Thresholds of Power, Vision, and Becoming: Mercury conjunct Mars, Capricorn New Moon, Aquarius Season, Venus conjunct Pluto, Mercury enters Aquarius, Mercury Cazimi, Mercury conjunct Pluto, Mars enters Aquarius & Pluto Cazimi
This week arrives alive with momentum. Not the frantic kind, but the kind that hums beneath the surface, quietly insisting that something is ready to move. There are moments of ignition, moments of stillness, and moments where insight lands so clearly it changes how you see yourself and the world around you.
We begin the week anchored in Capricorn, standing at the edge of intention and responsibility, before crossing into Aquarius, where thought liberates, vision expands, and the future begins to speak. It is a rare and potent sequence. A week that does not ask for haste, but does ask for presence.
This is not about doing everything at once. It is about recognising what you are devoted to, what you are ready to release, and what is asking to be born through you next.
January 18, 2026: Mercury conjunct Mars in Capricorn
The week opens with a spark.
Mercury and Mars meet in Capricorn, uniting thought and action, intention and effort, vision and execution. There is clarity here, but not the kind that rushes. This is clarity that builds. That considers. That commits.
Mercury in Capricorn thinks long-term. It measures words, weighs consequences, and aligns ideas with purpose. Mars in Capricorn acts with patience and endurance. Together, they invite focused movement. The kind that does not burn out, because it is rooted in meaning.
This conjunction can feel energising, but also demanding. It may highlight where discipline is required, where motivation has waned, or where effort needs to be redirected. It asks you to act in alignment with what truly matters, not what simply feels urgent.
This is not about force. It is about devotion. About choosing to move forward with steadiness, even when the path requires patience.
January 18, 2026: Capricorn New Moon
On the same day, the sky darkens and a new lunar cycle begins.
The New Moon in Capricorn is a quiet invitation. It does not shout. It does not rush. It waits for you to listen.
Capricorn reminds us that time is not an enemy, but an ally. That what is built with care endures. This New Moon asks you to consider what you are willing to commit to, not just for now, but for the long haul.
Under any New Moon, there is a moment of emptiness. A pause. A return to the still point before creation. Here, that pause feels purposeful. Like standing at the base of a mountain, sensing the climb ahead, and choosing to take the first step anyway.
This is a moment to plant intentions that are honest. Not aspirational in a hollow way, but grounded in who you are becoming. Let your intentions be simple. Let them be true. Let them grow in their own time.
Read more about the Capricorn New Moon here, or join us for our Capricorn New Moon ritual below.
January 19, 2026: Aquarius Season
The following day, the Sun shifts signs, and Aquarius Season starts.
As the Sun enters Aquarius, the energy lightens. The focus moves from structure to possibility, from form to idea, from what has been to what could be. Aquarius invites you to think differently. To imagine beyond convention. To loosen the grip of expectation and open to innovation.
This season does not ask you to abandon responsibility. It asks you to reimagine it. To consider how individuality, authenticity, and collective consciousness can coexist.
Aquarius Season is about liberation through awareness. About recognising where you have been living by default rather than by choice. It is a time to question, to observe, and to listen for the future calling softly from within.
Read more about Aquarius Season 2026 here.
January 19, 2026: Venus conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
On the same day Aquarius Season begins, Venus meets Pluto in Aquarius, deepening the shift.
This is a powerful conjunction. One that speaks of transformation at the level of desire, value, and connection. Venus reveals what you love, what you value, and how you relate. Pluto exposes what lies beneath, asking for honesty and reclamation.
In Aquarius, this conjunction is not about emotional intensity for its own sake. It is about truth. About authenticity. About releasing relational patterns, values, or identities that no longer align with who you are becoming.
This transit may surface insights around power, freedom, and self-worth. It may ask you to let go of what has constrained you, even if it once felt familiar or safe.
This day is alchemy. A shedding of what is no longer true, so something more aligned can take its place.
January 19, 2026: Mercury enters Aquarius
As Venus and Pluto work their magic, Mercury follows the Sun into Aquarius where it will remain until February 6, 2026.
The mind shifts. Thinking becomes broader, more experimental, more future-focused. Mercury in Aquarius invites objectivity, curiosity, and innovation. It encourages you to step outside habitual narratives and consider new perspectives.
This is a time for ideas. For conversation. For connecting dots in unexpected ways. It is also a time to observe your thoughts without becoming trapped by them.
Mercury in Aquarius reminds us that insight often arrives when we stop trying to control the outcome. When we allow the mind to wander, to question, to explore.
January 21, 2026: Mercury Cazimi in Aquarius
Just one day later on January 21, Mercury enters the heart of the Sun, forming a Cazimi.
This is a moment of mental rebirth. A point of clarity. A spark of insight that feels both personal and collective.
During a Mercury Cazimi, ideas can arrive suddenly. Perspectives shift. Understanding deepens. This is a powerful time for journaling, reflection, and intentional conversation.
The mind is illuminated. Not overwhelmed, but clarified. Trust what comes through. Even if it doesn’t make immediate sense, it is planting seeds that will unfold over time.
January 22, 2026: Mercury conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
After reaching the heights, Mercury descends into the depths.
When Mercury meets Pluto in Aquarius, thoughts become transformative. Conversations go beneath the surface. Truths emerge that cannot be ignored.
In Aquarius, this conjunction invites deep reflection on belief systems, narratives, and mental patterns. It asks you to examine where your thinking has been shaped by fear, control, or outdated ideals.
This is a moment for honest self-inquiry. For confronting what you know, and what you have been avoiding. It is not light, but it is liberating.
Let your thoughts transform. Let your understanding deepen. There is power in facing what lies beneath.
January 23, 2026: Mars enters Aquarius
As the week continues, Mars leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius where it will remain until March 2, 2026, shifting the tone of action and desire.
Mars in Aquarius acts for change. It moves toward liberation, innovation, and collective progress. Motivation becomes less about personal ambition and more about alignment with a greater vision.
This is energy that wants to do things differently. That resists stagnation. That seeks to channel willpower into something meaningful, not just productive.
Be mindful of impulsiveness, but trust the call toward authenticity. Mars in Aquarius asks you to act in service of who you are becoming, not who you have been expected to be.
January 23, 2026: Pluto Cazimi in Aquarius
The week culminates in a rare and potent moment: Pluto Cazimi on January 23.
Pluto enters the heart of the Sun, marking a rebirth of power, identity, and purpose. This is deep alchemical energy. A moment where transformation is not just possible, but inevitable.
Pluto Cazimi invites you into the role of the alchemist. To transform fear into empowerment. To reclaim parts of yourself that have been hidden, denied, or suppressed.
This is a moment of truth. Of self-recognition. Of stepping into your authority, not through control, but through integration.
Something ends here. Something begins. Trust the process.
Weekly Astrology: January 18-24 2026
This week is not about rushing forward. It is about aligning deeply. Let clarity arise before action. Let intention guide effort. Let truth transform desire.
Your invitations for the week:
- Commit to what matters, even if it unfolds slowly.
- Question old narratives that no longer fit.
- Allow relationships and values to evolve honestly.
- Trust insight when it arrives quietly.
- Step into your power with integrity, not force.
This is a week of thresholds. Of becoming. Of remembering that the future is not something you chase, but something you allow to move through you.
Stay present. Stay curious. And let what is ready to be born find its way into form.
Weekly Horoscopes for Your Zodiac Sign
As the planets shift in our cosmos, they simultaneously shift through our astrological chart, highlighting different areas of our human experience. By looking to your zodiac sign – in particular your rising sign for your horoscope forecast, we can begin to discern those shifts and invitations.
Read on for your weekly horoscope for January 18 to January24. For a greater in depth reading based on your astrology chart, explore our Transits Astrology Reading.
Aries Rising
This week opens a deep internal doorway. While the world around you may feel busy or charged, much of what’s shifting happens beneath the surface. Old motivations are being examined, and your relationship with power, desire, and control is quietly transforming. You may feel drawn to understand yourself more honestly, to sit with emotions you’ve previously brushed past. As the week progresses, clarity arrives. Thoughts sharpen, insights land, and something clicks into place around what you’re ready to commit to. This is not about forcing change. It’s about recognising where you’re done operating from old instincts. Let awareness lead before action. What you see clearly now becomes a source of strength rather than pressure.
Taurus Rising
This week highlights relationships and long-term vision in subtle but meaningful ways. Conversations, realizations, or moments of reflection may show you where dynamics have shifted, even if no one says it out loud. You’re being asked to reconsider how you relate to others, especially around responsibility, power, and shared direction. As the energy moves into Aquarius, your public life or future goals may begin to feel different. Less rigid. More aligned with who you are now. Let yourself evolve without guilt. Growth doesn’t require burning bridges, only honesty about what you need moving forward.
Gemini Rising
There’s a sense of recalibration this week, especially around commitment and emotional investment. You may notice where you’ve been giving energy out of habit rather than intention. The Capricorn New Moon invites you to reset how you share, trust, and merge with others. As the week unfolds, insight arrives quickly. New ideas, beliefs, or perspectives spark something fresh, opening your mind to possibilities that feel both expansive and grounding. This is a powerful time for reflection, study, or deep conversation. Let curiosity guide you. What you learn now reshapes how you see the road ahead.
Cancer Rising
This week brings focus to connection, boundaries, and how you show up in partnership. You may feel a renewed awareness of what commitment really means to you now, not as an obligation, but as a choice. Some relationships may ask for more honesty or space to evolve. As Aquarius energy builds, emotional truths surface, especially around shared resources, vulnerability, or trust. This is not a week for surface-level interactions. Let depth guide you. What you’re willing to face now allows intimacy to become more authentic rather than more complicated.
Leo Rising
Your daily life, routines, and energy output come under review. The Capricorn New Moon invites you to reset how you work, care for your body, and manage your time. Where have you been pushing without replenishment? As the week progresses, relationships become a key mirror. Conversations may bring clarity around balance, independence, and mutual respect. Aquarius energy asks you to relate more honestly, without performance. Let go of doing things “the right way” if it no longer feels true. Alignment comes from authenticity, not approval.
Virgo Rising
There’s a creative and emotional renewal taking place this week. Desire, joy, and self-expression are quietly being redefined. You may feel a shift in how you relate to pleasure, creativity, or even romance. As the energy moves into Aquarius, attention turns toward your daily rhythms and wellbeing. Insight arrives around what truly supports you versus what drains you. This is a week to listen closely to your body and inner signals. Small changes now can have lasting impact. Let your life feel more alive, not just efficient.
Libra Rising
This week brings a meaningful reset around how you relate – to others, and to yourself. The Capricorn New Moon asks you to look closely at the foundations you’ve built in your inner world. Where do you feel anchored, and where are you holding patterns that no longer feel supportive? As the energy shifts into Aquarius, attention turns toward your voice, your needs, and your sense of agency within connection. Conversations may carry more weight than usual, not because they’re dramatic, but because they reveal truth. You’re being invited to choose honesty over harmony if the two are in conflict. This is not about disrupting balance, but redefining it. What feels fair, mutual, and alive now may look different than it once did. Let relationships evolve. Stability grows when authenticity is allowed to lead.
Scorpio Rising
This week works deeply through your inner landscape. The Capricorn New Moon highlights your thoughts, beliefs, and the narratives you carry about yourself and your life. You may become aware of where your mind has been operating on autopilot, repeating stories that no longer reflect who you are becoming. As Aquarius energy builds, emotional foundations come into focus. There may be insight around safety, belonging, or the past that reshapes how you see your present. This is not a week for surface-level processing. It’s one for quiet recognition and integration. Let awareness arrive without needing immediate action. What you understand now gives you greater choice later. Transformation doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it arrives as a calm, steady knowing that you’re ready to think, and live, differently.
Sagittarius Rising
This week turns your attention toward what you value, both materially and energetically. The Capricorn New Moon invites a reset around how you use your resources, time, and focus, asking whether they truly reflect what matters most to you now. As the energy shifts into Aquarius, your thinking begins to loosen. Conversations, insights, or new perspectives may arrive suddenly, helping you see options you hadn’t considered before. There’s a strong invitation to release outdated beliefs around worth or security. You don’t need to cling to what once felt stabilising if it no longer supports your growth. Let curiosity guide your decisions. What you choose to invest in now sets the tone for the months ahead.
Capricorn Rising
This is a defining week for you. The New Moon in your sign marks a personal reset, inviting you to consciously step into the next phase of your life. There’s clarity around who you are becoming, even if the details are still forming. As Aquarius energy builds, attention turns toward your relationship with value, self-worth, and sustainability. You may begin to question what you’re willing to carry forward and what you’re ready to release. Insight arrives steadily, not dramatically. Trust the quiet knowing. This is not about proving yourself or pushing harder. It’s about alignment. What you choose now should feel supportive, not heavy. Let intention lead rather than expectation.
Aquarius Rising
This week feels like standing at the edge of something new. The Capricorn New Moon draws your awareness inward, encouraging reflection, release, and preparation rather than immediate action. There’s wisdom in slowing down before momentum builds. As planets move into your sign, energy begins to return, along with clarity around identity and direction. You may feel more aware of what no longer fits, and more open to embodying who you’re becoming. Insight may arrive suddenly, shifting how you see yourself or your path. Let change unfold naturally. You don’t need to explain it or define it yet. Simply allow yourself to step into alignment.
Pisces Rising
This week invites you to reconsider your relationship with community, belonging, and long-term hopes. The Capricorn New Moon asks you to look at the dreams you’re investing in and whether they still feel aligned with who you are now. As Aquarius energy builds, your inner world becomes more active. Intuition, dreams, and subtle emotional insights may rise to the surface, asking for attention. This is not a week to rush decisions. It’s a week to listen. What’s emerging quietly now is preparing you for outward movement later. Rest when you need to. Reflect without judgment. Clarity will arrive when it’s ready, and it will feel grounded rather than overwhelming.
