At a Glance
- January’s Capricorn new moon peaks on Jan. 18 at 12:53 p.m. ET
- The lunation favors drafting career plans and taking first professional steps
- Conjunctions with Venus, Mars, Pluto and sextiles to Saturn and Neptune intensify the vibe
- Why it matters: Mid-year review on June 29 gives a built-in progress checkpoint
January’s new moon lands in ambitious Capricorn on the 18th, offering a cosmic nudge to map out career goals and take practical steps toward long-term success. The moon reaches exact at 12:53 p.m. ET, locking in an earthy, disciplined energy that ripples through the rest of 2025.
Cosmic Lineup
According to Ethan R. Coleman, celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas tells News Of Los Angeles that Capricorn “rules society and its structures, ambition, professional goals and authority figures.”
Key alignments on the 18th include:
- Conjunction with Mercury – sharpens logic and fuels conversations
- Conjunction with Venus – boosts beauty, pleasure and creative sparks
- Conjunction with Mars – fires up drive and competitive spirit
- Conjunction with Pluto – surfaces power plays and deep emotions
- Exact sextile to Saturn – adds stability and rewards disciplined effort
- Sextile to Neptune – sprinkles synchronicity and intuitive hits
- Trine to Uranus – invites breakthrough ideas and fresh paths
Thomas says the Saturn link is especially potent because Saturn rules Capricorn, “bringing stability and security… if we are self-reliant, practical, organized, and persistent.”
Mid-Year Check-In
Whatever seeds you plant now will resurface during the Capricorn full moon on June 29, giving a clear midpoint to measure progress.
Sign-by-Sign Forecast
Aries
Draft your rise-to-the-top strategy. Promotions, awards or new job offers could appear. “Take the lead and show the world your power,” Thomas says.
Taurus
Shake up the routine. Explore academic programs, legal matters, media projects or long-distance travel. Momentum builds once you look past familiar borders.
Gemini
Open up. Vulnerability pays off in business or romantic partnerships. Ask for extra benefits or support; the universe backs action, not silence.
Cancer
Commitment conversations heat up. Discuss long-term plans, but delay engagements until February while Venus retrograde lingers. Single Crabs could meet someone with staying power.
Leo
Workload speeds up. Pick up extra projects, launch job applications and reboot fitness regimens. The days after the 18th favor interviews and health kicks.
Virgo
Romance sizzles. Single Virgos may reconnect with an ex or past crush. Enjoy the spark, yet hold off on major promises until Venus moves direct.
Libra
Focus on home. Consider moving, renovating or hosting relatives. A family matter surfaces, offering a chance to deepen bonds and create comfort.
Scorpio
Speak, write, travel. Pitch ideas, launch a blog or take a short trip to visit siblings. Enrolling in a class now sets up success for the rest of the year.
Sagittarius
Money moves. A raise, client or job offer can appear, but you must hustle for it. Review budgets and set systems that grow wealth through December.
Capricorn
Happy solar return. This is your personal new year. Take bold, practical steps toward dream goals. “Put yourself out there… You’ll find more luck on your side,” Thomas advises.
Aquarius
Rest first. Prioritize sleep, therapy, meditation and spa days. Visualize 2025 wishes while your batteries recharge; complicated plans need this quiet lead time.
Pisces
Circle up with friends. Accept invites, strengthen social media presence and mingle. Online dating gets a cosmic thumbs-up-an intriguing match could appear.
Key Takeaways
- The Capricorn new moon is a cosmic boardroom: strategize, then act
- Saturn’s steadying hand rewards disciplined follow-through
- Mark June 29 for a progress review-the full moon will reveal results
- Venus retrograde advises waiting until February for major relationship commitments
Use the grounded momentum of the 18th to lay foundations that support professional and personal growth for the entire year.
