This week at a glance
- Theme: A fresh start and a change of perspective
- Overall mood: New beginnings, then a shift toward future plans and community
- Best days for productivity: Sunday–Tuesday
- Best days for connection: Wednesday–Friday
- Best days for rest: Friday–Sunday
If you’d like to see how this energy lands for your sign (and your loved ones), you can also read this week’s Weekly Horoscopes for January 18–24.
The energy of the week
We begin the week with a New Moon in Capricorn on Sunday, January 18. New Moons are about new beginnings, and Capricorn adds a practical note: this is less “new year, new you,” and more “new habits that actually work in real life.”
You may feel ready to:
- Draw a clearer line between what really matters and what doesn’t
- Build better routines around time, money, or energy
- Let go of a few expectations that are too heavy to carry
Right after this New Moon, the Moon begins to wax, and the energy turns toward gentle growth and small steps forward.
Then, we get a big tone shift. Over the course of the week:
- The Sun moves into Aquarius on January 19
- Mercury enters Aquarius on January 20
- Mars joins Aquarius on January 23, and Venus is already there from January 17
In plain language: the heavy Capricorn focus on duties and structure starts to give way to an Aquarius focus on ideas, friendships, and the future. The mood moves from “What needs to get done?” to “What kind of life do I actually want to build, and who do I want around me?”
You may notice:
- A stronger pull toward community, causes, or friendships
- More interest in new ideas, tools, or ways of organizing your life
- A desire for a little more breathing room and a little less pressure
Think of this week as a bridge between laying foundations and looking ahead with more hope and creativity.
Best days for your to-dos, your people, and your peace
Best for getting things done: Sunday–Tuesday (Jan 18–20)
Sunday’s New Moon and the early part of the week are ideal for practical new beginnings. The Capricorn energy is still strong, which helps you make plans that are realistic and grounded.
Good tasks for these days:
- Choose one or two “pillar” routines for the year (bedtime, budgeting, movement, or meal planning)
- Clean up holiday leftovers: returns, lingering tasks, small piles of clutter
- Make a simple, honest list of what you can commit to this month
Helpful mindset: “Start small, but start.” You don’t need a perfect system. You just need a few clear steps that future you will appreciate.
Best for connection and conversation: Wednesday–Friday (Jan 21–23)
By midweek, the Aquarius influence is strong. The Sun, Venus, Mercury, and then Mars all gather there, which favors community, conversation, and future-minded thinking.
These are good days to:
- Reach out to friends you miss and schedule low-pressure catch-ups
- Talk with family about plans for the next few months (including upcoming birthdays)
- Explore new ideas, tools, or groups that support your goals
You might feel more social or curious than you have in weeks. At the same time, Aquarius energy values space and honesty, so it’s okay to keep things simple and straightforward.
Before you fill your calendar, pause and ask, “Does this support the kind of year I’m trying to create?”
Best for rest and reset: Friday–Sunday (Jan 23–24)
Even as energy builds in Aquarius, the Moon is still in the early waxing phase. This is a time for gentle growth, not overdrive.
You might feel:
- Excited about new ideas but a bit tired from the emotional ups and downs of the last few weeks
- Ready to loosen your grip on rigid expectations and allow more flexibility
- Sensitive to noise, drama, or overcomplicated plans
Good ways to use Friday through Sunday:
- Leave one evening deliberately light on plans
- Let something be “good enough” instead of reworking it over and over
- Spend an hour resetting one corner of your space so it feels peaceful again
Think of these days as a soft landing after a powerful New Moon, where you’re allowed to take your time growing into your new intentions.
A simple ritual to ground you
Try this sometime between Sunday and Tuesday, while the New Moon energy is fresh.
- Light a candle and sit somewhere comfortable, even if it’s just at the kitchen table.
- On a piece of paper, write the heading: “The kind of year I want to live.”
- Underneath, list three feelings you want more of this year (for example: “steady,” “supported,” “hopeful,” “connected”).
- Next to each feeling, write one tiny action you can take this week that supports it. Keep it small and doable.
- Read your list out loud once, fold the paper, and tuck it into your planner, journal, or bedside drawer.
You don’t have to map out the whole year. This ritual simply helps you align your next few steps with how you actually want to feel.
Weaving this into your gifting
New Moon weeks are a lovely time to refresh not only your plans, but also how you celebrate the people you love.
If you’re looking ahead at birthdays in the coming months, this is a good moment to choose gifts that feel more meaningful and less last-minute. A Cosmic Birthday Candle is personalized to each person’s exact birthdate, with a custom fragrance, character reading, and daily affirmation created just for them.
When she lights her candle on weeks like this, she gets a built-in pause: a moment to read her words, take a breath, and remember that her story is still unfolding. For a woman who does a lot for others, that can feel like a quiet blessing she returns to again and again.
You might pick one upcoming birthday this week and think, “What would help her feel truly seen this year?” A handwritten note and a personalized candle can carry that feeling without adding more work to your plate.
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If you’d like to go deeper
From this weekly forecast, you can also explore:
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Weekly Horoscopes for January 18–24
Read a short message for your sign, plus notes you can peek at for the people you love. -
10 Gentle Rituals to Invite Calm and Balance Into Your Week
A collection of simple practices you can return to whenever life feels too full. -
The Meaning of Light: Community and Candle Rituals
A deeper look at why candlelight feels so comforting and how small rituals can bring people closer.
Closing thoughts for your week ahead
This week holds both a New Moon reset and a clear shift into lighter, more future-focused Aquarius energy.
You don’t have to turn your life upside down to work with it. Start with a few honest intentions, protect your time and energy, and let the right connections grow at a gentle pace.
If you take just one thing from this forecast, let it be this:
You’re allowed to build a year that feels good from the inside out, one small choice at a time.