Prepare for a week where matters of the heart take centre stage, but viewed through a refreshingly cool and independent lens. Venus, the planet of love, enters the innovative sign of Aquarius on Monday, January 12, 2026, setting the tone for the next seven days. This transit encourages honesty, progress, and a healthy need for personal space within our closest bonds.
Venus in Aquarius: A Week for Truth and Freedom
Aquarius energy is truthful, progressive, and values independence above all. This suggests that for lasting intimacy, a sense of personal freedom is not just desired but essential. The week prompts us to consider what yearnings for space or personal growth are playing on our minds. Let your tarot card for the week, as revealed by seasoned tarot reader Kerry King, guide you through your relationship realm.
King, who has three decades of experience reading and teaching tarot, offers a free month in her exclusive Tarot Club for new members, providing further insights and forecasts.
Your Zodiac Sign's Weekly Tarot Card Reading
Here is what the cards reveal for each sun sign from January 12 to January 18, 2026.
Aries to Gemini
Aries (March 21-April 20): Your card is The Emperor. A power dynamic in a key relationship feels off-balance. Use your natural leadership to recalibrate the chemistry and restore equilibrium.
Taurus (April 21-May 21): Your card is Death. Celebrate a positive shift where an old need for control has faded. This creates space for new growth and allows you to invest in relationships on fresh, stronger terms.
Gemini (May 22-June 21): Your card is the Six of Swords. Venus gives you itchy feet. It's time to consciously move on from a relationship you've outgrown. See this ending as a natural and necessary step forward.
Cancer to Virgo
Cancer (June 22-July 23): Your card is the King of Coins. You're seeking an equal—a partner or friend who invests as much as you do. Make 2026 the year you set this standard and cultivate bonds where strength meets strength.
Leo (July 24-August 23): Your card is the Four of Cups. You may have overlooked a quietly supportive person in your life. Re-evaluate who has been consistently good to you and make them a priority.
Virgo (August 24-September 23): Your card is The Hanged Man. Facing a dead end with someone? Surrender. Give the situation space. Your absence may be the ultimate test of the bond's strength.
Libra to Sagittarius
Libra (September 24-October 23): Your card is the Eight of Swords. You might be projecting your own fears onto someone else. Step back, regain perspective, and seek to understand rather than judge to clear the air.
Scorpio (October 24-November 22): Your card is The High Priestess. You need private space to process, heal, and listen to your intuition. Unseen forces have messages for you; consider a tarot reading to uncover them.
Sagittarius (November 23-December 21): Your card is the Eight of Cups. Create distance from someone who has disappointed you. Focus on other, more rewarding bonds and allow time and space to do their work.
Capricorn to Pisces
Capricorn (December 22-January 21): Your card is the Eight of Coins. Your instinct is to work harder, and in a fading relationship, a concerted effort is needed. Show them how you feel through action, not just words.
Aquarius (January 22-February 19): Your card is the Ten of Cups. With Venus in your sign, your attraction beacon is glowing! This is a prime week for love, grand gestures, proposals, and strengthening all intimate bonds.
Pisces (February 20-March 20): Your card is the Six of Wands. Lady Luck is with you. Be bold and direct about what—and who—you want in relationships. Happy-go-lucky vibes can bring proposals, rekindled connections, or successful new partnerships.
Looking Ahead in 2026
For deeper insight, Kerry King's Year Ahead 2026 reading promises more answers. Readers can also explore her magical Tarot Club with a one-month free trial for Metro readers, offering forecasts and lessons directly to your inbox.
