Professional astrologer Steph Koyfman reads your monthly horoscope – and spells out how it may shape your travels.
3 January 2024
Your January 2024 horoscope welcomes a brand new year of possibility. Where will you go in the year ahead? While it’s never the wrong time to start planning your next getaway, January contains powerful astrology for getting your plans in order. We start the year with both Jupiter and Mercury stationing direct, and with Mars entering its exaltation sign of Capricorn on the 4th. It probably won’t take long for us to shake off the holiday languor and spring into action. If you’ve got a vision to actualise, reservations to make, or a project to begin, you might as well hit the ground running this month. The week of January 13th through 19th is an excellent time to solidify some of those plans.
If you’re travelling this month, expect an adventurous spirit more akin to a vigorous mountain trek than a lazy river vacation. Mixing work with pleasure and engaging in more physically active forms of adventure are well-supported during this time. This is your moment to shine if you’re an ambitious traveller who thrives with a full itinerary, but don’t worry, the more laid-back, go-with-the-flow types will have their time in the sun this year too.
This month invites us back to the future. Between March and June of 2023, we got an initial glimpse of the upcoming 20-year run of Pluto in Aquarius. On January 20th, Pluto returns to Aquarius, marking a new era of transformation in technology, science, and artificial intelligence that will reshape our shared reality. Already using technology to search flights? Just imagine what planning a vacation will look like in 2035. If that feels too far off, you can settle for helping your parents navigate their upcoming trip.
Read on for your complete January 2024 horoscope.
Astrologer’s note: Below we refer to your signs as “rising” signs, also known as your ascendant sign. Horoscopes are more accurate when read this way – using your birth time and location, you can quickly find your rising sign online (it takes less than 30 seconds).
Aries Rising
Were your careful plans scattered to the winds over the holidays? Did it feel as though the travel gods had it out for you personally? You might feel entitled to some emotional and financial compensation from Mercury Retrograde. Fortunately, we start this month with Mercury stationing direct in your 9th house of travel. What went awry in December can be dealt with in January, and you may even be glad that things didn’t go according to plan. There are certain detours you would have never taken on your own had it not been for the universe rerouting you.
You gain immense clarity and strength this month when your ruling planet, Mars, enters Capricorn on the 4th. For the next six weeks, you’ll feel empowered to tackle any summit and set your targets high without breaking a sweat. This is your time to lead with ambition and stand in your power. Don’t be shy about pursuing your professional goals this month – or about declaring your intentions publicly. One of the great strengths of this transit is that you’ll be less likely to squander your energy on trivial matters. If you need to set some boundaries to preserve your focus, ensure that you’re clear about your limits.
If there’s a time in the month for confrontations, it’ll likely be around the 27th and 28th, when Mercury and Mars conjoin and form a tense square to the lunar nodes. Whether you’re compelled to take up more space, make a declaration, or clarify what you’re not available for moving forward, ensure that you feel good about your stance. Detaching from any dead weight will help you soar and move freely.
Taurus Rising
Financial discrepancies may have disrupted your holidays, but fortunately, you’ll be in a much better position to course-correct as you usher in the new year. Mercury stations direct in your 8th house of shared resources on January 1st, coinciding with Venus in a square with Saturn. If you feel that others aren’t contributing to you at the same rate that you’re contributing to them, perhaps this awareness will help you establish healthier boundaries or adjust the flow of reciprocity in your life.
January brings a burst of momentum for your travel aspirations. Perhaps saying “no” to financing someone else’s plans, or opting out of this year’s friend reunion, will free you to pursue your more ambitious travel dreams. A collection of Capricorn planets will occupy your 9th house of long-distance travel, starting with exalted Mars on the 4th. For the next six weeks, you’ll have the stamina to plan exciting adventures, research flights, and embark on thrilling journeys that normally would exhaust you.
Whether on the road or mapping out future travels, the efforts you make this month will likely shift your trajectory in meaningful ways. Tune into your internal compass around the Capricorn New Moon on the 11th; something significant is unfolding, even if you can’t yet see where it leads.
On the 23rd, Venus joins the gathering in Capricorn, transforming it into a vibrant affair. The last week of January would be an ideal time to escape somewhere scenic, travel for relaxation, or explore spiritual pursuits that bring joy and indulgence.
Gemini Rising
This month, you’ll find yourself returning to a more balanced state as Mercury stations direct on the 1st. Last month, you were preoccupied with settling debts and reworking agreements with key people in your life. Perhaps misunderstandings were the stepping stones guiding you to meet in the middle. The first two weeks of January will be a time of moving forward as a team with shared aspirations.
After Mercury re-enters Capricorn on the 13th, it’s time to rebalance your finances, consolidate loans, or come to agreements on shared ventures. You can take care of financial plans or finalize obligations during this time to move forward with greater clarity.
The bigger news comes on the 20th, when the Sun and Pluto both enter Aquarius, your 9th house of journeys and learning. Over the next two decades, Pluto will revolutionize your understanding of the world and how you should engage with it as you travel. For now, honour any impulses to dig deeper or change your usual approach, whether that involves more research before traveling or commitments to more ethical tourism methods.
Cancer Rising
Last month, navigating significant relationships required extra attention, but the efforts you put in will pay dividends in January. A cluster of planets transiting Capricorn triggers purposeful momentum in your relationships. Whether it’s romantic, platonic, or client-based interactions, the Capricorn New Moon on the 11th offers a chance to reset your relationship goals for the year ahead.
As this lunar event squares the nodes, it may lead to transformative changes in your connections, which could influence various areas of your life, particularly regarding your career and living arrangements.
The month culminates in the Leo Full Moon on the 25th, illuminating aspects of your finances and complex dynamics of dependencies in your relationships. This moment may unveil previously hidden codependent patterns, inviting you to ask tough questions while ensuring you remain true to your core values. Don’t stress if your travel calendar appears light this month; it’s an opportunity to focus on these essential aspects.
Leo Rising
While you may be wondering if a vacation is on the horizon, your ambitions are likely to keep you energized around your goals. With a strong cluster of planets in Capricorn, energised by Mars entering on the 4th, you’ll find yourself in a productive state for the next six weeks. It’s essential to balance this drive to prevent burnout. Reflect on your wellness practices and ensure your workload allows for self-care.
As the month draws to a close, the Leo Full Moon on the 25th will spotlight your achievements and professional growth. Celebrate your accomplishments while also addressing any competitive tensions with significant figures in your life. Acknowledging these elements will help you deepen your understanding of relational dynamics.
Virgo Rising
January ushers in an exciting time for progress, transforming December’s chaos into steady forward movement. After some distractions last month, you’ll spend early January clarifying misunderstandings and reorganizing aspects of your life. Your creative pursuits will soon reclaim the spotlight.
Channel the inspiration you uncovered in December into your ongoing projects, especially between the 13th and 19th, when Mercury’s return to Capricorn aligns harmoniously with Jupiter. This would be an excellent time to stretch your legs, seek inspiration, and even explore new places that ignite your creativity.
Libra Rising
This month, any confusion or turmoil from December will give way to clarity and new pathways as Mercury stations direct on the 1st. Your attention may be drawn to familial matters and living arrangements, and whether deepening family connections or contemplating a move, January will present chances for clarity and decision-making.
As the Capricorn New Moon on the 11th activates your home life, anticipate set goals and transformations in familial relationships. With Venus entering Capricorn on the 23rd, the last week could afford wonderful opportunities for nesting or hosting gatherings.
Scorpio Rising
January sets a busy yet stimulating tone for you. With Mars entering Capricorn on the 4th, you’ll be motivated to tackle personal projects and take on new responsibilities. Embrace this momentum to accomplish business and pleasure trips in tandem; you may discover exciting opportunities in blending both spheres.
Sagittarius Rising
While your willingness to express your truth may lead to initial reservations, January provides the perfect backdrop for asserting your opinions and desires. Mercury’s direct station on the 1st aligns well with your ambitions to engage in activities reflecting your values.
Expect the first half of January to be enjoyable, as confidence blossoms, making it an opportune time to finally materialize long-awaited financial goals. With the Leo Full Moon on the 25th influencing your 9th house of international travel, there’s potential momentum for realizing your travel aspirations for the year.
Capricorn Rising
In the lead-up to your birthday season, self-reflection has been transformative. Though at times challenging, this period will ultimately yield positive outcomes. As Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th, leverage this invigorating energy to take decisive action toward your goals, confronting challenges that may have been hindering your progress.
Aquarius Rising
January offers a chance for re-engagement with your social spheres, while encouraging revisitations of your inner reflections from last month. Expect a busier social calendar, but also remember to navigate some of the introspective work you’ve been conducting.
Notably, after the 20th, you may begin pivotal personal transformations that will unfold over the following two decades, particularly as Pluto enters Aquarius. Acknowledge and release limiting beliefs as you grow into your true self in connection with the world.
Pisces Rising
December’s networking efforts will come to fruition this January. With renewed energy around your professional objectives, embrace opportunities to step into leadership roles or strengthen community connections. As Mars enters Capricorn on the 4th, the momentum behind your collaborative endeavors will intensify.
By the 13th through 19th, as planets align favorably, you’ll find an advantageous time for promoting your aspirations, whether organizing for social change or planning that long-discussed reunion.
