The Sun is aligned with Mercury in Aquarius, making intellect, ideas and creativity come naturally. Exciting energy will buzz through the day ahead.
Aquarius, Libra, and Virgo, inventive solutions and unique perspectives are your strength. Don’t be tempted to go along with the crowd — you are a trailblazer.
Today is a great opportunity to brainstorm, make something or rework a project you have been stuck on. Embrace this call to action.
Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for today Wednesday 21, January 2026.
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Aries
With the Sun syncing with Mercury in Aquarius, your mind is on fire in the best way. Conversations crackle with energy, ideas fly fast, and your natural leadership gets a clever, collaborative twist. This is the perfect moment to network, brainstorm, or pitch that bold idea you’ve been sitting on. Friends and groups can be key players in pushing your plans forward, so don’t go it alone.
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Taurus
Your career zone lights up with fresh thinking and bold communication. You’re getting noticed, and you’re making waves with your ideas, your leadership and your ability to blend innovation with calm confidence. This is the moment to share a plan, lead a meeting or connect with someone influential. Conversations around your goals have potential, and thinking outside the box could bring real rewards
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Gemini
Your guide planet Mercury syncs with the Sun in Aquarius, and your mental energy is soaring. Big ideas, bold questions and exciting possibilities are flying at you fast. This is prime time for learning, teaching, traveling or sharing your vision far and wide. Your curiosity is contagious and others are drawn to your unique take on the world. Don’t shy away from the unfamiliar as it’s where your next breakthrough lies.
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
You’re diving deep, but with a very efficient flashlight. Conversations now go beyond small talk, touching on finances, emotional truths and major changes that could transform how you share, trust and invest, whether emotionally and materially. You’re sharp, insightful and ready to tackle topics you usually tiptoe around. Use this opportunity to sort out joint resources, debts or long-standing emotional tangles
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Leo
The Sun your celestial best friend and ruler, is syncing with clever Mercury, lighting up your relationship zone. Partnerships can buzz with lively conversation and mutual “aha” moments. You’ll shine in one-on-one interactions, and someone close could surprise you with a genius idea or fall a little harder for your dazzling charm. This is prime time for negotiating, collaborating or having that long-overdue heart-to-heart.
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Virgo
Mercury teams up with the spotlight, and suddenly your everyday routines are anything but ordinary. You’re buzzing with clever ways to streamline, organise and upgrade your work, wellness and daily flow. Ingenious solutions can pop up in the middle of mundane tasks, so keep a notebook or a notes app close. You’ll communicate clearly at work, brainstorm with colleagues, or tackle that “someday” project.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
Your creative side sparkles, your charm is dialled up and your ideas can be anything but ordinary. Today’s uplifting aspect lights up your zone of romance, fun and self-expression, making it the perfect time to flirt with clever ideas or people. Artistic inspiration flows, witty banter turns into something more and your unique style shines brighter than ever. Whatever you’re working on, your originality is your secret.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
It seems your home zone is lit with insight, conversation and clever solutions. Whether you’re reorganizing your space, having a heartfelt or overdue family chats or plotting a home-based business, you’re sharp and your instincts are even sharper. Emotional insight meets intellectual brilliance, helping you express what really matters. You might even uncover a smart fix to a long-standing domestic issue.
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
Your ability to communicate is amplified in the most positive of ways. Your ideas can be fast, fresh and brilliant and especially the way you express them. Whether you’re pitching a project, sharing a hot tip or casually charming someone into saying yes, your words are worth listening to. It’s a great time for writing, teaching, negotiating or catching up with people who set your brain on fire. One conversation may lead to a brilliant opportunity.
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 20
Your focus will shift to money, value and turning smart thinking into solid results. You’ve got brilliant ideas brewing around income, budgeting or how to make your resources stretch further without losing the luxury you secretly love. A conversation, tip or tech upgrade could lead to a financial lightbulb moment. Your practical mind is pairing perfectly with inventive thinking so trust logic and flashes of inspiration.
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Aquarius
January 21 to February 19
You can be big news right now, as you sparkle full of original ideas. Your thoughts flow fast, your words meet their target and people are tuning in. Prepare to express yourself boldly and authentically whether through conversations, writing or showing up as your true, genius self. You’re radiating mental clarity and magnetism, so don’t hold back.
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
You now have a powerful opportunity to retreat, reflect and listen to those quiet nudges from within, as they can be smarter than you may first think. Behind-the-scenes brainstorming, journaling or spiritual strands could lead to subtle yet profound breakthroughs. A hidden idea or long-forgotten plan may resurface with fresh potential. Don’t rush, as this is a time of preparation before your big season begins.
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