Brace yourself for a dynamic, action-packed 2026 as the cosmos ushers in 365 days of collective change and personal reinvention. Think major shifts, intense eclipse seasons and planetary power moves all round. It’s all in from the off too! The first two months of the year see mystical, dreamy Neptune and serious Saturn take up residence in go-getting Aries, urging all of us to take practical steps towards our most delulu future visions. By spring, rebel Uranus makes its move into ideas-driven Gemini inviting bold moves and progressive change. If there ever was a year for making a dream come true – or at least getting started on one – this is it.
Add on lucky Jupiter’s move from domestic Cancer into expressive Leo this summer and we have the perfect recipe for expansion, magic and making the impossible happen. Whatever your hopes for the future are as 2025 draws to a close, 2026 will be a year that demands you make moves, take action and don’t put something off until tomorrow if you can start making it happen today.
Discover what might be in store for you in 2026 with our astrologer Emma Howarth’s guide to the year ahead, including predictions for love, relationships, career, money and wellbeing. Bring on the fresh start energy of the New Year.
The winter solstice 2025 arrives with the start of Capricorn season this weekend.
Aries
20 March–18 April
Your chaos era is officially over, Aries! And about time too! There’s plenty of change on the cards for you this year, but it’s change for the better in all areas of life. Think high energy, high ambition and tangible progress from day one! This is the year you get real, get focussed and just get on with it. You’re about to see how easily dreams come true when you start taking the right steps towards them.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Learning to love yourself was a big theme for Aries in 2025, but this is the year you make those lessons stick. This might also be the year you finally stop feeling alone in the world. Someone cares more than you realise, Aries, and if you can strike a balance between romantic ideals and gritty reality, you might be able to make it work. A flirtatious summer could bring a plot twist to your love life but it’s this autumn where the real magic happens. Venus retrograde in your relationships zone this October shows you the power of being true to yourself.
CAREER & MONEY
A career goal or dream you put on the agenda in 2025 won’t just feel possible in 2026, it’ll feel inevitable. Forget self-doubt, procrastination or waiting for the time to be right, in 2026, Aries can move mountains! Hard work and responsible choices meet outlandish future visions in the best possible way this February thanks to Saturn and Neptune taking up residence in your sign. And if anyone can make a wild dream their reality in 2026, it’s Aries. Creative ideas (especially this summer), bold moves and a refusal to quit are your keys to success.
WELLBEING
You’ll feel more yourself than ever in 2026, Aries, and a lot of that will come from finally feeling in charge of your own destiny. A wellbeing decision you made in 2025 becomes a cemented lifestyle choice in 2026. Don’t doubt yourself, Aries, Going back is never the answer! Lucky Jupiter moves from your home zone to your fun times fifth house this summer, reminding you that doing more of what you love, surrounded by people you love, is the path to inner peace in 2026.
THE VIBE
Making moves, finding success, finally feeling at home.
THE CHALLENGE
Maintaining focus on your biggest priority.
IN A WORD: Rise.
Taurus
19 April–19 May
Life has changed dramatically for you in recent years Taurus, but 2026 sees you reaping the rewards of brave personal choices. Trust your intuition to guide you in the right direction and know that as one door closes another opens for you this year. A new era of work/life balance beckons but that doesn’t mean giving up on your goals or ambitions. A plot twist move this spring sees you finding the kind of financial freedom you once only dreamed about.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
The biggest relationship upgrade for Taurus in 2026 will be the one you’re in with yourself. Just because you’ve always thought life should be lived one way, doesn’t mean there isn’t scope for change. It might not feel comfortable at first but allowing someone else to really step up and support you could be the best thing you do in 2026. There’s commitment on the cards this summer and by autumn you’ll be ready to rethink your views on a lifestyle choice. Maybe the simple life suits you after all?
CAREER & MONEY
It’s all well and good doing a fabulous job that people applaud and admire, Taurus. It’s even better if you actually get paid for doing it. Rebel Uranus slides into your wealth zone this April bringing a whole new approach to your finances along with it. Be brave enough to ask for more and you might just find you get it in 2026. A career plot twist in February sees you close one chapter of your life in favour of an exciting new storyline.
WELLBEING
Level up your self worth and life will get better for you in 2026, Taurus. This is the year you find a way to make work, work for you! It’s also the year you find a way to elevate your earnings to a level that buys you freedom. Lucky Jupiter heads into your domestic fourth house this summer, showing you that embracing the slow moments in life is where the magic lies. You don’t have to do it all anymore, Taurus. The soft life is calling.
THE VIBE
Self-worth, career plot twists and embracing a slower pace of life.
THE CHALLENGE
Giving up an addiction to over-working!
IN A WORD: Ease.
The cold moon in Gemini is here to power up your plans for 2025.
Gemini
20 May–20 June
Ready to become who you really are in 2026? A whole new era of you is about to begin. The people you choose to surround yourself with will have a big impact on your progress this year so wise up to someone who doesn’t have your best interests at heart. This is a year for taking chances, redefining what success means to you and improving your finances. The freedom you crave is closer than ever, Gemini. Be brave enough to step outside your comfort zone and really start living.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
There’s plenty of love on the cards for you in 2026 but it’s unlikely to feel like your main focus. Instead, you’ll be making moves and powering through big personal changes that become the building blocks of your future security. You might think you’ve learnt to love yourself already, Gemini, but 2026 shows you how to take it even further. If a situationship has been getting you down, it might be time to make the break this summer. Back yourself and you’ll end the year feeling lighter, brighter and ready for romance again.
CAREER & MONEY
When you talk, people will listen in 2026 so get clear about what you want to say. Lucky Jupiter spins through your wealth zone in the first half of the year encouraging you to know your worth and demand more. Know that an investment you make in yourself this spring could pay off in more ways than one. When the planet of fortune heads into your ideas-zone at the end of June you’ll know the time has come to make a dream come true. Your big idea could grab the attention of a large and influential audience this summer.
WELLBEING
The more risks you take, the better you’ll feel this year, Gemini. So stop over-thinking it and just start making it happen. This is the year you finally join the dots between one area of your life and another. Get your health on track and the work opportunities flood in! Leave a tricky friendship behind and find a whole new sense of community. The domino effect is magic in action for you this year.
THE VIBE
Get ready for Gemini 2.0.
THE CHALLENGE
Heading off self-doubt before it hits.
IN A WORD: Community.
Cancer
21 June–21 July
Your luck is in as 2026 begins and shows no sign of letting up, either. And whether your current priority is love, success or cold hard cash, you’re set to find all three in the year ahead. This is a year of breakthroughs, power moves and big decisions, Cancer. If life has felt stuck in slow motion for too long, know that things are about to speed up. It’s time to stake your claim on a life that feels made for you and you alone. There will be no more people-pleasing in 2026!
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Forget everything you think you know about love and relationships because things are about to change for you in 2026. And it all starts with asking for exactly what you want! In fact, the more demanding you are this year, the better things will get in your love life. It’s time to level up and expect more from those closest to you. They might think they rule the roost but your time to shine has arrived.
CAREER & MONEY
The biggest changes for you this year relate to your career. When serious Saturn and dreamy Neptune team up in your success zone this February anything is possible for you. Feel the shift, make the move and go after something that once felt impossible. A financial boost this summer could see you starting a business or going solo with an exciting new project. Wherever the year takes you, be ready to step into the spotlight. This is a power year for Cancer careers.
WELLBEING
A new approach to wellbeing could inspire a lifestyle change this spring. If it feels right it probably is right, Cancer. Don’t be afraid to try something new or step out of your comfort zone with this one. Bold moves, spiritual quests and extreme challenges could all feature in your life in 2026. The more you allow yourself to explore your interests the more life will open up for you.
THE VIBE
Career wins, good vibes and a love-life upgrade.
THE CHALLENGE
Trying to do too much.
IN A WORD: Lucky.
Leo
22 July–21 August
Adventure calls for Leo in 2026 so be ready to spread your wings! If you’ve been waiting for the green light on a travel dream or work/study abroad plan, the wait might just be over. This year is all about expansion for you, Leo! You’ve already proven that you can put a plan into action and 2026 is about completion. Hone the vision, make space for magic and trust that those who really care about you will be on board when you need them to be. The future is bright.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Your love life gets a reboot in 2026 – and in the best possible way. February sees you rekindling a romance or reconnecting with someone you thought had forgotten about you. This is the start of a series of eclipses on the Leo/Aquarius axis set to bring plot twists and realisations your way over the next eighteen months. You’re well on your way to finding the give/take balance needed to make a relationship thrive. The more you support a partner’s vision, the more loved up you’ll both be in 2026.
CAREER & MONEY
You’ve always been skilled at gathering crowd and getting others on board with a vision. This year sees you take that talent to new heights, especially when Uranus hits up your social zone in April. If you’re ready to step up and lead, this is your year, Leo. Despite this, a focus on work/life balance remains a priority in 2026. You can inspire others, take charge and delegate if you need to, Leo. Taking a chance on the digital nomad life could change future.
WELLBEING
A January health kick helps change the way you feel about yourself in 2026. You don’t have to give up everything all at the same time, Leo, but finding healthy ways to deal with stress is essential this year. A wake-up call that arrives in August could see you changing your long-term plans for the future. True happiness is possible the moment you understand who your people really are. The family you chose is about to choose you right back.
THE VIBE
Balance, travel and knowing who your friends are.
THE CHALLENGE
Not getting dragged into a family drama.
IN A WORD: Travel.
Virgo
22 August–21 September
If you’re ready to shake it up and start over, this is your year! The start of 2026 sees you shedding an old skin, letting something go and becoming the best ever version of yourself. Forget everything that’s gone before, Virgo. You can have everything you ever wanted as soon as you start approaching life from a different angle. Expect change in your work life, home life and personal life in 2026.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Your intuition holds the key to romance in 2026, Virgo. If you’re starting to wonder if a decision made in haste was the right one, it’s not too late to backtrack. A realisation that hits at the start of March could see you changing the way you approach a relationship. Who cares what it looks like to other people? It’s how it feels for you that matters. By the end of August you’ll know whether to stick or twist on this one. There’s magic ahead when you choose a path that feels aligned with who you want to become.
CAREER & MONEY
This is where the real action happens in 2026. The start of the year sees you accepting change as you let go of a dream or plan that didn’t work out the way you hoped. Don’t look back! The more space you create in your life as 2026 begins, the more magic will follow. When progressive Uranus moves into your career zone in April, you’ll understand this is part of a wonderful bigger picture. A new kind of success finds you this summer. You’re finally back on track, Virgo!
WELLBEING
Wellness is a key theme for Virgo in 2026 and it all starts with a determined lifestyle decision made by the end of January. A new series of eclipses in your health/wellbeing zones begins in February, kicking off eighteen months of wake-up calls and challenges. Take them on and you’ll find yourself in a very different position at the end of the year. Happier, healthier and feeling more yourself than ever.
THE VIBE
Career change and personal transformation.
THE CHALLENGE
Letting something (or someone) go.
IN A WORD: Self-love.
Libra
22 September–22 October
This is a partnership power year for Libra! And if your first thought then was your love life, know that you can expect a romantic upgrade. It’s not all about love though. Dream duos of all kinds are in focus in 2026, so if you’re looking to partner up in business, sign on the dotted line at work or reconnect with an old friend, your luck is in. Adventure awaits when you take a chance on someone new this year.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Love is in the air for Libra in 2026 but not it won’t be the kind that sweeps you off your feet. This year sees you taking responsibility for your own happiness, setting clear boundaries and finding new ways to connect with those you care about. What this means for you really depends on where you stand with a current romance, but date nights and dramatic declarations could certainly feature. It’s time to leave old patterns in the past, Libra. Venus retrograde in your sign this autumn helps pave the way to a more harmonious future.
CAREER & MONEY
The first half of 2026 sees your career take off in new and exciting ways. Lucky Jupiter continues a spin around your success zone until late June, turning everything you touch into gold. Enjoy the magic, Libra. You’ve waited a long time to feel this happy and sure of yourself at work. This summer sees you using your creativity to develop an exciting new idea. You have what it takes to change lives on a much bigger scale than you realise. This year is the start of an expansive career journey for you.
WELLBEING
If you want to achieve your true potential in 2026, you’ll need to get your wellbeing back on track. It’s line in the sand time, Libra. You know what needs to go if you want to become the very best version of yourself. Start strong and don’t allow a January slip up to derail you completely. By March you’ll be feeling stronger and more capable than ever. By the end of August you’ll be ready to make a change that lasts a lifetime.
THE VIBE
Career success, recognition and recovery.
THE CHALLENGE
Being brave enough to start over.
IN A WORD: Strength.
Justice, harmony and virtue are some of the main traits.
Scorpio
23 October–21 November
Protect your energy as the year begins, Scorpio, because you’ll need to give 2026 everything you’ve got. Play your cards right and this could be the year you look back on as the one where everything changed. When Saturn joins Neptune in your routine-focussed sixth house in February you’ll finally understand the power of living life on your own terms. Embrace that rebel spirit of yours, Scorpio. It’s time to create a life you don’t feel the need to escape from.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Love takes a back seat as 2026 begins but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking all year long. A romantic reality check you struggled to process in 2025 starts to make sense as the New Year dawns. If they wanted to, they would, Scorpio. And it’s okay for your priorities to change. Allow yourself to hit reset and call in the kind of love that wants exactly what you want in 2026. Travel, adventure and a union that can weather any storm is yours if you choose it.
CAREER & MONEY
Success is yours for the taking in 2026, Scorpio! Someone with the power to change your trajectory has had their eye on you for a long time. A summer partnership that feels right from the off is a one-way ticket to a dream come true this year. That doesn’t mean there’s no hard work in store, though. Time you invest in a project at the start of the year will pay off by the end. It might feel like a long time to wait but hold your nerve and your vision. A mid-August eclipse in your work zone is the wake-up call you need to push forwards with a rebellious new idea. This is it, Scorpio.
WELLBEING
Transformation awaits when you take ownership of your life, work and health in 2026. Try something new! Spend time somewhere new! With someone new! Just whatever you do… make sure you take action. No one is coming to save you, Scorpio! You have to save yourself. Decisions related to work-life balance and daily routines matter more than you realise this year. By the end of the summer you’ll know letting something go was the only way forward.
THE VIBE
Rebellion, transformation and career dreams come true.
THE CHALLENGE
Waiting on someone else’s approval.
IN A WORD: Independence.
Sagittarius
22 November–20 December
If you started last year fired up for change, only for life to throw you a curveball, consider 2026 your second coming! By mid-February you’ll know that a creative idea can no longer be ignored. It is your job to breathe life into it, Sagittarius! It might even be your life’s work! This spring sees you focussed in on a project that feels aligned with every version of you. A shared vision helps you make a brave move in 2026.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Finding a way to balance your need for freedom and adventure with someone else’s need for commitment could be a challenge as 2026 begins. Opposites really do attract, Sagittarius, but compromise is needed if you want to go the distance. An attitude shift could change everything this spring when innovative Uranus heads into your love zone. There’s a question you need to answer on the cards this summer. The future looks brighter when you opt for a ‘Yes’.
CAREER & MONEY
Brace yourself for the end of an era, Sagittarius. This year sees a rebalancing of your goals and ambitions and not everything is going to make the cut. Feel good about letting go of a goal that no longer matters as much as it once did. Your focus is needed elsewhere for now. A creative project that forces you into the spotlight is the best use of your energy in 2026. Not sure you’re ready to take centre stage? Trust the cosmos, Sag! When you’ve created something you’re proud of you won’t feel afraid to be seen anymore.
WELLBEING
Adventure calls in 2026 and this time you’ll actually manage to make it happen. Say ‘Yes’ to a retreat or travel experience that feels like a logistical challenge and you won’t look back. This year is the next step on an empowering spiritual journey and exploring new ideas on faraway shores could be an exciting part of that. Protect your mental health as the year draws to a close. Painful memories that resurface in December are your sign to slow down, take stock and applaud how far you’ve come.
THE VIBE
Star of the show.
THE CHALLENGE
Staying focussed on the future.
IN A WORD: Shine.
Every star sign brings something unique to the table.
Capricorn
22 December–18 January
You might like the idea of taking it easy as 2026 begins, but the cosmos has other plans. And so does someone close to you! A big decision connected to your home or family life is crying out to be made and the sooner the better. Are you in or are you out, Capricorn? A new focus or direction could be the best thing that happens to you this year. Be honest with yourself and others, and you’ll soon see the power of taking a leap into the unknown. Finding a place where you truly feel at home is a priority in 2026.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Lucky Jupiter continues a spin in your relationships zone as the year begins. If you’re happy with the direction a romance is currently headed, it’s good news all round. For Capricorns doubting their choices as 2026 begins, there are tricker times ahead. This summer sees you come to an important realisation about what really matters to you. You can’t change the past but you can change the future, for you and someone you care about. Life gets better when you’re 100 per cent all in.
CAREER & MONEY
There’s not much you like more than a good money news and that’s exactly what you’ll be getting in 2026. A bold change you make in the way you work this spring is set to pay off brilliantly. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what your purpose really is, this summer shows you the answer. Life moves in miraculous ways the moment you challenge a norm in your industry or workplace. Dare to be different and you’ll reap the rewards. An autumn work win could see you celebrating a career goal you didn’t think you’d arrive at for decades.
WELLBEING
A radical new approach to health and happiness in 2026 sees you getting up earlier, seizing the day and trying new practices in the pursuit of inner peace. The more you explore, the more curious you get this year. An improved financial situation enables you to take time out to spend with those you care about, too. Any investment made in yourself and your future wellbeing is a wise one this year.
THE VIBE
Domestic decisions and financial freedom.
THE CHALLENGE
Taking a leap into the unknown.
IN A WORD: Abundance.
Aquarius
19 January–17 February
Life changes when you take a punt on a bright idea in 2026. Your star is rising Aquarius – and fast! There’s no slow start on the cards this year. Take an idea and run with it as soon as 2026 begins and you’ll be amazed at how fast you make progress. Your creativity has never been in question, Aquarius, but this year sees the world catch up with your forward-thinking vision. If you want attention, you’ll get it in 2026.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Your experiences are part of who you are, but that doesn’t mean you should let a past hurt hold you back in 2026. This year invites you to lighten up, get back out there and take a chance on a romance. Your best days are ahead of you, Aquarius. The start of a series of eclipses in Aquarius/Leo ushers in a period of change and acceptance from February. Lucky Jupiter in your love zone from the end of June helps you learn to believe in love. By the end of the summer you’ll find fun and flirtation are firmly back on the agenda.
CAREER & MONEY
A passion project you started last year could become your main gig in 2026. A little self-belief really can go a long way, Aquarius – as you’re about to prove. When rebel Uranus moves into your creative zone in April you won’t be able to stop yourself from taking a risk. Back yourself, invest in a vision and refuse to let a dream die. Efforts you make in the first half of 2026 will be rewarded by December. A cash injection towards the end of the summer could enable you to buy more freedom.
WELLBEING
You’ll be feeling better than ever as 2026 begins but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement. In fact, the biggest improvement you can make this year is allowing yourself to live a little. That means less focus on rigid routines and more time spent doing something you love (ideally with somebody you love). You’ve spent too much of your life focussed on someone else’s dream at the expense of your own. Become the master of you own destiny in 2026.
THE VIBE
Passion, purpose and plans for the future.
THE CHALLENGE
Resisting change.
IN A WORD: Fearless.
Pisces
18 February–19 March
This is your year, Pisces! It might not feel that way at first, but a combination of bold decisions and new opportunities means the world is your oyster in 2026. Let one dream go and another take over in February and you’ll understand what direction you need to take to move forwards. And don’t worry if it feels like you’re taking a step backwards at first. This is a homecoming for you. The moment you’re back doing what you love most, everything falls into place.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Let this be the year you learn to put yourself first, Pisces. If a relationship that started on equal footing has become unequal over the years, now is the time to redress the balance. You might feel like it’s your job to manage someone else’s schedule, plans and emotions but there’s power in resistance. Lead by example and you’ll empower yourself and others this year. A late August wake-up call shows you how far someone else is willing to go to make you happy. By September you’ll know what real love means.
CAREER & MONEY
This is the year that everything changes for you but that doesn’t mean overnight success. Start work on a creative project your intuition is leading you towards and you’ll soon remember what inspiration feels like. The first half of the year sees you tucked away in a creative cave making something out of nothing, while the second half urges you to get out there and take practical steps towards future success. Don’t give up, Pisces. And don’t let a past rejection put you off trying your luck in 2026. Your financial future depends on you taking a chance.
WELLBEING
Get your home life in order and happiness will follow in 2026. This year sees you take a radical approach to your domestic situation! You might even feel like you don’t recognise yourself at times. But whether you’re embracing a homemaker role, managing a move or redecorating your home from the ground up, there’s power in creating a sanctuary this year. Jupiter’s move into your health zone shakes things up this summer. If you’re ready to make wellness your number one priority the cosmos is in full support.
THE VIBE
Health, happiness and a creative opportunity.
THE CHALLENGE
Seeing a project through.
IN A WORD: Power.
