Weekly Astro Forecast: January 18-25
Seeds of Transformation
🌝 Sunday, January 18th: New Moon in Capricorn at 11:52 AM PT *First New Moon of 2026* | Moon enters Aquarius at 2:19 PM PT
♒️ Monday, January 19th: The Sun enters Aquarius at 5:45 PM PT | Venus conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
🪼 Tuesday, January 20th: Moon enters Pisces at 10:51 PM PT | Mercury enters Aquarius
🗣 Wednesday, January 21st: Moon in Pisces | Mercury in Aquarius conjunct the Sun
💭 Thursday, January 22nd: Moon in Pisces trines Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer | Mercury conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
☄️ Friday, January 23rd: Moon enters Aries at 5:27 AM PT | The Sun conjunct Pluto in Aquarius (Pluto Cazimi) | Moon conjunct Saturn & Neptune in Pisces
🧘 Saturday, January 24th: Moon in Aries squares Jupiter in Cancer
🌓 Sunday, January 25th: Moon enters Taurus at 10:06 AM PT | First Quarter Moon in Taurus at 8:48 PM PT
The first New Moon of 2026 arrives with a message: it's time to build the foundation for who you're becoming. This week marks the first New Moon of 2026, and it lands in Capricorn, inviting us to set intentions that are grounded, structured, and built to last. Shortly after, we shift into Aquarius season, bringing fresh, innovative energy to carry us forward. We also have a series of potent conjunctions with Pluto throughout the week, amplifying themes of transformation, power, and stepping into who you are truly meant to become. This is a week to plant seeds, embrace change, and prepare for the new chapter unfolding in front of you.
Let's explore what the stars have in store for us this week:
🌝 Sunday, January 18th
New Moon in Capricorn *First New Moon of 2026* | Moon enters Aquarius
Today, the first New Moon of 2026 arrives in Capricorn, the sign of ambition, discipline, and long-term vision. This is your invitation to set intentions that honor your highest aspirations. Capricorn energy asks you to get serious about what you want to build this year. What structures need to be put in place? What goals are you ready to commit to fully? Take time today to write down your intentions with clarity and conviction. The universe is listening, and this New Moon provides the foundation for everything you want to manifest in the months ahead. Later in the afternoon, the Moon shifts into Aquarius, beginning to open the door to the innovative, future-focused energy we will step fully into tomorrow.
I created the Capricorn New Moon Workbook filled with rituals, journal prompts, and practices to help you harness this powerful lunar energy. This is the perfect companion to set intentions that will carry you through the entire year.
♒️ Monday, January 19th
The Sun enters Aquarius at 5:45 PM PT | Venus conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
Welcome to Aquarius Season! The Sun moves into Aquarius this evening, shifting our focus toward innovation, authenticity, and thinking outside the box. Aquarius invites us to embrace what makes us unique and to envision new possibilities for ourselves and the collective. This is the time to dream bigger, to question the status quo, and to align with your most authentic self. Venus also conjuncts Pluto today, bringing intensity and depth to our relationships and values. You may feel a pull to examine what you truly desire in love, connection, and creative expression. Allow any outdated patterns around love and worthiness to fall away so you can step into more honest, empowered connections.
To help you navigate Aquarius season, I created the Aquarius Workbook, filled with rituals and practices to help you embrace your individuality and tap into the visionary energy of this season. Listen to the Aquarius Season Astrology Forecast in the Moment app, where I walk you through the key themes and transits of the season. Start a free trial now and listen as you move through the weeks ahead.
P.S. Read your Aquarius Season horoscope here on the blog.
🪼 Tuesday, January 20th
Moon enters Pisces at 10:51 PM PT | Mercury enters Aquarius
The energy begins to soften as we prepare for the Moon to enter Pisces later this evening. Use the earlier part of the day to continue processing any insights that arose from yesterday's Venus-Pluto conjunction. What did you learn about your desires and your relationships? As the Moon shifts into Pisces tonight, allow yourself to tap into your intuition and emotional depths. Pisces invites us to feel deeply, to connect with our inner knowing, and to trust the wisdom that comes through dreams and quiet moments.
🗣 Wednesday, January 21st
Moon in Pisces | Mercury in Aquarius conjunct the Sun
The Moon continues in Pisces today, keeping the energy fluid and intuitive. This is a beautiful day for creative expression, meditation, and connecting with your spiritual practices. Meanwhile, Mercury conjuncts the Sun in Aquarius, illuminating your thoughts and bringing clarity to your ideas. This is an excellent day for brainstorming, having important conversations, and sharing your unique perspective with others. Your mind is sharp and your vision is clear, so use this energy to communicate your intentions and plans for the future. Write down any brilliant ideas that come to you today.
💭 Thursday, January 22nd
Moon in Pisces trines Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer | Mercury conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
Today brings a beautiful flow between the Moon in Pisces and Jupiter in Cancer, both in water signs that amplify our emotional wisdom and intuition. This trine invites expansion through feeling, through trusting your gut, and through connecting with what nurtures you. Meanwhile, Mercury conjuncts Pluto in Aquarius, bringing depth and power to your thoughts and communications. This is a day for getting to the truth of things. You may have conversations that go beneath the surface or discover insights that shift your perspective entirely. Be willing to think deeply and communicate honestly. The words you speak and the ideas you express today carry weight.
☄️ Friday, January 23rd
Moon enters Aries at 5:27 AM PT | The Sun conjunct Pluto in Aquarius (Pluto Cazimi) | Moon conjunct Saturn & Neptune in Pisces
Today is one of the most powerful days of the week! The Sun conjuncts Pluto in Aquarius, an alignment known as a Cazimi. This is a moment of activation, where the themes of power, transformation, and evolution are brought into the light of consciousness. Ask yourself: Where am I ready to step into my power? Where have I been playing small? The Pluto Cazimi invites you to own your strength and to embrace the changes that are reshaping your life. The Moon also moves into Aries early this morning, bringing fire and motivation to take action. Before fully entering Aries, the Moon conjuncts Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, asking you to ground your dreams in reality while still trusting the magic of the unknown. This is a day to feel your power and begin moving toward what you want with courage and conviction.
🧘 Saturday, January 24th
Moon in Aries squares Jupiter in Cancer
The Moon in Aries brings fiery, action-oriented energy to the weekend. Today, it squares Jupiter in Cancer, creating a bit of tension between taking bold action and honoring emotional needs. You may feel pulled between charging forward and slowing down to nurture yourself or others. The key is balance. Yes, take action on your goals and desires, but also check in with your emotional body. Are you acting from alignment, or are you pushing just to push? Use the friction of this square to find the sweet spot between ambition and care.
🌓 Sunday, January 25th
Moon enters Taurus at 10:06 AM PT | First Quarter Moon in Taurus at 8:48 PM PT
We end the week with the Moon moving into Taurus and the First Quarter Moon arriving in the evening. The First Quarter Moon is a checkpoint in the lunar cycle, a time to assess the intentions you set at the New Moon and take action to bring them into form. Taurus energy grounds us in the physical world and asks us to tend to what is tangible and real. What steps can you take today to move your intentions forward? Taurus reminds us that slow and steady progress is still progress. Honor your pace, trust the process, and know that the seeds you planted last week are already beginning to grow beneath the surface.
This is a week of new beginnings, powerful transformations, and stepping more fully into your authentic self. The first New Moon of 2026 has set the stage, and now it is time to embrace the changes that are calling you forward. I am so excited to journey through this year with you.
With love,
Jill