In the Stars January 18-25, 2026 . . . Shining Light on the Astrology of the Week

Following Sunday’s New Moon at 28:43 degrees of Capricorn tropically, the Sun moves into Aquarius on Monday, January 19. Aquarius symbolizes friendship and humanity. This is a month to honor old friends and make new ones. It is also a month to reach out and support social causes, whether participating in a protest march, writing or calling your congressmen or senators, or donating to social causes whose mission you want to support.

Neptune turns direct on Monday, January 26. Neptune entered Aries in 2025, but then backed into Pisces. Now it will be in Aries for the next 13 years until March 2039. When Neptune was last in Aries in the late 1800s, advancements were made in chemistry and energy. Newspapers and magazines were mass produced and this was the era of the spiritualist movement. Expect innovation.

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The Week Ahead:

Friday through Sunday afternoon, January 16-18, the Moon is in Capricorn. As the Moon moves into Capricorn, it signals an industrious, productive time of the month, so move forward and make things happen. The Sun trines Uranus on Saturday, galvanizing change. On Sunday morning this Capricorn Moon perfects in a New Moon and also joins Mercury, Mars, and Venus, in addition to the Sun. The Moon also approaches Pluto toward a conjunction later in the day. This is a super strong, demanding alignment. Sunday offers a social day, as Mercury trines Uranus and sextiles Saturn and Neptune. Make the most of the great potential of these days.

Sunday afternoon through Tuesday, January 18-20, the Moon is in Aquarius. The Sun moves into Aquarius tropically on Sunday evening at 5:45 p.m. PST. The Aquarius Moon joins Pluto, generating a powerful energy which could be explosive, and can be used for transformation for good. Aquarius symbolizes friendship and concern for the welfare of humanity. We could use a big dose of the best of Aquarius’ offerings now. Spread good will especially to immigrant, impoverished, and oppressed people in our world.  Sunday and Monday are what astrologers Ralph and Lahni DeAmicis call white circle days that are filled with supportive alignments which could benefit the common good. On Tuesday Mercury enters Aquarius where it is particularly brilliant. Mercury aligns with Saturn and Neptune, giving both visionary and practical thoughts.

Wednesday and Thursday, January 21-22, the Moon is in Pisces. It’s time dream with the Moon shining in Pisces. On Thursday the Moon conjuncts Saturn, focusing attention on responsibilities and duties. Emotions may be constrained.

Friday through Sunday morning, January 23-25, the Moon is in Aries. Rise and shine early on Friday and get moving. Take initiative. Friday is another glorious white circle day to make the most of powerful supportive aspects. We can feel overextended on Saturday as the Moon squares Jupiter; at the same time we will have the capacity to get a lot accomplished.

Sunday morning through mid-day Tuesday, January 25-27, the Moon is in Taurus , drawing us toward sensual pleasures. On Monday, the 26^th, Neptune enters Aries for the next 13 years. This is a big shift toward innovation and invention. Mars and Pluto are moving toward a conjunction, exact on Tuesday. Various social and personal issues will likely heat up. On Tuesday the Moon conjuncts Uranus; expect volatility and surprises.

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Planetary Pointers for the week ahead:

·       Another productive week ahead!

·       Make a career move if that is something you want to do.

·       Extend yourself to humanity, especially immigrant, oppressed, and impoverished people.

·       Make the most of the white circle days with supportive aspects: January 17, 18, 19, and 23, an unusual amount of strong positive planetary energy.

·       Set goals for work and productivity in the light of the New Moon in Capricorn.

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Ten Things to Do with Venus in Aquarius: January 18-February 10, 2025: Time to celebrate friendship.

1.      Express love and appreciation to your friends.

2.     Dress with unique color and style.

3.     Diversify your portfolio.

4.     Read a book about an African American who made a contribution to civil rights.

5.     Gather with friends more often during this period—and enjoy them.

6.     Explore and consider joining a new group to expand your life.

7.     Make a contribution to one or more of your favorite social causes.

8.     March in a political rally. Write your congressmen and senators.

9.     Make new friends.

10.  Host a dinner party with a group of diverse friends.

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Moon Void of Course: This is the time when the Moon makes its last major angular aspect with a planet before it moves into the next zodiacal sign tropically. This void time, when the Moon is not aspecting a planet, but rather floating on its own, is a time when things don’t come together and it is difficult to make good decisions. Purchases made during void Moons often turn out to be unsatisfactory and not work out. Appointments often don’t come together, and meetings don’t result in progress or sound, lasting decisions. We more easily get lost or meander in trying to get somewhere. The VoC Moon times for the next month are listed below so that you can plan meetings, decisions, and purchases at times when the Moon is not VoC; and use the void times for gardening, reading, and routine task work.

Void-of-Course Moon times for the month ahead (one lunar cycle):

Pacific Standard Time:

January 18: 1:56 pm-2:17 pm (Moon into Aquarius)

January 20: 6:16 pm-10:49pm (Moon into Pisces)

January 23: 5:17 am-5:35 am (Moon into Aries)

January 24 at 1:36 pm through January 25 at 10:05 am (Moon into Taurus)

January 27: 9:57 am-12:54 pm (Moon into Gemini)

January 29: 11:56 am-2:31 pm (Moon into Cancer)

January 31: 1:51 pm-4:08 pm (Moon into Leo)

February 2: 2:55 pm-7:21 pm (Moon into Virgo)

February 4 at 11:49 pm through February 5 at 1:32 am (Moon into Libra)

February 7: 3:59 am-11:13 am (Moon into Scorpio)

February 9: 11:00 pm-11:21 pm (Moon into Sagittarius)

February 12: 11:28 am-11:44 am (Moon into Capricorn)

February 14: 5:31 pm-10:16 pm (Moon into Aquarius)

GMT:

January 18: 21:56-22:17 (Moon into Aquarius)

January 21: 2:16-6:49 (Moon into Pisces)

January 23: 13:17-13:35 (Moon into Aries)

January 24 at 21:36 through January 25 at 18:05 (Moon into Taurus)

January 27: 17:57-20:54 (Moon into Gemini)

January 29: 19:56-22:31 (Moon into Cancer)

January 31 at 21:51 through February 1 at 0:08 (Moon into Leo)

February 2 at 21:55 through February 3 at 3:21 (Moon into Virgo)

February 5: 6:49-9:32 (Moon into Libra)

February 7: 11:59-19:13 (Moon into Scorpio)

February 10: 7:00-7:21 (Moon into Sagittarius)

February 12: 19:28-19:44 (Moon into Capricorn)

February 15: 1:31-6:16 (Moon into Aquarius)

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