JEMIMA CAINER: One sign needs to slow down as they start the new year

We begin a new calendar today, but the story of 2026 extends far beyond a 12-month period. We’re only weeks away from astrological activity which has not occurred in millennia and promises to reshape our world. 

Although Saturn and Neptune do make an exact conjunction every 36 years, they have not combined their energy at 0 degrees of Aries, as they will this year, since around AD555. 

Now, as we approach a Full Moon in Cancer, the cosmos is encouraging us to nurture what matters and choose acts of love and kindness. 

ARIES

(March 21 - April 20) 

You might have the urge to get going today, to move, to do something that feels like a proper start to the year. Or perhaps you have been taking your own good advice and are practising what you have been preaching to others about self-compassion. The cosmos is encouraging you to slow down and feel your way to the decisions that you are so keen to take. You don’t need to plan the whole year in one sitting. Let your mind wander a little first. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0301✽ 

TAURUS

(April 21 - May 21) 

New Year’s Day doesn’t have to be filled with momentum to mean something. In fact, the quiet might be exactly what you’re craving. A sense of peace today will instil something much more important than any resolution. Finding presence and connection after the party will empower you to make a conscious choice about what you will allow in your life this year. If you’re unsure what to commit to, start with this: what makes you feel most at home in yourself? Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0302✽ 

GEMINI

(May 22 - June 22) 

The mind of a Gemini never really switches off. Even when you’re focused in one direction, there is a part of you exploring all options. That’s how you kickstart exciting plans while the rest of the world has a lie-in. The New Year prompts you to take out your pen and rewrite something important. You don’t need to know exactly what this is yet. Follow whatever feels interesting. A new thought or passing comment could stick with you longer than you expect. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0303✽ 

CANCER

(June 23 - July 23) 

The first day of the year stirs a sense of deep reflection. After a drawn-out process of letting go, you’re ready to cut loose and make headway towards the future you’re committing to. But the rest of the world doesn’t seem to have caught up quite yet. Today doesn’t demand big moves or loud declarations. It simply asks you to stay close to what feels real. Your healing doesn’t follow a timeline. Don’t rush ahead. Let yourself ease gently into the next chapter. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0304✽

LEO

(July 24 - August 23) 

First days are synonymous with nerves. That’s why you’re filled with restless energy today. The 2026 clock has started ticking – but time is on your side. None of your plans need to be performed right now for them to make the impact you are hoping for. Listen to your heart and allow it to guide you to do what feels right today, rather than give in to the pressure to do what’s best for other people. Honouring your own needs will set you off on the right track. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0305✽ 

VIRGO

(August 24 - September 23) 

You are a practical creature, but that doesn’t mean you don’t know how to party. However, if you have been burning the candles at both ends recently, don’t rush into a full-on detox today. Be gentle with yourself and take things one step at a time. If you aim for thoughtful, sustainable progress you will achieve the changes you wish to make. You don’t have to choose between getting it right and making it happen. Just start slowly and move a little at a time. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0306✽ 

LIBRA

(September 24 - October 23)  

You are generally the deciding factor in most of the group dynamics you find yourself in. That’s why you feel so much pressure to get it right. Even when you step away from making a decision, your influence is powerful. So you try not to be overt when it comes to making things happen. Today you may experience a push of momentum, but don’t feel compelled to make a move until you are ready. The right choices flow from the heart not your head. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0307✽ 

SCORPIO 

(October 24 - November 22) 

Watching and waiting is a waste of time. At least, that’s the view of some people who are less wise than you. Today, you are withdrawing just enough to make a clear decision about which direction is best to get you where you need to be. You’re processing a lot and today offers much-needed space. A moment of honesty, even if it’s internal, shifts something small but significant. Let the year begin slowly. You’ve nothing to prove. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0308✽ 

SAGITTARIUS

(November 23 - December 21) 

Ideas are like bubbles. Some move and burst quickly. The ones which really change the game are those which take their time. They float and land gently enough to be noticed before they disappear. But when you’re rushing around between too many people and places it can be impossible to notice their significance. Today, you are taking enough time to realise something profoundly powerful. A plan you have made is more likely to stick if you give it a breath of fresh air. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0309✽

CAPRICORN

(December 22 - January 20) 

Have you immersed yourself in ice-cold water? Completed an intense workout and planned a detox cleanse? What else should you be doing on the first day of a new year? Perhaps you might tackle world peace or at least sign yourself up to a marathon? Or, if you would only take your own advice for once, you might have a well-deserved rest. They say Rome wasn’t built in a day, so why would your expectations exceed such a historical feat? You have earned a steady start. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0310✽ 

AQUARIUS

(January 21 - February 19)  

I am blessed with having a teenager in my house. There’s no right way for me to wake him up before midday. It doesn’t matter if I rouse him with a gentle tune, nag, or bang a pan insistently. Sometimes the problem is not our approach to something. The challenge is that people are not ready to hear the truth. Don’t take a reaction too personally today. A conversation needs to play out in order for real and lasting peace to be reached. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0311✽ 

PISCES

(February 20 - March 20)  

Sometimes we don’t realise just how much tension we have been carrying until it is pointed out to us. We get so used to holding the burden of responsibility that we forget what it’s like to have our hands truly free. You may feel as though the last few weeks are catching up with you today, so don’t worry about allowing yourself to take a well-deserved rest. Your energy will return soon enough. For now, though, start the year by honouring what you need and seeking a sense of peace and presence. Happy New Year! Want to know what 2026 has in store for you? Call now: 0905 789 0312✽