Theme + Tarotscopes for January 2026

An energetic theme for the collective and an individual reading for each of the signs across January as we enter 2026 year of Wheel of Fortune and the Fire Horse. See past blog post audio on Wheel of Fortune here.

Theme for January channelled at Winter Sosltice 2025:

Forgiveness. Not to assuage the guilty but to free yourself. Can you forgive the world for being hurtful in order to come back to freedom? 

Come back, come back, dear one - to the smell of the pine and the heartbeat of the earth. Come back, come back dear one to the stardust in your body and the miracle waters that could once have been tears of joy in the eye of a Pharaoh, becoming rain and ocean and now the waters of your own body?  

Animals know the miracle of being alive, don't let comparison steal this instinct from you. You don't have to be better you just have to be and already you are miraculous. This month is about freeing ourselves and then getting to work - 'tis the moment of practice and getting sh*t done!

You are being called to move decisively through a space of clarity and truth. Tensions or doubts may have slowed you, but now the path forward is illuminated if you trust your judgment and mental focus. 

Courage and disciplined action will carry you past obstacles, and the movement you initiate now sets the tone for growth and achievement. Balance intellect with determination, and let your confidence guide the journey.

May it be so and so may it be well

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Tarotscopes:

Read your sun, moon and rising sign for a fuller picture, it can be nice to read these at the beginning and end of the month. See the theme of the month to situate your reading. 

Each sign has an invitation to work with a colour, shape, plant or otherwise. 'Work with them' by taking time with them energetically or physically: think about them/look at them/ dream on them - see what arises. All energies carry wisdom. If you want to work further with your reading feel free to book a 1:1 and let me know you'd like to deepen into the mythos of your month ahead.

Aquarius

This month asks you to notice what is solid beneath your daily life and what is ready to shift, to see the small sparks of possibility waiting for your attention. You may feel the echoes of past conflicts or misunderstandings and be invited to release what was never truly yours to carry, trusting your own instincts over outside opinion. Love and connection are highlighted — celebrate the bonds that nurture your heart and take time to notice abundance in quiet, everyday ways. Confidence, creativity, and leadership call you to step into your power, guiding both your own path and inspiring those around you without force. Balance reflection with bold action, trusting that practical steps taken now will shape the long-term success you seek. This is a time to claim your agency fully, to move with clarity, courage, and authenticity, knowing your creativity, empathy, and grounded presence are exactly what the world needs. Connect in with your courage, work with gold, yellow and all things leonine this month.

Capricorn

This month brings challenges that test your focus and patience, inviting you to navigate friction with grace rather than force. You may feel the tug of competing priorities or voices, but your resilience and inner courage will guide you through — this is a time to trust your strength and stand in your own authority. Small achievements and practical steps matter more than grand gestures; notice the quiet wins and let them fuel your confidence. Relationships, mentorship, or guidance from those you trust can offer clarity, especially when navigating complex dynamics. There is a call to nurture both yourself and others, balancing protection of your energy with generosity of spirit. By leaning into discipline, resourcefulness, and care, you set the stage for meaningful growth and long-term stability, while keeping your heart engaged and your values clear. Connect with receptivity and self love through the moon, the rose, water and chalice.

Sagittarius

This month is about connection, choice, and the stories you tell yourself about intimacy and trust. You may be weighing partnerships, commitments, or shared responsibilities, noticing where alignment feels right and where boundaries need clarity. Emotional currents run deep — past patterns, unspoken desires, and hidden tensions may surface, inviting honesty and discernment. There is a chance for joy, celebration, and meaningful connection, but it asks careful navigation: see clearly where your energy is invested and protect what is sacred. By engaging with both heart and mind, embracing vulnerability while maintaining self-respect, you create space for fulfillment, reciprocity, and the kind of happiness that sustains rather than fleetingly dazzles. This is a moment for connecting to the true well source of love, divine Eros - work in ritual with honey, rose, flame, water, marigold and pine.

Aries

This period asks you to turn inward and consider what wisdom is available when you pause and observe. Authority, guidance, or external expectations may feel heavy, but clarity comes from listening to your own intuition and subtle signals. Emotional reflection is key — notice what no longer serves or what you have been holding onto out of habit. A younger, curious part of you may surface, questioning assumptions and seeking truth, reminding you to engage with the world thoughtfully while honoring your inner knowing. Balance contemplation with gentle action, and allow yourself to step lightly as insights settle and guide your next moves. Working with lily, violet and blue to call upon the balm of peace when breaking cycles.

Taurus

This month asks you to survey what you have built and what resources remain untapped. Dreams, possibilities, and choices swirl around you, and it’s easy to feel pulled in many directions, but focus emerges through careful discernment. You may notice weariness from past efforts, yet there is resilience here — the lessons of persistence are embedded in your experience. Pay attention to where your energy is going, and honour the work already done; the next steps will reveal themselves when you balance hope with grounded action, and ambition with patience. Use wax to stand a candle in a bowl or shell and pour water around it - light this candle to call upon balance.

Cancer

Recognition and responsibility are intertwined now. You may feel torn between choices, weighing what you owe to yourself versus what you owe to others, but clarity comes through measured action and quiet confidence. Success is emerging, yet it asks for integrity and steady attention to the foundations you’ve already laid. Honour the guidance and support around you, and remember that recognition flows most powerfully when it is paired with generosity and care for what you hold close. Work with the spirit of celebration and blazing fires on dark nights - call upon community for the movement of energy through gathering and dance.

Virgo

Emotions are flowing strongly, and there may be a sense of loss or things left unresolved. Yet amidst this, new seeds of possibility are quietly taking root, and you are invited to nurture them with care and attention. Guidance comes through listening to intuition and holding space for your feelings without being consumed by them. Forward motion is possible, even urgent — you are capable of navigating challenges with focus and determination, and the path ahead can be both healing and empowering if you trust your inner strength and the momentum already building around you. Work with the energy of celebration, fire and transformation. Allow the flames to dissolve all that is illusion and bring you back to love and magic - look out for signals in the smoke and ash!

Scorpio

Authority and vision are coming into focus, and there is a clear call to step into leadership or take decisive action. Energy is high, bold, and adventurous, yet tempered by reflection and patience — not every move needs to be rushed. Resources and support may feel limited, but careful planning and steady persistence will allow you to navigate obstacles. Trust your instincts, honour your ambition, and embrace the cycles of growth and adjustment; the work you put in now lays the foundation for longer-term stability and success. Connect in with the image of the compass, perhaps you even draw it onto your palm - this month you orient again and again to your true north.

Pisces

Cycles are turning, and unexpected shifts are guiding you toward new understanding. Change may feel sudden or unsettling, and old wounds or disappointments might surface to be seen clearly. There is a call to navigate carefully, holding your integrity while discerning what belongs to you and what does not. Lessons are woven through challenge, and by observing patterns without attachment, you gain clarity, resilience, and the space to act with both caution and courage. Work with St. Johns Wort and especially the feet for grounding.

Gemini

Energy is building for bold action and fresh starts, but the path is not without tension. A breakthrough or new idea is possible, yet hesitation, fear, or old patterns may try to hold you back. The past may feel heavy or like it’s pressing on you, yet by facing it directly and embracing clarity, you can release what no longer serves and step forward with intention. Courage and focus are your allies now, even when the way seems blocked. Work with rituals for clearing and unbinding from old patterns and cycles, connect to the wisdom of the moon and work with each phase this month. This month work with rose and lightning in combination.

Leo

This period invites a gentle expansion of your heart and vision. Opportunities and connections you’ve been nurturing begin to show promise, bringing a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. Emotional awareness and clear communication are key — tending to your feelings with care allows you to act from a place of wisdom rather than reaction. Collaboration and support from others can help solidify your gains, and practical steps taken now will carry forward into lasting stability. Ritualisticly this is an excellent moment to reflect, connect with pearl, mirror and moon as guides.

Libra

This is a time of reckoning with what has been lost or left unresolved, inviting you to feel the weight of past disappointments without turning away. Opportunities for rebuilding and practical steps forward are present, but require patience and discernment — not everything can or should be pursued at once. Reflection and careful planning will help you reclaim what is truly valuable, while emotional awareness guides you toward choices that nourish both stability and possibility. Connect ceremonially to your centre of personal power this month, work with the lower three energy centres in the body, Amanita mushroom, red and gold, cinnamon as guides and helpers.

Illustration of Aquarius created for The Spiral Path Stardust collection

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