January 26th - February 1st, 2026
The astrology for this week of January 26th through the 1st of February 2026 turns the heat up, has us operating in turbo-drive, and culminates with the Leo Full Moon on Sunday.
Spirit Ignites • Momentum Builds • Ego Tested
This is a threshold week — personally, collectively, and spiritually.
The most significant shift occurs as Neptune exits Pisces and enters Aries, beginning a fourteen-year cycle that demands spirit in action. No longer content with ideals alone, Neptune in Aries calls each of us to live our truth, defend our values, and carve a personal path with courage and authenticity.
Historically, the last time Neptune entered Aries in 1861, the first shots of the U.S. Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter — a reminder that ideological battles, both external and internal, erupt when old paradigms clash with emerging realities. Today’s battles may not be fought with muskets, but they are no less fierce.
This week accelerates rapidly — early momentum, mid-week exhilaration, and a weekend reckoning under the Leo Full Moon that tests ego, entitlement, and self-centeredness versus creative contribution.
Monday, January 26 – Destiny Calls - Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune Aries. Monday begins this week with the Moon in Taurus and early in the day the Taurus Moon squares both Mercury and Venus both in Aquarius, and the Moon sextiles Jupiter in the evening. Neptune exits its own Sign of Pisces and enters Aries [12:37 PM EST] initiating a fourteen-year cycle of spiritual activation and individual courage through the Cardinal Fire Sign.
Tone of the Day:
Awakened, purposeful, restless with anticipation.
Best Practices:
Complete practical obligations early
Ground inspiration in real-world structure
Honor both material responsibilities and spiritual longings
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Escaping responsibilities in the name of “higher calling”
Forcing action before foundations are secure
Ignoring bodily or financial limits
How to Use the Energy:
This is a day to acknowledge that destiny requires preparation. Tend to what must be done so you can later pursue what truly matters. Neptune in Aries awakens the spiritual warrior — but even warriors sharpen their tools before stepping into battle.
Tuesday, January 27 – First the Micro, Then the Macro - Uranus, Saturn, Moon Void-of-Course, Neptune, Pluto, Mars. Tuesday has the Moon completing it transit of Taurus with the Moon conjunct Uranus and the Moon sextile Saturn. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for three hours [12:58 PM EST – 3:58 PM EST] as the Moon finishes its transit of Taurus without making further connections to the planets and before the Moon enters Gemini where today the Gemini Moon sextiles Neptune, and the Moon trines both Pluto and Mars both in Aquarius. Mars conjuncts Pluto. The three transcendental planets --- Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto --– are all engaged today.
Tone of the Day:
Highly driven, decisive, mentally and physically charged.
Best Practices:
Handle essential tasks early in the day
Use innovation to streamline effort
Channel intensity into focused pursuits
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Power struggles
Obsessive thinking or domination
Forcing others to match your pace
How to Use the Energy:
Morning is for execution; afternoon and evening are for vision. Mars–Pluto provides relentless determination — use it wisely. Align passion with purpose rather than control, and let momentum carry you forward without burning bridges.
Wednesday, January 28 – I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Sun, Mercury, Venus. Wednesday continues with the Gemini Moon with the Moon today trine the Aquarius-transiting planets of the Sun, Mercury, and Venus. Tuesday evening through Wednesday have the Gemini Moon trine the five Aquarius-transiting planets.
Tone of the Day:
Exuberant, curious, socially magnetic.
Best Practices:
Brainstorm freely
Engage stimulating conversations
Explore unfamiliar ideas and environments
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Over-scheduling
Talking without listening
Mistaking enthusiasm for commitment
How to Use the Energy:
This is a day to sample life, not finalize decisions. Let ideas dance, mingle, and cross-pollinate. Inspiration thrives in movement and connection — spontaneity is your ally.
Thursday, January 29 – From the Sublime to Ridiculous - Saturn, Moon Void-of-Course, Neptune, Mercury, Venus. Thursday continues with the Moon in Gemini with the Gemini Moon square Saturn. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for two and half hours [2:57 PM EST – 5:32 PM EST] with the Moon making no further connections to the planets as the Moon completes its transit of Gemini and before the Moon enters Cancer where today the Cancer Moon squares Neptune. Mercury conjuncts Venus.
Tone of the Day:
Emotionally volatile, reflective, reality-testing.
Best Practices:
Maintain emotional balance
Separate fantasy from feasibility
Respond rather than react
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Emotional over-identification
Judgment based on incomplete information
Swinging between extremes
How to Use the Energy:
Recognize mood swings without becoming them. This is a lesson in non-attachment. Let insights arrive without forcing conclusions — clarity follows patience.
Friday, January 30 – Time Out – Jupiter. Friday continues with the Moon in Cancer with the Moon conjunct Jupiter late in the evening.
Tone of the Day:
Gentle, restorative, inward-focused.
Best Practices:
Rest and recharge
Nurture emotional well-being
Keep the schedule light
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Overextending emotionally
Guilt about slowing down
Escapist indulgence
How to Use the Energy:
Honor rest as a spiritual practice. Emotional replenishment today restores resilience for the intensity ahead.
Saturday, January 31 – Working Smarter, Not Harder - Uranus, Saturn, Moon Void-of-Course, Neptune. Saturday has the Moon completing its transit of Cancer with the Cancer Moon sextile Uranus and the Moon conjunct Saturn. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for over two hours [4:52 PM EST – 7:09 PM EST] as the Moon finishes its transit of Cancer without making further connections to the planets and before the Moon enters Leo where the Leo Moon trines Neptune in the evening.
Tone of the Day:
Constructive, innovative, quietly productive.
Best Practices:
Combine experience with new tools
Upgrade systems and methods
Plan efficiently
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Clinging to outdated processes
Overworking
Ignoring intuitive cues
How to Use the Energy:
This is mastery in action — evolve methods without discarding wisdom. Evening energy softens, inviting romance and creative relaxation.
Sunday, February 1 – Self-Centered or Collaborative - Pluto, Mars, Leo Full Moon, Sun. Sunday has the Leo Moon opposing three of the five Aquarian-transiting planets. The Moon opposes Pluto, Mars, and culminates with the Moon opposed the Sun at the time of the Full Moon [5:09 PM EST].
Tone of the Day:
Intense, dramatic, ego-testing.
Best Practices:
Channel creativity constructively
Lead without dominating
Express individuality without entitlement
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Ego battles
Narcissism
Provocative confrontations
How to Use the Energy:
The Leo Full Moon asks: Is this about creative expression — or attention? Choose contribution over applause. Authentic self-expression uplifts when ego steps aside.
Weekly Closing Reflection
This week marks a spiritual ignition point. With Neptune entering Aries, the call is no longer to believe — but to act in alignment with belief. The Aquarius emphasis propels innovation and future vision, while the Leo Full Moon reminds us that power without humility fractures connection.
We are not merely witnessing a paradigm shift — we are participants. The invitation is to integrate courage with compassion, individuality with community, and inspiration with responsibility.
The path forward is not linear — it is forged.
And each step matters.