Daily Horoscopes

By Georgia Nichols of King Features Syndicate

Happy Birthday for Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026: You are rational and clear-thinking. You’re also determined, hardworking and thoughtful. This is a fun-loving year for you! Your creativity, zest and desire for life are at a pinnacle! Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships.

• Aries ★★★

  March 21-April 19

  Even though you might be seized with New Year’s resolutions, relax and take it easy today. This year starts off in a casual, easygoing way. Wait a few days before putting plans in action. Be clear when communicating to bosses and parents to avoid misunderstandings. Tonight: Learn.

• Taurus ★★★★

  April 20-May 20

  Don’t rush into anything today. Kick back and relax. Be careful about embracing some kind of ideology as if it were gospel, because things are confusing today, and it’s easy to push things out of perspective. This is a couch potato day to read or watch TV. Tonight: Tidy up.

• Gemini ★★★★

  May 21-June 20

  The Moon is in your sign, which will attract favors to you today. (A nice way to begin your new year.) Take it easy, because it’s a dreamy day. This means it’s a poor day for important financial decisions, especially about inheritances, wills or shared property. Relax. Tonight: You’re strong.

• Cancer ★★★

  June 21-July 22

  Keep a low profile today. You might have some resolutions, but today is not the day to act. This year starts off slow, which means it’s the perfect time to relax at home if you can. Conversations with partners, spouses and close friends might be confusing. Be aware of this. Tonight: Solitude.

• Leo ★★★★

  July 23-Aug. 22

  Take it easy today if this is possible. Don’t feel that you have to get busy because it’s the first day of the year. This is a great day to daydream, watch a movie or snuggle up with your main squeeze. This year starts off gently, in slow motion. Tonight: Friendships.

• Virgo ★★★

  Aug. 23-Sept. 22

  Although you might want to make New Year’s resolutions, don’t guilt yourself into productivity. This year begins gently, and as much as possible, you want to take it easy today and enjoy yourself. Caution about pie-in-the-sky romance. Tonight: Show respect.

• Libra ★★★

  Sept. 23-Oct. 22

  Relax today. No need to jump up and begin this day with determined fervor. Au contraire! This is the day to take it easy, because there’s a dreamy quality in the air. In fact, family conversations might be misinterpreted or confused. Baby steps. Tonight: Travel dreams.

• Scorpio ★★★★

  Oct. 23-Nov. 21

  You might feel full of firm resolve with four planets in your House of Communications; nevertheless, take it easy today. This is the day to relax, because the entire world is having a dreamy moment. Communications are hazy. Double-check everything. Tonight: Check banking details.

• Sagittarius ★★★

  Nov. 22-Dec. 21

  Be careful with financial decisions today because confusing vibes are in the air. You might tend to overidealize something. Postpone ideas about cash flow and spending for a few days so that you know what you’re doing. Kick back and relax today. Tonight: Genuinely listen.

• Capricorn ★★★★

  Dec. 22-Jan. 19

  Today Mercury moves into your sign to join the Sun, Venus and Mars, which means four planets are now in your sign! (Oh yes, it’s all about you, dear Capricorn.) Nevertheless, take it easy, because this year begins on a relaxing note. You can start your engines later in the week. Tonight: Home crafts.

• Aquarius ★★★

  Jan. 20-Feb. 18

  This is the perfect day to sleep in, have a second cup of coffee and relax. You don’t have to jump into action just because it’s the first day of the year. In fact, you might want to hide and enjoy your privacy. Nevertheless, you will feel sociable and up for some fun diversions. Tonight: Socialize.

• Pisces ★★★★

  Feb. 19-March 20

  This is a friendly day; however, it’s also a relaxing day. Enjoy schmoozing with friends and groups. Or you might choose to relax at home. Today Mercury is at odds with your ruler Neptune, casting a dreamy element of confusion and gentle vibes over the world. Tonight: Relax.

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