January 2025 Horoscopes
Written by Christie Craft
Photography by Luke Gram
It’s horoscope time! Check out what’s in store for you this month by reading through the larger themes of these January 2025 horoscopes, then finding your specific sign below.
Welcome to 2025: Beginning with January, a month so unlike the exploding Champagne bottles of winter revelry and more like a weak flame struggling to stay lit in a damp breeze. Where brandishing proclamations of 2025 are cute, bold resolutions and expectations are in no environment to thrive. Instead, our best-laid plans fizzle until the nourishment of springtime pastures arrives in March. Take this liminal downtime to assess what was lacking last year and what you’ll need to succeed this year. What would you change, what’s in your power, and what can be given to the winter wind?
Mars retrograde continues, moving into Cancer on January 6th, with themes of safety, family, and security in focus until February 23rd. The Cancer Full Moon on January 13th highlights changes needed for emotional well-being as a family unit or household. Facing the unchangeable in relatives and family dynamics can feel like a gauntlet.
A Venus-Saturn conjunction in Pisces on January 18th evokes a powerplay redolent of Beauty and the Beast, lending love a serious tone. The difference between fantasy and reality is plain to see when approaching relationships with maturity, responsibility, and a touch of optimism. The task isn’t perfection but reaching balance and compromise.
A New Moon in Aquarius on January 29th sparks a quest for bold, innovative ways to improve our lives. With Uranus stationing direct on January 30th, breakthroughs come fast. It may not be time to act on materializing our realities until March breathes whispers of spring, but we can get excited about visualizing and shaping the future.
January Legend
January 2nd: Venus enters Pisces
January 6th: Mars (retrograde) enters Cancer
January 8th: Mercury enters Capricorn
January 11th: True North Node enters Pisces
January 13th: Full Moon in Cancer
January 19th: The Sun enters Aquarius
January 27th: Mercury enters Aquarius
January 29th: New Moon in Aquarius
January 30th: Uranus turns direct in Taurus
Find Your Sign
Aries - Peace Officer
March 21 – April 19As 2025 begins, you may question why you put so much effort into your family when it’s not reciprocated. When Mars retrogrades into your domestic sector on January 6th, you’ll likely reach a point where surrendering to what you can’t change is the only option. It’s time to accept what’s beyond your control.
Perhaps you’ve grown tired of playing referee between relatives who can’t stop bickering. Enough is enough, and a Cancer Full Moon in your home and family sector on January 13th will illuminate exactly what you must do to regain your balance and protect your peace. Sometimes, letting things unfold is the only way forward.
You may be confronting the limitations in your love life (or lack of one) as Venus and Saturn align on January 18th. This transit will shed light on the emotional walls you’ve built around yourself. If you want change, you’ll need to make a move. You’re almost there.
Taurus - Old News
April 20 – May 20Right now, silence speaks louder than words. When Mars retrogrades into your communication sector on January 6th, you’ll reflect on where to direct your mental energy. If there’s a project you’ve lost passion for, let it go. If you’re stuck in endless debates with someone out to prove you wrong, walk away. Chucking it out and moving on can be surprisingly liberating.
On January 18th, Venus and Saturn align in your friendship sector, revealing relationship limitations. You might face a platonic breakup or realize your values no longer align with a friend. If you’ve been eyeing someone romantically, brace for a potential rejection.
But don’t let all that damper your confidence, Taurus. Your career shines during an Aquarius New Moon on January 29th, sure to be the “diamond in the rough” of the month.
Gemini - Bitter Medicine
May 21 – June 20Gemini, it's time to face the truth about your finances. If your spending’s been out of control, Mars retrograding into your earned income sector on January 6th will force you to stop the bleed and fix what's broken. A Cancer Full Moon on January 13th will bring the hard truths to light.
Near the Venus-Saturn conjunction on January 18th, you may face a tough choice between career and love. This alignment in the part of your chart ruling ambition brings a reality check: Balancing both is nearly impossible. Be ready to prioritize.
On January 29th, an Aquarius New Moon sparks travel or a captivating chance to study something new. Your mind will crave adventure and experiences that electrify your soul. Take the chance!
Cancer - Lightweight
June 21 – July 22The year may start slower than usual, with you craving a break to reassess where to direct your energy. Mars retrogrades into Cancer on January 6th, signaling a bold time for personal course correction. It might feel frustrating at first, but as you adjust, you’ll find relief in letting go and the freedom of being unburdened.
The Full Moon in Cancer on January 13th marks another personal turning point, allowing you to release burdens that no longer serve you. You’re done investing energy into unfulfilling goals and ungrateful people at the cost of your own well-being. This could also shift your relationship dynamics significantly. If a partner has been holding you back, that’s about to change. Though you may not feel ready to fight, your ability to self-reflect will become your greatest strength and asset.
Leo - Downtime
July 23 – August 22Permit yourself to kick off the New Year in “hermit mode.” As Mars retrogrades into your introspective house of secrets and privacy, you’ll enter 2025 conserving energy rather than taking action. Don’t let it weigh you down—this pause teaches you to set healthier boundaries. When Mars turns direct on February 23rd, you’ll see the rewards of these quiet, reflective moments.
On January 18th, a Venus-Saturn conjunction could prompt serious financial decisions for your future—perhaps starting a retirement account or saving more each month. Focus on “paying yourself first” as you lay the groundwork for your financial goals.
An Aquarius New Moon on January 29th lights up your partnership sector, focusing on your love life. Single? You might be on the verge of meeting someone extraordinary. In a relationship? You and your partner are ready for an exciting new chapter—whether it’s marriage or expanding your family.
Virgo - Who’s Who
August 23 – September 22The company you keep shapes your mindset, so start the year by reassessing who’s draining your energy. As Mars retrogrades into your friendship sector on January 6th, you’ll likely question why you’re holding on to connections that frustrate you. Use your energy wisely in social encounters, and make adjustments to prioritize the friendships that truly nourish you.
Your love life gets a boost around January 18th, when Venus and Saturn align in your partnership sector. Commitment and responsibility in relationships pay off now, and you may make a meaningful new promise. Promises made this month should be taken seriously and be kept.
Looking for a new job? Send out your resume after the January 29th Aquarius New Moon in your work sector. You’ll likely be interviewing soon.
Libra - Finding Alignment
September 23 – October 22As 2025 begins, your professional life may need a major reset. Mars retrogrades into your work sector from January 6th to February 23rd, prompting you to question whether your career goals align with your true desires. Are these achievements worth the effort? Career fulfillment matters more than you think. If something feels off, now is the time to address it. The good news is that you can create a balanced path forward that lets you pursue your goals without burning out.
The Aquarius New Moon on January 29th occurs in the part of your chart ruling fun, creativity, and children could bring baby news if you're considering starting a family. Already have kids? A bright opportunity could arise for one of them. Love may surprise singles with an unexpected romantic opportunity—stay open!
Scorpio - Recalibration
October 23 – November 21As 2025 begins, reflect deeply on your core beliefs and spirituality. Mars, one of your dual planetary rulers, retrogrades from your career sector into the part of your chart governing personal philosophy and spirituality on January 6th, prompting you to reconsider your professional path. This could inspire thoughts of returning to school or pursuing an advanced degree. While dissatisfaction with your current direction may feel draining, use it as fuel to realign with your true interests. Ultimately, this transit helps you stay authentic and follow your cosmic path—let your conscience guide you.
Your love life takes on serious weight around January 18th, with a Venus-Saturn conjunction in your romance sector. Single Scorpios may meet someone with real potential. On January 29th, an Aquarius New Moon in your family sector signals a positive shift—perhaps a change of residence or a beneficial development for your loved ones.
Sagittarius - Back on Track
November 22 – December 21Your finances may need some attention as the New Year begins. If your budget’s feeling out of control, it’s time for repairs. Mars retrogrades into the part of your chart ruling investments and debts on January 6th, bringing the consequences of past money mistakes to light. Don’t worry, mistakes happen—but you must be ready to adjust. The Cancer Full Moon on January 13th could bring a financial advisor or expert to help you get back on track.
On January 18th, Venus and Saturn align in your home and family sector, bringing some simmering tension to a full boil. If you're in a relationship, you may feel like your family only tolerates your partner. You and your sweetheart could also face harsh realities about cohabitation and sharing space.
A lively Aquarius New Moon in your communication sector on January 29th sparks fresh energy. It's the perfect time to dive into project pitches, writing projects, or local travel plans.
Capricorn - Where’s the Spark
December 22 – January 19As 2025 begins, expect a significant shift in your approach to relationships. Mars retrogrades into your partnership sector from January 6th until late February. This could lead to losing motivation or realizing your relationship goals no longer align. You'll know which battles are worth fighting if the spark is still there. A business connection may also need a course correction.
A Cancer Full Moon in your partnership sector on January 13th breathes new life into your commitments, offering a chance to reboot a relationship—or even start fresh. As for finances, an Aquarius New Moon on January 29th supports you in asking for a raise, adjusting your rates, or launching a new product. It’s a promising moment.
Aquarius - Centering Health
January 20 – February 18Your health takes center stage this New Year. Mars retrogrades into your wellness sector on January 6th, highlighting what’s draining your energy—diet, exercise, or stress. Now’s the time to address whatever makes you feel off. With steady, small changes, you’ll see big improvements.
A New Moon in your sign on January 29th offers a fresh start, energizing areas of your life that need improvement—your health, personal growth, and relationships. Romance may be on the horizon for singles, thanks to a lucky connection with Jupiter. And for parents, the month’s highlight could be the blessings your children bring.
Pisces - No More Settling
February 19 – March 20Your New Year’s resolutions may center around honoring your self-worth. Mars retrogrades into the part of your chart ruling romance on January 6th, prompting you to reflect on past relationship patterns. Are you investing energy in the wrong people? If so, pause to shift direction—whether ending a cycle with an ex or stepping back from romance to focus on self-love.
On January 18th, Venus and Saturn align in your sign, urging you to set firm boundaries to attract the love and life you deserve. No more settling! A Cancer Full Moon on January 13th sparks a fresh chapter in creativity and romance. If single, you’re primed to attract a healthy, fulfilling relationship.
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