particularly in the me-you department in relationships. If you’ve been defining yourself primarily through your relationships, you’re now ready to draw up your own terms. Issues of independence and partnership can challenge you to make a decision, and it can be a time to confront, learn, and grow. If you assert yourself, do so with knowledge of your heart. Otherwise, impulsiveness can get you into a sticky situation. Especially from the 6th to the 9th, there can be passion, romance, and pleasure, although some extremes are also possible. Pairing up to get something done can be highlighted. Creative, sparks-flying transits leave you feeling exceptionally playful, determined, and energetic. You may want to push the limits with your feelings or creative impulses. You seem to magnetize people to you, and others might be integral in encouraging or motivating you to experience new things, enjoy yourself, or express yourself more fully. Instead, you might look to others to fulfill your desires, which can be a little problematic if they’re not on the same page! However, channeled well, more excitement or passion in your life can stir you, prompting new beginnings and a better understanding of your desires. Fresh starts in a partnership are stirring after the New Moon on the 18th. Your personal magnetism is strong, and others are more willing and able to spend quality time with you. Some of you could begin a new long-term relationship, and it might come out of nowhere. Even so, watch that you don't see what you want to see in others, rather than what is. The month’s focus changes as planets begin moving into your solar eighth house. Venus moves in on the 17th, the Sun and Mercury on the 19th and 20th, and Mars arrives on the 23rd. As such, January's energies strengthen for attention to a passion project or an intimate relationship. It’s also an intense time for strategy and research–something you can pour yourself into wholeheartedly. It’s a time for being brave and honest with yourself, and perhaps some excitement and courage with a special person, deepening feelings of trust and authenticity. In the last week of the month, there can be a sudden show of support, emotional or financial. Love can be enhanced with a partner through sharing something personal and intimate. It’s a powerful time to break free from a bad habit, and intimate relationships can turn a corner and transform. Your attitude is positive, your thoughts are more precise than usual, and your views are particularly well-received. It’s a generally good time for instruction, advice, teaching, sharing ideas, and guidance. You may get to the root of challenges in a close relationship related to sharing and power politics, or you get to the very heart of your own desires. |
Leo
The details are more important to you this month than the big picture, dear Leo, and you have considerable energy and support for shaping up your daily routines, including work and health efforts. Super-motivated and energetic, you can get a whole lot done. It's a powerful month for fixing problems and enjoying more dynamism in your daily affairs. But while work and wellness goals are in strong focus in January, increasingly, you are turning your attention to your social life or partnering as the month advances. New levels and layers in a relationship can be achieved. You are approaching a power period for relationships. In many ways, you’re busy working in the background in the first weeks of the month. Good energy is with you for solving work problems or straightening out misconceptions and reputation issues. A special pursuit, project, or lifestyle adjustment can inspire you. The Full Moon on the 3rd can awaken you to feelings you’ve kept at bay. It can serve as a wake-up call if you’ve neglected self-care on an emotional level. If you don’t feel up to par, you may be overextended, and you now need to slow down. It can be a time to bring closure to an unresolved issue in your life. Your body may be giving you a strong message to rest. Allowing yourself time for stillness can do wonders for you now. You're in a rather busy cycle, and of course, this requires some juggling and balancing, but you’ll find it easier than usual to arrive at that sweet spot with current cosmic support. The urge to sort out minor problems, iron out flaws, and eliminate waste or excess drives you, so use this extra energy boost to clear up the clutter in your daily life. You may need to let go of projects, ideas, and possibly attitudes that are getting in the way of progress, particularly those that keep you from growing in your work and from optimal health care practices. Do what you can to avoid the downside of current transits. Impatience, arrogance, and ego can get in the way of their potential benefits, which are courage, initiative, drive, and vigor. Being active or taking on an active role makes sense. You are sure to find ways to make daily life more pleasurable, interesting, and creative this month. Love opportunities while going about your daily routines are possible - through work or the pursuit of health goals, for example. It can also be a time to come together with someone and make things happen, whether as a fitness or work partner. It's a time of energetic work, analysis, reorganization, and fixing problem areas in your life. However, it's also a time when your powers of attraction run high and others see you for your more charming qualities. You tend to channel your passion into productive pursuits. Your services or the work you do can set you apart from others. Instead, this is a time for discovering more pleasure or excitement while taking care of yourself and your environment. You might be able to transform a duty or task into something enjoyable and satisfying, for example. Creative ways to do your chores can figure strongly. The New Moon on the 18th is particularly concentrated, creative, and enlightening. Events or opportunities occurring after this date push you into a new direction in your duties or with health and well-being endeavors. A significant shift in focus begins as planets move out of your work and health sector from the 17th to the 23rd, and into your partnership sector. In the last week of the month, especially, you’re likely to enjoy a relationship renaissance or a stronger feeling of balance in your life. Problem-solving is enhanced, especially when inspired by a friend or partner. It's certainly a time of animation in your relationships. While influences can now stir up tension or conflict, they can ultimately be refreshing, as you get the chance to address problem areas. The last week of January can be strong for communicating your feelings for someone or for coming together in agreement or cooperation with a partner or special friend. You’re in a position of strength in close relationships or when sealing a deal. |
Virgo
Creative opportunities are strong this month, dear Virgo. There is strong activity in your sector of romance, recreation, self-expression, hobbies, and pastimes in January, giving these themes great power in your life. Romance and pleasure-seeking can be a strong draw or focus. Desires come on quickly and with great force this month. You are especially companionable and open to new experiences, and your powers of attraction run very high. It’s a busy and favorable time for social and cultural activities. Work, duty, and wellness take on greater importance in your life as January progresses. Until then, you're especially interested in enjoying more expressive, leisurely, creative, or romantic pursuits with a strong showing of planets in your sector of joy. Artists and hobbyists will have an especially creative and exciting month. The Full Moon on the 3rd can bring a friendship issue to a turning (or boiling) point. A compelling desire to express yourself uniquely or creatively can grab hold, romance can heat up, or there can be a conflict between a friendship and a love relationship. Watch for overdoing things or trying to please too many people. Keep in mind that more is not always better. Still, personal appeal is powerful on a mental level. You can arrive at interesting insights, but you may need to do some sorting between fact and fiction before you get there. Impulsiveness should be tamed. Motivation and enthusiasm are strong along creative or romantic lines, especially obvious from the 6th to the 9th. You feel more comfortable sharing your creative side, a fun project or pastime excites you, or there may be much to enjoy with a love interest or romantic partner. You might bring great pleasure to someone’s life or choose to chase a pleasure yourself. You are exceptionally awake to the world around you. It’s a good time to understand your desires and need for action. The desire for more fun is strong — it can be a highly charged, animated time. You tend to follow your true passions, but do so mindfully–be sure you know what they are instead of following whims. Don’t let unrest blur your authentic desires. You might expand your options to meet people and enjoy yourself. Your feelings for someone can expand and grow, and a person who’s holding a torch for you may express their appreciation. After the New Moon on the 18th, you may revive or begin rewarding hobbies or enjoy new channels for expressing and enjoying yourself to the full. It’s all about finding and following your joy. As the month advances, the focus shifts quite dramatically to work and health endeavors as one planet after another heads into your solar sixth house. Venus leads the way on the 17th, followed by the Sun and Mercury on the 19th and 20th, and then Mars arrives on the 23rd. It’s not enough for you to follow a routine – you are challenged to bring a new perspective and alternative methods to what you produce or to the services you provide. Work can be lively, and wellness routines can also benefit from creative approaches now. You're pouring more energy and love into your job, chores, or health pursuits. Channeling your passion into productive pursuits can be wonderfully satisfying now. Your duties, chores, or job can be more joyful and pleasurable. You'll be concentrating on the details and daily routines of your life--it's time for fine-tuning. It's a strong period for perfecting projects and organizing your living and working spaces. It’s a perfect time for updating skills and learning things that help improve your work and health. Socializing on the job, within reason, of course, can bring opportunities into your life now. Or, the focus may be on making connections through your work. You might take extra steps to reach out and help others in the last week of the month. Your services or work are appreciated. You’re also in an excellent position to handle your practical affairs. The desire to step up a health and fitness or nutrition program runs high. |
Libra
January can be a month of great discoveries and much activity on the home front, dear Libra. You're in a nesting phase, although you are unlikely to be idle around the home. In fact, it's a fine time for making creative changes. A shift of interest and attitude occurs as the month progresses, and you enter a highly expressive period for romance, recreation, or hobbies. The month is strong for working on projects around the home, such as redecorating or making improvements that allow more freedom, as well as organization and comfort on the home front. Changes now can have long-lasting results. There might be some tension stirring in your personal life, but it's often of the creative or constructive variety. It's a time of making memories with family or loved ones and for getting some much-needed downtime. You may get a chance to repair troubled relationships, and you may very well grow closer to someone. Virtually every other area of your life will benefit in some way if you are fulfilled on the home front, and this seems to be your priority. You can feel quite a bit of enthusiasm along emotional lines. Family or household matters are in particularly good form. You can feel eager to put an obstacle behind you. It’s a time for asking yourself what you can improve to make your life better all around. The Full Moon on the 3rd occurs at the top of your solar chart, reminding you of the need to pay special attention to your work or reputation. A responsibility or a call to action is possible. While you could feel some pressure to perform, don’t push yourself too hard. Circumstances now remind you that this is a time to restore balance between your personal and professional lives. Remember that goals tend to compete with one another when you have too much going on, so pacing yourself makes the most sense. Tensions lie in overblown expectations. Finding a balance is essential, but avoid adding more to your plate as a temporary fix. Especially from the 6th to the 9th, transits stir your passion, dynamism, and engagement. You might crave some emotional excitement or a stronger, more exciting connection to someone or a particular project. You may want to create something special, expressive, or unique on the home front. Inspiring and creative ways to improve your domestic world can be a strong draw. With courageous explorations and experimentation, you may feel closer to yourself and your innermost needs. Aim to pour extra energy into a household project or invigorating activity with family for the best results. Being active and productive is the most satisfying use of current influences. With the New Moon on the 18th, good energy is with you to pour more heart, love, and energy into your home life and to start fresh if it makes sense. You may recognize what you need to change on the inside to attract more positivity into your life. You’re in a goal-setting frame of mind, and you’re excited about working towards your objectives. You might pick up or begin new projects or make resolutions to better approach and improve your home life. Nurturing is in strong focus as you recognize the importance of feeling comfortable, safe, and fulfilled. A shift of focus to more creative, sociable, and pleasure-seeking activities occurs later in January. As Venus, the Sun, Mercury, and Mars all head into your joy sector from the 17th to the 23rd, a shift of focus to more expressive, interactive, creative, friendly, and pleasure-seeking activities occurs. You are on fire in the personal appeal department in the last week of the month. In the last week of the month, influences increase your joy factor. It's a powerful time for self-expression, socializing, and spontaneous conversation or learning. You see the pleasant side of life, and a light and playful mood figures strongly. Friendships can be exceptionally warm, and love affairs particularly friendly! People are naturally drawn to your charm, and you are turning heads more than usual. It’s a potentially excellent time for all things romantic, creative, and whimsical. Conversations open up, and they’re pleasant, instructive, and helpful. |
Scorpio
January is a powerful month for learning, sharing, and connecting, dear Scorpio. You can wow others with your words, ideas, and knowledge. Love and communication tie together in wonderful ways, and an exciting new interest or project can be in the cards. This is probably the best time of year for speaking engagements, communication project launches, or simply for presenting and sharing your ideas. You may find yourself in high demand, as you are currently the go-to person for advice or good company. You have the opportunity to smooth over troubled areas with siblings, acquaintances, and even neighbors if necessary this month. The lines of communication are open. Increasingly, your home and family life come into sharp focus as the month advances. Until then, love may be found in your own neighborhood, through siblings' connections, or through learning endeavors. You're confident and enthusiastic, particularly about a project, a course of study, an idea, or a pursuit. With others around you responding well, you feel even more motivated. You can be about expanding and growing a project, personal writings, or a connection. You can meet someone special while running an errand, in the neighborhood, on the phone, or at a class. The Full Moon on the 3rd is a call to expand your interests and experiences, particularly if you’ve been overly focused on your personal life. You may also be dealing with unexpected transportation issues, whether local or long-distance. This Full Moon can bring a communication, learning, or transportation matter to a head or a turning point. Announcements, awards, or completed projects can generate much attention. Remember that a lot is happening in your head, and you may end up talking ahead of yourself and possibly misrepresent yourself if you’re not careful. Still, you’re passionate about your ideas and pursuits, and you're probably very excited about sharing them or stating your case. Learning is quick and easy! The motivation to learn or express yourself is strong. While you should certainly think in big terms, avoid taking on so much that you don’t know where to begin. Excesses could be with mental pursuits and projects–you want to shine, which may have led you to take on or promise too much. Overextension is possible, and toning things down can be challenging because your desire to excel is so strong. Especially from the 6th to the 9th, expressing yourself comes most naturally, and you attract others with your perspective, words, or ideas. Playful or gentle competition can be motivating. You might make a mental connection with someone special that’s especially notable and enjoyable. You may want to take on a challenging project or enjoy a particularly important discussion. It’s easy to become worked up about an idea or opinion, and influences now can stir your passion for a mental interest or project. Your enthusiasm to get things done, succeed, and excel is through the roof. You should probably watch for impatience and for speaking before thinking. The month is excellent for collecting information, research of any kind, and work that involves refining and editing. With the New Moon on the 18th, you want action with learning, sharing, and connecting. It can usher in a new beginning with your daily affairs, communications, contacts, and personal interests. As the month progresses, making memories with family and getting some much-needed rest climb to the top of your priority list. Domestic life is likely to be animated at times, but mostly in a pleasurable way. The shift in focus begins with Venus moving into your sector of home and family on the 17th. Next, the Sun and Mercury move into this area of your solar chart on the 19th and 20th, respectively, and then Mars arrives on the 23rd. There may be emotional breakthroughs and creative problem-solving in your domestic life or inner world. Especially in the last week of the month, there can be extra busyness and also enjoyment in your personal life. There can be valuable lessons about family, or through family. You can be mainly preoccupied with personal and domestic matters. Your interest in home and family matters is strong. Family and close friends are easy to get along with, and you are unusually open to sharing your space and thoughts with them. It’s also a good time to negotiate with family or discuss home and family matters. Clarifying your feelings can be successful. |
Sagittarius
The month brings strong energy for enjoying yourself and building something important to you, dear Sagittarius. The desire to boost your income or take care of your things is with you. As long as you avoid impulse buys, you will come out ahead! It can also be a pleasant time for learning and connecting as the month advances. Financial activity, including pressures or concerns, can be the focus, especially in the first half of the month. With matters of security, comfort, and money, you're shaking things up a little. Still, your drive for security is strong, and you're ready to work hard at making your life more comfortable. It can be a somewhat indulgent month, as you want to enjoy what you have. Fortunately, you are more able to attract the things you want and need right now. You’re more focused on your needs now, and this is a necessary and useful process when done in moderation. You’re getting your bearings! The Full Moon on the 3rd can bring a reminder of overspending for some, but it can also be a time when you have a reason to celebrate. You could be resolving a business or money problem, or an issue of respect or ownership in a relationship. You are looking at your money and possessions in a whole new way, and you might come up with creative ideas on how to earn more or use what you already have. You’re seeking greater financial independence. While thinking big is a good exercise, be alert for excesses that need correcting. For example, if you’ve been overspending or overborrowing, or are too dependent on others for your happiness, then this is a time to recognize the need to bring things back into balance. Material goods, comfort or luxury items, and pleasurable or sensual activities have a greater appeal in the first half of January, especially. You can be excited to put an enterprising idea into action, especially after the New Moon on the 18th. Thinking up ways to make more money or creative changes in a business can be in the spotlight. You can accomplish much by tapping into bravery, courage, initiative, and enthusiasm, particularly related to your income, business matters, talents, or other resources and assets. Be self-aware, and aim to downplay or sidestep impatience and rashness. Especially from the 6th to the 9th, with dynamic energy in your sector of income, possessions, and natural talents, your abilities and creativity shine through, or you want to take bold action to make improvements. You're learning a lot about your desires. There can be significant purchases, gifts, bonuses, or business moves. It can be a good time for earning some praise or admiration for your handiwork or creative talents. More involvement with your immediate environment, community, and neighborhood is in your forecast for later in January. Venus heads into your communication sector on the 17th, the Sun and Mercury move in on the 19th and 20th, and Mars joins this area of your solar chart on the 23rd. Your curiosity about the world around you increases. Communications are strong, and love may even come through them, or through learning environments. Intellectual ties in existing relationships assume more importance to you than usual. Especially in the last week of January, it’s an active time for changing mental interests and inspired learning or sharing. While at times you might be a little too quick to communicate or to present your ideas before they’re truly ready, you are brimming with beautiful ideas and discovering all-new interests that inspire and motivate you. You’re likely to strengthen your connections through shows of support and positive actions. Influences now boost your personal appeal in your communications and excite your passions for a particular project or learning endeavor. Conversations can be stimulating. Clearing the air with someone can lead to good feelings, or verbalizing a matter can bring a new perspective. Your charm is in full force! You might inspire others with your words, and it's a strong time to discuss, muse, and analyze. |
Capricorn
The month ahead brings fabulous energy for reinventing yourself, dear Capricorn. You have a strong, unusual display of cosmic bodies in your sign, highlighting your personal power. Later in January, a shift to money, things, business, enjoyment, and comfort is in store. January is particularly strong for personal influence, goal-setting, and finances. The Sun visits Capricorn until the 19th, Mercury from the 1st to the 20th, Venus until the 17th, and Mars until the 23rd! As well, the New Moon on the 18th is in your sign, and it's quite spectacular. Your powers of attraction run very high, especially from the 6th to the 8th. You certainly possess extra charm and courage. It’s a good time for updating your personal presentation, as well as envisioning what you’d like to make of the year ahead. People enjoy your company and seek you out in January. It’s an excellent time to build bridges or enhance current relationships, especially around the Full Moon on the 3rd. You feel freer to express yourself, and you’re focusing on renewal and creative refreshment. It can be a time to resolve a business or money problem, or an issue of respect or ownership in a relationship. Since people see you in a most favorable light right now, it’s an excellent time to do interviews or make presentations, and to win someone’s trust or favor. Opportunities for cooperation and shared happiness emerge, and creative or romantic matters can thrive. Discovering a new passion, interest, hobby, or love may be in focus now. You are bolder than usual and motivated to pursue what you want and to prove your value. There may be job offers and opportunities, and some of you could be receiving significant gifts or bonuses. Timing is right, and instincts are sharp. You are looking to improve, pioneer, and go where you and perhaps others have never gone before. Your powers of attraction skyrocket, and outstanding creative opportunities arise. You dare to try something new or approach your life in a new and unique way. You tend to thrive most when given space and flexibility so that you can work your magic! You hold a lot of power this month to make important changes and begin new endeavors. This is particularly the case around and after the New Moon on the 18th. Not only does it occur in your sign, but it's also aligned with Mercury, Venus, and Mars, adding mental, creative, and attractive sizzle to your life and emphasizing these things in your personality. You are magnetic and more noticeable than usual. People are attracted to your lively spirit. You are forward and straightforward when it comes to love, and you are a priority or headline in a love interest's life. Still, it's possible that there's a battle of egos with a partner, or you could feel someone’s demands on you, finding them excessive. You might be trying to please someone and, at the same time, striving for independence, and something has to give. Deciding whether to partner up or pursue your interests and stand out independently can be difficult. In fact, you’re likely to want to do both! Getting to a state of balance can be challenging but rewarding, as you stand to learn a lot about yourself and a relationship. January brings good energy for pursuing your personal plans, becoming more active and involved, and competitive or independent undertakings. You are more assertive, energetic, and decisive. Others readily back you and have your personal interests, agenda, and happiness in mind. Your desire for comfort or luxury items increases as the month advances. Security and stability become bigger needs. You are looking at your money and possessions in a whole new way, and you might come up with creative ideas on how to earn more or use what you already have in wonderful ways. You’re seeking greater financial independence. Inspired money-making ideas can be in the spotlight. Your initiative is stronger than usual, and your taste for the new and untested is powerful. Especially from the 20th onward, you're more preoccupied with practical affairs. You want to develop your ideas and see tangible results from your efforts. It’s a great time to consider improving your business pursuits and organizing your finances. It’s a good time to negotiate and perhaps make a nice purchase. Natural, comforting activities draw you in. |
Aquarius
The first few weeks of January favor personal introspection and alone time, dear Aquarius, after which you'll find yourself more interactive and filled with initiative. You may often find yourself acting independently rather than going with the flow and blending in. It's a powerful period for finding opportunities to recharge. It's an ideal time to see what you’ve missed, reflect on the past year, and envision how you’d like to proceed in the future. Communicate, but avoid publicizing ideas until you are entirely clear about them. For most of the month, you'll likely be a little more withdrawn than usual, preferring time to yourself for reflection and rest. It's not the best time for demanding or competitive activities. One by one, cosmic bodies move into your sign this month! First, on the 17th, Venus heads into Aquarius. On the 19th, the Sun arrives, on the 20th, Mercury emerges, and on the 23rd, Mars enters Aquarius! Every year, when the Sun enters Aquarius, it's a personal power period. This year, however, is an especially potent time for Aquarians due to this lineup. What does this all mean? You’re in a strong position to start fresh in many different areas of your life. People are noticing you more than usual. The ball seems to be in your court in most ways. If you need to reinvent yourself or bring a new presentation of yourself to the world, you're getting ready to do so. Until then, in the first half of January, you have tremendous energy in your privacy sector–more so than usual at this time of year. Fortunately, there is also inspiring, releasing, and innovating energy alongside this. Healing power is with you for your emotional world, personal life, and home and family matters. You are making peace with the past, perhaps closing out a tense period or putting a big issue behind you. You may benefit from a retreat or comforting and familiar surroundings more than most things right now. The Full Moon on the 3rd requires you to meet deadlines or deal with work or health matters. Finding a compromise is important. Look for ways to make adjustments that lead to a healthier, more balanced life. Adjusting your expectations will do you a world of good at this time. However, the month is mainly about attending to your emotional wellness and need for detox and decompression. There's animation in your private life, whether this takes the form of potent daydreams and intuition, or a private, exciting connection. This is also an intense time for personal appeal, even if it’s of the mysterious variety. Creative arts can be especially rewarding now, as they can allow you to express your feelings and desires powerfully but also indirectly. There are some loose ends to tie up. Those endeavors, and possibly relationships, that are in private or behind the scenes tend to figure strongly and thrive. In many areas of life, you tend to keep your emotional distance and a low profile. Major decision-making may be deferred until you feel more confident later in the month. Desires are complex, and either difficult to fulfill or you could struggle with whether to pursue them. Private and past matters tend to assume larger importance in your life. As the month progresses, it can be as if you are emerging from a waking sleep with planets, one by one, leaving your privacy sector and moving into your sign. Your energy levels ramp up, and your pioneering instincts are strong. It's a strong period for charm, initiative, and attractiveness. If you've used your period of rest and reflection well, you'll find you can successfully push forward with your personal plans at this time. What you say and do has an impact as you close the month. Others notice you not only for your charm but also for your viewpoint, brainpower, perceptiveness, and wit. People may seek your opinion or companionship, or you may be the topic of conversation. You’re turning a corner and coming out of your shell--you’re more engaged, on the ball, and busy now and in the weeks ahead. More attention comes your way. |
Pisces
January is expected to be busy and notable, dear Pisces, particularly regarding friendships and happiness pursuits. Still, a more reclusive and gentle pace is likely later in the month. Until then, romantic and creative opportunities or attention can come through networking, friends, or group affiliations. Others are supporting your efforts. You can have many ideas that you're birthing now, and they can be genuinely creative and unique. You are not particularly satisfied with ordinary activities in January, and you’re inclined to look for something inspiring to keep your interest. It’s an excellent time for discovering new feelings, desires, and needs. The 3rd can bring a romantic revelation with a Full Moon in your sector of joy. Your personal life and projects deserve some attention. Independence, freedom, and beliefs can be hot topics in your relationships. Feelings are full and rich, and hard to ignore! Circumstances might also alert you to how your life may have become unbalanced due to excesses, particularly in the social or pleasure-seeking arenas. Benefits are coming to you in these areas of life, but if you are going overboard, there’s the chance you’ll pass up opportunities or overextend yourself. While it’s a time for thinking in big terms, it’s also important to consider your abilities and resources before taking on too much. Try not to rush things for the best results. January is a time for feeling personally hopeful, emotionally satisfied, and socially popular. Friendships might be renewed or revitalized. You may get a chance to clinch a deal and cement a bond, or there can be a favorable legal outcome. It's a sociable time for you – a time when being part of a team brings you the most success. Aim to share your time, ideas, and expertise now. Networking efforts pay off, higher-ups are pleased with your work, and your inner confidence shines through. Connections with friends and colleagues are in focus, and there is a possibility of finding romance through group connections. Towards the end of the month, you can experience unusual cravings and feelings, and possibly interesting twists. In the first half of January, you’re inclined to pull out of yourself to connect, chat, mingle, or network, and these things can bring you opportunities. You’re more willing than usual to see the positive side of any given situation. Your communications are focused, confident, and possibly inspiring. Good news, contacts, and conversations can lift your spirits. Feeling unusually hopeful about a goal or idea can boost your mood. You are in a fine position to brainstorm, team up, collaborate, and share ideas and plans, perhaps making them better or simply enjoying the process. You might crave a fresh start or increased contact with others. The New Moon on the 18th brings new energy to friendships and long-term goals. The emphasis is on pleasure, finding like minds, healthy competition, attraction, and making new plans. Later in the month, you enter a period best used for emotional renewal, tying up loose ends, and laying low, as Venus, the Sun, Mercury, and Mars enter your privacy sector (on the 17th, 19th, 20th, and 23rd, respectively). Seek out extra rest and time to yourself, as it's time for an emotional and physical recharge! You can feel compelled to do something about a situation that feels like a burden. It’s a time to review the past, as well as the sacrifices you are making in the present. You may return to old or abandoned dreams, studies, and plans with new excitement. Endeavors in private or behind the scenes are a strong focus, and they thrive. An unusual amount of activity in your sector of endings, replenishment, healing, and processing occurs. It’s a powerful prompt to pay more attention to your needs for rest, healing, and recuperation. You may now review and assess recent projects, interests, feelings, and studies. You might learn a secret or have notable conversations about a private matter. Embrace the joy of the incubation process! It’s also an excellent time for research and analysis. |
Detailed Monthly Horoscopes are here.
January 2026 Aspects TimeLine:
See also: This Week in Astrology for more detail.
See also: Table of Planetary Transits, Sign Changes, New/Full Moons, and Retrogrades for the Month
This Month’s Ephemeris:
This Month’s Ephemeris with extra points and abbreviations rather than glyphs:
Ephemerides with additional points are for Eastern Time. The North Node and Lilith are the True positions. Retrogrades are underlined. Extra points are Chiron, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith. These come from the excellent software, Sirius 3.0.
- September 2025 Ephemeris (with additional points)
- October 2025 Ephemeris (with additional points)
- November 2025 Ephemeris (with additional points)
- December 2025 Ephemeris (with additional points)
- January 2026 Ephemeris (with additional points)
- February 2026 Ephemeris (with additional points)
- March 2026 Ephemeris (with additional points)
- April 2026 Ephemeris (with additional points)
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This Month’s Void Moon Dates:
Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.
The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.
See Void of Course dates and times for the full year.
New & Full Moon Charts:
- Full Moon in Cancer chart: January 3rd, 2026
- New Moon in Capricorn Chart: January 18th, 2026
Looking Ahead:
- Time Line Aspects: December 2025
- Time Line Aspects: January 2026
- Time Line Aspects: March 2026
- Time Line Aspects: February 2026
- Time Line Aspects: April 2026
- Time Line Aspects: May 2026
- Time Line Aspects: June 2026
- Time Line Aspects: July 2026
- Time Line Aspects: August 2026
- Time Line Aspects: September 2026
- Time Line Aspects: October 2026
- Time Line Aspects: November 2026
What's In Your Forecast?
Take a peek at the year ahead with in-depth Future Forecast Reports from Cafe Astrology.
See also:
The Astrology of 2026 – Overview
What's In Your Forecast?
Take a peek at the year ahead with in-depth Future Forecast Reports from Cafe Astrology.
See also:
The Astrology of 2025 – Overview
The Astrology of 2026 – Overview
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2027 Astrological Events
2027 Planetary Overview
2026 Midpoint Transits
2026 Eclipse Charts
Saturn in Aries: Transit 2025-2028
2026 Moon Phases
2026 Astrological Events
2026 Astrological Aspects
2025 Midpoint Transits
Month by Month:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Taurus:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Gemini:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Virgo:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Libra:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Scorpio:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Sagittarius:
Horoscope Overview for January 2026 for Capricorn:
Horoscope Overview for January 2026 for Aquarius:
January 2026 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Pisces:




























December 2025 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Gemini:
December 2025 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
December 2025 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Virgo:
December 2025 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Scorpio:


















