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Wondering what 2026 has in store for your zodiac sign? As an astrologer, I can confidently say that it’s going to be a busy year. You’ll see some echoes of big changes that kicked off in 2025, but on the whole, this year has a much more fiery, action-oriented tone. Boldness, radical authenticity, and entrepreneurial spirit will be rewarded.
With Saturn and Neptune reentering Aries at the top of the year and linking up in a rare conjunction, you’ll feel a push to take steps toward your long-term goals — but not before a hard reset. April promises an influx of new ideas, courtesy of Uranus dipping into brainy Gemini. Midway through the year, Jupiter, the planet of growth, will depart Cancer for Leo, sparking creativity and inspiring self-confidence. You’ll experience eclipses on the Leo-Aquarius axis, too, beginning new chapters in your life that will unfold over the next few years. (I told you 2026 looked busy!)
Below, I’ve broken down what you can expect, based on your zodiac sign, and what you should avoid if you want to work in alignment with this year’s astrology. Pro tip: If you’re familiar with your full astrological birth chart, read for your Rising sign as well as your Sun sign. You can generate your birth chart for free here.
Aries: Making Big Moves Without a Game Plan
Your fearlessness will come in handy this year, Aries. Between Saturn reentering your sign in February, and Mars, your ruling planet, joining the party in April, you’ll definitely feel the urge to make bold moves in pursuit of your personal or professional goals. Believe in yourself — but be realistic about your bandwidth, and go into this with a game plan. Are there any projects or obligations you can delegate or put on the back burner temporarily so you can laser-focus on building the life of your dreams?
If you start to feel stressed or burnt out, expect a boost of positive energy from June 30 on, when Jupiter blazes into Leo. Fair warning, though: Mars will spend the final months of 2026 losing speed ahead of its next retrograde in early 2027. The inevitable end-of-year slow down could really slow your roll this winter. Honor your limits, and consider taking some extra time off as the year draws to a close.
Taurus: Neglecting Your Desires or Relationships
Taurus, 2026 opens at the tail end of a formative cycle for you. Since 2018, you’ve been on a roller coaster ride of shakeups to your identity, personal goals, and overall life direction. That all changes when Uranus leaves your sign for good in April. With more stability on the horizon this year, it’s time to own your desires and chase after them unapologetically. Saturn and Jupiter will help you take self-care seriously and find comfort or support in your home life.
In October and November, Venus, your ruling planet, will retrograde through Scorpio and Libra, highlighting the emotional undercurrents of your closest relationships and the role you play in shaping these dynamics. Do your relationships feel fair and balanced? Are they in need of some TLC? Check in with yourself, and don’t neglect these connections.
Gemini: Sticking to the Status Quo if You’re Unhappy
This is your sign to shake things up, Gemini. In April, Uranus, the planet of innovation and individuality, moves into your sign, where it will remain for the next six years. You previewed this energetic shift last year, but 2026 is when you can expect to really feel it. If you’ve been feeling bored or restless, like your wardrobe desperately needs an overhaul, or you’re on the wrong path in life, it’s time to do something about it. Jupiter moving through Cancer and then Leo suggests that you’ll have the resources and open-mindedness needed to make lasting changes.
Small actions add up, so start there. And plan around Mercury retrograde where possible. Since you’re ruled by Mercury, your flow tends to get stymied whenever this planet backtracks through the zodiac. In 2026, March, July, and mid-October to mid-November are the windows to watch out for. With Mercury retrograding through water signs, nostalgia — not linear productivity — will be top of mind.
Cancer: Making Professional or Financial Decisions Out of Fear
Cancer, 2025 was a year of high highs and low lows for you. Although Jupiter’s dip into your sign brought about new opportunities for self-development and personal growth, Saturn’s first stint in Aries over the summer likely introduced some setbacks in your professional life. This year, the plot thickens: Eclipses will ping your financial sectors in February and August, signaling some fateful new developments involving your job, livelihood, or resources you share with a partner.
Your secret to success in 2026? Quit playing it small! Taking calculated risks in your career may very well pay off this year, provided you commit to seeing them through. If work slows down, or money gets tight, expect fewer hurdles after June 30, when Jupiter exits your sign and enters neighboring Leo. This is your once-in-12-year chance to make some serious money magic happen. Promise me you’ll work on channeling an abundance mindset?
Leo: Resisting Change That Will Further Your Personal Growth
Change is coming, Leo. Since last summer, you’ve been on a private healing journey that may or may not have involved processing a recent ending in your life. That inner work is teeing you up for an exciting season of personal growth in 2026 — basically, your glow-up era is loading.
Beginning June 30, Jupiter will camp out in your sign for a full year, emboldening you to be your most authentic self and chase after your goals. This is a particularly lucky transit that only comes around once every 12 years. Lean in. With eclipses pinging your identity and partnership sectors in February and August, you might also notice that important people enter or exit your life this year. Stay open to new possibilities or connections, and whatever you do, don’t fight change. If things are shifting, it’s because they need to shift to make room for something (or someone) better.
Virgo: Entertaining Surface-Level or Misaligned Connections
Expanding your community was a major focus for you in 2025, Virgo. That positive growth will continue in early 2026 — only now, Saturn in Aries will challenge you to deepen your connections and determine who you can truly depend on. Stay flexible as you navigate any shifting relational dynamics, and expect more peace of mind after June 30. Once Jupiter moves into Leo, you’ll feel more content focusing on yourself and less inclined to entertain any connections or collaborations that aren’t a good fit for you. And what do we call that? Growth.
Also worth noting: From late April on, Uranus will take up residence in your career sector. This is the continuation of a new seven-year cycle that began last year. If you’ve been unhappy at your job or curious about working for yourself, you may feel compelled to take action. Expect some shifts in this area of your life — even if the biggest thing that changes is your attitude or mindset.
Libra: Neglecting Your Friendships or Network
Welcome to your social butterfly era, Libra. If 2025 ended on a high note in your professional life, that momentum will continue to build in early 2026. Venus, your ruling planet, will occupy two of the signs she loves most this year; beginning June 30, Jupiter will boost your luck in the friendship and networking department. Whether you’re aiming to expand your friend circle or improve your networking skills, you’re in a great position to mix and mingle in 2026. Put your natural charm to good use, bearing in mind that Saturn in Aries will simultaneously challenge you to set and uphold personal boundaries this year.
Meanwhile, Venus retrograde in October and November will reroute your attention inward. Use this time to recalibrate and clarify your core values, personally or relationally. You’ll close out 2026 with a clearer idea of what matters most to you (and, ideally, a stronger support system).
Scorpio: Ignoring Your Boundaries or Work-Life Balance
Your motto for 2026, Scorpio? Boundaries. From February on, Saturn in Aries will pull focus on your mundane obligations (think: work, chores, and health habits). Come April, Mars, your ruling planet, will dip into Aries and intensify this. Although this year is a prime opportunity to level up and establish new routines, it could also leave you feeling stressed out or overwhelmed. The lesson here is to listen to your body and protect your work-life balance.
That groundwork will become crucial in the second half of 2026, when lucky Jupiter moves right along into your career sector. New professional opportunities could pop up — particularly if you’ve been working toward a promotion or seeking new ways to flex your creative muscles at work. Say “yes,” but remember to pace yourself. And if you can, carve out extra time for yourself in October and November. Like a gentle nudge from the cosmos, Venus retrograding through your sign and neighboring Libra will encourage you to slow down and reassess your self-care needs.
Sagittarius: Staying in Your Comfort Zone
New adventures are on the horizon for you this year, Sagittarius — 2026 opens in the second half of a year-long cycle that’s nudging you to deepen your close relationships and heal any wounds surrounding intimacy or interdependence. From February on, Saturn’s reentrance into Aries will challenge you to take responsibility for your happiness and creative fulfillment. Whether you’re interested in dating or developing an artistic practice, it’s time to take your desires seriously.
Beginning June 30, Jupiter, your ruling planet, will heat up in Leo, galvanizing you to explore new opportunities or experiences in life. If you’ve been curious about traveling abroad, going back to school, or publishing your writing, you may get an opening in the latter half of the year. Don’t let fear hold you back — take the leap. This is a once-in-12-year chance to expand your horizons, but in order to do so you’ll need to venture outside of your comfort zone.
Capricorn: Self-Isolating or Being Hyperindependent
Expect your private life to be a primary area of focus for you in 2026, Capricorn. With Saturn, your ruling planet, entering Aries in February and hunkering down here for the foreseeable future, the question of how you create structure and security for yourself will be top of mind. If a move or home renovation project was floated last year, that may come up again in 2026. If not, you’ll explore these themes more abstractly as you navigate your personal and familial relationships.
Speaking of which, your one-on-one relationships will continue to evolve and expand in 2026 — particularly in the first half of the year, which is great news if you recently started seeing someone or working with a new business partner. Starting June 30, Jupiter in Leo will reroute your attention to your intimate connections and any resources you share with other people. If you’re someone who struggles with vulnerability or healthy interdependence, this is a prime opportunity to work on that. Give yourself permission to lean on other people! Jupiter wants to help you out here.
Aquarius: Closing Yourself Off to New Connections
Self-suffiency comes easily to you, Aquarius, but this year? Your relationships are where you stand to experience the most growth and biggest blessings. In February, Saturn, your ruling planet, will move into Aries, pushing you to tend to your close connections with friends and relatives. Jupiter’s shift into Leo (and your partnership sector) in the second half of the year will double down on that. Whether you’re dating to find a long-term partner or searching for a business partner, the latter half of 2026 is an excellent timeframe to focus on interpersonal goals.
Expect some shakeups this year, too. For the first time in nine years, eclipses will hit your identity and partnership sectors in February and August, respectively, signaling big shifts in these foundational areas of your life. Don’t give in to self-doubt. Trust that you’re on the right path, and that anyone who enters or exits your life in 2026 was meant to do so.
Pisces: Working Harder When You Could Be Working Smarter
All that hard work you’ve been putting in is about to pay off, Pisces. Since March 2023, Saturn’s slow trek through your sign has taught you invaluable lessons about your identity, emotional boundaries, and overarching priorities in life. Keep what you’ve learned in mind as Saturn moves on to neighboring Aries in February. With the focus shifting to your values and personal finances, the lesson now is to remember your worth and use your resources strategically.
Eclipses will continue pinging your identity and partnership sectors in 2026 — March and August could bring about some big shifts in these areas of your life that are, ultimately, in your best interest. From June 30 on, Jupiter in Leo will ease things up for your work life and wellness practices. The second half of 2026 is a great window to search for new (and higher-paying) gigs, or try out different forms of exercise. Prioritize opportunities that align with your values and long-term goals (think: working smarter, not harder).
