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Aquarius
20 Jan - 18 Feb
Horoscope for today
16th May 2026That powerful New Moon in Taurus today, sitting right alongside the Sun and Mercury in the fixed earth sign, is really highlighting your foundations, Aquarius.
That powerful New Moon in Taurus today, sitting right alongside the Sun and Mercury in the fixed earth sign, is really highlighting your foundations, Aquarius. With so much energy in a deeply personal sector of your chart, it's a good day to get real about what truly makes you feel secure. You’re typically so future-focused, but the cosmos is gently nudging you to check in with the present moment and your physical surroundings.
Your ruling planet, Uranus, now early in Gemini, is making some fabulous connections today – sextiling Neptune in Aries and trining Pluto, which is currently retrograde in your own sign, Aquarius. This is a subtle but potent invitation to integrate your revolutionary ideas with a deeper sense of compassion. That Venus sextile Mars aspect, with Venus in late Gemini and Mars in late Aries, adds a lovely spark to your social interactions. You might find conversations flow easily, even with those you usually find a bit, shall we say, *predictable*.
Now, here’s the tea, Aquarius: with Pluto retrograding in your sign at 5°29', there’s a deep, transformative undercurrent running through your identity. This can make you want to analyse every feeling, dissect it with your sharp Air intellect, rather than just… feel it. Are you perhaps pushing away a genuine moment of connection or vulnerability in the name of preserving your independence? That tension between wanting to belong and needing your space is a classic Aquarius dance, and it’s particularly strong right now.
Later today, with Mercury in late Taurus also sextiling Jupiter in Cancer, conversations around home, family, or your emotional comfort zone could be surprisingly insightful. Don't be afraid to lean into those more heartfelt discussions. You might just realise that true freedom isn't about detachment, but about authentic connection.
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