Astrology for Healers and Therapists – January 2026
Before I look at this month’s charts I must point out that the interpretation is mainly for therapists dealing with problematic situations. That is why I seem to emphasise the problem or negative side of life rather than the positive. Of course the charts indicate a general situation but the leaning must be for those clients or patients who are struggling in some way.
First do please note that the following is using the WESTERN FOUR ELEMENT system based in western magical and astrological understanding. The individual therapist must make the translation to the Eastern Five Element system that is usual in Shiatsu and Acupuncture theory. If you have forgotten the explanation about Elemental and Modal make up then do refresh your memory by looking back at the Introduction to Astrology for Healers and Therapists.
I look at the charts for the Sundays in January when the Sun is nearing the mid heaven for that day. Obviously this is for Haye Mill, so you will have to accept the approximation for your own geographical position but the interpretation should not vary too much from this one. It is a way of following the general trends throughout the month. Notice there are 4 Sundays in this month once again.
Last month highlighted the way people would like to think of themselves compared with the way they truly are. There was a growing understanding and acceptance. Does this continue?
The week beginning the 4th January
Mercury has moved into Capricorn and so joins (very loosely) the bundle of Sun, Mars, and Venus. This bundle is challenged quite strongly by Jupiter, the Great Benevolent. Apart from aspects to the Moon, the other aspects remain the same from last week.
Mutable has lost a sign to Cardinal, whilst Fire has lost its two signs, one to Earth and the other to Water.
Cardinal 6 – Fixed 2 – Mutable 2
Fire 0 – Earth 5 – Air 1 – Water 4
There is a definite and thought-provoking awareness that if growth is to take place then you have to take the initiative. No one else is going to do the work for you. However, where does one start?
Counsellors – This is a lovely way to start the year with you Clients making those New Year Resolutions and actually trying to put them into practice.
Healers – It is going to be an up hill challenge this week to obtain any progress of any sort. Just don’t give up.
The week beginning 11th January
As the bundle has grown closer together and also moved closer to Pluto, the Challenge with Jupiter has grown stronger, the challenge that Mercury had with Saturn and Neptune has vanished, and a sudden and intense trine together with Uranus, has appeared on Saturn and Neptune.
Cardinal has lost a sign to Fixed, whilst the Elemental scene is unchanged from last week..
Cardinal 5 – Fixed 3 – Mutable 2
Fire 0 – Earth 5 – Air 1 – Water 4
The desire to change might be there but it seems that people find it impossible to make a move forwards.
Counsellors – I suggest you concentrate on the deeper challenges that stop motivation and initiative. Progress is not going to be obvious this week, but the seeds are being sown.
Healers – Still no apparent progress or easing of the energetic scene for therapy. Stay patient.
The week beginning 18th January
Venus has moved into Aquarius, and the bundle has closed up even further. The line of ease between Saturn and Jupiter has evaporated, leaving a singularly intense trine and one opposition. How odd.
The Modal scene is unchanged from last week, but Water has given up one sign to Air.
Cardinal 5 – Fixed 3 – Mutable 2
Fire 0 – Earth 5 – Air 2 – Water 3
You can almost hear the howl of frustration as people long to move forwards but haven’t an inkling as to how to achieve that.
Counsellors – you will need to be extra careful this week not to voice your personal opinions but to remain professionally detached. That is the only way you might be able to facilitate your Clients growing and deepening awareness of personal responsibility.
Healers – Things look as if they could begin to shift. When they do it will be sudden and powerful.
The week beginning 25th January
The whole bundle suddenly moves into Aquarius with the loss of any challenge with Jupiter. There is a temporary challenge from the Moon but that will be short lived. The acceptance of destiny or birth abilities is the foremost thought and comes like a revelation of the soul.
Cardinal has lost three signs to Fixed, whilst Earth has lost four signs, one to Fire and three to Air.
Cardinal 2 – Fixed 6 – Mutable 2
Fire 1 – Earth 1 – Air 5 – Water 3
There is almost a sense of awe as people realise that there is no need to fight against Life but that they can ‘go with the flow’ and ‘find themselves’ in the process.
Counsellors – It should be a matter of simply making those few pointed challenges and sit back to wonder as your Clients grasp the concept of personal responsibility and finding the necessary resources within themselves..
Healers – What a sudden reversal of effectiveness. Your patients will hold you in hight esteem as you seem to work miracles.
From lows to highs and back again, again.