It’s here! Aquarius season officially begins, and you can feel the shift right away. The mood moves from strict plans and structure to ideas that feel bigger, bolder, and even more personal. With the Sun now in Aquarius and Venus already in the sign of the Water Bearer, the focus turns toward independence, originality, and doing things your own way.Â
As the week unfolds, Mercury and Mars also change signs, creating an Aquarius-heavy lineup that pushes you to think differently, act differently, and question where you have been playing it too safe. This is not subtle energy. It is curious, restless, and ready to shake things up!Â
Let’s get into what you can expect astrologically this week.
The week opens with the Sun stepping into Aquarius, setting the tone for the month ahead. Your attention shifts toward future goals, long term dreams, and the people or communities that inspire you. At the same time, Mercury connects with Uranus, making this a strong day for fresh ideas and problem solving. Something that felt stuck may suddenly have a new angle. Venus and Pluto also meet in Aquarius, adding intensity to relationships, goals, or creative pursuits. If you feel deeply invested in something today, that is not random.
Try this reflection today: Where am I being asked to go all in, without losing myself in the process?
As Tuesday unfolds, the Aquarius energy ramps up. Mercury moves into Aquarius, joining the Sun and Venus and putting even more focus on your future plans. Your thinking becomes more open and inventive, and you may feel drawn to ideas that once seemed unrealistic. Behind the scenes, Saturn and Uranus work together, helping you balance responsibility with innovation. Mars also supports this energy, giving you the drive to take a smart risk or move beyond your comfort zone. This is a powerful day for dreaming with intention, not just wishful thinking.
Midweek brings a quieter but important shift. The Moon moves into Pisces, asking you to slow down and focus on what is happening behind the scenes. This is a good time to work privately, reflect, or recharge before the next wave of action. When the Sun meets Mercury in Aquarius, you may hear news or notice progress tied to something you started late last year. Pay attention to what resurfaces now. It holds clues about where your energy wants to go next.
By Thursday, the mental intensity sharpens. Mercury and Pluto align in Aquarius, making this one of the most focused days of the week. Research, planning, and problem solving come easily if you stay curious rather than controlling. If something has been unclear, you may finally see what has been hiding in plain sight. This is an excellent day to dig into an idea that matters to you and commit to understanding it fully.
Energy picks up again as Friday arrives. The Moon enters Aries, bringing urgency and motivation. Mars also shifts into Aquarius, adding momentum to goals connected to your future or your independence. You may feel ready to act on an idea that has been building all week. At the same time, Mars and Neptune work together, helping you turn inspiration into something real.Â
Try this reflection today: What idea am I ready to act on, even if I do not have every answer yet?
Saturday brings a reminder to pace yourself. The Aries Moon clashes with Jupiter, which can make it easy to overdo things or push past your limits. If you feel restless or irritated, give yourself space to move, create, or step away rather than forcing progress. Not every moment needs to be productive to be useful.
The week closes with the Moon moving into Taurus and the First Quarter Moon arriving. This is a grounding shift after several high-energy days. The focus turns toward stability, follow-through, and making adjustments that support long-term growth. You may move more slowly now, but what you build has staying power.Â
As Neptune prepares to enter Aries early next week, this moment offers a chance to steady yourself before the next big wave of change. End the week by choosing one small adjustment that supports the future you are working toward.
Planetary Locations This Week
- The Sun: Aquarius (January 19 – February 18, 2026)
- Mercury: Capricorn (January 1 – January 20, 2026), Aquarius (January 20 – February 5, 2026)
- Venus: Aquarius (January 17 – February 9, 2026)
- Mars: Capricorn (December 15, 2025 – January 23, 2026), Aquarius (January 23 – March 1, 2026)
- Jupiter: Cancer (June 9, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Saturn: Pisces (September 1, 2025 – February 13, 2026)
- Uranus: Taurus (November 7, 2025 – April 25, 2026)
- Neptune: Pisces (October 22, 2025 – January 26, 2026), Aries (January 26, 2025 – March 2039)
- Pluto: Aquarius (November 19, 2024 – March 8, 2043)
Daily Astrology Snapshots
Monday, January 19th
Sun
Sun Enters Aquarius – With the Sun entering Aquarius, this kicks off Aquarius Season, and Aquarius Season is a month where you’re more hopeful about the future, full of dreams, and open to change. You can connect with friends, join new groups, and challenge yourself in new ways.
Moon
Aquarius
Astrological Aspect
Mercury in Capricorn trine Uranus in Taurus – Think outside the box, and consider other ideas that are unconventional (at least for you) but might be exactly what is needed to make progress or get unstuck.
Venus in Aquarius conjunct Pluto in Aquarius – Whatever you’re focused on, you can be extra passionate about, and this intensity can be of benefit to you. You can make progress with goals and strengthen a relationship.
Tuesday, January 20th
Sun
Aquarius
Moon
Aquarius
Astrological Aspect
Mercury Enters Aquarius – Mercury moving to Aquarius helps you focus on your future, your hopes and dreams, and the ideas and plans you have for them. You can think way outside of the box, and this can open more up for you.
Saturn in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus – This is an important aspect with these two being slow planets, so they are working well together in this aspect. Focus the discipline of Saturn with the unconventional nature of Uranus. Make progress with a dream, and make changes to achieve a goal. Balance the traditional ways that still work with the unconventional ways that can move what’s stale ahead.
Mars in Capricorn trine Uranus in Taurus – Mars brings its energy and drive to the mix with Uranus and Saturn, and this can energize focus on your dreams and helps you to step outside of your comfort zone to make progress. You can be independent and willing to take a chance.
Mars in Capricorn sextile Saturn in Pisces – Mars energizes focus on your goals and long-term plans as well, and this can help you stay disciplined and responsible, even if you’re doing things totally unusual that requires a little leap of faith. That leap can be a smart one when you’re being responsible about it.
Wednesday, January 21st
Sun
Aquarius
Moon
Moon Enters Pisces – Work on the background stuff over the next few days. You can tackle what you need to without interference from others, and set yourself up well.
Astrological Aspect
Sun in Aquarius conjunct Mercury in Aquarius – There can be lots of activity and developments, especially with something you began 6-8 weeks ago. Developments might be unexpected, but can show the results of your work.
Thursday, January 22nd
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Aquarius
Moon
Pisces
Astrological Aspects
Mercury in Aquarius conjunct Pluto in Aquarius – Passion for your ideas and plans can be strong today, and you can focus on what you need to research and investigate. You can uncover what has been hidden to you, and can solve problems.
Friday, January 23rd
Sun
Aquarius
Moon
Moon Enters Aries – Energy can increase over the next few days, and you can focus on taking action with what you need to get started. You can get excited and enthusiastic.
Astrological Aspect
Mars Enters Aquarius – Mars, the planet of energy and drive, moves into Aquarius, and this can give more energy and drive for your dreams, your future, and makes you more hopeful. You can be independent and innovative, adhere to your individuality, and can be motivated to make important changes over the coming weeks.
Mars in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces – There can be a strong drive for you to take action with something intangible and make it tangible, and this push can come quickly. You may want to take action before it fades away.
Sun in Aquarius conjunct Pluto in Aquarius – Your passion and intensity can continue to be strong, and you can focus on what you really identify with. This can lead to more options for your dreams, and gives you more control over your future.
Saturday, January 24th
Sun
Aquarius
Moon
Aries
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Aries square Jupiter in Cancer – You may want a break after all of the strong energy for activity over the last week, so try to find one where you can. Take a little bit of space to do your own thing.
Sunday, January 25th
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Aquarius
Moon
Moon Enters Taurus – There can be opportunities to improve stability and security over the next few days, and this can help you feel more confident in yourself and the path you’re on.
First Quarter Moon in Taurus – With the First Quarter Moon, the next week is a time to make adjustments, and in Taurus, those adjustments might be made slowly, or might have to do with the stability of something in your life. You might take some time to get started, but see if through once you do.
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Aries square Mars in Capricorn – Something might get on your nerves, irritate and frustrate you, and you need to have a healthy outlet to channel this to avoid lashing out. If you can do that, you might be able to use some of this energy to your advantage to make progress with something that has been stuck.
Monday, January 26th
Sun
Aquarius
Moon
Taurus
Astrological Aspect
Neptune Enters Aries – Neptune officially and fully now moves into Aries, where it will stay for more than a decade! Neptune in Aries means you can be more proactive with your spiritual pursuits, more willing to explore your inner self, and charisma can be off the charts. Take charge with imagination, empathy, and compassion.