Posts by Laura Orcutt
Libra Weekly Horoscope | January 26th – February 1st, 2026
Neptune tends to romanticize partners when it’s opposite you in the sky, but the recent Venus/Mars conjunction in Capricorn has disabused you of that notion. Not only have the scales fallen from your eyes, you wonder if it’s wise to rely on anyone else. Libras are happiest when they share their lives with someone, but that doesn’t mean it’s your job to make a relationship work. It might be scary to hold back and wait to see if someone can come through on their own with no help from you, but one day that will happen, and when it does, that will be the person for you.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | January 26th – February 1st, 2026
During the time that Neptune is in Aries, you’ll be doing a lot of things you said you’d never do or find yourself in situations you swore you’d never go near. That’s because Neptune in the zodiac sign of the superhero will prompt you to rush in where angels fear to tread. Usually you advise from the sidelines and at a safe distance. You believe in helping people to help themselves; not in fighting their battles for them. Nevertheless, it’s good to get off the bench and into the arena to show how brave and resilient you can be. It comes with the boots and cape.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | January 26th – February 1st, 2026
Neptune in Aries turns you into someone people look up to; someone they regard as a role model. It’s incredibly gratifying, to say the least. You know that it’s your personality – with all its color and vivacity; authenticity and quirks – that makes you who you are, and as a Leo that’s the single most valuable thing you can bring to the table. However, during this time that Neptune trines your sign, you need to be aware of the effect you have on others and take responsibility for that because you’re not just being you for you anymore. You’re being you for them as well.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | January 26th – February 1st, 2026
A Full Moon in Leo on February 1st brings out your need for attention. And it doesn’t matter how low-key you are, all of your histrionic tendencies will be on full display. Now this might just be another day in the life for a Leo who’s accustomed to making public scenes, but Cancers tend to keep a lid on their outrage. That’s why it will feel good to have people sit up and take notice. So good, in fact, that you could get used to this. Nobody’s saying you have to become a full-fledged Drama Queen, but a little diva now and again never hurt anyone.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | January 26th – February 1st, 2026
The Mercury/Venus conjunction on January 29th is fun-loving and easygoing. You’ll have no problem breaking the ice with that stranger standing next to you at the checkout line, spin class, or the DMV. And once the two of you get to talking, you won’t be able to stop. You’ll discover that you have all sorts of things in common like music, films, humor, and ideas on how to save the world. So is it possible that you can discover a new buddy just like that? Yes. It may seem old school, but it’s nice to know that you can still friend people in real time.
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | January 26th – February 1st, 2026
People are looking for you to step down or get out of the way, but that won’t be happening. Their priorities are not your priorities, and if there was ever a time to sit down in the middle of the road and wait things out, then it would be now. It’s true you’ll have to put up with their nagging, insults, and even threats, but you were born with a thick hide. You’ve endured worse. And like a castle that’s lifted its drawbridge and drained the moat, you’ll find that your patience is longer than theirs, which will produce an eventual judgment in your favor.
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | January 26th – February 1st, 2026
How well do you play with others? It’s something you’ll be thinking about when Ruling Planet Mars conjoins Pluto in Aquarius on January 27th. Aquarius is all about putting the group’s interests ahead of your own. In truth, you’ve always been a team player, albeit an outstanding one given your fiery nature. Now you must coordinate efforts, take into account people’s feelings, and adjust your aims and methods so that everyone benefits. At first you won’t like it – why should you share credit with those who don’t perform as well as you – but that will change as you grow more comfortable with your new role.
Read MoreYour Weekly Horoscope | January 26th – February 1st, 2026
There are different kinds of crusades – moral, political, environmental, and even anti-war ones. Sometimes sanctified and sometimes spur-of-the-moment, they can quickly take on a life of their own – overflowing their banks and overwhelming the very leaders who got them started. More than a movement, but not quite an army, crusaders gather together under one banner and are driven by a single vision. Neptune in Aries can create an atmosphere where you get caught up in the zeal and appeal of a popular cause, and once enlisted you will fight to the finish. Hopefully this is more a battle of ideas than a battle of fists because the latter can get bloody. Mars, ruler of Aries, was named after the Roman god of war, so there’s an us-versus-them animosity streaming through this Neptune; however, the energy can be redirected into more positive outlets like healthy competition, vigorous contesting of staid norms, and a celebration of individuals who rise above the fray. Your crusade shouldn’t be focused on just fighting the good fight, but on ennobling and improving the lives around you.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | January 19th – January 25th 2026
It may feel like you’re putting all your eggs in one basket when it comes to a romantic matter or a business opportunity, but when have you ever done things differently? There are certain zodiac signs that have an all-or-nothing approach to life, and yours is one of them. You never do anything in moderation. This is why you suffer such crushing disappointments as well as exhilarating victories. Right now, you look poised to experience a peculiar mix of the two. This could leave you feeling bewildered, so give yourself time to fully absorb what’s going on. You’ll like what materializes after the 23rd.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | January 19th – January 25th 2026
It won’t be easy living with Mars in Aquarius for 5½ weeks. Mars was named after the Roman god of war, so he’s a fighter and not a lover. Translation? Mars is good for championing causes and winning arguments; however, Mars doesn’t lend itself to tolerating different points of view or building consensus, which are things you usually espouse. You will think that you are being your same easygoing self, but you aren’t. You’re apt to be inflexible, heavy-handed, and maybe even paranoid — but that’s OK. We all have our off days. Just make sure to give loved ones fair warning ahead of time.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | January 19th – January 25th 2026
Every Capricorn dreams of being their own boss. Being your own boss — whether it’s as a department head, a consultant, or running your own business — means that you’re the only person you have to answer to. Some find this responsibility frightening, but you don’t because you know from experience that you will always come through. Whether or not others will come through for you, however — like clients, employees, and customers — remains to be seen. Mars in Aquarius for 5½ weeks shows you moving into the position of being the Big Kahuna, but your success will still be contingent on the performance of others.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | January 19th – January 25th 2026
You need to believe people when they say you’re being a hard-ass. It isn’t easy to do when you’re fighting with a lover, squabbling with a sibling, or bickering with a friend, but the fact that you’re at odds with so many people in your life should tell you something. This is what happens when Mars is traveling through the third house of your solar horoscope. More lion than lamb, Mars won’t back down when it comes to getting its way, and that aggression will be driving your conversations. Don’t spare the apologies, ask for patience, and you’ll get through this period relatively intact.
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