Forecast
AriesPenny Thornton’s
The Astrology Handbook
Part I
Guide to Interpretation
Available in paperback and e-book on Amazon
The Week Ahead for Aries
Monday, 19 Jan – Sunday, 25 Jan
ARIES
If you listen carefully, you may be able to hear the beat of drums sounding in the distance. They are announcing the beginning of one of the most dynamic periods of 2026. Aside from whatever may be happening on the world’s stage, events in your own life could be about to sweep you off your feet. Whether that proves to be a welcome experience or anything but, you can be assured that everything is happening for a reason. If something or someone exits your life now or you yourself reach a point where you are ready to make a bold and uncompromising move, a new world awaits you once you’re out the other side.
Take your time.
See last week’s forecast below.
Monday, 12 Jan – Sunday, 18 Jan
ARIES
The Jupiterian climate continues so if you haven’t yet been able to make progress with one or more of your aims and ambitions, don’t lose any time this week. All the personal planets are grouped in the area of career and aspirations, so if people aren’t coming to you with offers and demonstrating their appreciation of your talents and charms, get out your soap box and show them what they’re missing. Sunday’s new moon takes place in this area of your solar chart and it signals an opportunity arising in the next couple of weeks that could open up a new and very welcome avenue.
Opportunity knocks.
See the month ahead forecast below.
The Month Ahead for Aries
January 2026
Venus in pride of place is what you might call a great start to 2026. Love is a priority, and you may have reason to celebrate a proposal or some other welcome prospect. And even if you’re not thrilled with events on or near 3rd, they serve a greater purpose. Career is also in the headlights with some of you beginning a new job and others receiving proof that they are valued, if not admired. By the 20th, the winds of change will be gathering force and they could sweep you off your feet, whether in a brilliant way or sending you back to the drawing board.
The 2026 Forecasts are now available. See below:
The Year Ahead for Aries
There are two distinct halves to the year. Until the end of June, Jupiter will be encouraging you to build your future, whether through your career or putting down roots, improving family life, even moving home. You may see your reputation rise and there could be welcome additions to the family. And perhaps because so much of your time has been focussed on “getting your act together”, by July, you’ll be ready to start enjoying life. A trip to foreign parts, an invitation to a special occasion, possibly an event where you will be the star attraction.