It’s all about to start in 2026! The landmark conjunction of Saturn and Neptune at 0° Aries in February 2026 is approaching, so there is no room for any drift or confusion.
During the first half of the month, planets are located Capricorn is responsible for structural workhelping us clarify our priorities, commitments, and the legacy we want to carry on.
late January, Aquarius energy – and Neptune finally enters Aries – Opening the door to the new chapter we are about to enter.
January 2026 is a critical month as it helps us integrate what we have launched into the new era we are about to enter.
The key date is January 3when we have a supportive Full Moon in Cancer, January 7-9featuring a rare Sun-Venus-Mars triple conjunction in Capricorn, January 18with the “all hands on deck” new moon in Capricorn, of course. January 26when Neptune enters Aries for good.
But let’s take a look at the most important transits of the month:
January 3, 2026 – Full Moon in Cancer
On January 3, 2026, our full moon will be in 13° Cancer.
The Full Moon is conjunct Jupiter and opposing Venus and Mars. This Cancer full moon will show us our Wishes and expectations do or do not meet our actual needs.
As the Rolling Stones say, You can’t always get what you want – you’ll get what you need.
This is a very good thing, because our “desires” are not always “ours.” They are either dictated by social standards or are unattainable because the timing is not right.
This is where the Full Moon in Cancer asks us to tune in and pay attention. real What is happening in our lives – is actually possible now.
With this awareness, we may arrive at something that is more relevant, supportive, or true to who we are.
The Moon and Jupiter feel at home in Cancer: the Moon is in the sign and Jupiter is exalted in Cancer. This is nourishing, protective, life-affirming energy.
One of the best full moons of the year could bring opportunities we don’t see coming – because they don’t look like we imagine, but nonetheless Just what we need.
Pay attention to any surfaces around the full moon, as it will tell you things worth developing in the coming year.
This full moon is still not the best time to set intentions or make concrete resolutions – That sweet spot will arrive later this month ——But it yes This is an important time to figure out where to invest your energy next.
January 7-9, 2026 – Sun conjunction with Mars
From January 7th to 9th, 2026, we will hold Triple conjunction of Sun, Venus and Mars.
First, January 7th, Sun and Venus conjunct at 16° Capricorn;This is the turning point in Venus’ 584-day cycle, when Venus transitions from morning star to evening star.
the next day, Venus chasing Mars and will be exactly conjunct at 18° Capricorn on January 9th Sun conjunct Mars Capricorn 19° begins a new two-year Mars cycle.
The geometry of this configuration is spectacular. We can’t see anything in the sky because Venus and Mars are too close to the sun and therefore “invisible” – but there are some serious Game of Thrones -esque twists happening behind the scenes.
What may seem like a celestial agreement – the Sun, Venus and Mars aligning – is actually much more complex, with new beginnings and endings happening simultaneously.
With Venus and Mars involved, this rare transit will bring about key relationship developments, as well as shifts in our desires, needs, and commitments.
A detailed report dedicated to this rare Capricorn conjunction will follow closer to that date.
January 17, 2026 – Venus enters Aquarius
January 17, 2026 Venus enters Aquariusnot long after, it was conjunct Pluto (now at 3° Aquarius), so we were quickly pulled into the heart of this new Age of Aquarius.
Venus is the first personal planet to enter your sign – over the next few days, the Moon, Sun, Mercury and Mars will all follow, passing through Pluto’s gates and redefining what truly matters.
In the second half of the month, there is no time for nonsense. With so many personal planets conjunct Pluto in Aquarius – we need to take stock, grasp the gravity of the times we live in, and more consciously align ourselves within this new collective landscape.
January 18, 2026 – New Moon in Capricorn
On January 18, 2026, we have a new moon Capricorn 28°. This is no ordinary new moon; this new moon is actually conjunct all personal planets + Pluto.
The New Moon in Capricorn also trines Uranus, sextiles Neptune and Saturn, and opposes Jupiter. This is an “all hands on deck” New Moon – one that interconnects all major aspects of life while reconfiguring direction, priorities, and long-term trajectory.
The Sun, Moon, Mercury and Mars gather in the last degrees of Capricorn, while Venus and Pluto occupy the first degrees of Aquarius.
This creates a bridge between the old world and the new world. Capricorn is the structure of our lives that we have been building over the past few decades; Aquarius points to what comes next—the new world we are about to enter.
this is a Threshold Crescent – Yes, this yes It’s time to write down your New Year’s resolutions. On this new moon, that’s nearly impossible no Seize what matters.
As you write your resolutions, think about what legacy you want to carry on and what communities, networks, or systems are the right containers for what you want to build next.
January 20-21, 2026 – Sun and Mercury enter Aquarius
January 20, Sun enters Aquarius. Happy birthday to all Aquarius people!
soon, Mercury conjunct the Sunmarking the “Full Moon” or rather “Full Mercury” phase of the current Mercury cycle.
The Sun and Mercury join Venus and Pluto to form the Four Stars of Aquarius, once again helping us zoom out and see the bigger picture and how our own lives fit into this new reality.
In January, there are so many precise conjunctions, so many enlightenments, we can barely keep up. It was download after download, and the momentum built so quickly that before we knew it, we were in a completely different place.
January 23, 2026 – Mars enters Aquarius
On January 23, 2026, the tone became Not to mention Aquarius as Mars Enter the horoscope with the Sun, Venus and Mercury.
As the last personal planet enters Aquarius, not only will the direction we are heading become crystal clear, but the specific steps we actually need to take to get there.
January 26, 2026 – Neptune enters Aries
exist January 26, 2026, Neptune reenters Ariesthis time it’s a good thing. This is huge! From now on, things will never go back to the way they were before.
This is not to say that Neptune in Aries is a completely new energy. We tried it between March and October 2025, when Neptune gave us a “teaser version” of the transit.
But this time there’s no turning back, no “preview,” no “I’m going back to Pisces.” We are about to enter the 14-year Age of Aries, which will completely reshape society and our sense of identity.
By mid-February, Saturn will also be in Aries, and then that’s pretty much it. Then on February 21-22, when Neptune and Saturn met at the first degree of the zodiac (0° Aries), the deal was sealed.
The January 26th shift is the first insight into what this new era will look like – so you’ll want to pay attention to what happens as you enter.
A detailed report on this unique incident will be released later.
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