Your January 2025 Horoscope Brings Aquarius Season, the Lunar New Year, and Uranus Direct
Daniel Egneus
Read your sign's 2025 horoscope predictions to see what's in store for you this year or check out each sign's dates & personality profile to learn more about the zodiac.
Welcome to January 2025. Mars is still retrograde for all of this month, which can lead to slowdowns in professional news, and perhaps affect sex drives. However, during the first weekend of the month, Vesta, the asteroid of sacred sexuality, moves into erotic Scorpio. Then Venus shifts into dreamy Pisces. Both transits bring a sense of divinity to love. Mars retrograde shifts info Cancer, emphasizing the need for self-care. While you want to work hard when Mercury moves into Capricorn, this transit could be frustrating given Mars retrograde. Use this month to get creative and plan and make deals later in February when Mars goes direct.
A Cancer full moon lights up the sky, but is best spent relaxing at home. Then, the sun moves into community-minded Aquarius, encouraging you to reach out to your friends. Messenger Mercury moves into Aquarius, and an Aquarius new moon arrives on the date of the Lunar New Year. Welcome to the Year of the Dragon. Finally, January warps up with Uranus going direct, marking society's commitment to making the world a better place.
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Jump ahead to each section and read about major dates, planetary transits, and each sign's unique predictions.
January 2025 horoscope overview
Welcome to January, star signs. While there are many lovely transits this month, keep in mind that the warrior planet Mars is also retrograde for the entire thing. This means that professional news may take longer than usual to arrive, and it's not the best time to launch a new business. Some astrologers also say that Mars retrograde can lead to dips in libidos.
Despite this, the first weekend of the month looks to be ultra romantic. On Thursday, January 2, Vesta, the astrologically significant asteroid associated with sacred sexuality, enters erotic Scorpio. This means that all romantic and sexual partnerships will feel ultra divine. The next day, on Friday, January 3, lover Venus enters dreamy Pisces. Both of these transits see relationships taking on a divine quality. While this means that many relationships will level up, it could also mean that some folks will see the truth about lukewarm partnerships. If that happens, be ready to step away. When Mars retrograde shifts into Cancer on Monday, January 6, even more truths will come to light as it pertains to sexuality.
Everyone is in the mood to hustle when messenger Mercury shifts into Capricorn on Wednesday, January 8. However, with Mars retrograde, this transit could be frustrating. As a result, use this energy to plan. Capricorn energy is also more creative than people give it credit for. Getting creative is the absolute best way to deal with Mars retrograde. January is a month for creating. When Mars ends its backward dance in late February, you can take action to monetize whatever you work on this month.
Mark down Monday, January 13, in your calendar, as it brings a full moon in Cancer. Full moons are beautiful, but they can lead to feelings of burnout. Cancer is associated with the 4th House of Home and Family. Therefore, this lunation is best spent relaxing at home and getting as much sleep as possible.
The sun moves into community-oriented Aquarius on Sunday, January 19. With transformative Pluto having moved into Aquarius in November of 2024, Aquarian energy is all around us. This is amplified when Mercury shifts into Aquarius on Monday, January 27. Aquarius is the rebel of the zodiac, but with a strong emphasis on chosen family. Perhaps the most important thing you can do to celebrate Aquarius season is to check in with your friends. And use the Aquarius new moon on Wednesday, January 29, which also marks the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake, to see friends irl.
Mercury's shift into Aquarius is revolutionary and marks our society's ongoing commitment to doing whatever we can to make the world a better place.
Finally, January wraps to a close with wild Uranus ending its retrograde and going direct in grounded Taurus on Thursday, January 30. This shift is revolutionary and marks our society's ongoing commitment to doing whatever we can to make the world a better place. It's okay if, for you, that starts by checking in with your friends. Read your sign's horoscope for a more detailed understanding of what January means for you.
Important astrological dates in January 2025
Here are the major dates you'll want to keep an eye on this month, no matter your astrological sign.
Important dates in January 2025:
Thursday, January 2: Vesta enters Scorpio
Friday, January 3: Venus enters Pisces
Monday, January 6: Mars retrograde moves into Cancer
Wednesday, January 8: Mercury enters Capricorn
Monday, January 13: Full moon in Cancer
Sunday, January 19: Sun enters Aquarius
Monday, January 27: Mercury enters Aquarius
Wednesday, January 29: New moon in Aquarius
Wednesday, January 29: Lunar New Year
Thursday, January 30: Uranus goes direct in Taurus
January 2025 monthly horoscopes by zodiac sign:
Not sure what your sun sign is? Here's a quick refresher on the dates for each. Click a specific zodiac sign below to open up your January 2025 horoscope and see what's in store for you this month, or keep scrolling for an overview of all the signs.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
During January, your ruling planet, warrior Mars is retrograde, which could see some Aries noticing a drop in their ambition or hustle. If this happens, be gentle with yourself and honor whatever comes up. Loving Venus moves into dreamy Pisces, bringing spiritual insight. And when Mars retrograde shifts into your cozy 4th House, you feel called to relax at home. A Cancer full moon is also best spent relaxing at home. You feel super social when community-based Aquarius season begins. The Aquarius new moon, which is also the Lunar New Year, is a social night. Plus, eccentric planet Uranus ends its retrograde and goes direct on in the part of your chart that rules and affects finances. Read your full January horoscope here, Aries.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Keep in mind that Mars, which rules assertion, is currently retrograde, potentially causing professional slowdowns this month. However, early January looks to be ultra romantic. And friendships are blessed, too, thanks to Venus moving into Pisces and affecting your friendships. It's wise to lean into your social life this month to avoid getting too frustrated with delays at work. A Cancer full moon, the lunation associated with results, could bring welcome news. However, when the sun moves into Aquarius, kicking off Aquarius season, you'll want to network. Finally, the revolutionary planet Uranus goes direct in your sign, bringing breakthroughs and psychic downloads. Read your full January horoscope here, Taurus.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
You may feel a little annoyed when the year begins, as the warrior planet Mars is retrograde, which can slow down professional news. Vesta, the asteroid of sacred sexuality, moves into Scorpio, bringing a desire for self-care into your relationships. Your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, moves into Capricorn, encouraging you to get creative in new ways. Mars is currently retrograde, which can lead to professional delays, so it's a month for planning and creating rather than taking action to monetize it (those opportunities come next month). A full moon asks you to own a difficult emotion, and your ruling planet shifts into Aquarius, further encouraging creativity. A new moon boosts creativity, and many Geminis will see complete spiritual transformations when Uranus goes direct. Read your full January horoscope here, Gemini.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Vesta, the asteroid of sacred sexuality, moves into sexy Scorpio, affecting your pleasurable 5th House, bringing divinity to love despite Mars retrograde, which lasts through the end of February. Early January is also very spiritual, thanks to Venus affecting your 9th House of Philosophy. Mars retrograde moves into your sign, Cancer, and there's also a full moon in your sign. Aquarius season is a lovely time for a makeover (get one in before Venus goes retrograde). And the best day for a change to your beauty routine arrives during the Aquarius new moon. With Uranus direct in your 11th House, you'll want to pay attention to new friends, as they look to play an important role in your life. Read your full January horoscope here, Cancer.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Vesta, the asteroid of sacred sexuality, moves into erotic Scorpio, deepening relationships. Take it easy when Mars retrograde opposes Pluto. Venus moves into dreamy Pisces, bringing spirituality to love and encouraging makeovers. Mars retrograde moves into Cancer and affects your spiritual 12th House, and another spiritual night arrives during the Cancer full moon. Aquarius season is set to focus on partnerships. As this includes those of the professional variety, and as Mars retrograde can lead to a slowdown in the arrival of things like contracts, use it as an opportunity to deepen your relationships. Finally, the month comes to a close with Uranus going direct in Taurus and your 10th House of Social Status. Read your full January horoscope here, Leo.
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Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Early January offers a chance to deepen relationships spiritually, thanks to Vesta, an astrologically significant asteroid that rules sacred sexuality, moves into erotic Scorpio. Mars retrograde affects your friendships, as does a Cancer full moon. Aquarius season highlights your 6th House and urges you to get rest. It's also a lovely time to get a makeover (enjoy one before Venus goes retrograde later this spring). A new moon is lovely for your beauty practice, and at the end of the month, Uranus, the rebel of the zodiac, ends its retrograde and goes direct, which could lead to spiritual breakthroughs. If you find yourself drawn to a practice outside your usual wheelhouse, allow yourself to explore it. Read your full January horoscope here, Virgo.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
In early January, Vesta, the asteroid of sacred sexuality, moves into intense Scorpio, asking you to take ownership over emotional partnerships. Then Mars retrograde shifts into Cancer, which affects your 10th House of Social Status. You may especially feel on edge during the Cancer new moon. You must channel your energy into creativity this month. When Aquarius season affects your 5th House, your artistic talents are at an all-time high. Manage the Mars retrograde stress by creating art. Then, at the end of the month, Uranus, the rebel of the zodiac, goes direct in Taurus. This indicates the arrival of a transformative period for you. Read your full January horoscope here, Libra.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Your ruling planet, warrior Mars, is currently retrograde. Sometimes astrologers feel that Mars retrograde can lower sex drives. However, even if that happens, know that early January sees a deepening in your most intimate relationships as Vesta, the asteroid of sacred sexuality, moves into your sign, Scorpio. Your ruling planets, Mars, currently retrograde, and Pluto, oppose one another. Practice self-soothing to ensure that you don't lash out and say something you regret later. Venus helps your creativity soar, and Aquarius season asks you to get cozy at home. Rest and take it easy during the philosophical full moon. A partnership rights its course at the end of the month when Uranus, the rebel of the zodiac, goes direct in Taurus. Read your full January horoscope here, Scorpio.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
You could feel frustrated in early January, Sagittarius. Mars, the warrior planet, is currently retrograde, which means that work will be delayed. However, early January mostly focuses on your personal relationships, anyway. Vesta, the asteroid of sacred sexuality, moves into Scorpio, deepening partnerships. This is amplified when lover Venus moves into Pisces. Mars retrograde moves into Cancer, which affects the part of your chart that rules sex and transformation. The best way to deal with Mars retrograde is to lean into your creative side. The Aquarius new moon pushes you to launch a project, and the end of Uranus retrograde encourages self-care. Read your full January horoscope here, Sagittarius.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Mars is retrograde for all of January. This can be frustrating, especially for ambitious Capricorns, but slowdowns do offer an opportunity. January is very much about your relationships, including how you relate to creativity. It's a sexy month, despite Mars retrograde, but this is also synonymous with creative energy. Generous Venus moves into Pisces. This is an artistic transit that can help you deal with Mars retrograde. A Cancer full moon illuminates your 7th House of Partnership and is lovely for a date night. When the sun moves into Aquarius, the next few weeks affect your opulent 2nd House. This could be about money, but more likely, it is about owning your emotions. Uranus, the rebel of the zodiac, ends its retrograde and goes direct in Taurus and your 5th House of Pleasure, bringing more creativity your way. Read your full January horoscope here, Capricorn.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Romantic relationships level up the first weekend of the month thanks to moves from Venus and Vesta, the asteroid of sacred sexuality. You must take ownership of an emotion. Mars retrograde shifts into cozy Cancer and your 6th House of Health, encouraging self-care. Divine messenger Mercury moves into Capricorn, affecting your spiritual 12th House. This heightens your psychic abilities and asks you to connect to your spiritual side. Take it easy during the Cancer full moon, as emotions may be at an all-time high. And happy solar return! Your season begins this month. Uranus, your ruling planet and the rebel of the zodiac, ends its retrograde and goes direct in your cozy 4th House. Read your full January horoscope here, Aquarius.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Keep in mind that throughout January, Mars is retrograde. This can lead to slowdowns at work and some astrologers even say it affects your sex drive. However, the first weekend of the month is ultra spiritual as it pertains to love, as Vesta, the asteroid of sacred sexuality, moves into erotic Scorpio and your philosophical 9th House. Adding to the romance, lover Venus enters your sign, Pisces. An ultra-creative day arrives mid-month, which can help you survive Mars retrograde. You're feeling even more spiritual when the sun moves into Aquarius, kicking off Aquarius season. And the month wraps up with rebel Uranus ending its retrograde and going direct, changing how you approach social media. Read your full January horoscope here, Pisces.
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