Your Weekly Horoscope Newsletter: January 19-25

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This week, the cosmos insists that you be yourself.

The Sun moves into Aquarius on Monday, kicking off a shift toward relationships that value honesty and originality over polish. Add in Pluto’s conjunctions with Venus, Mercury, and the Sun, and old dynamics crack, truths surface, and anything built on image instead of substance starts to feel intolerable.

The next chapter may be unexpected, but it will feel alive in a way the old one didn’t.

In this issue:
🔮 Horoscopes: Realignment. Realness. Romance.
🦢 Tarot Vision: The Star wants you to thaw out
⭐ Top Transit: Mercury enters Aquarius
✍️ Your Turn: The one question your resolution needs to answer
🌼 Cosmic Close: What is The Age of Aquarius, anyway?

♈️ ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Embrace the group project approach to your love life This week brings a powerful shift in how you approach intimacy as the Sun enters Aquarius alongside a Venus–Pluto conjunction. Your romantic life could get a major upgrade through your social connections because that friend-of-a-friend might just be your perfect match, or your bestie’s insight could save your relationship. This is a good idea to join a group activity or community event where shared ideals bring people together. Coupled? Introduce your partner to your wider circle and watch new dimensions of your relationship emerge. The key is understanding that love doesn’t exist in a vacuum; the people around you can either elevate or deflate your romantic energy.

♉️ TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)
Slow and steady may win the race, but a little risk prevents stagnation. That calculated move you’ve been considering, whether it’s asking someone out, having a difficult conversation, or trying something new in the bedroom, now has cosmic support. The Saturn–Uranus sextile on Monday gives you the perfect blend of wisdom and spontaneity. Your partner might surprise you with an unconventional date idea, or you might shock yourself by stepping outside your comfort zone. Single Taureans should embrace unexpected romantic opportunities rather than sticking to their usual type. Try someone outside your usual ‘safe’ type: not taller, richer, or flashier, but steadier, kinder, or more emotionally available than you’re used to.

♊️ GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
People are moved by your voice, texts, and ideas: use this gift for good, not evil. Mercury enters Aquarius on Tuesday, lighting up your zone of expansion and big ideas about love. This week favors intellectual connection over physical chemistry, though the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Conversations flow effortlessly, especially around Wednesday–Thursday when Mercury joins the Sun and Pluto. Share your vision for the future with your partner or discuss what you’re truly looking for with someone new. This is also an excellent time to join online dating apps or social platforms where you can connect through words first. Your charm is in your wit right now, and those who appreciate your mental agility will be drawn to you like moths to a flame.

♋️ CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
Not every emotional reaction is a signal. The Sun sextiling Neptune in Pisces on Monday activates your most intuitive relationship instincts, and you’re picking up on subtle emotional currents between you and your partner. But be careful not to read too much into every vibe, sometimes people are just having a weird day. This week encourages compassion and vulnerability in your connections. Share your dreams, literally and figuratively, with someone you trust. Single Cancers might meet someone through a live music show, meditation group, or volunteering for a cause that is meaningful to you. The emphasis on Aquarius energy means you’ll need to balance your need for emotional security with giving your partner (or yourself) enough breathing room to be an individual.

♌️ LEO (July 23 – August 22)
You stop being charming when your needs always come first. With the Sun moving into your relationship zone this week, partnerships become the focus. The Friday Sun–Pluto conjunction brings intensity and transformation to how you relate to others. If you’ve been avoiding a serious conversation with your partner about power dynamics or shared resources, the universe will force your hand. The Mars shift into Aquarius also on Friday adds fuel to this fire, encouraging you to give more in your relationships. Remember: a true partnership means sharing the spotlight, not competing for it. Single Leos might experience an instant, magnetic attraction that feels fated, just make sure it’s healthy obsession, not toxic intensity.

♍️ VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
When you focus on getting everything perfect, you miss what’s real. This week challenges you to loosen your grip on how a relationship “should” look. Mercury, your ruling planet, enters Aquarius on Tuesday, pushing you toward unconventional expressions of love and partnership. Maybe your idea of the perfect date needs updating, or perhaps you’ve been too rigid about relationship timelines. For coupled Virgos, this is an excellent time to experiment with new routines or break old patterns that aren’t serving you. Single? Stop swiping past people who don’t check every box. The person who texts back > the one who checks all your boxes but never responds.

♎️ LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
Stop confusing chemistry with compatibility. Venus, your ruling planet, conjuncts Pluto in Aquarius on Monday, revolutionizing your approach to creativity, pleasure, and romance. This aspect demands authenticity in your connections. The emphasis on Aquarius energy this week suggests that the strongest romantic connections will feel like friendships first. If you’re in a relationship, rediscover what you genuinely enjoy doing together beyond the typical date night formula. Single Libras should focus on building genuine connections rather than pursuing people just because they would look good in your feed. The Mars ingress into Aquarius on Friday adds passion to pursuits that align with your true values.

♏️ SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
Protecting yourself all the time can be isolating. Multiple planets activating your domestic and emotional foundation this week push you toward deeper intimacy. The Sun–Neptune sextile on Monday softens your typically intense approach to relationships, allowing for gentleness and understanding. This is beautiful energy for healing old wounds with a partner or opening up about family dynamics that have shaped your relationship patterns for the worse. The Pluto conjunctions (Venus on Monday, Mercury on Thursday, Sun on Friday) in your home sector create powerful opportunities for transformation within your closest relationships. You might realize you’re ready for commitment, whether that’s moving in together or simply moving past old resentments.

♐️ SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Say what you mean, but edit for impact. Communication planet Mercury moves through your sector of ideas and self-expression all week, making conversations the cornerstone of your romantic life. The Mercury–Pluto conjunction on Thursday gives your words serious power; you can heal or hurt with equal impact, so choose wisely. This is an excellent time to have those “define the relationship” talks you’ve been avoiding or to express needs you’ve been keeping quiet about. Your honesty and directness will attract people who appreciate authenticity over games. Just remember that brutal honesty and thoughtful candor aren’t the same thing.

♑️ CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
Your relationships will improve when work stops dominating your evenings. The first half of this week features multiple planets in your sign, including a powerful Mars–Neptune sextile on Thursday that makes your romantic dreams tangible. You have the discipline and vision to create the relationship you want, whether that means working through issues with a current partner or manifesting a new connection. Capricorns should remember that relationships require time, not just strategy. You might need to balance career ambitions with quality time together. Don’t forget: your success has less meaning if you don’t have someone to share it with.

♒️ AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
Be honest, even if it costs you someone who liked the act. This is YOUR week, Aquarius, with the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Pluto all activating your sign at various points. The Venus–Pluto conjunction on Monday completely transforms how you approach intimacy and self-worth. You’re stepping into a new version of yourself in relationships: more authentic and less apologetic. The Sun–Pluto conjunction on Friday brings intense self-awareness about your relationship patterns and power dynamics. Aquarians will attract people magnetically this week, but make sure they’re drawn to the real you, not some ideal version. Coupled water-bearers might experience a relationship breakthrough as you finally express needs you’ve been suppressing. This week demands revolutionary honesty in love, nothing less will do.

♓️ PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
Your intuition can be powerful, but sometimes people also mean what they say. Pallas enters your sign on Sunday, bringing wisdom and strategic thinking to your typically feelings-first approach to relationships. Trust your instincts, but also verify them with actual conversations, because not everyone communicates telepathically. This is beautiful energy for artistic collaboration with a partner or meeting someone through creative or spiritual communities. You might experience a soul-deep connection that feels destined, or deepen your spiritual bond through shared practices like meditation or artistic projects. Just remember: mystical connection needs practical foundation to survive reality.

This week, we pulled The Star from our tarot deck. In our card, a swan glides through a half-frozen pond under a dark night sky, one brilliant star blazing overhead, seven smaller stars scattered around it. The ice is breaking, not gone, not solid, but in transition. Two empty vessels rest on the bank, quiet witnesses to what has already been poured out.

The swan is a creature of calm persistence and moves forward even when the water is cold and resistance is real. It doesn’t fight the ice but parts it, slowly, elegantly, trusting that forward motion itself creates space.

The Star card appears after things have cracked, after past illusions have melted, and after you’ve been emptied enough to stop pretending. The breaking ice reminds you that greater knowledge comes in thin sheets giving way, one quiet shift at a time.

The Star is asking you to keep moving gently in the direction of truth and reassures that you are not lost, you are in the thaw.

Question: What part of your life is beginning to thaw, even if it’s not fully clear yet?

When Mercury enters Aquarius, your thinking gets an upgrade, and so does the way you communicate, connect, and collaborate. Conversations shift from small talk to big ideas. You’re less interested in who agrees with you and more drawn to people who expand your perspective or challenge your assumptions.

Under this transit, your ideals get loftier, your mind gets quicker, and your tolerance for outdated rules drops fast. Just don’t burn yourself out trying to be the most committed, helpful, or principled person in the room. Vision works best when it’s sustainable.

How to use this energy:

The Bottom Line:

If it doesn’t stimulate your mind or move the future forward, it’s not worth your time.

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Aquarius energy asks for honesty and future-minded thinking instead of overexplaining or people-pleasing.

This week, before you send important texts, emails, or have a big conversation, pause and ask:

Say what you need to say without padding, apology, or emotional cushioning.

Example:

Instead of: “Sorry to bug you, totally understand if this doesn’t work, but maybe we could…”
Try: “This is what I need. Does that work for you?”

Aquarius communication works best when it’s clear, respectful, and forward-facing.

…but were afraid to ask.

On January 20, as the Sun moves into Aquarius, we are reminded of what astrologers and pop culture alike have long mythologized as The Age of Aquarius. If the phrase instantly puts that song in your head, you’re not alone.

Back in the late 1960s, the idea of an Age of Aquarius exploded into the mainstream — thanks to the musical Hair — and promised an era of peace, love, freedom, and cosmic harmony. The Age of Aquarius was imagined as a utopia where humanity evolved overnight: wars ended, consciousness expanded, and everyone suddenly “got along.”

Most of that was, uh, optimistic.

The Age of Aquarius comes from astrological ages, which are based on the precession of the equinoxes. Roughly every 2,160 years, the point of the spring equinox shifts into a new zodiac constellation.

The Age of Aquarius refers to the equinox moving from Pisces into Aquarius, symbolizing a long-term shift from Piscean themes (faith, sacrifice, hierarchy) to Aquarian ones (innovation, community, technology).

Astrologers still debate when it officially began (or if it has, in fact, begun at all).

Astrologers still debate when the Age of Aquarius officially begins because there’s no single agreed-upon boundary between constellations. Zodiac signs are symbolic, while astronomical constellations vary in size, so the exact moment the spring equinox shifts from Pisces to Aquarius depends on the star map used.

Some place the transition in the 20th century, others say it won’t fully arrive until the 24th. Most modern astrologers see it less as a switch and more as a long overlap. The real question isn’t are we in it yet? but how strongly Aquarian values are already reshaping the world?

Astrologically, Aquarius has little to do with flower crowns and finding your bliss. It’s about:

Aquarian energy is rational, idealistic, and future-focused. It also asks uncomfortable questions.

Aquarius represents the future before it feels familiar.

This energy urges us to do things differently when the old way no longer fits. Aquarius energy shows up when people start questioning routines, experimenting with new ideas, and choosing realness over tradition.

On a personal level, Aquarius asks: Does this still work for me? It encourages curiosity, unconventional thinking, and connections based on shared interests rather than obligation. This is the energy behind chosen circles, creative collaboration, and ideas that feel a little weird at first but end up shaping what comes next.

Aquarius matters because it reminds us that personal growth looks experimental, slightly awkward, and surprisingly exciting.