January 2026 Tarotscope

The end of the year felt like the universe’s final confirmation that 2025 could politely go fuck itself.

A massive windstorm shut our power down for four days. No heat. No internet. No distractions. As I cursed the gods (repeatedly) for the cold and the dark, something unexpected happened — my resistance softened into an opening.

Without internet, there was no doom scrolling. No noise to drown out my thoughts. I had no choice but to be fully present with myself. And in that stillness, something shifted. It was deeply transformative.

That’s why the Mythologia Fennica Tarot feels like the perfect deck for January.

This is a deck for the slow space — for when you’re ready to deepen, to listen, to sit with the quiet instead of rushing past it. Rooted in Finnish myth and ancient wisdom, it doesn’t shout. It whispers. And it asks you to do the same.

During these long, peaceful winter nights, I invite you to slow down, reflect, and notice what the universe has been patiently trying to tell you. I hope you fall in love with the myth and magic of this deck as much as I did.

With love,
Jackie

P.S. My books are open for 2026 Annual Readings, and they’ve been especially popular this year. If you’re having trouble finding a time that works, email me at hello@totemsandtarot.com and we’ll make space. ✨

You’re moving through a quiet but powerful threshold this month, Capricorn. With the Six of Swords, January opens like a portal — not about literal travel, but about energetic movement. This card speaks to that liminal space between the physical and the spiritual, the part of you that knows before you know. Opportunities may seem to drift into your orbit rather than arrive with fanfare, asking only that you stay open, curious, and willing to say yes to what’s next. There’s a sense of premonition here — trust what’s tugging at you gently.

This is also a profound month for throat chakra healing and activation. Your voice matters more than you may realize right now. Saying what you mean — and meaning what you say — unlocks doors you didn’t even know were closed. Be honest, be clear, be brave enough to speak from your truth. The right openings respond when you do.

January marks a turning point away from isolation and toward meaningful connection, Aquarius. With the Three of Pentacles, this month invites you into collaboration, shared goals, and the kind of teamwork that supports real healing. You’re deeply intelligent — especially spiritually — and that insight can sometimes leave you feeling like the outsider in the room. But this card reminds you that growth happens with others, not apart from them.

There’s wisdom in allowing people to be imperfect and still valuable. Friendship, support, and mutual effort are available to you now, even if they don’t arrive flawlessly packaged. Be open to working alongside others, leaning into community, and letting yourself be seen. You have more allies than you think — and they’re ready to show up for you in the ways that matter.

January brings some hard edges, Pisces, with the Five of Swords highlighting conflict, uncomfortable truths, and growth born from pain. You may already feel this energy stirring — and yes, this month asks more of you than usual. But here’s the truth: you are far stronger than you realize. Feeling deeply doesn’t mean you’re failing to handle things with grace. In fact, your emotional honesty is your strength, even when it feels messy from the inside.

Be gentle with yourself as you move through the bumps ahead. This isn’t punishment, even if it feels extreme right now — it’s refinement. The universe isn’t working against you; it’s shaping you. Trust that you will make it through to the other side wiser, steadier, and more resilient than before.

January asks you to move differently, Aries. With the Ace of Cups, this month isn’t about charging ahead — it’s about turning inward. You’re naturally wired for momentum, leadership, and action, but the medicine right now is gentleness. Think quiet mornings, warm cups of tea, moments of care that refill your emotional well. You may feel ready to launch into 2026, only to encounter subtle pauses or blockages — not as resistance, but as guidance.

This is a month of restoration across every area of life: business, friendships, and personal goals. Imagine yourself like a bear in hibernation, gathering strength in stillness. Rest is not a setback — it’s preparation. Let January soften you, nourish you, and remind you that slowing down is sometimes the most powerful move you can make.

January pulls back the veil, Taurus. With The Moon lighting the way, this month asks for deep honesty and real shadow work. No more pretending, no more half-truths — are you truly happy, or have you been settling? The Moon illuminates what’s been lurking just beneath the surface, and while that awareness may feel uncomfortable, it’s also clarifying. You’re being asked to look at what you’ve been avoiding and name it without judgment.

There’s a sense of reckoning here — a moment where ignoring the truth is no longer an option. Change is calling, and while it may not feel easy or tidy, it’s necessary. Trust that what’s being revealed now is guiding you toward your highest and greatest good, even if the path forward requires courage.

January offers you a rare and beautiful pause, Gemini. With the Ten of Pentacles, this month is about contentment, stability, and receiving the rewards of work already done. You’ve been showing up, doing the inner and outer labor — and now you’re being asked to rest in it. There’s nothing to fix, chase, or prove right now. Just presence.

This is a gentle reminder that your worth is not tied to your productivity. You don’t need to stay busy to be valuable. Something truly magical is unfolding, and you don’t have to brace for it to disappear. Let yourself lean in, receive the goodness, and trust that it’s safe to enjoy this season of ease.

January puts you squarely in the spotlight, Cancer. With the Six of Wands, your presence, leadership, and quiet power are being noticed — whether people say it out loud or not. You’re showing up in meaningful, magical ways, and not everyone knows how to handle that. Let the critics be background noise. This month is not about convincing or explaining yourself; it’s about releasing people-pleasing and standing confidently in your truth.

Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re setting an example simply by being you, and your influence runs deeper than you may realize. Some will cheer, some will project — neither needs to be carried. Your work matters, your energy matters, and January reminds you just how powerful your presence truly is.

January softens you, Leo. With the Two of Cups, this month is wrapped in romance, tenderness, and emotional reciprocity — with others and with yourself. It’s about beauty, luxury, and letting relationships breathe. There’s an invitation here to loosen your grip on control, especially the subtle kind: how people communicate, how they react, how they move through conflict. This month asks you to trust the flow instead.

Begin by romancing yourself. Release the self-judgment, allow your own messiness, and lead with compassion inward first. As you soften, your relationships follow. When you step out of control and into presence, connection becomes easier, sweeter, and far more authentic.

January sharpens your focus, Virgo. With the King of Swords guiding you, this month is about clarity, strategy, and mental mastery. You’re being asked to release ego and the urge to explain or announce your plans. This is a time for quiet intelligence — making moves in silence, refining your vision, and thinking several steps ahead.

Let yourself get still and intentional as you map out the year to come. Not everything needs an audience, and not every idea needs immediate validation. Trust your mind, trust your discernment, and allow your power to build behind the scenes. Silence, right now, is your advantage.

January awakens your curious mind, Libra. With the Page of Swords, this month highlights learning, observation, and mental expansion. You’re at your best when you’re gathering information, zooming out for new perspectives, and allowing yourself to be a student of life. Something in your world is sparking intrigue — a question, a topic, a mystery — and you’re meant to follow that thread.

Let curiosity lead without needing immediate conclusions. This is a month for uncovering, researching, and asking better questions rather than rushing toward answers. Stay open, stay inquisitive, and trust that what you’re learning now will sharpen your clarity in powerful ways.

January invites you to release an old weight, Scorpio. With the Five of Pentacles, worry and self-judgment take center stage — especially the kind you quietly carry alone. You have a long memory, and while you may forgive others, this month reveals how hard you’ve been on yourself. Shame has a way of convincing you that you’re still being judged, when in truth, no one is holding a grudge but you.

This is a gentle nudge to loosen your grip on the past. The stories you’re replaying aren’t rooted in the present moment. Give yourself the same compassion you so easily extend to others. You’re not behind, you’re not in trouble, and you’re not being punished. January asks you to step out of imagined scarcity and back into self-trust.

January is a reckoning moment, Sagittarius. With Judgment appearing, you’re standing at a threshold — the kind that asks for radical honesty and deep accountability. This card shows up when old patterns of shame, self-criticism, and projection have officially outlived their purpose. The way you’ve been speaking about yourself — and yes, about others — is no longer aligned with who you’re becoming. It’s time to stop outsourcing discomfort through gossip and avoidance and instead turn inward with courage.

This is truly a darkest before the dawn moment, and the good news is that liberation is close. Therapy, support, and honest self-reflection aren’t weaknesses — they’re tools for rebirth. Your work this month is self-confidence rooted in integrity. When you release judgment — of yourself and others — you clear the way for the next chapter to rise.