Every January, I think of the words of a Grateful Dead song, “The wheel is turning and you can’t slow down…” Where do we see a fresh start for our wheel moving forward? Where do we see planetary shifts and changes? For this month’s cosmic weather report, let’s briefly look at the next few weeks and then spend most of our time taking into account 2026 and the months ahead of us.
January begins with a Full Moon in Cancer, out of bounds (at extreme declination), 13°01’, January 3rd, 2:02 am Pacific time. Sun is conjunct Venus 12°14’ and Mars 14°32’ Capricorn, both planets also out of bounds. Passions may fly when it comes to nurturing those most close to us. We may feel the need to protect family or take action and responsibility in expressing our love. Watch out for a need for too much control. Love takes dedication and persistence, but compassion and kindness balance well with duty and obligation. On January 18th, the New Moon at 28°43’ Capricorn, 11:51 am, conjuncts Mercury, Venus and Mars, so we continue to build upon Capricorn themes of “climbing a mountain” by devoting hard work and patience to achieving our goals.
Slow-moving Neptune reenters Aries January 26th and Saturn also reenters Aries February 13th. The two form a conjunction 00°45’ February 20th. Last summer and fall, they were very close, but not exactly together. Somewhere in our lives we are asked to be spiritual warriors, but there may be some challenges to being able to lead or take initiative. How to assert ourselves in the right way may seem hard to pinpoint. Just “a little bit further than you’ve gone before.” Meanwhile, it benefits us to be selfish in terms of our own spiritual or creative needs. On a global scale, expect more expressions of military might, possibly delusional or with unclear motives. The best way forward is to fight the “good” fight, not for ego’s sake, but for the greater benefit of all.
Uranus reenters Gemini April 25th at 5:51 pm. The planet of sudden revelations, upset, revolution and innovation briefly entered Gemini last July through early November before returning retrograde to Taurus. Now Uranus will remain in Gemini for seven years until 2032-33. The planet’s shift into Gemini, characterized by curiosity, exchange of information and learning, leads into radical new inventions and solutions to world problems. Expect some exciting new writing. Uranus is in range of a sextile to Saturn, Neptune (exact July 15th) and a trine to Pluto in Aquarius (exact July 17th and November 29th ). Seek fresh perspectives when imagining how to make your dreams real.
Jupiter, the “king of the gods,” tends to expand and bring new opportunities. June 29th Jupiter enters Leo and remains in the sign until late July, 2027. Ask: “How have I been underestimating myself in terms of my creative expression, play, generosity or leadership? Where do I need to roar and be seen?” Look to see where the sign of the lion falls in your chart. Roll the dice on you and allow yourself to receive applause!
Jupiter in Leo
By July 20th, Jupiter in Leo trines Neptune 04°22’ Aries and opposes Pluto in Aquarius, 04°26’, then sextiles Uranus 04°37’ Gemini on the 21st. Some may speak out if they feel they are NOT being fully appreciated and may act willfully to get their way. A good moment to reflect upon our own wounds that make us feel not seen nor loved. On August 31st, Jupiter in Leo trines Saturn, retrograde, in Aries, 13°41’. True leaders and artists know when to act and when to be mature when seeking praise. The best “art” requires hard work and initiative.
In the fall, Venus turns retrograde at 08°29’ Scorpio October 3rd (until November 13th). Pluto stops in the sky to move direct, 03°04’ Aquarius, October 15th, Venus in an exact square the 19th. Those impacted by Pluto moving in early Aquarius throughout 2025-2027, may find this Venus retrograde time useful by going to deep levels of intimacy to reveal psychological wounds. Pluto wants to free you of old patterns and move you into a more authentic place. “Bound to cover just a little more ground!”