Aquarius 20 January – 18 February

With your ruler Uranus currently retrograde in Gemini at 5 degrees, and trining Pluto in your own sign at 3 degrees, there’s a quiet buzz of internal revolution unfolding, Aquarius. You’re definitely feeling that pull towards independence, but today the cosmos is asking you to really look at how you’re defining "freedom." Is it truly about liberation, or are you sometimes using it as a shield to avoid messy emotional truths?

The Sun in Libra at 9 degrees, opposing Saturn retrograde in Aries at 11 degrees, highlights tension between your need for balanced relationships and a deep, sometimes stubborn, urge to do things your own way. This could feel like a push-pull in your friendships or community groups. Perhaps you’re intellectualising a feeling about a connection, rather than just letting yourself feel it. The Moon in Cancer at 2 degrees, squaring Neptune retrograde in Aries at 2 degrees, is further stirring up those waters, making you extra sensitive to unspoken undercurrents. It’s time to realise that vulnerability isn't a weakness, it's a superpower for someone as unique as you.

Here's the tea, Aquarius: Mercury and Venus are both in Scorpio, at 3 and 8 degrees respectively, and Mercury is squaring Pluto in your sign. This means intense conversations are likely, especially around shared resources or deep emotional bonds. You might find yourself wanting to pull back from intimacy in the name of preserving your air-sign detachment, but the universe is practically screaming for you to lean in. Mars in Leo at 2 degrees is also opposing Pluto, creating a showdown between your personal desires and that deep transformative energy Pluto is stirring up. Don’t push away someone who’s genuinely trying to connect. Your fixed air nature makes you prone to digging your heels in, but today, try a different approach.

Instead of retreating, use your brilliant Aquarian mind to process these intense feelings, not just analyse them away. The exact Mars trine Neptune suggests you have a surprising well of compassion and intuition to draw from today. Later, the Moon trining Mercury will help you articulate these insights. You might find that true freedom comes from allowing yourself to be truly seen.