Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) or major decisions from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST today (1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PST.) After that, the Moon moves from CAPRICORN into AQUARIUS.
Happy Birthday for Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026:
You are fun-loving, enthusiastic and imaginative. You value independent thought and your ability to explore the world. This is a more laid-back year. It’s time to rest and rejuvenate your energies. Focus on business and personal relationships. Concentrate on your needs and what brings you happiness.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
This might be the best day of the year to ponder your life direction because you’re heading off on a new journey this year. Think about what you want to accomplish. Where do you want to be in five years? Tonight: Friendships.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
This is the classic day to develop a crush on your boss or someone older or more established. Today’s New Moon energy is the perfect time to think about what further education, training or travel could enrich your life. Tonight: You’re noticed.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Today you will adore travel. You also might adore someone “different” or someone from afar. Meanwhile, this is one of the best days of the year to think about how you handle your debt. Tonight: Explore!
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
The New Moon today is your chance to think about what you can do to improve your closest relationships. For a relationship to be successful, you must be as good for your partner as he or she is for you. Tonight: Check your finances.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Today’s New Moon is the perfect time to think about how to work harder, work smarter or find a better job. It’s also your chance to give more serious thought to how to improve your health. Tonight: Cooperate.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
A work-related romance might warm your heart today. Meanwhile, today’s New Moon is your chance to think about the balance in your life between work and play. Do you value your creative talents? Do you make time for fun? Tonight: Work.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
This is a fabulous day for romance! You will also enjoy socializing and having good times with friends, sports events and playful activities with kids. Think about how you can improve your domestic world today. Tonight: Play!
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Today’s New Moon is about communication for your sign. How can you improve your everyday communications with others? Meanwhile, this is a wonderful day to entertain at home or make where you live look more attractive. Tonight: Relax.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
Today is the perfect day to give thought to money, wealth and how you handle your possessions. Do the things that you own benefit your life, or are they a burden to you? Meanwhile, today beauty is around you, including romance. Tonight: Discussions.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
Today the New Moon is in your sign giving you an opportunity to make resolutions or plans for what you want to achieve in the future. It’s a powerful time to plant seeds that will grow. Tonight: Check your money.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
Today’s New Moon is taking place in a hidden part of your chart, which is why you might feel the need to make some internal changes. Romance and friendship will blossom today! Tonight: You win!
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
Today’s New Moon is the perfect day to make resolutions. Someone younger might influence your decisions or give you suggestions. Meanwhile, a secret love affair might be percolating on the back burner. It’s possible. Tonight: Privacy.
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