LEO ♌️ January 2026
(July 23 – August 22)
General
January 2026 is a powerful month of transformation, in which heart and mind must be brought into balance.
The new year begins with a surge of Capricorn energy that primarily influences your daily rhythm, structure, sense of purpose, health, and career.
In the second half of January 2026, the planetary power shifts into Aquarius, your opposite sign, and the focus shifts to relationship dynamics.
With the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Aquarius, an exciting time is upon us.
Love and Relationships
In the first half of January 2026, with the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn, love feels more grounded and genuine. It’s about organizing your household, deep conversations, financial matters, and undertaking activities together. With the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn, this is a favorable period for addressing problems, clarifying expectations, and supporting each other’s growth.
An unexpected encounter can develop into a lasting relationship.
Aquarius represents the 7th House of Relationships.
From January 18, 2026, Venus travels through Aquarius, increasing your attractiveness!
The Sun, along with Mercury and Mars, joins Pluto in Aquarius, bringing love to a peak and giving Leo the opportunity to explore, strengthen, or repair relationships.
There is more spontaneity, playfulness, mental stimulation, and a need for freedom in relationships. Pluto does, however, bring power dynamics and attention-seeking, so there are also challenges. On January 30, 2026, Mercury conjunct Venus in Aquarius is the best day to declare your love, propose, throw a party, date, flirt, or tie the knot.
Family and Home
Due to Mars’ transit through Capricorn until January 23, 2026, family dynamics can be somewhat strained and challenging.
Because of Capricorn’s influence in the first half of January 2026, there will be several work commitments. However, there are also commitments at home and within the family that will require you to organize things, such as helping elderly relatives or babysitting (grand)children.
The transit of Mars in Aquarius from January 24 to February 2, 2026, is a favorable period for joint domestic projects, such as renovations, home makeovers, traveling together, or fun outings and activities with your family. The second half of January 2026, with Jupiter retrograde in Cancer and the Sun and Mercury in Aquarius, is also the best time to mend broken family ties through group events, online interactions, or planning a family outing.
Career
In summary, January 2026 is a productive month, especially for Leos working in the service industry, social work, or logistics.
The influence of the Sun, Mercury, Mars, and Venus in Capricorn (6th House of Daily Work) until January 20, 2026, is all about streamlining and completing projects and schedules, refining your work ethic and honing your skills, deadlines and improving time management and implementing new methods and a healthy daily routine.
The best day for a presentation, job interview, or meeting, or for getting things done with focus, is January 18, 2026, with Mercury conjunct Mars in Capricorn, the day of the Capricorn New Moon. New opportunities may arise that better align with your life and what you truly want.
The Sun conjunct Mercury in Aquarius on January 21, 2026, is the best day for negotiating,
presenting ideas, working out details, convincing people, reviewing current contracts, or simplifying work processes.
From January 21, 2026, the Aquarius energy will focus on collaboration and client relations, forming or restructuring partnerships, and negotiating a job or joint venture.
On January 28, 2026, Mars conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, is a day of passion and ambition. It’s a favorable day for networking, attending a trade show, or attending an event where encounters can lead to collaborations. It’s a powerful energy, so make good use of it and avoid being provoked into control, conflict, or rivalry.
Finances
The financial situation will remain stable in January 2026.
Financial stability is achievable through strategic planning with Capricorn energy until January 20, 2026. Until January 20, 2026, the Sun, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn will oppose retrograde Jupiter in Cancer. This planetary challenge will leave Leo with a need to spend money to feel good. Yet, you’ll find that nothing is truly fulfilling.
Retrograde Jupiter in Cancer can trigger expenses related to a loved one’s medical treatments, travel, spiritual pursuits, pets, or repairs.
With Venus in Capricorn until January 17, 2026, financial opportunities may arise through work-related deals. With Venus in Aquarius from January 18, 2026, increased income may arise from partner income, a contract, or a legal settlement.
Continue budgeting and carefully plan your expenses to maximize your financial potential.
Saturn in Pisces means you should be prepared for delays in a loan application.
Be patient, Leo.
Health
With the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in earthy Capricorn (6th House of Health), the emphasis is on health, depth, structure, and dedication.
Chiron direct in Aries from January 2, 2026, will restore your self-confidence and dispel your doubts. The Full Moon in Cancer on January 3, 2026, in the twelfth House of Cosmic Consciousness, heralds a period of rest, introspection, relaxation, and meditation.
This Full Moon shines its full light on your inner life. Create a health plan, as structure is essential for your mental and physical well-being. At this time, your body responds best to consistency, not intensity. The New Moon in Capricorn on January 18, 2026, in the 6th House of Work and Health, heralds the beginning of a new chapter in your daily life, such as a fitness plan, diet, or daily routine. The Aquarius energy from January 21, 2026, is the best time for team sports, group training, or trying a new fitness program.
Your health is closely linked to an optimistic outlook on the world, but also to daily structure. Do everything in moderation, especially with sugar, caffeine, and screen time, and make time for physical activities like Pilates, yoga, or daily walks.
Advice
January 2026 is about strategic progress and preparing for the future.
In the first half of January 2026, with the determined Capricorn energy, the focus is on health, habits and daily structure, strengthening and renewing, order and efficiency.
Take a day off on January 3, 2026, with the Full Moon; you’ll need it, Leo.
In the second half of January 2026, with the Aquarius energy, the focus is on relationships, partnerships and collaboration, professional intentions, social engagement, and personal dynamism. Pluto in Aquarius, the opposite sign of Leo, encourages you to make your unique contribution to a group or humanity. It’s wise to delegate tasks and set priorities. Ensure careful financial planning, objectivity, and thriftiness to maintain a stable financial position. Avoid perfectionism and give yourself space to grow.
