Week of January 18, 2026

A clear, steady start: a New Moon opens the week, then Aquarius season gathers speed with thoughtful depth and practical changes.

Here’s the astrology forecast for this week (January 18 - January 24, 2026).

The big weather pattern

The week begins with a New Moon on Sunday, then pivots quickly into Aquarius season as the Sun moves into Aquarius on Monday and meets Mercury on Wednesday. Venus, Mercury, and the Sun each meet Pluto in Aquarius across the week (Monday, Thursday, Friday), while Saturn’s steady link with Uranus (Monday) and Mars’ ties to Saturn and Uranus (Tuesday) favor measured, useful change. Softer threads from Neptune (Monday, Tuesday, Friday) keep compassion and imagination in the mix. The Moon shifts from Aquarius at the start, through Pisces midweek, to a brisk Aries weekend, with the Crescent phase beginning Thursday.

Practical takeaway: Set a small number of intentions at the New Moon, share and test them midweek, and make one or two durable adjustments by the weekend. Keep choices modest, conversations honest, and schedules roomy enough for minor adjustments.

New Moon kick-off: focused starts with steady support

Sunday’s New Moon arrives alongside clear-headed, get-it-done signals: Mercury joins Mars in Capricorn and works cooperatively with Saturn, while the Aquarius Moon connects smoothly with Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus. This favors simple beginnings, clean lists, and practical first steps.

It’s a week to begin quietly and deliberately. The symbolism points to trimming noise, choosing one priority, and taking an initial step that’s easy to maintain as the Moon waxes toward Thursday’s Crescent phase.

Write 1–2 intentions you can act on within seven days; keep them specific and small.
Do one tangible reset at home (clear a surface, mend something, set out tomorrow’s needs).
Have the important conversation, but keep it brief and concrete; confirm what was agreed in writing.
Favor simple tools and routines over new complexity; let novelty wait.

Aquarius season turns on: Sun and Mercury spotlight ideas and conversations

The Sun enters Aquarius on Monday, Mercury enters Aquarius on Tuesday, and the Sun meets Mercury on Wednesday. Neptune’s gentle links (Sun–Neptune Monday, Mercury–Neptune Tuesday) soften the tone, and a Pisces Moon midweek adds reflection.

Attention moves toward exchanges, community, and clearer thinking, but with a humane touch. This is good timing for sharing a draft, checking assumptions, and inviting feedback without pressure.

Share one idea publicly and ask one thoughtful question in return.
Keep messages short; let pauses and quiet time help you hear what’s unsaid.
Midweek, sleep a little more or build in gentle hobbies to restore attention.
If plans feel fuzzy, name the next tiny step and move only that far.

Pluto spotlight in Aquarius: depth, candor, and careful boundaries

Venus meets Pluto on Monday, Mercury meets Pluto on Thursday, and the Sun meets Pluto on Friday. These back-to-back contacts emphasize truth-telling, values, and power dynamics in relationships and conversations.

Depth is useful when paced. This is a stretch to examine motives, refine what matters, and trim excess. Intensity is available, but it works best with privacy, patience, and respect for other people’s thresholds.

Choose one topic to explore deeply; set a time limit and a clear goal.
Handle sensitive information slowly; sleep on big disclosures.
Prune one obligation or habit that no longer earns its keep.
State needs plainly; avoid ultimatums and all-or-nothing framing.
On Friday and into the weekend, let brisk momentum help you act on what you’ve already decided.

Steady upgrades: Saturn and Uranus with a practical Mars

Saturn in Pisces works constructively with Uranus in Taurus on Monday. On Tuesday, Mars in Capricorn collaborates with both Saturn and Uranus. This trio favors realistic improvements and durable problem-solving.

Change lands best when it’s paced and tangible. Aim for useful fixes and simple redesigns—adjustments you can maintain next week, not just today.

Tackle one repair or maintenance task you’ve been postponing.
Revise a routine by removing a step rather than adding one.
On Tuesday, leave extra buffer time for small surprises; keep plans flexible, not flimsy.
Choose longer-lasting options in materials and commitments.

Neptune’s soft edges: imagination, rest, and humane pacing

Supportive links with Neptune thread through the week (Sun–Neptune Monday, Mercury–Neptune Tuesday, Mars–Neptune Friday), with a reflective Pisces Moon midweek. The mood favors kindness, creativity, and a gentler cadence.

Compassion and imagination help the practical steps land well. Use them to smooth conversations, set kinder boundaries, and keep your nervous system steady.

Pair chores with music or a podcast to keep tasks light.
Protect sleep midweek; dim lights earlier and skip one optional screen.
Say no softly and clearly; offer a simple alternative when possible.
Hydrate and take short walks to reset attention between tasks.

Practical checklist

Write and date two New Moon intentions you can act on this week.
Schedule one concrete home or life fix by Tuesday.
Share one idea midweek and ask for specific feedback.
Keep a sensitive topic private until you’ve slept on it (especially Thu–Fri).
Leave buffer time on Tuesday for unexpected adjustments.
Plan at least two early nights to keep focus steady.