Aquarius 20 January – 18 February

your week kicks off with some fascinating inner dynamics, as your ruler Uranus sits in early Gemini, forming a sweet trine to Pluto (retrograde, in your sign) and a close sextile to Neptune (also retrograde). This configuration suggests a powerful, almost subterranean pull towards understanding your unique identity and how it connects to the collective. Early in the week, with the Moon still in late Gemini, you might find yourself in the thick of group discussions or social settings, intellectualising your feelings about belonging versus standing apart. It’s all very Aquarius: you’re analysing the social fabric rather than simply participating.

As the week progresses towards Wednesday’s New Moon in Leo, a significant shift occurs. Mercury moves into Leo, joining the Sun and Jupiter in your opposing sign. Suddenly, the focus is squarely on your one-on-one relationships, especially partnerships. While you excel at broad humanitarian ideals, feeling the intensity of a single connection can sometimes feel like a spotlight you’re not entirely comfortable with. This New Moon asks you to clarify what true collaboration looks like for you. Are you genuinely open to compromise, or are you secretly hoping others will just get on board with your brilliant ideas? Spill the tea, Aquarius: sometimes your independence can tip into a subtle resistance to truly merging with another’s perspective.

Midweek, Mars ingress into Cancer means your home life and emotional foundations become a little more… active. This can manifest as an urge to redecorate, or perhaps some lively (potentially argumentative) discussions with housemates or family. The ongoing retrograde of Saturn in Aries also means you're revisiting your personal initiatives and how you assert yourself. Are you being too rigid in your approach, or are you not standing firm enough where it counts?

By the weekend, with the Moon in Virgo and Venus in Libra forming a lovely sextile to Jupiter, you'll feel a smoother flow in your connections. There’s an exact Mercury-Jupiter conjunction in Leo, amplifying your desire for expansive conversations and perhaps even a bit of playful debate with your favourite people. It's a great time for networking or strengthening bonds with those who truly appreciate your unique viewpoint. However, be mindful of Mars in Cancer squaring Neptune, which could mean some underlying emotional confusion in your domestic sphere that you’d rather ignore. Don't intellectualise away genuine feelings, Aquarius. Sometimes, the most progressive act is simply allowing yourself to feel deeply.

This week is a journey from observing your social circles to engaging more personally, culminating in a deeper understanding of your relational needs. The key is to lean into the vulnerability of connection, even when your fixed air sign nature wants to analyse from a safe distance. You've got this.