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January 22 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Thursday January 22. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Thursday January 22, 2026
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
It’s never wise to judge a book by its cover, and today, under a mashup of impulsive Mercury and secretive Pluto in your teamwork zone, you’ll do better to keep an open mind—even while holding your own cards close to your vest. Keep your standards high when considering collaborators and don’t leave the process up to chance! Write up a job description or outline the qualifications you’re seeking. Then tap Pluto’s investigative powers to learn what people have to offer. The quiet ones may surprise you.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
Power up! Savvy Mercury teams up with irresistible Pluto in your tenth house of career ambition today, giving you—and some pretty impressive people—a glimpse into your hidden talents. If you’ve been hoping to take on more responsibility at work or assume a leadership role, make your move. But be sure your goals and your highest values are aligned. Pluto’s energy has a nefarious edge and can push you to be more competitive than necessary. Remember: The end does NOT justify the means. If you have to play dirty to win, step off the field.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
Hold your fire! Your words pack more of a punch than you realize, thanks to today’s volatile mashup of loudmouth Mercury and powerhouse Pluto in your outspoken ninth house. You think you’re just “calling it like you see it,” but those may be fighting words to someone else. Your sign can be the most understanding of listeners, but when you’re provoked, the fangs come out! You might be easily rattled today, which could cause you to pick a fight. Give people the benefit of the doubt, and presume innocence until they’re proven “guilty.”
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
Watch your back, Cancer! Today, glib Mercury mashes up with piercing Pluto, shining a too-bright light on certain people’s less than honorable sides. Pluto, lord of the underworld, rules mystery and behind-the-scenes activities. Trust your gut. If a situation trips your alarm system, don’t just naively go along with the status quo. Do some deep sleuthing—but hold off making any accusations until you have all the cold hard facts. Even a presumed bad actor deserves a fair trial.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
Watch out for an unceremonious visit by the green-eyed monster today. An alignment of quick-fire Mercury and controlling Pluto in your seventh house of relationships could make you wildly jealous. But if someone you adore is acting sneaky, don’t leap to conclusions. Be direct. Ask questions and listen to your gut when they respond. And no secretive snooping yourself! For all you know, they could be planning a surprise for YOU! And THEN how bad would you feel? Assume nothing until you have solid intel to work with.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
Do you sense something dodgy going down? Your natural inclination in cases like these is to blow the whistle. Not so fast, Detective Virgo! With your ruler, savvy Mercury, beaming alongside undercover agent Pluto, your personal investigation could reveal that there’s more going on than meets the eye. Your best intentions to be helpful could suck you into a situation that’s heavier than you bargained for. Stay out of other people’s entanglements and think twice—make that thrice—before getting involved.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
Can you feel the power of your presence? You’re an aura-maxxer of the finest order, thanks to today’s sultry sync-up of Mercury and seductive Pluto in your glamorous fifth house. Catching the spotlight takes minimal effort on your part, but be careful what you do with that gift, Libra. You’ve got the power, but you need to wield it carefully. Don’t flirt with people you have zero interest in just to boost your ego. And don’t play games with your S.O. to “test” them. These manipulative maneuvers could backfire—and the clean-up effort won’t be easy.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
Is your blood boiling, Scorpio? Your protective sign can turn fierce when you suspect someone is messing with your inner circle. Today’s conjunction of hyperkinetic Mercury and possessive Pluto (your galactic guardian) in your sensitive fourth house could send up red flags. Did someone cross your line in the sand? Since you might be too emotional to confront them directly, call a dispassionate third party who can help you determine the best course of action. Vent, but keep it constructive. Ultimately, everyone needs to figure out how to work together.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
The pen—and the voice—are mightier than the sword today, Sagittarius, so make every word count. Potent Pluto syncs up with mouthy Mercury in your third house of communication, turbo-charging your confidence and helping you speak your truth. This isn’t the time to confuse, conflate or manipulate. By honestly expressing yourself, you could move the masses. But make sure you know what you want to say. Anger or resentment will only water down your message.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
Read the fine print, Capricorn, especially the digits on your financial statements. Today’s keen connection between detail-driven Mercury and probing Pluto could reveal a hidden charge that you forgot to cancel or a contract clause that needs to be amended. Keep eyes wide open when entering into any new fiscal transactions. Did you check the return and exchange policy? If business negotiations start moving a little too fast or don’t have an escape hatch, hit pause. Don’t give away the cow if you want people to buy the milk. What you call being nice, an unscrupulous person calls being a sucker.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
“Magnetic” doesn’t begin to describe you as communicative Mercury simmers alongside seductive Pluto in Aquarius today. You’re in the power position; a subtle assertion of leadership is all that’s required for people to fall in line with your ideas. Wield this influence carefully. Today, others may see you as their capable leader, but if you hand down orders without asking for feedback, your royal court could go mutinous. Yes, the final say may be yours, but try an inclusive approach.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Thursday January 22
Don’t be so quick to trust today, Pisces. People may not be totally on the up-and-up, and with Mercury aligned with secretive Pluto, you could put your faith in a tried-and-true phony—and land in a mountain of trouble. Even if you had nothing to do with their misdeeds, others may deem you guilty by association. Worse, you could get ensnared in activities that tarnish your reputation. When it comes to sharing confidences or delegating high-level tasks, be sure you’ve done your due diligence on potential partners. Your trust needs to be won, not finagled.
