January Astrology Forecast 2026
As the calendar flips to January, many of us feel the pull of “new year, new beginnings.” Yet astrologically speaking, the real fresh start hasn’t arrived just yet!
In the actual calendar, when we follow seasons like in tropical astrology, the year truly begins at the Spring Equinox in March, when the Sun enters Aries, and the bold, fiery energy of the zodiac’s first sign sets the tone for the months ahead.
January, then, is more suitable for us to align ourselves with intentions that will take root in the Aries season while we rest and reflect (just like nature is resting in the Northern hemisphere), as we are in the middle of the winter season.
Let’s explore what the month of January brings astrologically for us now x
*Please note that all times are given in GMT; adjust accordingly for your local time zone.
Mercury enters Capricorn | January 1st, 2026
Mercury in Capricorn encourages us to focus on what truly matters. Instead of spreading our energy thin or getting lost in distractions, this placement asks us to prioritize, organize, and approach challenges with patience and responsibility.
Conversations take on a practical tone, decisions are measured, and problem-solving becomes methodical. It’s the perfect period to set realistic goals, map out steps to achieve them, and communicate intentions with clarity.
On a personal level, Mercury in Capricorn helps you to sync more easily with the energy of mental discipline + long-term vision.
Use this energy to reflect on past experiences, extract lessons, and create strategies for sustainable growth (yes, even in passive mode while you are resting and while you are gently reflecting on the past calendar year of 2025). <3
Avoid getting stuck in rigidity; instead, combine Capricorn’s focus with Mercury’s curiosity, using logic and planning to turn ideas into realistic results.
Chiron stations direct | January 2nd, 2026
When Chiron, the “wounded healer” of the zodiac, stations direct in Aries, it marks a turning point in how we deal with our deepest vulnerabilities around identity, confidence, and self-assertion.
Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is all about beginnings, action, and self-discovery. Chiron here illuminates the places where we’ve struggled to assert ourselves, take initiative, or trust in our own instincts.
While these wounds may have held us back, Chiron moving direct signals a shift, a chance to reclaim personal power and move forward with courage.
To harness Chiron stationing direct in Aries, it helps to take small, intentional steps toward self-assertion. This could mean setting boundaries, voicing your needs, or pursuing goals that feel meaningful but have felt intimidating.
On a collective level, Chiron in Aries encourages bold, compassionate leadership. As we heal our own wounds, we become more capable of supporting others in finding their courage.
Full Moon in Cancer | January 3rd, 2026
The Full Moon in Cancer is a time when emotions naturally come to the surface, illuminating what we need to feel safe, supported, and nurtured.
Cancer, ruled by the Moon itself, governs home, family, and our emotional inner world, making this Full Moon especially potent for reflection and self-care.
It’s a moment to honor your feelings, release what no longer serves your emotional well-being, and reconnect with your deepest sense of security.
On a broader level, the Full Moon in Cancer reminds us that emotional intelligence and empathy are quite powerful tools. By honoring your feelings and responding thoughtfully, you can manage both personal + relational challenges gently but effectively.
Venus enters Aquarius | January 17th, 2026
Venus in Aquarius favors freedom over clinginess, ideas over tradition, and friendship over pretense.
It’s less about “romantic clichés” and more about finding authentic connection and shared ideals.
We may feel drawn to people, projects, or causes that are a little quirky, futuristic, or offbeat. This is a time to embrace creativity in love and life, to celebrate differences, and to release anything that feels confining or superficial.
This placement also asks us to reconsider our values. What do you truly admire? What sparks excitement and curiosity? Venus in Aquarius encourages us to let go of outdated expectations and align our hearts, wallets, and attention with what feels authentic, forward-thinking, and liberating.
To make the most of Venus in Aquarius, focus on exploring what feels genuinely meaningful to you! Connect with people who inspire you, experiment with creative pursuits, or challenge traditional notions of beauty, value, and desire.
New Moon in Capricorn | January 18th, 2026
At its core, the New Moon in Capricorn emphasizes that growth is a process. Achievements built with care, consistency, and focus are often the most enduring. There’s a sense of quiet momentum, a feeling that thoughtful planning today can lead to real results tomorrow.
This lunar phase reflects a balance between discipline and vision, highlighting how structure and focus can create a lasting framework for success, turning intentions into something solid over time.
Intention ideas:
Reflect on long-term aspirations and realistic steps to achieve them.
Build patience and trust in gradual progress.
Focus on creating a legacy or impact that lasts.
Sun entering Aquarius | January 20th (GMT), 2026
When the Sun slides into Aquarius, the zodiac’s resident rebel, the energy shifts from “follow the rules” to “why not shake things up a little?”
Aquarius energy tends to favor the future over the past, the collective over the personal, and concepts over clichés. Conversations might suddenly pivot from small talk to big ideas, and there’s a natural pull toward social causes, technology, or inventive projects. This is a time when brainstorming feels electric, collaboration sparks unexpected solutions, and thinking differently is the overall vibe!
The Sun in Aquarius also highlights the charm of eccentricity. What makes you unique becomes your power, and originality is far more compelling than conformity. It’s a phase that values mental agility, open-mindedness, and authentic self-expression, encouraging us to embrace what sets us apart rather than smoothing over the edges.
Mercury entering Aquarius | January 20th, 2026
Mercury entering Aquarius on January 20th, 2026 brings a wave of innovative thinking, unconventional ideas, and forward-looking communication.
The world doesn’t have to make sense to be brilliant. Sometimes, brilliance is just noticing what everyone else overlooks.
Emotions are less likely to cloud judgment, so decisions can be objective but still wildly original. There’s a playful insistence on questioning assumptions, exploring alternative perspectives, and experimenting with radical solutions, even in everyday life.
To make the most of it, lean into brainstorming, idea-jumping, and exploring unconventional solutions. It’s a great time to question assumptions, experiment with new approaches, and play with creative problem-solving.
Mars entering Aquarius | January 23rd, 2026
It’s a time to envision new possibilities, test ideas in small, low-stakes ways, and consider solutions outside the usual framework.
Even if outward action feels slow, the seeds planted now in imagination and planning can lead to meaningful progress later on!
This is a time when daring, strategic, and imaginative action can lead to breakthroughs, especially when paired with forward-thinking planning.
This transit also supports standing firm in personal principles or values. It’s a potent reminder that insight and innovation can emerge from stillness, and that even winter reflection carries the power to shape bold, future-forward action.
Neptune entering Aries | January 26th, 2026
On a personal level, Neptune in Aries highlights the power of aligning dreams with action.
It asks us to notice where inspiration meets initiative, to follow our instincts toward authentic expression, and to embrace experimentation in areas of personal growth, creativity, or spiritual exploration.
To read further about this quite long transit and what it means for you by your rising sign, explore more here:
Wishing you a New Year that’s as bright as your ideas, as bold as your ambitions, and as surprisingly delightful as finding fries at the bottom of the bag. May it be full of productive beginnings that actually stick, spontaneous joys that make you laugh out loud, and vibes so good they practically sparkle.
Here’s to chasing dreams without tripping over your own feet, turning “maybe someday” into “heck yes, today,” and collecting little wins like confetti along the way. May challenges be minor plot twists, successes feel extra sweet, and every day offer a moment worth raising a coffee (or champagne) to.
So cheers to a year of clever moves, unexpected adventures, and enough good energy to make your 2026 feel like it’s starring you in the lead role. Happy New Year, so let’s make it memorable, fun, and a little bit legendary. :) <33
with love,
your astrologer Ang Kay x
