January 2026 — Tarot Pick a Card

The new year has begun and I’m sure you’re ready to find out what’s coming your way in the next month with this psychic tarot pick a card reading.

The universal tarot card for January 2026 is Justice, so this is going to be a month of balance in a year of The Wheel of Fortune. That means the month should have modest energy that’s not too overpowering in the face of change.

But what about your life specifically?

To receive your message from the universe, pick one of the piles above using your intuition.

After you select your cards, scroll down to your pile or choose below.

For this reading, I’ve used the Moonology Oracle and the Fountain Tarot decks. These are affiliate links, and it helps support me if you love these decks and want to buy them for yourself too.

Remember that you have free will. That means you can manifest the positive and avoid the negative of any reading.

Now let’s see what is going to happen in your life in January 2026.

Pile 1: Telephone

Themes

Something you’ve been working really hard on is going to manifest this month. Or, at the very least, be close to it. The first oracle card, Fixed Moon, has the wisdom message of “Hold your vision.”

That means there’s still a small chance the manifestation could fail, but you don’t have to invent a new path. Just stick to what you’re currently doing or continue on with the next phase in your plan. It’s the right thing.

The Full Moon in Aries with the wisdom message of “A fiery climax approaches!” is proof positive that your intention is going to manifest. But first, something eventful relating to it is likely to take place.

This could be the emotional energy leading up to the manifestation or an important and key event will occur that should facilitate that manifestation.

The last oracle card, New Moon in Capricorn, has the wisdom message of “Your hard work is paying off.” That’s a clear sign you’ll be rewarded for all your efforts. So really good cards going into this month.

Spirituality

With the Eight of Wands card, this is a sign of things happening quickly, especially in the spiritual realm. You may encounter a lot of signs or spiritual energy, but it may occur at a pace too quickly for you to comprehend or pick up on.

Pursue a contemplative practice this month like meditation, gratitude, or just sitting outside and being present in nature. The goal is to slow down your thoughts so you can perceive the spiritual world that’s in a fast forward state all around you.

Relationships

I’m not surprised to see the Strength, Reversed card here. This suggests your relationships are going to take a back seat this month. And since you’re so close to manifesting one of your goals, that makes sense. Try to make more time for the people you care about.

But what if your goal manifestation is related to a relationship? This could be a sign it’ll manifest, but not in the way you wanted it to. Be mindful of what the other person wants. You may be misaligned.

Career/Money/Hobbies

A secret is going to be revealed due to The Moon, Reversed card. I’m willing to bet this is related to what you’re trying to manifest. Sometimes, when manifestations occur, it leads to a revelation.

Something about your plan, though it’s going to be successful, didn’t account for the full outcome. Be prepared to be surprised. It’s likely to be a happy one, but still a surprise.

Personal Development/Miscellaneous

Your last card today is the Seven of Swords. This is a card of strategy, and sometimes in underhanded ways. I think this represents you seeing your manifestation come into being and then reflecting on how you got there.

Pay special attention to what worked, because it can work again. Find your success pattern when it comes to manifesting your goals so you can repeat that starting next month.

Your month looks amazing, but it seems like you have a blind spot in your relationships. To find out what that is, you can book a detailed video private tarot reading with me with me to get to the bottom of it.

Pile 2: Piano

Themes

So much of what you want for yourself is good and close to happening… but you need to refine your plan.

The first card, Gibbous Moon, has the wisdom message of “You’re very close to achieving your goal.” That means you aren’t on the verge of failure and this month is about getting you close to the finish line.

But to do that, the Full Moon in Taurus has the wisdom message of “Your dreams need a practical plan.” Hey, I get it, your visualization and hopes and dreams did so much to progress you towards today. However, now you need to make January about identifying a more realistic process.

Traditional advice, which you may have been ignoring to some degree, is likely to be the last tool you need to adopt. Maybe it wouldn’t have worked before, but some element is going to work now.

You’re struggling with that though. The final oracle card, Full Moon in Leo, has the wisdom message of “Don’t let pride get in your way.” You’re wedded to your current process in a romantic way.

It feels good or it used to feel good. But now it’s just making you a big fish in a small pond. Don’t let your ego trick you into believing the same way to do something is the only valid way.

Spirituality

Okay, I like seeing The Devil, Reversed in this position because it means beautiful and good energy is coming your way. It’s also a happy sign that the ego I previously talked about isn’t at a toxic level.

But, spiritually, you would do well by connecting with a higher power or aligning with universal ethics and morals. Do what is good and just, spiritually or pragmatically, and you’ll find your life bountiful in its abundance.

Relationships

The good news is that the Five of Swords upright is an indication of victory when dealing with a difficult social situation. But this isn’t a romantic relationship card, rather a sign that you’re resolving a conflict in your favor in general.

It could be an argument with a loved one, but more likely to be about getting even or getting justice from someone who wronged you. Perhaps this is going to be what helps you to start getting pragmatic: you see a future for yourself that didn’t exist when you were still being oppressed in some way.

Career/Money/Hobbies

I think the Ace of Wands, Reversed is you feeling disheartened that your work style is no longer working. People tend to romanticize their approach, especially if they’re creative or less structured. That’s because they tend to be in flow more often and get a lot of quality from their efforts.

But at some point, you need to refine your project and you go from creation or initiation to an editing phase. The fun part is over and now you have to do the drudgery. So it may simply be your need to adopt traditional planning and tools is in response to a phase of your project in January that specifically requires it.

Personal Development/Miscellaneous

You thought you lost something, but the Five of Cups, Reversed shows that it’ll be found. This energy feels separate from the rest of your spread to some degree.

Likely, this refers to an object or file you thought you lost and will locate. But it could also refer to a relationship or emotional state turning into a healthy one. I think that’s because you’re getting your life in order in a different way, and it gives you a new perspective.

I’m so happy to see that things are falling into place for you this month! But you may want help identifying specific work strategies that are best for you right now. To find out what that is, you can book a detailed video private tarot reading with me with me to get to the bottom of it.

Pile 3: Parasol

Themes

Compromise is the name of the game. One lesson to learn from this is that relationships, and sometimes projects, aren’t a zero-sum game. That means there doesn’t always have to be a winner and a loser. Sometimes more than one party can walk away satisfied.

The first oracle card is Full Moon in Libra with the wisdom message of “A win-win outcome is forecast.” However, it’s going to require the energy of the second card, Third Quarter Moon with the wisdom message of “Adjustments are required,” to manifest.

Consider what it is you really want. Consider what they want. Consider if there are possible alternatives that could be just as good for one or both involved.

The last oracle card, Mutable Moon, has the wisdom message of “Nothing is yet set in stone.” This could be a sign that your negotiations won’t end this month, and it could take some time to resolve. But if you’re having an argument in a relationship or difficulty somewhere else in life, things don’t always end when expected. And that’s for the best!

If you want it to end well, use January to build a foundation through truly understanding the options available. You may need to do research to find if your current assumptions haven’t factored in everything.

Spirituality

You’re going to have an ego death this month with the Six of Wands, Reversed. You may be too focused on yourself or on your life purpose that you aren’t leaving space for the people around you or their missions.

Get in touch with a higher morality. Introspection is good here: if you were meant to do something, what is the best and most moral way to accomplish it? Your conscience is a guide here and meditation, prayer, or reading scriptures could be enlightening.

Relationships

The universal tarot card this month is Justice and you share that in the relationship position. This is about balance and fairness, so this could be a sign that doing right by you and another person will open doors you don’t even realize right now.

Those who find themselves in alignment with the universe usually have less friction with their goals and manifestations. Perhaps compromise isn’t an obstacle, but an opportunity.

Career/Money/Hobbies

With The Fountain, Reversed here, this is a sign that you may not be as inspired in your work or hobbies. Your ideas just aren’t coming to the surface and that could be frustrating to you. But that’s because you aren’t using the power of collaboration.

Obviously, you can work with other people, but if your particular project requires independent work, consider opening yourself up to divine revelation.

Morning pages are good here: it’s the practice of writing three pages when you wake up in the morning. Whatever comes to mind even if it seems like nonsense at first. But automatic writing, which is essentially the same thing later in the day, is also good.

Let the ideas come from divinity instead of your mind for right now. Don’t censor those thoughts. See what your muse has to suggest. You can edit it later or use those words to empower your projects with a personal spin on it.

Personal Development/Miscellaneous

The end of the month is likely to be a beginning with the Page of Coins card. This is an indication that whatever you’re compromising on will either reach an agreement or you’ll start a trial stage.

However, it’s still likely to feel new or unfinished. That’s okay. This new beginning is an opportunity to try and manifest with a different energy and framework. Be open to novelty. You might be surprised by what could actually work for you.

It looks like the year ahead is going to be an exciting one for you with such a promising start to the year. But it does appear as if some of your expectations may not be met due to some surprises coming your way. To find out what that is, you can book a detailed video private tarot reading with me with me to get to the bottom of it.