The year 2025 will start on a formidable note with some significant planetary shifts. Major astrological events like the Mercury retroshade period, Mars’s retrograde and Saturn’s position influence our lives in big ways right from the beginning of the year. While the month will be a mixed bag filled with opportunities and challenges for most signs, here’s a look at the zodiac signs which could get particularly lucky or unlucky in January 2025.
Who are the lucky zodiac signs for January 2025?
Capricorn
This sincere and serious earth sign is on the pinnacle of its good luck this January. They have a favourable planetary arrangement with the new moon on 9 January in their sign. The themes of steadfastness, goal-orientedness and groundedness will significantly impact their journey. These virtues will usher in career advancements and happiness even in their personal life.
All areas of life including health and finances will be fulfilling and stable.
Leo

The full moon in January will rise on 25 January bringing many blessings to the Leo natives. This fixed fire sign will be filled with radiant energy to captivate and conquer the world. This generous, large-hearted and confident zodiac sign is sure to start the year strong as they will be lucky in love this month.
Their hard work will pay off and their efforts will lead to significant growth. They will also get some bonding time with family and enjoy great health!
Pisces
Pisceans will find many outlets to express their inner creativity this January. They will also feel passionate and poetic in love. This indeed is a beautiful time for them filled with beauty and romance. Themes of emotional stability, maturity and positivity will be strong. They will feel content and satisfied, overall.
Who are the most unlucky zodiacs for January 2025?
Gemini

This otherwise flirty and fun zodiac sign will face tough luck in January 2025. The main reason for this is the post-retrograde shadow of Mercury affecting Gemini natives in the month. Usually, communication is their forte but they could find it hard to express themselves freely, leading to misunderstandings.
This will reflect in their personal and professional life. They might feel emotionally spent and stressed out. Their financial growth will also be affected this month. They should try meditating and introspecting a little bit more this month.
Aries
Certain astrological placements like the new moon in Capricorn might cause financial distress to Aries natives. The month requires all zodiacs to focus on their goals seriously but this fire sign’s core nature is being spontaneous. This might cause them a bit of frustration. Their hot-headedness will not serve them well during January 2025.
They might take some regretful decisions or overspend which might not work well for them in future.
Scorpio
This is not an easy month for the Scorpio natives. They might feel a little burnt out and emotional as they negotiate their personal relationships. This cardinal water sign is known for its intuitive and intense nature. They will be further affected because of their core personality characteristics.
The month’s full moon in the exuberant Leo will not make things easier for them. They will feel exhausted and challenged on the domestic and professional front. They are advised to not react to any situation till they get clarity in their thoughts.
Cancer
This emotional water sign is known for being domestic and caring in nature. They have a sweet, sensitive and nurturing nature, which thrives in predictability. But January 2025’s astronomical alignment will put them in unknown territory, mentally.
This will cause them to feel disturbed and confused in their love life. They will be slow in adapting to changes and get a grip on reality. They should take care of their mental and physical health as the stress will cause them to suffer.
Do’s and don’ts that unlucky zodiac signs should follow for a better January 2025

– Meditate: Meditation and introspection will help the unlucky zodiac signs a lot to relieve stress. It will help them shut out background noise and focus on personal growth.
– Self-care: A little bit of self-care along with mindfulness can go a very long way for all the zodiac signs who are a little low on luck this month. Doing small rituals and more of what they like will help them seek emotional growth and personal development.
– Use a journal: Writing down thoughts or even expressing gratitude is a great way to heal and zodiacs should try journalling religiously to make peace with reality and attain spiritual growth.
– Take help: Natives belonging to Scorpio and Cancer signs should not shy away from taking help from experts this month because things can get emotionally overwhelming during this period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Capricorn will have the best luck in January 2025.
Scorpio, Cancer and Gemini are likely to face challenges in January 2025.
Yes, lucky and unlucky zodiac signs change every month according to the planetary placements during that period.