SQUAD Astrology: January 2026 — The Soft Launch Before the Gallop

By Stella Luna

Welcome to January in Palm Springs, besties. The sun is out, the margs are chilled, and 2026 is stretching like a hot girl before Pilates.

This month is a soft launch energy: reflective, sparkly, and quietly powerful. We’re not sprinting yet—we’re lacing up our boots.

With the Year of the Horse right around the corner, January is about momentum, friendship-first thinking, and finding that sweet spot between tradition and innovation. Think vintage denim + futuristic sunglasses. Let’s ride.

Aries: January is giving group-chat CEO. Your friendships are your fuel right now, and a casual hang could turn into a big idea. Lead, but don’t bulldoze—Horse Year prep is about stamina, not speed.

Taurus: You’re redefining what “security” means. Old routines get a glow-up, not a goodbye. Trust that personal growth doesn’t have to be loud to be real. Slow luxury energy only.

Gemini: New year, new POV. January cracks open your curiosity in a deeper way—less chaos, more clarity. A friend might introduce you to something that lowkey changes your trajectory. Say yes.

Cancer: This month is about emotional boundaries that don’t feel like walls. You’re learning how to show up without over-giving. That’s growth, babe. The Horse is teaching you strength without burnout.

Leo:Your spotlight expands when you share it. January asks you to collaborate, not perform solo. Friendships remind you who you were before the hustle—and who you’re becoming next.

Virgo: You’re balancing spreadsheets and spirituality like a pro. January is prime time to redesign daily rituals that actually support your goals. Innovation looks like rest, too.

Libra:Romanticizing your life comes easy, but this month it’s about alignment. Friendships mirror back your next level. If it feels off, it’s information—not failure.

Scorpio: You’re shedding an old skin, quietly but completely. January invites deep personal resets, especially around trust. The Horse energy ahead wants you powerful and free.

Sagittarius:Travel plans, vision boards, late-night talks—your spirit is stretching. January reminds you that growth doesn’t always require distance. Sometimes it’s right where you are.

Capricorn:Tradition meets rebellion. You’re rewriting success on your own terms, and friends are noticing. January says: build the legacy, but make it fun. Yes, both.

Aquarius: Innovation is your love language, but January grounds you in community. Your ideas land better when shared. Think collective wins over solo genius.

Pisces: Dreams get structure this month. You’re turning intuition into action, one small step at a time. The coming Horse Year wants your magic moving, not just floating.

January 2026 isn’t about racing—it’s about readying. Friendships deepen, intentions sharpen, and you quietly choose who you’re becoming before the gallop begins. Saddle up, SQUAD.

About the Author

Stella Luna

Astrologer, Punk Rocker, and Paleontologist. 

Stella Luna channels cosmic wisdom through her punk rock vibe, seamlessly merging celestial mystique with a rebellious flair, while by day, she digs into the Earth's ancient past as a dedicated paleontologist.