Add These Dates to your G-Cal:
- January 1: Mercury Retrograde ends in Sagittarius
- January 4: Mars enters Capricorn
- January 11: New Moon in Capricorn
- January 13: Mercury re-enters Capricorn
- January 20: Aquarius season begins and Pluto enters Aquarius
- January 23: Venus enters Capricorn
- January 25: Full Moon in Leo
Not only is it a New Year, but this month’s astrology delivers a planetary event that has only happened once since the 18th century! January begins in the midst of Capricorn season, which only fuels your desire to get organized and set yourself up for success in 2024. Once Aquarius season begins on January 20, you’ll be ready to invite more curiosity back into your life and prioritize plans with friends.
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Read more about the astrology of January 2024 below, or skip to your horoscope:
2024 kicks off on a dramatic note with a major planetary event: Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius ends on January 1! It will take Mercury some time to get back up to speed, so some continued miscommunication is expected until-retrograde shadow period ends on January 20. In the meantime, you’re sorting through any retrograde snafus. Also on January 1, Venus, the planet of love, and Saturn, the planet of difficulty, clash and bring on temporary feelings of loneliness, rejection, or delayed gratification. This can be an important day to discuss commitments and boundaries.
A few days later, on January 4, Mars moves into Capricorn. Mars is exalted in the sign of Capricorn, which means it gains a little more power and strength. The next few weeks will be a productive time to tackle your goals through calculated steps. Even though Mercury Retrograde is over, prep yourself for a mini moment of confusion on January 8 when Mercury in Sagittarius clashes into Neptune in Pisces. Conversations can feel disheartening, projection is in the air, and intentions feel confusing. Fortunately, relief arrives on January 9 when the Sun in Capricorn mingles with Uranus in Taurus. You’re encouraged to innovate and will be rewarded for taking risks. On the same day, Mars in Capricorn connects with Saturn in Pisces, lending you the strength and fortitude to get the job done.
You’re feeling whimsical and creative on January 15 when the Sun in Capricorn links up with Neptune in Pisces. Tune into your intuition and pay attention to your dreams! A few days later on January 18, Mercury in Capricorn connects with Saturn in Pisces. Plans are confirmed and you’re ready to move forward. Mercury, the planet of communication, meets with Jupiter in Taurus on January 19, bringing luck and optimism to any conversations that take place. Watch out for confusion and gaslighting on January 19 when Venus in Sagittarius collides into Neptune in Pisces. You’ll want to see the best in others, but it can come at your own expense.
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The Sun enters Aquarius on January 20, and Aquarius season 2024 begins! The Sun in Aquarius is urging you to adopt a detached perspective and embrace your authentic desires—even if they may seem weird to others. Pluto, the planet of power, transformation, crisis, and rebirth, enters Aquarius on the same day. Pluto hasn’t had a full tour through the sign of Aquarius since 1778, and it’s been in the sign of Capricorn since 2008. This is a major cosmic shift, kicking off a 20-year cycle that correlates to major scientific and medical advancements, space exploration, and the breakdown of systems of power.
You’re focused on your personal relationship with power, control, and personal transformation on January 20 when the Sun in Aquarius meets with Pluto in Aquarius. This is the first time this planetary connection is taking place in your lifetime! Take notes and pay attention to which fears, shadows, or taboo topics are revealed. Venus, the planet of harmony and relationships, moves into Capricorn on January 23, putting people in a more serious mood when it comes to dating. Now’s the time to make a commitment and plan for the future.
A Full Moon in Leo lights up the sky on January 26, bringing the drama and asking you to recenter yourself in the story of your life. You are the main character, after all! Creative projects may reach a turning point and you may feel like you’ve reclaimed a deep sense of authenticity. Don’t shy away from taking up space! The Sun in Aquarius clashes with Jupiter in Taurus on January 26, bringing a change of perspective in your personal goals. A hint of luck is in the air and you can use it to your advantage. On the same day, Uranus, the planet of revolution, breakthroughs, and surprises, ends its retrograde in Taurus. Expect the unexpected and take risks!
January 27 is a great day for setting boundaries or initiating a new goal as Mercury in Capricorn links up with Mars in Capricorn. You may be ending a commitment or starting a new project. On the same day, Venus in Pisces mingles with Saturn in Pisces, encouraging you to have conversations around the expectations, sacrifices, and boundaries in your relationships. Although these conversations usually feel difficult to have, today there is receptivity and understanding, and some couples may be taking an exciting next step together. Unexpected news finds you on January 28 when Mercury in Capricorn meets with Uranus in Taurus. You may hear news from someone out of the blue or finally land on a solution you’ve been seeking. On the same day, Venus and Jupiter, the two luckiest planets in the sky meet up to share a kiss. This is the best day of the month for manifestation and making progress on your dreams! The month wraps up on January 29 with Mars in Capricorn mingling with Uranus in Taurus, encouraging you to take action in an innovative way. Risk-taking is rewarded today!
Read your Sun, Moon, and Rising sign horoscopes for January 2024:
A New Moon in Capricorn darkens the skies on January 11, asking you to work through any fears that are keeping you from going after what you truly desire. A burst of energy arrives on January 12 when Mars in Capricorn syncs up with Jupiter in Taurus. You’re able to achieve whatever you set your sights on with your sheer willpower and determination. Any projects or ideas you initiate today can lead to big success in the future. On January 13, Mercury re-enters Capricorn, and you’re fully grounded and confident in how you’d like to move forward.
