RAVEN WHISPERS for January 2026

This month planetary movements to keep an eye on:

- Full moon: January 3rd

- New moon: January 19th

- Retrograde planets: Uranus is retrograde all month in Taurus, with Chiron ending its retrograde on January 6th.

AQUARIUS (20th January - 18th February)

Optimism and enthusiasm are your best friends during this month. You may be tempted to experiment with your personal style which in turn will help your confidence levels to rise. By the 2nd week, standing up to those that have been holding you back may well be in the cards if they try to enforce old ideas over your new directions. Finances are looking ok for now, but with a little extra effort that could be improved upon. Energy levels are at a high, so make the most of that and your new found confidence to initiate some socializing opportunities. Some flirtatious activity could be the highlight of this month.

Crystal for the month: Rose Quartz

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Paper Wasp

PISCES (19th February - 20th March)

The last year has been rather pressurized for you and demanded a lot of your attention to stay ahead of the game. This month, you can relax your guard a little and reset your goal objectives. Time to focus more on prioritising your health, making future career decisions, and restoring your equilibrium. As strange as it seems, slowing down now will help you get ahead later as once the year of the fire horse hits in February, you will need to be at the top of your game for all those opening doors. Make January a month of organising your thoughts and setting the plans future action. The goals you need to focus on setting include career, health and personal happiness. Finances are set to improve from January 3rd (slowly but steady!). Buy yourself a 2026 plant and spend the year nurturing it.

Crystals for the month: Citrine

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Tortoise

ARIES (21st March - 20th April)

This month could see you starting off with some extra energy and confidence. Make the most of the cosmic influences and allow yourself to step up into the spotlight! Many Aries individuals may take up a cause or join a voluntary organization after the 14th with a social urge to make a difference, right a community wrong, or allow their voice to be heard rather than ignored. Simply put, you will want to step out of the shadows this month and make a difference in the wider world, or the very least, your chosen charity closer to home. This month is not about being singular but rather, wanting to be part of a better world. Health for this month looks good with the possible exception of paper cuts (or sore feet from too much marching). Finances are average... but workable for now, with a possible influx after the 29th.

Crystal for the month: Larimar

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Kookaburra

TAURUS (21st April - 20th May)

There is a certain buzz in your energy this month which could be pushing you out of your safe comfit zone and more into the mainstream of life. Overall, there will be an urge to expand your knowledge and awareness of the world which could express itself in either a course of study, a mind blowing trip overseas, or experimenting with a new alternative lifestyle. Either way, your mind will evolve and your life will certainly be less than dull with so many new people, ideas, and opinions that you are going to interact with. Look at this month as a learning experiment and you will come out of it with a few new views on life and some very interesting memories! This month is all about new experiences - its time to shake things up a bit. Financially, there are some outgoings but I think they will be worth it in the long run. Healthwise.... well... just stay away from the magic mushrooms and we should be fine.

Crystal for the month: Rutilated Quartz

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Chameleon.

GEMINI (21st May - 20th June)

This month should start off with a lot of self analysis, but try not to be too critical in your thoughts. Last year was brutal for many, forcing you to take a good hard look into your life and soul. During this month, although hard questions will be asked, you will have the courage to make the changes you need to improve your world and make this year a highly satisfying one. Although health issues may be in the spotlight to begin with, the Chevron retrograde coming to an end on Jan 6th, does indicate some long term healing being manifested so don't lose hope. January's focus will mainly be on money and security, by the 12th expect new strategies and changes being discussed to boost revenue. Try to initiate these changes before the month's end for best results!

Crystal for the month: Fluorite

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Ibis

CANCER (21st June - 20th July)

What an interesting month ahead! January finds you more connected to like-minded individuals, true friends, and solid family members. This month should overall be a month of mental healing; allowing your voice to be heard on many different levels. Self expression seems to be a common theme for most of you but in a more relaxed and secure way rather than bouts of explosive limelight-seeking moments. There is a quiet and reserved air about you that most will radiate towards, as you fight the battles with passive wisdom beyond your years. This month, intuition will be your guiding force, listen to it well. Progress in health areas will be aided by chevrons movements and it should be easier to follow health routines and see results during this month. Finances are improving, albeit slowly, but steady as you draw what you need towards you.

Crystal for the month: Celestite

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Raven, Crow or Magpie.

LEO ( 21st July - 21st August)

This month seems to be filled with a lot of static energy around you, drawing attention from all quarters. You will need to be careful which energies you allow to enter your orbit as not all have your best interest at heart, rather they intend to feed of your energy, knowledge or connections. Health issues could raise their head once again, so pay attention to what your body is telling you rather than ignoring the obvious. Career paths look solid with the possibility of future promotions or opportunities to shine at work. Money is at a bit of a standstill, but at least it is not going backwards. Long term investments seem to yield better returns overall than short term money projects. Be wary of becoming so focus bound on one outcome that you lose sight of the bigger picture and fail to notice the dangers approaching.

Crystal for the month: Hematite

Your animal spirit guide for the month: Salmon

VIRGO (22nd August - 22nd September)

This month may start out a little unsettled with a few things that haven't been finished off in 2025 flowing into the new year. Expect the universe to be focusing the spotlight on areas of your world that are less-than adequate for the year ahead and your personal growth. This is not a time to get upset though, but rather, this gives you the opportunity to realign the sails on your ship before the energy of the Fire Horse enters the picture in February. Careers that have been stalling may need some drastic action taken and finances are shaky until the 18th. Take a closer look at your heath routines and see if they need adjusting too! If you look honestly at your life and make changes where necessary, you should put yourself in the right place at the right time for what's coming ahead. For those with legal issues looming, do be careful of your words and actions until after the 26th.

Crystal for the month: Lemon Quartz

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Spider

LIBRA (23rd September - 22nd October)

This month is all about being honest with yourself and your relationships with others. Expect major developments of some sort within standing romantic partnerships. If you have been less than enthusiastic regarding your career choices lately, now would be a good time to experiment with alternative options. Students and teachers should find this month extremely eye-opening. Health issues seem to be dominated by allergies or asthma/lung related issues. Finances are hit-and-miss depending on your current relationship with money - do you see it as a necessary evil, an elusive desire, or a natural part of life? Sometimes when we align the wrong value to an emotion or desire, the wrong messages are received by the universe, so be very careful regarding your personal expectations and attachments to ensure they are not fear based.

Crystal for the month: Pyrite

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Blue Jay

SCORPIO (23rd October - 22nd November)

What an interesting energy you are entering this month with, filled with de-ja-vu and intuition! All the hard work you have put into yourself and your life should be showing signs of paying off during January. Most of you will be moving closer to your tribe; be it at work or in the home environment. Everything should start to align and your manifestation ability should reach a crescendo around the 22nd (as long as they are aligned with your true inner core needs). Education and spiritualism hold high court in your world this month. New doors of opportunity should be opening and the love of your life, for those singles, could be behind that next door. This hopefully will be one of the most comfortable months of your last 9 years - enjoy the flow. A winning streak could also fall into your lap, if you listen to that inner voice of supportive wisdom.

Crystal for the month: Clear Quartz

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Cat

SAGITTARIUS (23rd November - 20th December)

This appears to be a rather healthy financial month for you! You are entering a new structured order within your life that allows your voice to be heard, and financial goals to be reached sooner rather than later. Budgets and investments are the key strategies that should be approached to ensure future success (but you may also be surprised by an unexpected windfall). Health should be made a priority too and finding a more balanced perspective in your work/home ideals should not be ignored. Praise or acknowledgement at work could come from the higher levels with a tantalizing view of the opportunities ahead.

Crystal for the month: Citrine

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The bee

CAPRICORN (21st December - 19th January)

People may disappoint you within the first week and a half of this month due to the honesty and guilty feelings that the full moon will stir up. Be prepared to act accordingly, some harsh or difficult decisions may have to be made. This month your inner circle may become smaller... but it will be all the stronger for it! Some relationships will not last the distance this month, be prepared to let go of anything that pulls your back or holds you down. By months end, you should have attained a quiet calm that will allow you to start the rest of the year with a clear slate. Finances are ok, but best to put some aside for a rainy day.

Crystal for the month: Kyanite

Your animal spirit guide for the month: The Lioness or Dingo.