The Sun in “one love” Aquarius shines a light on innovative solutions to make the world a safer, more egalitarian place for all. How can you raise the vibration in your corner of the world this Aquarius season?

Aquarius season 2026: January 19 to February 18

Meaning of Aquarius season 2026

Aquarius season begins at 8:45PM ET on Monday, January 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the U.S. The four weeks of Aquarius season are peak season for activism, and there’s no shortage of important causes to rally behind in 2026. Aquarius is connected to the eleventh house of groups and friends, and humanitarian efforts. Use this solar season to assemble your allies and start making magic together. A mission driven project, an opportunity to better the world? Let’s go!

Aquarius is symbolized by the Water Bearer, who is linked to Ganymede, the handsomely hot mortal who filled the cups of the gods. But Aquarius is actually the eldest of the three air signs, along with Gemini and Libra. Its current blows us in a social direction and connects us to community.

PSA for this zodiac season: everyone has a gift to offer the planet. Success feels sweetest when it’s shared, especially during this potent four-week spell. Rally a dream team to push a project to the finish line. Connect to groups that align with your vision and amplify your strengths. If you’re short on funds, let the crowdsourcing begin. Pooling resources gets the galactic green light. Case in point: Choose Democracy’s No. 1 suggestion for What Can I Do to Fight Authoritarianism? is: Get with Others to Act.

Make way for progress! With this future-forward cosmic energy zipping through the ether, clinging to the past could hold you back. Roles may reshuffle on your teams. You may leave one group to work with another crew whose interests and values are in line with your own. The point is to do something, and don’t feel like you have to do it alone.

Activism isn’t limited to protesting in the streets, though you may feel more compelled than ever to do that on the heels of No Kings. Organizations like Indivisible offer event information by zipcode and free education, including webinars, to learn how to organize and take action in your community.

Dr. MLK Jr. was a champion of peaceful and nonviolent protest, and his philosophy continues to endure—you can learn about it here on The King Center website. Astro fact: Dr. MLK is a 25º Capricorn, born just days before Aquarius season in 1929. His Mercury, the planet of communication, sits in Aquarius, the 10th house of his birth chart. This placement uncannily defines someone with ambition, public voice and social contribution. We are leaning in to his energy now more than ever.

We talk about the state of the world through the lens of astrology on our weekly podcast, AstroTwins Radio. Listen during Aquarius season or any time to learn how to decipher what’s happening in the world as it relates to the stars, and how to navigate.

Aquarius season on a personal level

When Aquarius season starts on January 19, you have four weeks to benefit from the energy of this communal sign. It’s not a solo mission, but there are ways to benefit personally.

Shifts may unfold in your social sphere during Aquarius season, nudging you toward groups that reflect your evolving ideals. Need more structure? Digital tools, from AI assistants to project management apps, can help your crew run like clockwork.

Say goodbye to everything “basic.” Ah, the magic of Aquarius season—a zodiac sign so paradoxical that it invites us all to stand out in the crowd while also embracing the spirit of community. (Yes, it’s possible.) Form a collective with other free spirits. (Then, go make a positive social impact while this humanitarian sign rules the skies!)

Brainstorms can turn into divine downpours of ideas when Aquarius is at the wheel. During this solar cycle, put all your future-focused ideas up on a whiteboard for consideration. Idealistic Aquarius prizes originality, but as a rational air sign, it teaches us to be like scientists. Run your “wouldn’t it be crazy if…” notions through a battery of tests before you launch them.

Be wary of unrealistic expectations, but don’t let fear of failure or being “too ambitious” stop you from cooking things up in the lab.

I, robot? The robots and aliens are here to stay (heck, Aquarius knew they’ve been here all along!) Rather than giving in to fear, try to make friends with them during future-forward Aquarius season?

Use digital channels to support your efforts. With El Sol in this tech-savvy sign, lean into technology to pump up your processes, streamline your searches and find your people faster. The perfect left brain to your right brain (or vice versa) could be a click or two away.

It’s chic to be geek! If you’re sitting on an invention or an idea for a must-have app, start talking to people who can help you bring it to life. (Have them sign an NDA to protect your IP, though!). Learn software or figure out how to use AI to scale your business. If you can visualize it, you really can do it.

Love during Aquarius season gets experimental

The four weeks of Aquarius season (January 19 to February 18, 2026) are made for experimentation. Let’s go!

Never knew you were into that? Drop the judgments, because Aquarius season is time to (safely) explore your kinks. Cool and detached at this sign can be, the unconventional four-week Aquarius Sun transit can bring very interesting developments to the game of love. Let your mind (and fantasies) wander beyond their prior scope.

Maybe you’re not ready to consider relationship arrangements like non-monogamy, group playtime or tantric retreats—or maybe you are? Aquarius rules electricity, so a toy drawer refresh can create just the right, er, love buzz.

As the sign of friendship and universal love, Aquarius can blur lines between friendship and situationship. Couples can enjoy more time socializing as a pair. And if your date nights get a little edgier, Aquarius approves!

Aquarius Season Horoscopes

Every 30 days or so, the Sun visits a new zodiac sign. During this “season” everyone feels the prevailing energy, no matter what Sun sign you were born under. Below is your sign’s horoscope for Aquarius season 2026, from January 19 to February 18. You may read for your Sun sign or your rising sign.

ARIES (Mar 20-Apr 19): The more, the mightier! The Sun blasts into Aquarius and your eleventh house of group activity from January 19 until February 18, putting you in an “all for one and one for all” state of mind. Rearrange your space for “conversational seating,” and get ready to draw in kindred spirits. Since the eleventh house rules all things tech, you could start your own YouTube channel or use AI to develop an innovative app. Make sure your online profiles reflect Aries 2026 with video and sharp copy. Aries horoscopes, read more!

TAURUS (Apr 19-May 20): Hustling through hygge season? It might be a thing for you starting January 19 as the Sun blasts into Aquarius, setting your ambitious tenth house on fire until February 18. Whether you’ve got visions of becoming your own boss or ascending to the C-Suite, harness this go-getter energy to get clear on your career goals. Once you nail the right direction (or the right next steps), start putting your plan of action into motion. You always excel when presented with a challenge, Bull, so set the bar high. Taurus horoscopes, read more!

GEMINI (May 20-Jun 20): The world could feel like your oyster again starting January 19 as the Sun blasts into Aquarius and your expansive ninth house until February 18. Set your lens to the widest possible angle, whether that’s a huge career move, a dream vacation, a gap year or an entrepreneurial venture. This is the time to dream without limits. Don’t worry about how “realistic” your ideas are. Allow your imagination to run a little wild. The farther the net you cast, the more likely you are to reel in something tremendously rewarding AND sustainable. Gemini horoscopes, read more!

CANCER (Jun 20-Jul 22): Step out of the wading pool, Crab, and dive into the deep end of life. While the Sun tours Aquarius and your intense eighth house from January 19 until February 18, skimming the surface isn’t going to cut it. Nor will small talk or ANY superficial interactions, for that matter. You’re craving deep, soulful connections, so skip the group hangs and schedule intimate tete-a-tetes. Single? You might meet your match or spark up a smoldering attraction. Coupled Crabs could hit a milestone moment that cements your bond, or breaks it, if it’s time to move on. Cancer horoscopes, read more!

LEO (Jul 22-Aug 22): Two’s your magic number from January 19 to February 18 as the life-affirming Sun makes its annual visit to your seventh house of relationships. Whether for business or pleasure, put more effort in growing and nurturing your unions. You tend to give till it hurts, Leo, but that strategy won’t bring a solid ROI. First step: discern which connections are worthy of your time, then “microdose” your way toward connection with small efforts and short hangouts. Longtime couples could make a significant move now, so make sure you’re really in sync before taking the plunge. Leo horoscopes, read more!

VIRGO (Aug 22-Sep 22): Get the year moving in a clean, green direction! On January 19, the Sun shifts into Aquarius, shining its radiant beams into your sixth house of wellness until February 18. No matter what you’ve eaten or how many workouts you’ve skipped, today you can recommit to taking excellent care of yourself. Hop back on the wellness wagon with protein-rich meals, heart-pumping exercise and a better sleep-to-party ratio. Since there’s no way around a busy work schedule, devote time to streamlining your systems and getting into an organized flow. Romance awaits! Virgo horoscopes, read more!

LIBRA (Sep 22-Oct 22): Lights on! Starting January 19, the Sun lifts out of somber Capricorn and your sentimental fourth house and blasts into Aquarius, ruler of your expressive, romantic fifth house through February 18. The holiday season may be in the rearview, but you’re not quite ready to get down to business. And yet this is a time for life-affirming moves. Step back from anything—and anyone—who doesn’t bring joy to your life. By creating space, you give Cupid a target for his arrows. Couples who’ve been butting heads have one order of business: Kiss and make up. Libra horoscopes, read more!

SCORPIO (Oct 22-Nov 21): Locate your coziest slippers and brew some looseleaf tea. Your heavenly hygge season begins January 19 as the Sun leaves your restless third house and puts down stakes in your domestic fourth house until February 18. Home and family will take precedence over almost everything for the next month. Catching up with relatives (and old friends who qualify as “chosen family”) fills a special spot in your heart. Use this time to make your chateau more of a sanctuary than just a place to hang your chapeau. Scorpio horoscopes, read more!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21-Dec 21): Step out and get involved, Sagittarius! January 19’s arrival of the Sun in Aquarius and your social third house invites you to show up for your neighbors and spend more time pursuing all the extracurricular interests that have taken a back seat to work goals for the past month. You’ll make fast friends over the next four weeks while existing connections will become richer (but you may have to be the one to extend the first invite). Writing books, recording podcasts and all forms of communication could fill your spare time between now and February 18. Sagittarius horoscopes, read more!

CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan 19): The Sun’s been powering through your sign for the past month, pumping you full of energy and confidence. Prepare to downshift on January 19, however, as el Sol moves on to Aquarius and your second house of finances and security—issues near and dear to the Capricorn heart. Since December 21 you’ve been deluged by brainstorms and ideas, but focus and follow-through were harder to generate. Now it’s time to see what might actually fly. It’s also time to put your money resolutions into action. Where to start? With some responsible belt-tightening and a budget overhaul. Capricorn horoscopes, read more!

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Break out the bubbles ‘cause Aquarius season officially starts January 19! The life-giving Sun blasts into your sign for its annual four-week visit, kicking off your solar new year. Step off the emotional roller coaster you’ve been riding for the past month and start centering YOURSELF. (Especially important if an energy vampire has drained your life force.) You’re back to being the boss of you and ready to take on new challenges. Set some goals, map a way to get there and then hit the accelerator. It’s not selfish, Aquarius, it’s self-sustaining. Aquarius horoscopes, read more!

PISCES (Feb 18-Mar 20): And… cut! On January 19, the Sun descends into Aquarius, your twelfth house of healing and closure. Until February 18, make it your mission to tie up any dangling loose ends. You’ve got four weeks until el Sol visits your sign (Pisces season!), so use this countdown to clear out some space for the new. Declutter your physical environment and give your psyche the same treatment. Do things that always make you feel good and whole, which might involve a four-week detox from a substance or social engagement that zaps your energy. Pisces horoscopes, read more!

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