By Narayana Montúfar
Get ready for major shifts this Aquarius season. The monumental entrance of Pluto—the planet of transformation—into rule-breaking Aquarius sends every single zodiac sign into new storylines that develop over the next twenty years. Expect accelerated change, plot twists, and major revelations between January 20 and January 25 when the sun activates Pluto’s reinvention vibes!
Doors will be closing during the January 25 full moon in Leo, illuminating what we need to leave behind in 2024 and even the next decade. Brainstorming new ideas now could have an exhilarating effect on our psyche with Uranus—the planet of genius—ending its five-month retrograde on January 27.
For those walking new paths, the courageous biennial presence of Mars in Capricorn during almost the entirety of Aquarius season can assist us in creating strong foundations. January 29 and February 7, in particular, bring opportunities for taking calculated risks and cherished-dream chasing! But even if change hasn’t knocked at your door, this planet-sign combination is the epitome of true focus and ambition, which can be harnessed to elevate your career status—or at least, your productivity.
New beginnings arrive at this season’s February 9 Aquarius new moon. This futuristic lunation instigates positive change in our lives—but to make the best of it, we must be willing to break our mold. This, of course, might also involve being comfortable with charging ahead into the unknown! However, this lunar event is also bound to see an insatiable need to liberate ourselves from the past, and calculated actions trump impulsivity.
The last days of Aquarius season beam with intensity as Mars and Venus meet Pluto between February 14 and February 17. The great personal and collective shifts we’ve experienced now require relationship adjustments; and the more we are open to honest dialogue, the deeper the rapport will be. Below is how the groundbreaking energy of Aquarius season 2024 will affect you — don’t forget to check both your sun and rising sign!
Aries
You’re feeling fired up, Aries! Mars traveling in your career sector almost all month heralds weeks of productivity and accomplishments. If there was ever a time to promote yourself and your work, that time is now—especially around January 29 and February 7. Do keep your guard up and impulsivity down around the January 25 Leo full moon, when a comment or action from a lover or an authority figure could feel hurtful.
This season’s biggest shift, however, is performed by Pluto, which enters your networking and friendship sector. Over the next twenty years, Pluto will invite you to take your relationships more seriously—which ultimately, will show you who your real friends are! Your hopes and dreams are also highlighted during this long and potent transit, as no-nonsense Pluto will inspire you to chase them. At the February 9 Aquarius new moon, resolve to go after that sweet first item on your cherished wishlist!
Taurus
Aquarius season is a major milestone along your 2024 evolutionary journey, Taurus. To make the best of the brilliance and genius energy that will be available to you, it will be crucial to get out of your comfort zone, which will be especially true on January 26 and February 8, when change-making Uranus gets activated in your sign.
Mark January 27 and 28 on your calendar, which could bring fabulous news about the possibility of going on an exciting trip, a new job, and even a new romance! During this time, writing a list of what you would like to accomplish in 2024 fills you with optimism and hope for the future! But do keep a low profile between February 15 and 17, when the Venus-Pluto connection could mean intense relationship exchanges.
Gemini
Aquarius energy is very friendly to you, Gemini—and as Pluto enters this sign on January 20, you will notice how your views around life and the world at large begin to dramatically change. The January 25 full moon in Leo brings people into your orbit who will, even further, take your mind to new interests and faraway places.
Starting February 5, Mercury’s entrance into Aquarius accelerates your mind, making the next three weeks ideal for brainstorming new concepts, ideas, or projects. Five days later, you might want to set some in motion at the futuristic February 9 new moon in Aquarius, especially if they pertain to learning or career-related opportunities. However, your luckiest day arrives on February 10, when your planet, Mercury, activates the powers of lucky Jupiter!
Cancer
Relationships will play a major role this season for you, dear Cancer. Mars traveling in your relationship sector might bring the need to redraw the boundaries with either your romantic partner or a friend. This will most likely come around the January 25 Leo full moon or during the last few days of Aquarius season, between February 14 and February 17.
The monumental January 20 entrance of Pluto into Aquarius takes the pressure off your relationships. Over the next twenty years, it will awaken within you a deeper yearning for diving into esoteric practices, like astrology, tarot, and all things mystical. The February 9 new moon in Aquarius could be an ideal time to dive into a subject that puzzles you and fascinates you. If you’re in a serious partnership, this lunar event also heralds a deeper way of connecting.
Leo
“Relationships are mirrors” will become your mantra when Pluto enters your relationship sector on January 20, Leo. From now on, you will slowly but surely become allergic to on-the-surface connections, preferring to only keep truly enticing and fascinating people around you. And this season’s lunations, the January 25 Leo full moon and February 9 Aquarius new moon could bring you exactly that!
Your career sector is also receiving groundbreaking and lucky energy this week. Your luckiest day this month arrives on January 28, when fortuitous Jupiter could land you a deal, contact, and even a new job! However, to harness insightful ideas, you might have to be willing to change your plans and even strategy. This will be especially true on January 26 and February 8, when wild child Uranus brings surprising twists and turns.
Virgo
Use your energy wisely, Virgo! Pluto entering your work sector on January 20 followed by the January 25 Leo full moon could have you feeling exhausted and burning the candle at both ends. If you’re due for a vacation, the end of January would be a fabulous time to take one, when Jupiter activates in your sector of faraway horizons, inviting you to open your mind and explore new destinations!
When Mars enters your zone of productivity on February 12, followed by Venus on February 16, work will begin picking up again. Since these days brim with intensity, it will be key to keep your wits about you whenever dealing with authority figures. Keep an eye out for new themes being initiated in the workplace, as Pluto in Aquarius means they will be long-term.
Libra
For you, Libra, Aquarius season could feel like the life graduation you’ve been waiting for! Pluto leaving your home sector on January 20, followed by Mars on February 12 clears all the family dramas from the previous years. You can now breathe! Perhaps, Aquarius season is a fabulous time to celebrate by either taking a trip or planning your stuff with your partner or BFF. After all, Aquarius activates your sector of fun, play, and romance—and you so deserve all of that!
If you’re in a serious relationship, you do receive some stellar days for romance this season. January 27, January 28, and February 10 are magnificent for talking about your shared goals, elevating the status of your commitment, and reaching a new level of intimacy. Allow yourself to go deep this Aquarius season!
Scorpio
A busy season is ahead, Scorpio! Mars traveling in the skies of Aquarius means you will be feeling chatty, social, and focused on crystallizing your goals. A creative or writing project could truly take off between January 29 and February 7, when driven Mars harmonizes with Uranus and Neptune. If you’re writing a book or pitch, these days are golden when it comes to squeezing your creative juices!
Your romantic life also receives activity this month with Jupiter blessing partnerships on January 27, January 28, and February 10. Talks about solidifying an existing bond could be in the cards, so make sure to schedule some sweet moments with your darling. If you’re single and looking, an eclectic personality could come into your life this month, making the February 9 Aquarius new moon ideal for updating or setting up an online profile.
Sagittarius
Congratulations, Sagittarius, Pluto leaving your financial sector on January 20 puts an end to the drastic ups and downs you’ve experienced in this area of your life for the past fifteen years! Next, Pluto will bring a complete transformation to the way your mind processes information, as you will notice around February 5, when an important message is delivered to your inbox.
This will also be a busy time at work, with your load feeling especially heavy around January 27, January 28, and February 10. Luckily, you will also receive the opportunity to upgrade your tech tools, so you can begin automating more of your steps, freeing your time so you can focus on the things that truly matter. Some of the most positive days to enhance your toolbox arrive on January 29, February 9, and February 16.
Capricorn
Celebrate yourself, Capricorn—Pluto leaving your sign feels like a graduation for you! You’ve realigned with your power, and starting January 20, the transformative influence of this planet moves to your financials sector, bringing gradual self-mastery in this area of your life. The February 9 Aquarius new moon is ideal for sitting down and organizing your finances on a spreadsheet, so you can track your progress. Doing this work now will set you up for success in the next twenty years!
Love will be on your mind this month too, as both Jupiter and Uranus light up your sector of romance, fun, and play. The days between January 26 and January 29 shoot your magnetism over the roof, making this weekend ideal for socializing and going on dates. If you’re already partnered, Venus in your sign between January 23 and February 16 secures true connection and rapport with your darling.
Aquarius
It’s your season, Aquarius—and it’s set to be one of your most exhilarating yet! Pluto entering your sign is, slowly but surely, changing your outer persona as well as your relationship with personal power. As a “new you” begins to emerge, how do you see transforming and elevating yourself in this world? No pressure—you have the next twenty years to answer that question!
With driven Mars in your zone of subconscious mind until February 12, you’re embracing the solitude and soul-searching you now need to “figure yourself out.” In this process of deep reflection, do expect Mercury in your sign delivering revelations and aha moments around February 5 and February 10. A seed is planted in your life at the February 9 new moon in your sign, and by the time Mars enters your sign on February 13, you’re fired up to follow up on building that dream!
Pisces
Duality is part of your nature, Pisces, and it will serve you well this Aquarius season! Pluto’s January 20 entrance into your area of subconscious mind heralds twenty years of spiritual growth during which you will strongly inspect the reasons behind your actions. Harnessing Pluto’s witchy vibes around the February 9 Aquarius new moon by enrolling in a tarot, astrology, or dream interpretation class can give you a glimpse into this long-term influence on your psyche.
At the same time, Mercury and Mars traveling in your networking sector until February 4 and February 12, respectively, will instigate you going out to meet like-minded people. However, make sure to schedule longer sleep hours between February 14 and February 17, which is when you’re bound to need it the most.
Narayana Montúfar is a Mexican-born, California-based astrologer, writer, and Akashic reader who finds inspiration in the symbolic language of the cosmos. She is the author of ‘Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power’, the resident astrologer for House of Intuition, and a guest writer for Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Refinery29, and Parade. Find her on Instagram at @narayanamontufar or at her website naromon.com.