Maraschino’s January 2026 Horoscope
Words: Maraschino
Happy New Year. Welcome to a brand new era. There’s truly no turning back, no matter how many times we click our heels. The year kicks off with the Jupiter-blessed full moon in Cancer on January 3rd, gifting the collective with heightened emotional awareness around home, family, security, and what matters most. Strictly Business Capricorn is dominating the sky for the most part until mid-month, with a triple conjunction between the Sun, Venus, and Mars offering forward momentum in work, finances, partnerships, and shared goals.
The New Moon in Capricorn on January 18th will trine Uranus in Taurus, adding a surprise or unorthodox twist to what unfolds at this time. On January 19th, the Sun strides into radical Aquarius, igniting an electrifying symphony of revolutionary conjunctions involving Venus, Pluto, Mercury, and Mars. On January 26th, Neptune will abandon its 14-year post in languid and oft-avoidant Pisces for incendiary Aries until 2039, posing the question: What dreams and ideals are we willing to fight for? Life as we know it is changing forever, and how it unfolds depends entirely on how we play our hand right now.
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Jan 3: Full Moon In Cancer
Jan 6-9: Sun, Venus, Mars Conjunct in Capricorn
Jan 10-14: Sun, Mars, Mercury In Capricorn opposite Jupiter In Cancer
Jan 15: Venus In Capricorn Trine Uranus In Taurus
Jan 17: Venus -> Aquarius
Jan 17: Sun in Capricorn Trine Uranus in Taurus
Jan 18: Mercury Conjunct Mars in Capricorn
Jan 18: New Moon In Capricorn
Jan 19: Venus Conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
Jan 19: Sun -> Aquarius
Jan 19: Mars in Capricorn Trine Uranus in Taurus
Jan 20: Mercury -> Aquarius
Jan 21: Sun Conjunct Mercury in Aquarius
Jan 22: Mercury Conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
Jan 23: Mars -> Aquarius
Jan 23: Sun Conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
Jan 26: Neptune -> Aries
Jan 27: Mars Conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
Jan 29: Mercury Conjunct Venus in Aquarius
Advice from the Tarot: Ace of pentacles
Take it to the bank
Hi Aries. There’s an infinitude of new energies and blessings showing up to support you at this time. While nothing will ever be the same again, it could easily be the best it’s ever been. The more open you are to receiving what’s yours, the more you’ll have to share. Keep your feet planted, and spend as much time meditating and contemplating as you do charging forward.
Advice from the Tarot: 8 of pentacles
Commit to the bit
Hi Taurus. It’s full steam ahead, pretty much right out of the gate. You’re expanding your horizons, mentally, physically and spiritually, and your career is going through an extraordinary growth spurt too. Meditation will bring insights about what you need to release and embrace to succeed this year, so pay close attention to any downloads that come through. Gratitude for what you have will multiply what you receive.
Advice from the Tarot: The Lovers
Choose yourself
Hi Gemini. Shadowplay is the name of the game for the first half of January, as planets pile up in your eighth house. It might feel sexy. It will be messy. Vulnerability is your strength. Lay it all on the altar and surrender to healing. Free your gorgeous mind for the new horizons waiting on the other side.
Advice from the Tarot: Ace of Swords
Stay true
Hi Cancer. You’ve come so far, and you’re really in your feelings about it. There’s a lot of magic unfolding in your partnerships, and trust in the unknown is required to get what you truly want. Make peace and release any part of you that feels unworthy or unprepared. A special trip to a body of water will soothe your soul and help you open up to what lies ahead.
Advice from the Tarot: Wheel of Fortune
Jackpot
Hi Leo. The world is yours this month, and you’re primed to receive a windfall of blessings related to work, health, and love. New opportunities to shine and share your creative vision will make themselves known. Pay attention to your dreams, and write down any epiphanies that show up at this time. Keep them to yourself until you’re ready to cash in your chips.
Advice from the Tarot: Page of Wands
Be curious
Hi Virgo. Your work this month is to indulge in whatever romantic or creative whims you desire, unapologetically, and with no agenda other than gratification. What you uncover will deepen your understanding of who you are and what you need to thrive. Be honest with yourself and others about what you truly want, and be ready and willing to receive it.
Advice from the Tarot: 2 of wands
Take the leap
Hi Libra. Slough off any lingering remnants from the time before now. Untether yourself from the ghosts of your past, and surround yourself with grounding energies that encourage you to put your best foot forward. Get crystal clear on what your truth is, and how you want to embody it. If it makes you feel glamorous, it’s good for you. The work will speak for itself, with no introduction required.
Advice from the Tarot: 2 of cups
Follow your heart
Hi Scorpio. The more rooted you are, the more you can grow. Meditate, take a walk, and be nice to yourself. Good news from soulmates of all stripes is coming your way, and it’s important to be truly open to receiving it. Trust that things can and will work out better than you envisioned, and do your part to make it so. You’re more looked after than you realise. All you have to do is believe it.
Advice from the Tarot: High Priestess
Trust your gut
Hi Sadge. Your curiosity and intuition will guide you out of your comfort zone and straight to the action. Set yourself free from tired notions of who you are and what you’re about. Traveling on a whim, exploring creative insights, and pursuing your passions will deliver enlivening outcomes. Allow yourself to be pleasantly surprised.
Advice from the Tarot: The Star
It’s all about you
Hi Capricorn. Lady Luck is favoring you more than ever at this time, inviting you to make the most of it. You’re growing into the person you always meant to become. While the weather outside might be a bit stormy, there’s a gift waiting behind any door you open. Some material, some spiritual, some romantic, all enchanted. Enjoy the spoils with the ones you love.
Advice from the Tarot: 4 of swords
Sleep on it
Hi Aquarius. It’s just about your time, but a touch more patience with the process will do you wonders. Meditate, journal, and plunge deep into your emotional world for hidden treasures you may have missed before. Something you’ve been seeking your whole life is waiting for you to discover it before your next chapter. Life will blossom in ways you can’t picture right now, and in hindsight, it will all make perfect sense.
Advice from the Tarot: Emperor
Boss Up
Hi Pisces. Every rabbit hole Neptune led you down for the last decade and change has given you a greater understanding of yourself and your place in the world. The obstacles you encountered showed you what you were made of, when you weren’t always sure. Transformation and healing are evergreen endeavors, but what you’ve learned is worth its weight in gold. Trust your power, and let it light the way for the ones tracing your steps.