Daily guide to what the stars have in store for YOU – January 16, 2025

What happens when two of the most masculine planets in the whole zodiac come to a stand-off? Today, the Sun, which is currently in success-oriented Capricorn, opposes retrograde Mars in emotionally centred Cancer. 

Strength is not always about showing who is boss. Real leadership and progress can be found through compromise. Oppositions create tension, but that can lead to pivotal moments of change. 

We can all learn today that real wisdom is not a competition — and there can be no winner when people are hurt along the way.

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ARIES 

(March 21 – April 20)

Modern life pulls us in opposite directions. We’re expected to maintain a private and professional life and thrive in environments designed to undermine our human needs. Sometimes, charging forwards in one area leads you to believe you must step back elsewhere. Today, as your retrograde ruler Mars opposes the Sun in Capricorn, you may feel this even more intensely. When tensions are high, emotions feel raw. If you need time to retreat and recharge, take it. This energy will not last, but you will! 

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TAURUS 

(April 21 – May 21)

Some sense of routine is important, even for mad mavericks who insist on flying through life by the seat of their pants. Too much, though, even for Taureans, can feel less like comfort and more like a trap. The Moon’s square to Uranus today will challenge you to break free from patterns that no longer serve you. Not every surprise is a setback. Sometimes, the most unsettling moments are blessings in disguise and signal real growth. Trust that the shifts you are now experiencing are shaping your life for the better. 

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GEMINI 

(May 22 – June 22)

Every day we have a unique opportunity. Astrologers often point out the best times for a fresh start, but a person can make a change at any point. That can be invigorating, but sometimes it feels like a lot of pressure. Today, as competing energies from the Sun-Mars opposition stir up indecision, take that pressure off yourself by remembering you are in no rush. There is nothing wrong with choosing to wait and see — in fact, you might find it helps things fall naturally into place. 

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CANCER 

(June 23 – July 23)

Astrologers call oppositions in the zodiac ‘hard aspects’. They create tension. Tension, for Cancerians, usually results in emotions running high. We can let those emotions control us, or use them to fuel transformation. With the Sun opposing retrograde Mars in your sign, you may feel on edge, especially if past issues resurface. This is a chance to release a burden that’s not your responsibility. The hardest thing is to let go. But you might find relief, and space to focus on something more positive. 

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LEO 

(July 24 – August 23)

Without challenges, life becomes dull. Dullness, for zodiac royalty like Leos, won’t do. But even you shy away from drama when it takes up too much energy. Your ruler, the Sun, opposes Mars and stirs up tension. Think carefully before you act to resolve it. Sometimes, the most important lessons come disguised as problems. The Moon in your sign begins the day with bold energy, but could throw an unexpected curveball. This isn’t a sign to retreat, it’s an invitation to adapt. 

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VIRGO 

(August 24 – September 23)

There is nothing much worse for a Virgo than watching things go wrong and feeling powerless to do anything. You are an innately helpful being. You don’t like feeling you have to witness events unfold without chipping in to resolve them. Trust, today, that any feelings of being stuck will soon be gone. It’s not your job to fix everything for everybody. Sometimes, the most supportive stance you can take is the brave and inspiring move to protect your own energy and to promote your own sense of peace. 

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LIBRA 

(September 24 – October 23)

Tensions from an opposition, like the one occurring today between the Sun and Mars in your fellow cardinal signs of Capricorn and Cancer respectively, can feel a bit like a tug of war. Mars’s retrograde motion may impact energy levels, but it’s also supporting an important process of change. If a sense of pushing and pulling is leaving you feeling a bit like a piggy in the middle, remember that it’s only you who gets to decide who or what is allowed to influence your sense of peace.  

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SCORPIO 

(October 24 – November 22)

It’s not easy to navigate the ambition to grow alongside the need for both emotional stability and a sense of belonging. You may feel torn between charging ahead and pausing to recalibrate your inner state. We can’t always control our environment, but you can choose how you respond to issues. Stepping back and taking your time with things is nothing to feel ashamed of. In fact, choosing to prioritise your own wellbeing now is of paramount importance. 

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SAGITTARIUS 

(November 23 – December 21)

Frustration is often a sign that it is time to make changes. That can be deeply empowering but, in order to ensure that the process of transformation is one that will lead to positive results, it’s wise to be patient with the process. You sense that it is time to make good things happen. Before you act on that feeling, though, it’s important to ensure you have the means to carry out your vision. Pace yourself today and you will find the key to a door that now looks locked tight. 

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CAPRICORN 

(December 22 – January 20)

Your determination to remain calm

is a powerful force. While the Sun in your sign opposing Mars may amplify your determination, it could make tempers flare. You may feel your patience, and energy for success, are stretched thin when it comes to balancing ambitions with personal matters. Take a step back. If you find yourself at odds with others, pause to reflect. You might well be right, but ask yourself, is there any hurry to prove anything to anybody? Focus on solutions, not obstacles. 

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AQUARIUS 

(January 21 – February 19)

For domestic routines to work, you need a system. Responsibilities must be defined, roles shared and boundaries drawn to stop things feeling unfair. This is easy to say and tricky to get right, especially when emotions are involved. But without foundations, it’s difficult to build anything stable. Detaching from the emotion of day-to-day stuff can lead to growing resentment. Small adjustments in attitude and action can bring clarity. Keep your heart open without losing your head. 

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PISCES 

(February 20 – March 20)

Avoiding issues means they gather momentum. As a result, they make a bigger impact on our lives. You know this. But knowing something is right doesn’t make confronting it easier! Emotions run high as the Sun opposes retrograde Mars, highlighting tensions in communication. A conversation you’ve been avoiding could arise unexpectedly. If things are difficult, don’t get disheartened. By tomorrow, everything will feel much easier. Focus on listening, and mutual understanding will soon emerge. 

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