This week, communications go into overdrive as Mercury aspects Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. Venus makes soothing aspects with Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and enters independent, future-oriented Aquarius. The Sun embraces both the tried and true and innovation as it connects with Saturn and Uranus. The week ends with a zestier-than-usual Capricorn New Moon, and check out Big Sky Astrology’s YouTube channel for this week’s listener question.

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[1:28] Mercury opposes Jupiter (Jan. 14, 12:17 am PST) at 19°34’ Capricorn-Cancer. This can be an excellent transit for expressing big ideas, ideals and plans for the year ahead.

[3:27] Venus sextiles Saturn (Jan. 14, 10:19 pm PST) at 27°08’ Capricorn-Pisces. Take the things of value and make them into something more permanent and lasting.

[4:49] Venus trines Uranus (Jan. 15, 7:22 am PST) at 27°37’ Capricorn-Taurus. May our hearts guide and surprise us.

[7:10] Venus sextiles Neptune (Jan. 17, 12:33 am PST) at 29°46’ Capricorn-Pisces. Here’s an option to build an extra layer of honesty and empathy into a relationship, if we choose.

[9:00] Sun sextiles Saturn (Jan. 17, 2:41 am PST) at 27°19’ Capricorn-Pisces. This could be an opportunity to become more serious about something that we do or to take on some kind of opportunity or responsibility that may help us grow.

[10:43] Sun trines Uranus (Jan. 17, 8:58 am PST) at 27°35’ Capricorn-Taurus. An opportunity to join in the games and simple pleasures that we can share with other people.

[12:31] Venus enters Aquarius (Jan. 17, 4:43 am PST). Venus will be in Aquarius until Feb. 10, 2026. Enjoy the people with whom you share interests and who you consider friends, but not necessarily friends of the heart.

[14:16] Mercury conjoins Mars (Jan. 17, 11:40 pm PST) at 26°03’ Capricorn. “The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” - Gloria Steinem. Watch your words and temper.

[16:28] Moon Report! Capricorn New Moon (Jan. 18, 11:52 am PST) at 28°43’ Capricorn, on the Sabian symbol 29 Capricorn, A woman reading tea leaves. Our practical, everyday lives are a way to experience otherworldliness, mysticism.

[19:11] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the New Moon in a LPFC that will unfold over the coming three years. The First Quarter phase (first action point) is on Oct. 18, 2026, at 25°18’ Capricorn. The Full Moon (awareness point) is on July 18, 2027, at 25°48’ Capricorn. The Last Quarter (last action point) is on April 16, 2028, at 27°12’ Capricorn.

[21:57] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces (Jan. 13, 2:59 pm PST). It’s VOC for 35 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (3:34 pm PST). Make kindness and compassion towards others a habit.

[23:22] The Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune in Pisces (Jan. 16, 3:19 am PST). It’s VOC for 28 minutes, then enters Capricorn (3:47 am PST). Establish a habit of dream journaling. You can gain insight and clarity on issues that may come up in your waking life.

[24:24] The Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces (Jan. 18, 1:57 pm PST). It’s VOC for 21 then enters Aquarius (2:18 pm PST). Get into the habit of trying to take the practical tasks of each day and bring some beauty to them.

[25:33] Mercury sextiles Saturn (Jan. 18, 8:09 pm PST) at 27°28’ Capricorn-Pisces. Saturn is on the Sabian symbol 28 Pisces, A fertile garden under the full moon. Take your ideas, thoughts, and inspirations, and make something practical of them. At the very least, write them down.

[27:17] Mercury trines Uranus (Jan. 18, 9:38 pm PST) at 27°34’ Capricorn-Taurus. This combination of Mercury, Saturn and Uranus tells us that there is a place for both practicality and seriousness, while being open to new ideas and fresh ways of doing things.

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