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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ─ Eleanor Roosevelt
The planets are on the move as January brings in the New Year and our aspirations, dreams, wishes and fears shift under the hope for a new and better 2026 calendar year. Several planets change sign during January, which brings a decidedly different energy dynamic as January unfolds.
- Mercury enters Capricorn on January 1
- Venus enters Aquarius on January 17
- Sun enters Aquarius on January 19
- Mercury enters Aquarius on January 20
- Mars enters Aquarius on January 23
- Neptune enters Aries on January 26
- Saturn enters Aries on February 14
If that isn’t enough, we have the Sun, Venus and Mercury moving toward a conjunction with Mars between January 6 and 18, when all four will be in a Capricorn stellium to be joined by the Moon on the 17th.
But wait, there’s more!
Consider that this is a rather rare happening. The last time these four planets were in a Grand Conjunction together was in August 1987, when they were tightly conjunct Jupiter and Neptune (also later joined by the Moon). August 16-17,1987 was the date of the Astrological Harmonic Convergence, the world’s first synchronized global peace meditation. It was expected that the exceptional planetary alignment would bring a great shift in the earth’s energy that would bring healing to the false structures of separation. Though the year 1987 was not all peace and light, it did bring significant political shifts, including President Reagan’s challenge to Russian president Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin wall (the INF Treaty was signed later).
Also noteworthy is the upcoming movement of Neptune and Saturn into Aries. That conjunction marks a major astrological shift affecting all of year 2026. I will discuss this conjunction and other astrological events for the first 6 months of 2026 at my talk at A Spiritual Center at the Third Street Center, Room 31, in Carbondale, CO on February 1 at 10:00 AM. We truly are starting to move into a new energetic realm. I would love to see you then if you are able to attend.
January 1: Mercury Enters Capricorn and Squares Neptune at 29 Degrees Pisces. Mars at 13 Degrees Capricorn Sesiquiquadrate Uranus at 28 Degrees Taurus. Things are not as they seem today. Mercury square Neptune can bring communication confusion or misunderstandings. Mars in unfavorable aspect to Uranus lends a possibility of anger, danger or accidental events. Thankfully, this aspect will only last a day or two.
January 3: Full Moon at 13 Degrees Cancer. Sun, Venus and Mars Conjunct at 12-14 Degrees Capricorn Sesiquiquadrate Uranus at 28 Degrees Taurus. The Full Moon in Cancer is an exceptionally emotional Moon that favors internal reflection and the willingness to let go of those people and places that no longer bring you joy. Conversely, this Moon favors spending time with family and friends that nurture you and give you a sense of security. The Sun, Venus and Mars sesiquiquadrate Uranus brings a touch of unease and rebelliousness that helps you make the needed changes.
January 9-10: Sun, Venus, and Mars Conjunct at 19-20 Capricorn Opposition Jupiter at 21 Degrees Cancer. A Venus and Mars conjunction is considered auspicious, as it brings passion and creativity to all your endeavors and heightens romance. The Sun enhances that creativity, while the opposition to Jupiter is a cautionary signal to not overdo the passionate Sun, Venus, Mars energy.
January 12-13: Sun and Mars at 22 Degrees Capricorn Square Chiron at 22 Degrees Aries. Your ambition and sense of self are amplified when the Sun and Mars are in Capricorn. The square to Chiron in Aries triggers old false stories of “do I really dare to think I could have that?” This is a good time to throw off old shackles of doubt.
January 15: Venus at 27 Degrees Capricorn Trine Uranus at 27 Taurus and Sextile Saturn at 27 Pisces. Venus trine Uranus sometimes brings an exciting, creative project or an encounter with someone unusual. Venus sextile Saturn helps you realistically evaluate any new opportunities or relationships.
January 17: Venus Enters Aquarius. Sun Sextile Saturn at 27 Degrees Capricorn/Pisces. Sun Trine Uranus at 27 Degrees Capricorn/Taurus. Venus in Aquarius until the end of February broadens your relationship and friendship horizons. You may feel more open-minded and will seek out new friends that are different or are mentally stimulating. Your desire to help others and your creative vision expands into unknown venues or subjects.
January 18: New Moon at 29 Degrees Capricorn at 2:51 PM EST. I love the symbolism of the New Moon in the last degree of Capricorn that includes a rolling stellium composed of Mars, Mercury, Venus and Pluto (Venus and Pluto in Aquarius). The old, traditional way of thinking (Capricorn) is making way for the startling new energy of Aquarius. Also note, Saturn direct is moving towards its history-making conjunction with Neptune that will happen on February 14, 2026. It is time to dream a new future (Neptune) with boundaries and guidelines to protect you (Saturn and Capricorn stellium).
January 19: Sun Sextile Neptune at 29 Degrees Capricorn/Pisces. Sun Enters Aquarius at 8:44 PM EST. Venus Conjunct Pluto at 3 Degrees Aquarius. There is mixed bag of energies today. The Sun sextile Neptune expands your creative, compassionate and spiritual vision. However, Venus conjunct Pluto sometimes leads to disagreements and power struggles with those around you. Spend more time doing creative endeavors and less time trying to oversee what others are doing and this should be a happy, productive time.
January 20: Saturn Sextile Uranus at 27 Degrees Pisces/Taurus. Mars at 27 Degrees Capricorn, Trine Uranus at 27 Taurus and Mars Sextile Saturn at 27 Degrees Pisces. Uranus is activated by both Saturn and Mars, which is a bit of conflicting energy. Saturn urges caution on making changes too fast, while Mars says, “go, go, go” Overall, this is a helpful transit as it favors more action with less mindless reaction.
January 21: Sun, Mercury and Pluto Conjunct at 1-3 Degrees Aquarius. The Sun, Mercury and Pluto conjunct in the early degrees of Aquarius are a potent reminder that a new identify change (Sun), a new way of thinking and talking (Mercury) and the power to make unprecedented changes are moving into the spotlight. We must now adapt to the new energy or be left behind.
January 23: Mars Enters Aquarius. Mars Sextile Neptune. Sun Conjunct Pluto at 3 Degrees Aquarius. Mars in Aquarius until March 2nd, fires up innovative thinking, humanitarian efforts and a desire to throw off old restrictions. Aquarius is the sign of freedom and when energized by Mars, the planet of action, expect unexpected breakthroughs and discoveries. You may be feeling more rebellious at this time.
January 26: Neptune Enters Aries. Neptune retrograded back into Pisces through most of the fall months. Now, as it moves into Aries, it is starting a new 14-year cycle. Neptune loved being in Pisces, its home sign, but it was mostly acting behind the scenes. Now in Aries, Neptune is forced to make itself known in a more straight-forward and aggressive way. This is a time of spiritual idealism (Neptune) combined with fiery action (Aries). Beginning now, and during the next 14 years, is the time to turn your dreams into reality. Let go of fuzzy thinking and excuses and proceed boldly. However, you do need to be careful not to act without thinking.
January 27: Mars Conjunct Pluto at 3 Degrees Aquarius. Venus at 15 Degrees Aquarius Sesiquiquadrate Saturn at 28 Degrees Pisces. Mars conjunct Pluto brings an abundance of energy and intensity. Be careful that you direct your efforts into positive pursuits rather than questionable aggressive and/or controlling activities.
Moon Movement During January 2026: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
January 1: Moon in Gemini
January 2: Moon enters Cancer
January 3: Full Moon at 13 Degrees Cancer at 5:02 AM
January 4: Moon enters Leo
January 6: Moon enters Virgo
January 8: Moon enters Libra
January 11: Moon enters Scorpio
January 13: Moon enters Sagittarius
January 16: Moon enters Capricorn
January 18 New Moon at 28 Degrees 43 Minutes Capricorn at 2:15 PM
January 18: Moon enters Aquarius at 5:17 PM
January 21: Moon enters Pisces
January 23: Moon enters Aries
January 25: Moon enters Taurus
January 27: Moon enters Gemini
January 29: Moon enters Cancer
January 31: Moon enters Leo
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