A Supercharged New Moon in Capricorn and Aquarius Season is Here

 

We have yet another action-packed week ahead of us.  I am beginning to wonder if there will be any other kind in 2026.  On January 17, Venus enters Aquarius until February 10.  Aquarius is the fixed air sign known for being emotionally detached because it seeks freedom and unconventional ways to express love.  It is quite literally a cool customer and people who have a natal Venus in Aquarius aren't always interested in forever after.  When Venus is in Aquarius, love for friends becomes very important to us.  Community and intellectual endeavors are also quite appealing.

Also on January 17, the Sun in Capricorn is trining Uranus in 27 degrees of Taurus.  This aspect makes us more open to change and making new friends.  Changes will flow more smoothly with a trine, so embrace the changes.

Mark your calendar for a busy day on January 18.  We have the first New Moon of 2026 in 28 degrees of Capricorn. There is an interesting pileup of planets in both signs of Capricorn and Aquarius.  The Sun, Moon, Mercury and Mars are in Capricorn while Venus has just entered Aquarius and Pluto is also in Aquarius.  They are close enough to be conjunct, creating a stellium, with strong Capricorn themes of planning, the past and structures meeting up with the Aquarius planets that represent the future.  Of course it is always a good idea to set new intentions on a New Moon, but Capricorn is the sign that excels at planning for the future, so don't waste this opportunity.  This is really the best time to set those New Year's intentions because the stellium of planets in Capricorn and Aquarius signifies a bridge between the past and the future we wish to create.

The New Moon in 28 degrees of Capricorn is forming a delightful trine to Uranus in 27 degrees of Taurus, helping us to sow those seeds of change but it could also create some financial volatility.  The New Moon is also forming supportive sextiles to Saturn in 27 degrees of Pisces and Neptune in 29 degrees, which definitely facilitates us in helping us to make our dreams a reality and manifest in a structured way.  For me personally, the New Moon falls in my 4th house and opposes Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer in my 10th house while squaring my Neptune in Libra in my 1st house.  This will be a momentous New Moon for me with that lineup.

Mercury and Mars are conjunct in Capricorn on the New Moon, which might play out as more aggression and possible defensiveness.  Arguments are likely.  Try not to be too rude or abusive towards others with this energy.  I am just warning that there is a potential for hostility, irritation and anger with this aspect. Mercury in Capricorn is also forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in Pisces, which holds the promise of clear thinking, common sense, self-discipline and good judgment.

The Sun enters Aquarius on January 19 as the focus shifts to humanitarianism, social connection, groups, intellectualism and independence.  Innovation takes priority over convention, which marks a huge difference from the Sun in Capricorn.  Freedom is driving us now.  Venus and Pluto are also conjunct in Aquarius on that day too, which will supply us with more power to attract friends and lovers.  There could be some changes in money too.

On January 20, Mars in Capricorn will be trining Uranus in 27 degrees of Taurus.  We will feel the urge to break free of restrictions and take risks.  Feel free to start new projects.  Mars in Capricorn is also forming a supportive sextile to Saturn in 27 degrees of Taurus on that day, which is a boon for making progress on a long-term project. 

Mercury moves into Aquarius on January 20 until February 6, 2026.  Our thinking and communication become more futuristic, innovative and humanitarian.  We are more inclined to embrace technology and engage with groups.  Mercury is also conjunct Pluto in Aquarius on January 22, which adds more depth and intensity to our thinking and communication.  We find it easier to get to the bottom of things. Secrets could be revealed as hard truths could come to light. There is also a risk of coming on too forceful, so be mindful that this is yet another powerhouse day.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is: 

 https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Blue Sky Social at: 

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. January horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 

Jupiter in Cancer Has a Busy Week with Oppositions from the Capricorn Planets

 

The month of January 2026 is proving to be quite active astrologically.  On January 9, the Sun and Mars are conjunct in 18 degrees of Capricorn.  This is a perfect day to set new intentions and make commitments as motivation is in high gear with Mars in the sign of its exaltation.  Determination is strong, as is self-discipline.

But retrograde Jupiter in Cancer is really the star this week as it faces oppositions from the Sun, Mars, Venus and Mercury in Capricorn. Venus in Capricorn is opposing Jupiter in 20 degrees of Cancer on January 9, which can have a way of offsetting our self-discipline. Let's face it, these two planets love to party and have a good time.  This aspect occurs almost six hours after the Sun-Mars conjunction at 6:41 a.m., so I would advise you to take care of business before 12:35 p.m. so that you can enjoy the weekend with some socializing.

The Sun in Capricorn will be opposing Jupiter in 20 degrees of Cancer on January 10.  This will bring more opportunities for success, good fortune and happiness.  Just be mindful of a tendency to overdo it with destructive behaviors like gambling or addiction.

Mars in Capricorn will also be opposing Jupiter in Cancer on January 10.  We should notice an increase in our self-confidence but we still need to be careful not to take too many risks, especially financial ones.  And don't promise more than you can deliver.  It is okay to set your goals and channel your enthusiasm, which should be high.

On January 14, Mercury in Capricorn will be opposing Jupiter in 19 degrees of Cancer.  This can manifest in big ideas and plans.  Communication is important as our words have power now.  We want to share our wisdom and beliefs.  But the opposition does warn us to guard against excessive optimism and impractical plans.  We could be inclined to boast and create misunderstandings.  Mercury is out of bounds until January 15, so it is still functioning like a retrograde planet.  Try to blend enthusiasm with practicality.

We have quite a lineup of planets in Capricorn this month that is very goal-oriented so make the most of it.  In next week's blog I will be writing about the New Moon in Capricorn on January 18 which will put the final touches on Capricorn season before we embrace the futuristic energy of Aquarius.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. An astrological consultation makes a great holiday gift too. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Blue Sky Social at: 

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. January horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com

 

 

 

 

Chiron Goes Direct in Aries and a Case of the Big Feels with a Super Full Moon in Cancer

 

Happy New Year!  I know that it is finally 2026, but I suspect that many of us are still dealing with a 2025 hangover trying to resolve problems that are resistant to being solved.  There is an astrological explanation for this: the planets Venus, Mercury and Mars are out of bounds. These are very personal planets, folks.  Venus in Capricorn will be back in bounds on January 3, Mercury has been out of bounds since December 18 and will be back in bounds on January 15 and Mars has been out of bounds since late November but will be back in bounds on January 4.  The thing to remember with out of bounds planets is that they act erratically, sort of like a retrograde planet.  Ah, the plot thickens.

On New Year's Eve, December 31, out of bounds Mercury in Sagittarius was inconjunct Uranus in Taurus.  I experienced my own personal Mercury retrograde hell with two different experiences.  I spent the afternoon at Urgent Care being tested and diagnosed for diverticulitis. I had this seven months ago and pretty much suspected that I had it again, although they didn't seem to know why it returned. I guess it is genetic, because I was trying to follow a healthy lifestyle.  I was given a prescription for an antibiotic and received a text from my pharmacy that it was ready, but the pharmacy was closed until 9:00 a.m. on January 2.  Then later that evening my husband and I tried to watch Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN for the New Year's Eve countdown.  No CNN.  We had a problem with getting CNN from Xfinity on December 15 and I spent hours dealing with them to get it back. I got in touch with them finally but I kept hearing some stuff about a work order (that was to reduce our bill) and new equipment that they insisted on sending for our Internet service.  It still hasn't been resolved.  My husband loves to watch CNN and we do have it on a Roku device on a kitchen TV that doesn't have cable.  We just might literally be cutting the cord this year with cable...  I couldn't help thinking that this was how Mercury inconjunct Uranus was playing out for me in terms of communication snafus and adjustments to be made.  At least Mercury entered Capricorn at 4:11 p.m. on January 1.

Chiron will station direct in 22 degrees of Aries at 9:38 a.m. on January 2, 2026.  Chiron has been retrograde in Aries since July 30, 2025 when it stationed at 27 degrees of Aries.  Chiron retrograde has offered us the opportunity to obtain more insight about our personal trauma and emotional wounds.  Chiron in Aries has a strong theme of feeling wounded for its existence, so anyone undergoing their Chiron Return has been dealing with this quite extensively.  Chiron has been in Aries since April 2018, with a brief trip back into Pisces from September 2018 through February 2019.  

Now that Chiron is direct in Aries, we can find the courage to take the necessary steps to heal and be our true, authentic self.  It might not be an easy process, but it is well worth it. The past five months have brought those old emotional wounds to the surface so that we can move forward.  Let the healing begin, I say, but don't expect it to happen automatically.  We all need to find our inner warrior (Aries is ruled by Mars) to bravely embrace an emotionally healthier future.

The really big deal this week is the Super Full Moon in 13 degrees of Cancer on January 3, 2026.  It is super close to the earth, hence it being described as a Super Full Moon.  The Moon rules Cancer, so it is comfortable there.  It has a potent theme of nourishing, nurturing and establishing strong connections.  I describe it as being a case of the big feels because it is also conjunct Jupiter 21 degrees of Cancer.  Jupiter is exalted in the sign of Cancer.  Emotions will be on display.  The Full Moon in Cancer is also associated with emotional clarity and a time to let go of old behavior patterns that are no longer serving us.  Try to share your feelings.  The Full Moon in Cancer is also trining the North Node in 10 degrees of Pisces, which can foster compassion and a spiritual connection.

One important lesson we can learn from this Full Moon in Cancer is regarding how our expectations meet or don't meet our needs. As the Rolling Stones used to sing, you can't always get what you want, but sometimes you might just get what you need.  Don't rule out emotional drama with this Full Moon because it is opposing Venus and Mars in Capricorn. Beginnings and endings in relationships are possible. The Moon in Cancer will be opposing Mercury in Capricorn on January 2, so conversations could get quite intense and heated.  But all over, this looks to be a supportive and promising Full Moon to launch 2026.

 

Now that we have the Sun, Mars, Venus and Mercury in Capricorn we are in a position to plan, strategize and be productive.  We are definitely in a mood to achieve.  I am not saying that everything will work out the first time we try, especially with Mercury out of bounds until January 15, but at least the first half of the month encourages us to start thinking more about how to implement the changes we want to see. The Sun and Venus are conjunct in 16 degrees of Capricorn on January 6 which is a delightful aspect on January 7 Venus and Mars are conjunct in 18 degrees of Capricorn.  These conjunctions in Capricorn hold the promise of attracting money and fresh starts in relationships.  They are also a boon for creativity, so go for it and get those juices flowing.

I am no longer posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), but I am posting daily on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere. The link is https://bsky.app/profile/danceofphoenix.bsky.social.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. An astrological consultation makes a great holiday gift too. I offer consultations on Zoom too. Check out my menu of services at:

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

I am also offering private astrology lessons by telephone or video, such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.  Please feel free to contact me at lindasim54@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about astrology.

I have been doing more work with tarot readings, which I love, so I decided to create a combination reading which offers the option of a 30-minute astrology consultation with a one-question tarot reading for only $50. There is something for everyone and my menu of services can accommodate any budget. I also have a one-question tarot reading for only $15. 

My site also offers the opportunity to provide a donation in the amount of your choice to demonstrate your support for my blog and daily astrological insights on Blue Sky Social at: 

https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/services-offered.html

A contribution in any amount is deeply appreciated as gratitude is a daily part of my spiritual practice. If you prefer to send a donation through Venmo or pay for a reading through Venmo, my handle is Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7.  Or you can send a contribution using Zelle and my phone number 617-304-2205.

Additionally, I am available for tarot readings by telephone.  I use the Celestial Tarot Deck, which I love because it contains so many astrological symbols.  A tarot reading is another great option for obtaining insight and clarity. I offer a 24-card tarot card reading for $50 which incorporates the twelve houses of the horoscope.

I am still experiencing technical difficulties with the Buy Now buttons on the Services Offered page of my site.  In the meantime, please feel free to send payments through PayPal to my email at lindasim54@gmail.com. Just let me know which type of consultation you want with your birth date info.  Or you can send a payment to my Venmo account at Linda Simons @Linda-Simons-7 or Zelle using my phone number 617-304-2205.

In 2020, I added a Monthly Horoscopes section to my website. January horoscopes are up now and I have a link to my monthly forecasts at Horoscope Junkie.  Check it out at:

https://thehoroscopejunkie.ca/monthly_horoscopes.html

I have also joined Facebook.  I don’t post as frequently as on Blue Sky Social, but I am on Facebook now at https://www.facebook.com/linda.simons.75098

The coronavirus outbreak caused me to increase the number of distant Reiki sessions I do because people were concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my in-person Reiki sessions until further notice, so all of my Reiki sessions will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. But a distant Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client.  I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. The cost for distance Reiki sessions is based on a sliding scale of $30 -$50. For your convenience, I accept Venmo and Zelle for payment. Zelle payments can be sent using my telephone number 617-304-2205. I have also written an article about distance Reiki, which is available at:

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-distance-reiki-can-help-you-during-coronavirus-linda-simons

If you are interested in learning more about how Reiki can benefit you, please feel free to check out my Reiki site at:

www.reikiwithlindasimons.com