Welcome to your monthly tarotscopes! Discover what the cards have in store for Aries, Taurus, Leo and Sagittarius. These readings offer insights into your emotional state, challenges, and provide guidance for navigating the month ahead.
January starts the year off strong with Mercury (the planet of communication, technology, and travel) entering into dedicated and devotional Capricorn. This is an opportunity to get clear about the first chapter of a new year, particularly in the way we organize our thoughts and action plans.
This month we'll also have a full moon in Cancer, which will illuminate the softest parts of our hearts and gives us a chance to release any attachments to memories, or people, from our past that we might not want to bring with us into the new year. Instead of letting nostalgia run the show, let your emotions speak for themselves and show you where new boundaries need to be set in 2026.
On January 17, Venus (the planet of love, sex, beauty, and money) enters into eccentric and rebellious Aquarius. It's a good time to consider: What unconventional dreams and desires do you have for your life that you haven’t quite allowed yourself to explore? Let yourself think outside of the box. The next day, on January 18, we have a new moon in earthy Capricorn.
This will give us the chance to set intentions for long-term goals and not be so caught up on quick-fixes and addictive patterns this year. On the 19th, we end Capricorn season as the sun enters Aquarius, ushering in a chapter where we all follow the beat of our own drum, break out of sheepish thoughts, and enjoy paving our own paths.
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When Mercury joins the sun and enters Aquarius on January 20, it will invite innovation to the forefront. Your thoughts and ideas might seem outlandish during this time, but it’s important that you share them and help others break the mold too. Mars joins the planetary pile up in Aquarius on the 23rd, offering us an opportunity to align our thoughts and our actions at full speed.
We'll end January with a major outer planetary shift as Neptune (the planet of illusions, dreams, intuition, spirituality, and art) enters Aries on the 26th, shifting the zeitgeist from romantic and disillusioned Pisces into Aries’ brash and bold energy.
Your 2026 horoscope is starting off with a bang, so it’s important to ask yourself: What do you want your new year to look, feel, and be like? And remember, take what resonates and leave the rest. The cards are meant to be a mirror, not a mandate. So let’s dive into your monthly tarotscopes! As I said before, read for your rising sign first, then your sun sign secondarily.
Each zodiac sign is linked to one of the Tarot cards in the Major Arcana. Most of these powerful cards have images of archetypal figures that represent the essence of a type of person.
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Aries
Aries, your cards this month show your long-term efforts finally start paying off in visible ways. Aries' Tarot Card is The Emperor, the guy who will always be there when you need him. This card represents your sign's loyalty and ability to stick by your friends through thick and thin.
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- Working for You: Ace of Cups. Working in your favor, Aries, are the new emotions you are experiencing, which are opening your heart.
- Working Against You: Page of Pentacles (Reversed). Working against that emotional-centeredness is the fact that you’ve been trying to keep your options open and not be too committed to any one path for many reasons.
- Advice: 9 of Swords. Fear can make an important guide when you’re in a pinch, but it’s important that you understand your fear before you let it take over your life. It’s trite to say face your fears, so instead I’ll ask you if you’re certain that what you’ve conjured in your mind matches the facts of the matter.
Taurus
Taurus, I see this month offering a huge release of the past-and an even bigger dive forward into the unknown. Your card, The Hierophant, represents learning from knowledgeable teachers who can help you search for higher truths by exploring tried and true traditions.
- Working for You: Knight of Swords. You’ve been in the zone lately, Taurus, and have been discovering that your willingness to relentlessly and fearlessly champion your causes is part of the magic you bring into this world.
- Working Against You: The Magician, Reversed. Your challenges happen right now when your focus is taken away from the tasks at hand, and you try to multitask. Once you get sidetracked into other areas of focus it’s easy to get off course.
- Advice: The Hermit, Reversed. You may find connection is more important to you now than alone time, or you may experience some difficulty settling into solitary routines like meditation. You may find more wisdom and clarity on your thoughts while processing them with others.
Leo
You need to get honest with yourself before you go around trying to be honest with everyone else, Leo. The Strength card represents your physical strength -- like that of the mighty Lion on your card -- as well as your emotional, mental and spiritual prowess.
- Working for You: 5 of Pentacles. You’ve been able to weather some serious storms, Leo, and it’s your persistence and resilience that will lead you straight to your magic.
- Working Against You: 9 of Cups. A large revelation could shake what you’re building towards, and take your eyes off the proverbial prize.
- Advice: Ace of Cups. Follow your feelings, Leo. At the end of the day you’re going to be the one who has to live with your feelings about your choice. In the end, you’re the only one who can truly weigh the options and make your choice.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius, the cards suggest it’s time to slow down. Like your card, Temperance, you are a gifted mediator, able to find common ground by balancing out judgments with genuine understanding and awareness.
- Working for You: 5 of Wands. You’ve learned a lot about making magic happen, and one of the ways you’ve been able to learn was in through friendly (albeit fierce) competition.
- Working Against you: The Magician, Reversed. You’ve been feeling creatively blocked, Sagittarius, and you don’t like it when you can’t feel the fire of the creative drive within you.
- Advice: Ace of Swords. Don’t force anything, or feel like you need to be experiencing relentless forward progress.
Remember, these readings are meant to provide guidance and insight. Use them as a tool for self-reflection and empowerment as you navigate the month ahead.
| Zodiac Sign | Tarot Card | Key Themes |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | The Emperor | Loyalty, leadership, visible progress |
| Taurus | The Hierophant | Learning, tradition, release of the past |
| Leo | Strength | Resilience, honesty, weathering storms |
| Sagittarius | Temperance | Mediation, slowing down, creative flow |