Astrology of Today – Friday January 16, 2026

Today’s Transits (Eastern Standard Time)

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  6:46 am

Event: Moon enters Capricorn

Description: The Moon in Capricorn

Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  6:18 am

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  1:15 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pallas

There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  1:16 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Saturn

We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. It’s important to be patient now.

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  2:02 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Uranus

There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  6:18 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune

There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  6:46 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Cap

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Capricorn

Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  7:52 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Juno

The desire or need to connect with someone is strong now. We are sensitive to what others are thinking, needing, and feeling.

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  1:20 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqr Chi

Description: Transiting Mercury Square Transiting Chiron

Memories and dreams are strong right now. It is time to forgive and forget. There can be less confidence in our decisions, temporarily. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  5:22 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Pll Ves

Description: Transiting Venus Parallel Transiting Vesta

Date & Time: Jan 16 2026  11:24 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mar SSq Nod

Description: Transiting Mars SemiSquare Transiting North Node

Slow down for a moment and reassess your life goals. Are you on the right path or do you need to change direction?

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

CAPRICORN STRONG

Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.

Today’s Elemental Balance

FIRE WEAK

We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.

EARTH STRONG

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

Today’s Modal Balance

CARDINAL STRONG

The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and we can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.

FIXED WEAK

We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.

MUTABLE WEAK

We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC

Moon is less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.

Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 16th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. Conversely, when an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. As such, depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

THE MOON

THE MOON IN CAPRICORN

We’re seeking out more structure and working hard to achieve some measure of security with the Moon in Capricorn. We’re able to tone down our emotional needs so that we can focus on material or practical priorities.

3RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of thigh

Sabian Symbol: The human soul receptive to growth and understanding.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 5°22′ Separating

We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is important now.

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 2°52′ Separating

We may feel a need to escape or to rewrite our lives in various ways – by seeing what we want to see, for example. This is a short time in which there can be lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN CAPRICORN

You are responsible and respectful, with a strong need to be an authority figure. You command respect and may tend to superiority and bossiness.

27TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Deep nerves

Sabian Symbol: A mountain pilgrimage.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 3°09′ Applying

Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

CONJUNCTION VENUS  Orb 2°23′ Separating

We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.

CONJUNCTION MARS  Orb 1°46′ Separating

We are more direct, spontaneous, and impulsive now, but can also be too self-focused and impatient.

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 0°41′ Applying

We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.

TRINE URANUS  Orb 1°01′ Applying

We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 3°11′ Applying

Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 6°38′ Applying

You are intense, obsessive and have great personal power. You find it easy to rid yourself of the unwanted but may be intolerant of others less powerful. Transformation is the key factor in your life.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 3°52′ Separating

We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN CAPRICORN

You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.

24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs

Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION VENUS  Orb 5°33′ Applying

We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.

CONJUNCTION MARS  Orb 1°23′ Applying

Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is strong, particularly for ideas and topics. Impulsive speech or other communications, and possibly lacking in sensitivity. Resourcefulness.

OPPOSITION JUPITER  Orb 4°09′ Separating

You are prone to making mountains out of molehills. You struggle to keep a balanced viewpoint but can become fanatical in pursuit of your beliefs.

TRINE URANUS  Orb 4°11′ Applying

We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 0°43′ Separating

There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.

VENUS

VENUS IN CAPRICORN

There can be some reticence about forming new connections, but when we do form them, they are longterm. Getting serious about our finances and boosting our relations with business partners and/or co-workers can be in focus. We value reliability. We take expressing our feelings seriously, and we take our time to  warm up to others. Our tastes are traditional.

29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left genicular arteries

Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

CONJUNCTION MARS  Orb 4°09′ Separating

This is a passionate, lively, expressive influence. Social relations are impassioned, and perhaps demanding or combative. We may also feel compelled to do something creative or artistic. We have a chance to express our needs, passions, and desires now in effective ways. Venus can act to soften Mars’ aggressiveness, or Mars can make Venus’ romantic impulses more forceful and pressing. Some level of competition is present in our interactions. Impulsive purchases are possible.

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 1°42′ Separating

We are conservative with our feelings, affections, and pleasures. We value loyalty, duty, honor, steadiness, and economy now, and our judgment is sound if on the cautious side. Smart purchases. Maturity in love and with money and business. A good time to form personal or professional alliances.

TRINE URANUS  Orb 1°21′ Separating

We are open to new or unusual experiences. Our intuition for making changes serves us well now, and there can be good business sense, particularly for tapping into current or future trends. There is a healthy level of detachment experienced now that opens us up to new ideas, methods, art forms, and ways of relating.

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°48′ Applying

You and a romantic and gentle partner. You like to share creative pursuits in your relationships.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 4°14′ Applying

You want intensity and drama in your personal relationships.  You are consumed with love and passion and expect your partner to feel the same way. You are disappointed when others fail to soar to great emotional heights and plummet the emotional depths by your side. On a more positive note you are fiercely loyal and committed with an ability to fight any injustice.

MARS

MARS IN CAPRICORN

This is a time for adopting a methodical, responsible, and structured approach to reaching our goals. We can be rigid and calculating under this influence, but also determined, focused, studied, deliberate, ambitious, smart, and realistic.

25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia

Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.

ASPECTS OF MARS

OPPOSITION JUPITER  Orb 5°32′ Separating

You feel a pull between your drive to achieve and a need to enjoy yourself. You need to develop self-discipline and to curb your impatience.

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 2°27′ Applying

This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards.We are self-disciplined and controlled.

TRINE URANUS  Orb 2°48′ Applying

It’s easy and natural to break through obstacles, to find alternative methods of going after what we want, and to take progressive action or to take the lead.  There is more courage, confidence, and energy available to us. We embrace change, progress, and new methods.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 8°24′ Applying

You are resourceful and have a pool of enormous energy available when needed. You also have strong desires and a volcanic temper.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 2°06′ Separating

You have difficulty being assertive. You fear that your requests will be met with anger, or you may fear your own anger. You may have a short fuse as you are easily hurt. You need to develop a strong sense of self-worth and learn to honor your own way of doing things. You may also need to reassess your personal desires.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN CANCER

You have a strong urge to look after your loved ones. You may also be idealistic. You may have a large family, or feel as though the world is your family.

20TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Superior pancreatico-duodenal artery

Sabian Symbol: Gondoliers in a serenade.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 3°26′ Separating

You have difficulty coping with everyday life as you would rather be chasing spiritual rainbows. You may doubt your own wisdom, and seek truths in external sources. At times you may feel hopeless. As a child you may have experienced a wound which was both painful and enlightening. You need to take time to reflect and trust your own intuition.

SATURN

SATURN IN PISCES

Acompassionate and intuitive worker, although sometimes anxious and fearful. Strong karma to be worked through. A time to assess our dreams, mental health systems, and sense of compassion and empathy. (Saturn is in Pisces from March 7th, 2023, to May 24th, 2025, and then from September 1st, 2025, to February 13th, 2026).

28TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the left foot

Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SEXTILE URANUS  Orb 0°20′ Applying

You have the opportunity to bring new ideas into old structures. You also add structure to new organisations and have a talent for administration.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 2°30′ Applying

You have the ability to be both practical and creative. If you have musical or artistic talent you can give it form and make something long lasting. You are prepared to put in the practice needed to perfect your creative talents. You may be a performer.

URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026).

28TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles

Sabian Symbol: A mature woman reawakened to romance.

ASPECTS OF URANUS

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 2°09′ Separating

Your generation has a chance to bring about social change. You work outside the normal government channels to achieve these changes.

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 5°36′ Separating

Your generation is full of ideals for a better society. You accept social change and work to bring it about. You will fight against injustice.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES

A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)

30TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the left foot

Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).

PLUTO

PLUTO IN AQUARIUS

(1777 – 1799) It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. This is the generation of worldwide co-operation. People in this generation have the ability to make scientific breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, and may be forced to change the way science is viewed. (Pluto is in Aquarius from March 23rd to June 11th, 2023, from January 20th to September 1st, 2024; from November 19th, 2024, to March 8th, 2043, and from August 31st, 2043, to January 19th, 2044).

4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left fibula

Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

CHIRON IN ARIES

Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. As a result, you may become a pioneer in a way that will be of service to humanity.

23RD DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Muscles of mastication

Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.

VESTA IN AQUARIUS

You work best in an atmosphere of freedom and have a tendency to escape from routine. You will have commitment to humanitarian or political causes which do not offend your sense of individuality.

3RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right fibula

Sabian Symbol: A deserter from the navy.

PALLAS IN AQUARIUS

Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You are able to quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals, and humanitarian or political causes.

28TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibia

Sabian Symbol: A tree felled and sawed.

JUNO IN CAPRICORN

You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment, and may marry later in life.

7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left adductor muscle

Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power.

CERES IN ARIES

You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.

11TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Optic nerve

Sabian Symbol: The president of the country.

THE BLACK MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

4TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Femur

Sabian Symbol: A little child learning to walk.

ERIS IN ARIES

25TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle

Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN PISCES

This is a quest for compassion and faith. Because you have a tendency to rigidly build structure, order and cleanliness in your own personal world and to become judgmental of others, it’s blocking your understanding of your oneness with the universe. As a result, you need to develop spiritual understanding and learn to rely on your intuition.

10TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left metatarsals

Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN VIRGO

This is a quest for compassion and faith. You have a tendency to rigidly build structure, order and cleanliness in your own personal world and to become judgmental of others. As a result, this is blocking your understanding of your oneness with the universe. Certainly, you need to develop spiritual understanding and learn to rely on your intuition.

10TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Left hepatic lobe, bile

Sabian Symbol: Two heads looking out and beyond the shadows.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on January 16, 2025.**

Aspects to Neptune 29°Pi46 -01°18′

conjunct 29°Pi44 SCHEAT To be a thinker, intellect

Aspects to Vesta 02°Aq32 -21°20′

conjunct 02°Aq08 ALTAIR To explore, to be bold.