Horoscope: Astrologer says two star signs will 'make their mark' in the New Year

Horoscope: Astrologer says two star signs will 'make their mark' in the New Year (Image: Getty)

January 2025 marks the beginning of a fresh calendar year and some big changes for the 12 zodiac signs.

Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk in collaboration with Spin Genie, Inbaal said: "January, being the first month of a new year, naturally lends itself to ambition, goal-setting, focus and business. The first three weeks of the year are in Capricorn season, which is auspicious for work, capital and success.

"Capricorns will find this time easy, lucky, and even fun! Aquarians, whose season begins during the final ten days of the month, will also enjoy January's fresh starts.

"Mercury, the planet of communication, allows those two signs to make their mark by passing through Capricorn from January 8 to 27, then passing into Aquarius for the rest of the month.

"Capricorn will gain more in business, Aquarius will benefit in their personal life, but both end January feeling thankful."

The moon phase on December 31, 2024 at midnight will be a New Moon (Image: Getty)

Capricorn - December 22 to January 19

Happy Capricorn season! The new moon in Capricorn took place a couple of days ago, late at night on December 30th, initiating a new cycle of goal-setting and achievement for you. The light of this moon increases as your motivation and ambition increase, and the first two weeks of the new year set you up for a powerful 2025. Mercury, the planet of communication, is in your sign from January 8 to January 27, so those are the perfect weeks for you to sign new contracts, call important meetings and apply for new roles. Setting up a business? Do it while Mercury is in your sign to ensure smooth communication in your new venture.

Aquarius: January 20 to February 18

As Pluto, the planet of transformation, settles into your sign for the long haul, you must be getting more comfortable about experiencing frequent surprises. Those will almost always work in your favour, so do embrace them. Venus, the planet of love, is in your sign for the first two days of the month, so some romance is promised. Then, Mercury is in Aquarius for the final four days of the month. It is the planet of communication, so all communication matters will be on your side - new work contracts, important presentations, and personal projects will all go well if you start them on those days.

Pisces - February 19 to March 20

It's a month for dreamy romantics, as three planets are in your sign, going direct, for nearly the whole month. Neptune, your ruling planet and the planet of dreams, and Saturn, the planet of karma, have been in Pisces for months and are still there. Neither of those planets is going retrograde in January. Joining them in your sign is Venus, planet of love, starting 3 January. The intersection of love, dreams and karma in your sign means you'll be experiencing the heady heights of karmic love, which will blow your socks off."

Aries - March 21 to April 19

Mars is your ruling planet, and it happens to be going retrograde during January. Starting in the sign of Leo for the month's first five days, Mars's journey begins by making work conversations a bit more awkward. As the planet moves to the family sign of Cancer, it carries on in its retrograde course, bringing disharmony to family situations from January 6 onwards. A lesser sign than you might not even notice the retrograde, but since you like things done double-quick, you can tell when unwanted delays and distractions stop you from getting from A to B as quickly as possible.

The first three weeks of the year are in Capricorn season, which is auspicious for work and success (Image: Getty)

Taurus - April 20 to May 20

Venus, the planet of love, is your ruling planet, undergoing a romantic transformation this month. In the first two days of January, you will see this planet in cool and calm Aquarius, which is not a very romantic sign. But from January 3, your planet is in the loving sign of Pisces, which means that opportunities for love will come your way. Single Taureans can expect to meet someone absolutely lovely, and coupled-up Bulls should get prepared for their relationship to become warmer, cosier and dreamier. Everyone's a winner in love.

Gemini - May 21 to June 21

Jupiter, the planet of wealth, is in the sign of Gemini, which should bless you with some good news about money, and it's been there for six months. Lucrative, part-time seasonal jobs, the new year business plans and even the odd lottery win are indicated. However, for this month, the planet is retrograde, so those lucky breaks could be a bit delayed or hidden behind a mountain of paperwork. Don't let your fun, airy personality stop you from pursuing those sure-fire successes. If you have to fill in a few forms, grab a snack and sit down to do it.

Cancer - June 21 to July 22

Mars, the red planet of passion and arguments, happens to be going retrograde this month. This would cause excessive disagreements, whether called for or not. As luck would have it, this planet is in your sign from January 6. This means that many of those uneasy conversations will occur on your shift. Be prepared for mayhem and cancer, and make sure that you don't take the bait. If someone approaches you with harsh words or an uncomfortable vibe, do your best to stay in your light and respond forgivingly, which is your way anyway.

Leo - July 23 to August 22

Mars, the fiery red planet of passion and war, is in Leo, your fiery sign, until January 6, so there's a meeting of minds with a fiery vibe. During those days, the planet happens to be retrograded, meaning it appeared to be going backwards in the sky. This can create chaos around this fiery union so that the recipient misinterprets passionate intent. If you try to charm someone, but they think you're trying to pick a fight - blame Mars.

Virgo - August 23 to September 22

Your heavenly ruler is communicative Mercury, the planet that makes you a great orator. This January, it experiences several shifts and changes, more than usual. Starting the month with Mercury in adventurous Sagittarius, you spend the first seven days looking to book flights and plan getaways. Then the planet whips into ambitious Capricorn, helping you focus on your work until January 27. Then, as Mercury slides into Aquarius, your aims turn to humanity, and you sign up for some charity endeavours.

Libra - September 23 to October 22

You're a sign that loves to love, and Venus, the planet of love, rules you. From January 3 and for the rest of the month, this planet is in Pisces, a romantic sign about relationships and starry-eyed love connections. Your relationship will become even more dreamy during those weeks, potentially with more than one admirer. If you meet someone else's eyes across a crowded room, you could find yourself falling under the spell of a handsome stranger, thanks to the romantic vibe of Venus in Pisces.

Scorpio - October 23 to November 21

Your modern ruling planet is Pluto, which is in the humanitarian sign of Aquarius for the whole month - and for two decades to come. This will create a desire deep inside of you to help people suffering, whether nearby or far away. Your traditional ruling planet is Mars, which will retrograde the whole month, so your temper may flare up due to mishaps and mix-ups in your humanitarian efforts. This dichotomy between your desire to do good and your temper, which shows that you're only human, helps you understand yourself better.

Sagittarius - November 22 to December 21

Leaving the festive season behind and getting started with a brand new year, a fitness plan and a sensible outlook on love and life is not your idea of a good time. December and Sagittarius seasons are naturally right for you, with their glitter and unchecked sweetie consumption. January can be a bit shocking with its focus and ambition. You'll be pleased to hear that Mercury, the planet of communication, is in your sign for the first week of the year, so that is the right time for you to brace yourself and get in the mindset of getting things done. Mercury will help you with job interviews, pitch meetings and career applications during those seven days.