Pisces Monthly Horoscope

Get into the flow! After a hyperkinetic 2020, the new year begins at a more Piscean pace, with lots of divine downloads, creative epiphanies and nostalgic forays down winding tangents that take you...well, who cares where you end up? Certainly not you right now!

Your bohemian side leads the charge until January 19, while the Sun is in Capricorn and your carefree eleventh house of teamwork and technology. You’ll be in the mood to commune with your crew until then. But afterward, the Sun slips into Aquarius and your restful twelfth house, joining three other planets, and it’s hibernation ON. 

With Jupiter and Saturn beginning their first full months of a long trek through Aquarius, your (Pisces-ruled) twelfth house is activated, making you a channel as well as an emotional sponge. You’ll need to guard your boundaries and shield your field to prevent yourself from soaking up everyone’s feelings around you (hashtag-empath, anyone?). The silver lining: If you properly protect and nurture yourself, you could settle into a poignant year where your healing and artistic powers build into a renaissance era.

You’ll have no shortage of great ideas either, since energizer Mars and mad-scientist Uranus are both in Taurus for most of January, sparking your intellect and turning you into a one-Fish communication station. But make sure all signals are clear, not crossed, before Mercury turns retrograde on January 30, muddling your messaging and playing trickster with your technology. 

Bring on the fresh innovations! On Wednesday, January 6, energizer Mars enters Taurus and your third house of communication and interactivity until March 3. Your social life, even if it’s virtual, is about to pick up speed. Get ready to start the year with a flurry of meetings and other invitations. Your mind will be hungry for new information and forward-thinking people during this time. Just pace yourself so you don’t overload!

 

This creative, collaborative energy boost will be a relief—and one that’s a long time coming. Since June 27, 2020, Mars has been making an extended trip through Aries and your second house of work and money, revving up your revenue but also increasing stress and job demands.  

Have you been working long hours trying to get ahead, but still bumping up against constant deadlines? Or perhaps you’ve faced unexpected expenses that forced you to take on even more new projects or responsibilities? If life has felt like a stressful grind, Mars is to blame for that. The upside? You also got a cosmic confidence boost, a strong sense of your own resilience and the conviction to live by your most cherished principles.

All those irons you’ve put in the fire will start to pay off in a new way now, especially if you find ways to market and share them. Keep your batteries charged by regularly getting away from screens and devices...and if possible, from work altogether. Variety will keep your mind refreshed and receptive. Bust up any draining habits you’ve picked up with Mars in Aries and bring on the novel experiences. 

Hint: This new Mars transit is less about “what you do” and more about “who you know.” The emphasis between now and March 3 should be on circulating yourself and boldly sharing your brightest ideas and pioneering projects.

Lean in...or lean back? This week finds you doing your best impersonation of the Energizer Bunny, scrambling off in a million different directions, then crashing. Blame it on a consortium of planets activating both your Taurus-ruled third house of communication and your Aquarius-governed twelfth house of rest, healing and imagination. One part of you is psyched to have a million irons in the fire, while the other part wants to escape for a long winter’s nap! 

 

To be more specific: Go-getter Mars and innovative Uranus are both in Taurus all month, making your mind run a million miles an hour. But expansive Jupiter and cautious Saturn have hunkered down into Aquarius, luring you into hibernation. You could be torn between what your logical mind and your intuition are telling you, and they’ll be giving you very different messaging. This is already filed under #PiscesProblems on a normal day, but this week, that tension reaches new heights. 

 

It all begins on Wednesday, January 13, when Mars and Saturn get embroiled in a tense square. You’re multitasking and juggling a million projects...then suddenly sobering Saturn throws ice water on your big plans. You might realize with a crash that you didn’t really set yourself up with a proper strategy, or that you’ve bitten off more than you can chew. And while the pressure’s on to give answers or make decisions, you simply don’t have all the information you need to do so.  

 

Do everything possible to buy some extra time, Pisces. On Thursday, January 14, innovative Uranus wakes up from a five-month retrograde in your cerebral third house. You’ll suddenly see options that you couldn’t before, and you’ll feel confident exploring these out-of-the-box new ideas. Bonus: There will be ZERO retrograde planets for the next two weeks, granting you cosmic clearance to make major moves without second-guessing yourself.  

 

Adding to the planetary pick-me-up this Thursday, the confident Sun will make its annual conjunction (meetup) with powerhouse Pluto in Capricorn and your eleventh house of teamwork and technology. Is it time to align yourself with a new group? You could be invited into the upper echelons of a well-connected and innovative crew. Pay special attention to the people you surround yourself with—are they lifting you up or dragging you down? Cut those energy vampires loose because an exciting collaboration could be coming your way soon. 

 

Ready to truly free yourself from a confining situation? On Sunday, January 17, two of the most freedom-seeking planets, Jupiter and Uranus, lock into an embattled square. This happens once every seven years, and when it does, anything that feels codependent or limiting could make you want to break away. 

Have you taken on too many projects or opinion-polled one too many people? It's time to bust out of “analysis paralysis” and to unburden yourself of obligations that don’t feel fulfilling. Doing things out of duty might temporarily ease your guilt, but the resentment that builds up isn’t worth the price of admission for that. 

Downshift, Pisces. This is the week the stars help you finally settle into full-on hibernation. (Well, mostly—more on that in a minute.) On Tuesday, January 19, the Sun enters Aquarius and your restful twelfth house until February 18, joining Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn. Life is but a (lucid) dream—and you could feel like you’re in a surreal state much of the time. Tap into your vivid imagination while your creative and spiritual powers are super-charged.

 

Just when you thought it was safe to unplug, your devices start blowing up with news, texts and exciting communications this Wednesday, January 20, when activator Mars and changemaker Uranus connect in Taurus and your third house of ideas and information. This will be equal parts thrilling and overwhelming, especially since there could be some curveball or bombshell announcements triggered by this midweek mashup.

 

Got a message to share or something to promote? Go “live” today and shout it from the virtual rooftops. Your powers of persuasion, mixed with a touch of Uranian shock value and Martian swagger, will definitely capture attention.

 

On Saturday, January 23, Mars will clash with over-the-top Jupiter in your dreamy twelfth house, a battle between your logical left brain and intuitive right brain. You could feel torn between listening to your head or your heart. Both will be doggedly vying for your attention. Someone may be demanding answers or a fast reply, but your intuition KNOWS you’re not ready to make that decision yet. To whatever extent possible, stall!

 

How slow CAN you go, Pisces? When sobering Saturn makes its once-a-year conjunction with the revitalizing Sun on Saturday, the cosmos pulls the brake big-time. This mindful merger in your twelfth house of closure puts a “hard stop” on toxic or codependent patterns, relationships and dynamics.

 

Since Saturn makes things tangible, any inner struggles could be reflected in breakdowns in your mental and even your physical wellbeing. You’re forced to take off the rose-colored spectacles and look at the harsh truth. Maybe you’ve put someone on a pedestal and ignored a few questionable facets of their character. Denial isn't an option today.

 

Have you put off grieving a loss or dealing with old but unaddressed wounds? Perhaps there’s someone to forgive and release, a person who treated you poorly or even abusively, even trauma you haven’t recovered from yet. If you’re in a caregiver position, guard against burnout by getting the support you need.

 

Both the Sun and Saturn are linked to the masculine and father archetype, and this could be the day to address any “dad issues.” Stop to heal and deal. If you reach out for support, make sure it’s with qualified professionals ONLY. Check their credentials and references thoroughly.

Welcome to Imagination Station! This week, four heavenly bodies converge in insightful Aquarius and your twelfth house of rest, creativity and closure. The Sun, Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn are all in this inventive sign, activating its healing and artistic zone. 

On the upside, you could have a serious creative or spiritual breakthrough. But you might also be verging on burnout or in need of some serious R&R. Tak a guilt-free nap if at all possible. You may just do some of your most important work while you’re sleeping! Keep a notebook handy in case you have vivid dreams so you can properly preserve your celestial inspiration.

 

On Tuesday, January 26, the Sun in rational Aquarius will square off against disruptor Uranus in emotional Taurus, echoing the tension of the January 17 Jupiter-Uranus square. Once again, you’ll be pulled between head and heart, logic and intuition. 

Disruptive Uranus in your communication zone could bust up your mellow groove with a million calls, texts and appointments. A fast-talking person could try to rush you into an arrangement you’re simply not ready for. You may feel pressured to make a decision, but your intuition is strongly insisting that there’s more to this story. When in doubt, wait it out.

 

Clarity could arrive on Thursday, January 28, when a full moon in bold Leo illuminates your sensible, fact-finding sixth house. You’ll know exactly which questions to ask to get the information you need. The sixth house rules wellness and organization, and these moonbeams could inspire everything from a major decluttering to a kickoff of your 2021 wellness goals.

 

Even better? On Thursday, the Sun will conjunct expansive Jupiter in their once-a-year meetup, known as the Day of Miracles and considered by astrologers to be one of the luckiest days of the year. For Pisces, this event will supercharge your dreamy twelfth house even more—opening up a direct connection to divine inspiration. Is this the moment when you finally, deeply get a handle on whatever’s been holding you back? Letting go now can bring incredible closure and healing, and could very well provide the inspiration for making 2021 a year you’ll WANT to remember.

You may have to keep those insights to yourself for a bit, though, because on Saturday, January 30, communication planet Mercury will turn retrograde in Aquarius and your twelfth house of closure and illusion until February 20. This time isn’t favorable for clear communication, and you may feel completely exhausted by all the mental and spiritual work you’ve been doing. 

As much as you want to check out, avoid doing so in unhealthy ways. Keep letting go, forgive as deeply as you can, and make rest your number-one priority. When Pisces season begins on February 18, you’ll emerge restored and ready for a fresh start.

 The AstroTwins’ 2021 Horoscope Guide—your ultimate guide to the year—is available now!