VIRGO ♍️ January 2026
(August 23 – September 22)
General
January 2026 is all about self-expression, balance, and daily work and wellness routines.
In the first half of January 2026, with the Sun, planetary ruler Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn, the focus will be on creativity, love life, children, hobbies, and other joyful pursuits.
In the second half of January 2026, with the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Aquarius, the focus shifts to health, daily routines, work, and steady growth.
Love and Relationships
The influence of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn (5th House of Love) until January 20, 2026, is a period of sincerity, devotion, love, romance, creativity, artistic expression, serious dates, proposing, moving in together, or getting married.
On January 3, 2026, the Full Moon in Cancer (11th House of Friendships) is a good time for a party or a night out with friends, or for reconnecting with old friends.
The pleasant atmosphere in the relationship will continue into the second half of January 2026.
With Saturn and Neptune nearing their end in Pisces (7th House of Relationships), something can also come to a close, so a love affair, friendship, or partnership could come to an end.
Single Virgos can find a romantic partner during a spiritual event or a sporting event.
The New Moon in Capricorn on January 18, 2026, coincides with the powerful conjunction of Mercury and Mars, and this potent combination can foster romance based on mutual ambition or creative collaboration.
Family and Home
In the first half of January 2026, tact and diplomacy are crucial.
Mercury in Capricorn, due to the influence of the other planets in Capricorn, can lead to moments of indecisiveness or tension in communication. You must choose your words carefully, as even well-intentioned remarks can be misunderstood.
Domestic harmony can be affected by stress or emotional distance in the first half of January 2026. A hobby or a new project can be a welcome change and can break the tension.
There may be emotional distance with family members, particularly with a mother or mother figure, due to guilt, as you cannot spend enough time with parents or family due to career commitments. Saturn in Pisces remains in the House of Relationships until February 14, 2026.
Saturn in Pisces has formed a square with Sagittarius, the House of Family and Home, since March 2023. Virgo now understands the meaning of commitment, what it means to you, and what you can contribute to good relationships with family members, friends, neighbors, and the community you are part of.
Career
At the beginning of 2026, there is a strong need to express yourself creatively.
Creativity will translate into concrete work results over the course of 2026.
Use the energy of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn until January 20, 2026, to lay a solid foundation for 2026, such as by applying for jobs and forging useful connections and partnerships.
On a professional level, Virgo may encounter delays or obstacles in the first half of January 2026, requiring your perseverance and logical approach. Avoid unnecessary confrontations at work and don’t take on too much work. This is a period of preparation to refine and strengthen your plans.
The second half of January 2026, with the shift of the Sun, Mercury, Mars, and Venus into Aquarius (the 6th House of Work and Daily Routine), will see increased productivity in terms of work methods, tools, creativity, team environment, and teamwork.
Mercury conjunct Mars in Aquarius with the New Moon in Capricorn on January 18, 2026, is a favorable day to speak out about something creative or personal, research, planning, innovation, logistics, healthcare, design, and writing.
A job application or interview with a manager is most favorable on January 21 or 22, 2026, with Mercury-Pluto in Aquarius. With this intense energy, be aware of power struggles or coercive language. Nevertheless, a breakthrough and new challenge can arise that day.
On January 30, 2026, Mercury conjunct Venus in Aquarius, which is a pleasant energy, a day of collaboration and appreciation.
Finances
Libra represents the 2nd House of Finances. Venus, the ruler of Libra, will remain in Capricorn until January 17, 2026. In the first half of January 2026, money will be generated or spent on creativity, recreation, children, or love.
Financial growth can be achieved through good planning, automation, or collaboration, through community, friends, or your social network.
In the second half of January 2026, expenses related to family, education, or travel will be considered.
The Venus/Pluto conjunction of January 20, 2026, can indicate a great financial opportunity, such as an investment or a job offer.
The final influx of Neptune into Aries from January 27, 2026 (8th House of Shared Wealth, will have a favorable influence on your financial situation until March 23, 2039. It is advisable to review all financial documents before January 27, 2026, to avoid future confusion.
On January 30, 2026, Mercury conjunct Venus in Aquarius, and this too could result in a lucrative offer or a good idea that will later lead to profit.
Health
From January 2, 2026, Chiron is direct in Aries again, helping you make peace with past vulnerabilities. What was once difficult for you is now bearable.
The Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn emphasize the connection between body and mind. Health is an ongoing relationship with yourself. Virgo may experience gastrointestinal complaints, muscle aches, and mild headaches in the first half of January 2026.
The second half of January 2026 will see a shift of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars into Aquarius (6th House of Health). The conjunction with Pluto in Aquarius signals a major health transformation.
Health requires balance, as mental stress can affect physical well-being, so stop worrying and take a walk in Mother Nature’s garden.
The Sun-Pluto conjunction in Aquarius on January 24, 2026, is very important.
The Sun rules Leo, your 12th House of the Subconscious. Chronic problems rooted in stress, hidden patterns, or psychological factors will then be brought to light and drastically addressed with therapeutic diagnostics, physiotherapy, fitness, or a form of healing that addresses the core of the issue. Due to the influence of Uranus in Taurus, the solution may come from natural medicine, abroad, or modern medicine.
Advice
The New Moon in Capricorn on January 18, 2026, conjunct your planet Mercury, is your opportunity to plant a seed for a new creative chapter in your life!
From that moment on, the energy of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars shifts into Aquarius, and it’s time to improve your daily routine. Shifts will occur in your approach to work and well-being. Where you’ve set the bar too high or lost balance will disappear under the power of Pluto in Aquarius, making way for a flowing, authentic, and balanced energy aligned with your soul’s growth.
Neptune in Aries from January 27, 2026, is a time of emotional and intuitive depth that is both empowering and transformative. Vulnerability becomes your strength.
