Welcome to the first full week of 2025, where the universe is basically telling us to sit down, feel our feelings, and stop pretending everything’s fine. Mars retrograde is diving into the emotional deep end of Cancer, Mercury’s getting foggy before finding its footing in serious Capricorn, and if you thought January would be all fresh starts and new energy—surprise!
This week is more about processing than progressing, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. Whether you’re coupled up, situationally confused, or thriving solo, the cosmos is asking you to get real about your relationship patterns, deal with that family baggage you’ve been dragging around, and maybe, just maybe, stop forcing things that aren’t ready to bloom yet. Think of this week as emotional excavation: messy, necessary, and ultimately worth it. Now let’s see what your sign needs to know.
Feelings. Family. Foundations.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Sometimes the best battle strategy is knowing when to retreat. With Mars retrograde sliding into Cancer this week, your usual charge-ahead approach to romance needs a serious timeout. If you’ve been pushing for commitment or trying to force a conversation with your partner, the universe is asking you to pump the brakes. This is prime time to address those family patterns that keep showing up in your relationships, you know, the ones you swore you’d never repeat. Single? Don’t launch into dating app marathons just yet. Focus on healing old wounds so you can show up as your best self when the timing is right.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Your love language this week: comfortable silence and zero drama. While others are getting swept up in emotional tsunamis, you’re craving stability and practical demonstrations of affection. Mercury‘s move into Capricorn on Thursday aligns perfectly with your vibe, making this an excellent time to have those “where is this going?” conversations with your partner. You’re thinking long-term now, and you deserve someone who can match your commitment level. If you’re coupled up, discuss relationship goals and actually make plans instead of just daydreaming. Single Taureans should focus on dating people who have their life together, no projects, no potential, just actual grown-ups.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Not every debate is worth winning, especially in your DMs. Your natural gift for communication hits a snag when you encounter someone who simply doesn’t want to understand your perspective. Mercury square Neptune on Tuesday is basically your kryptonite this week. In love, this means avoiding philosophical arguments with your partner about hypothetical scenarios that will never happen. If you’re single and matching with someone who seems determined to play devil’s advocate on every topic, just unmatch and save yourself the headache. Some people are more interested in being right than being connected, and that’s not your person.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Your feelings are valid, but they don’t need to run the whole show right now. Mars retrograde, crashing into your sign on Tuesday, is like having an uninvited houseguest who insists on processing every emotion out loud. In relationships, you might feel extra defensive or moody, snapping at your partner over things that normally wouldn’t bother you. The key is recognizing that this intensity is temporary and internal; don’t make permanent decisions based on temporary feelings. If you’re dealing with family drama that’s bleeding into your love life, now’s the time to finally address it. You’re in hermit mode, and that’s okay. Use this time to figure out what you actually need from a partner instead of what you think you should want.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Plot twist: Sometimes the main character needs a behind-the-scenes moment. This week’s cosmic weather has you in your feelings, but not in your usual dramatic, center-stage way. Mars retrograde in Cancer asks you to deal with some backstage relationship issues, the stuff you don’t post about on social media. Maybe it’s lingering resentment toward your partner for something that happened months ago, or perhaps you’re realizing that your family’s expectations are affecting your dating choices. Either way, this isn’t the week to make grand romantic gestures or sweep problems under the rug. Do the internal work now so you can shine authentically later.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Your overthinking has overthinking, and it needs to stop. Mercury square Neptune on Tuesday turns your usually sharp analytical mind into a fog machine. In relationships, you might find yourself reading way too much into your partner’s texts or creating problems that don’t actually exist. Before you spiral into a full investigation mode, ask yourself: Is this a real issue, or am I just anxious? If you’re single, avoid anyone who gives you mixed signals this week, your intuition is slightly offline, and you could mistake confusion for chemistry. Wait until Mercury enters Capricorn on Thursday to have any important relationship talks. That’s when your clarity returns.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Balance is boring when the scales keep tipping themselves. This week demands that you address the emotional elephant in the room, even if it temporarily disrupts your aesthetic harmony. Have the uncomfortable conversation with your partner about needs that aren’t being met. With Mars retrograde entering Cancer, your relationship sector gets a reality check. You’ve been so focused on keeping the peace that you might have ignored some genuine grievances. Single Libras need to stop dating people just because they’re nice, nice is the bare minimum. You deserve someone who matches your depth, not just your vibe.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Intensity is your brand, but even you need to dial it down sometimes. This isn’t your usual power week, Scorpio. Mars retrograde in fellow water sign Cancer has you feeling extra emotional about relationships, but in a way that might catch you off guard. You’re used to being the one in control, but right now you’re being asked to be vulnerable instead. If you’re in a relationship, your partner needs to see the softer side you usually keep hidden. Share what you’re actually feeling instead of testing them to see if they can guess. Take time to examine why you keep attracting the same relationship patterns. Hint: It’s about your family stuff.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Your brutal honesty is about to meet someone’s brutal delusion. Mercury square Neptune in your sign on Tuesday is a cosmic prank where everyone suddenly seems to be speaking a different language. Your trademark bluntness might come across as insensitive, or worse, you might actually hold back because you sense the other person can’t handle your truth. In relationships, avoid heavy discussions until Mercury leaves your sign on Thursday. If you’re single, that attractive person spouting pseudo-philosophical nonsense at the bar is not your soulmate, just someone who watched too many self-help videos. Keep it moving.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Ambition is sexy, but so is knowing when to just cuddle and watch Netflix. You’re done with situationships and casual vibes; you want something that’s building toward something real. If your current partner can’t match your seriousness about the future, you’ll know by the end of this week. Mercury entering your sign on Thursday gives you the strategic relationship mindset you’ve been craving. This is your moment to have those practical love conversations, moving in together, combining finances, meeting each other’s long-term goals. Capricorns should be networking (yes, even for dating) and putting yourself in positions where you meet ambitious people who share your values.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Your independence is attractive until it becomes emotional unavailability. This week, examine whether you’ve been using your need for space and freedom as an excuse to avoid genuine intimacy. Your partner (or potential partner) isn’t trying to cage you; they just want to know you care. Mars retrograde in Cancer activates your zone of daily routines and health, which might seem unromantic, but hear me out: Your relationships suffer when you’re not taking care of yourself first. Small, consistent gestures of affection matter more than your occasional grand philosophical declarations about love. Show up in the little ways.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Not everyone deserves access to your fantasy world, especially when they keep ruining it. Mercury square Neptune on Tuesday is happening in your sign, which means your already blurry boundaries are basically non-existent. You might be seeing potential in someone who’s showing you exactly who they are (and it’s not good). In relationships, you could be projecting your ideal partner onto the person standing in front of you instead of seeing them clearly. Take off the rose-colored glasses for one week, just one. If you’re single, avoid making anyone your muse or inspiration until you’ve known them longer than a TikTok trend cycle. Your imagination is beautiful, but it needs some reality checks.
Reflect and Recalibrate.
This week isn’t about making dramatic relationship moves or forcing breakthroughs that aren’t ready to happen. It’s about sitting with the uncomfortable truths, having the conversations you’ve been avoiding, and recognizing which patterns keep tripping you up in love. Mars retrograde in Cancer is essentially putting us all in therapy whether we like it or not, and the best thing you can do is lean into it. Process those feelings, address the family dynamics that shaped your attachment style, and give yourself permission to not have everything figured out by Friday.
Romance isn’t going anywhere, but your opportunity to do this emotional housekeeping might be. Use this week wisely, stay honest with yourself and your partner, and remember that sometimes the most loving thing you can do is simply tell the truth. The cosmic weather will clear eventually, but the work you do now will set the tone for your relationships all year long.
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