Aquarius 20 January – 18 February

With Pluto sitting at 3 degrees Aquarius, you've got a deep, transformative hum running through your core, prompting some serious introspection about your personal power and how you present yourself to the world. It’s a subtle but mighty influence, setting the stage for some significant shifts in how you assert your independence.

This Monday, a rather poignant Sun Square Moon aspect is playing out between the Sun in Scorpio and the Moon in Leo. For you, Aquarius, this taps into a tension between your public ambitions (Sun in Scorpio, speaking to your career sector) and your need for personal recognition and creative expression (Moon in Leo, your relationship sector). You might feel a bit torn between professional responsibilities and the desire for playful connection. Don't be surprised if a casual conversation turns surprisingly intense, especially with Mercury retrograde in Scorpio also squaring Mars in Leo. You might be intellectualising a feeling about a friend or partner rather than actually sitting with it.

Your ruler, Uranus, retrograde in Gemini, is receiving a lovely trine from Pluto in your sign, and a sextile from Neptune in Aries. This is actually a powerful combo for you, Aquarius! It’s suggesting that while your usual approach to freedom and unique expression might feel a little "stuck" with Uranus retrograde, there's a strong, intuitive undercurrent helping you reshape your ideals. The Uranus trine Pluto is basically giving you a cosmic green light to break free from old self-definitions, but in a structured, almost fated way. You’re being asked to shed an outdated identity.

However, Venus retrograde in Libra is sextiling Jupiter in Leo, highlighting some intriguing dynamics in your close relationships and collaborations. You're likely re-evaluating what truly brings you joy and balance with others, but with both planets in retrograde, it’s less about making grand gestures and more about subtle adjustments. This can feel like you’re trying to connect, but an old pattern of pushing people away in the name of freedom might rear its head. Be honest with yourself about whether you’re truly protecting your space or just avoiding vulnerability.

Later today, the Last Quarter Moon phase means it's a prime time for release. You might feel a strong urge to clear the decks, perhaps letting go of a fixed idea about how a friendship "should" be, or even a cause you've championed that no longer aligns with your evolving self. With Saturn retrograde in Aries trining the Moon in Leo, you’re supported in setting new, more authentic boundaries, but you’ll need to really listen to your gut, not just your brilliant mind.