[First, the atmosphere of 2026] [Calendar talk]

The year 2026 is the year of the Chinese zodiac "Hinoeuma." If you keep this calendar information in mind, it can also be a topic of conversation when making plans.

[Theme for 2026 as seen through the movement of the stars]

Astrological commentaries tend to emphasize "taking the initiative," "individual power," and "beginnings" for 2026. For example, they explain that Neptune will fully enter Aries on January 27, 2026, and Saturn will enter Aries on February 14, with the two planets conjuncting on February 21.

It also explains that Jupiter will move from Cancer to Leo on June 30, 2026 (the mood will shift to "security" in the first half and "self-expression" in the second half).

[How this ranking was created]

Here, we simply "averaged" the rankings of two Japanese articles that have published "annual rankings" to create the overall ranking.

・Odekake moa (Honda Access) 12 Zodiac Sign Rankings

・Fortune Telling TV News (Kataaki Senda's ranking of the 12 zodiac signs)

Furthermore, the number one spot varies from site to site (some years Cancer is number one, and some years Leo is number one), so the smartest way to use it is to use the overall number as a guideline and pick out the time when you are compatible.

[2026 Overall Luck Ranking (Editor's Edition)]

1st place: Leo: The more you step forward at crucial moments, the more you will grow.

2nd place: Aries: Taking on new challenges on your own will be a strong year

3rd place: Cancer: A year where you can build a foundation in the first half and easily reap the rewards in the second half.

4th place: Gemini: A year of change and new fortunes

5th place: Scorpio: A year in which you will likely see a tailwind in terms of ability evaluation and title reinforcement.

6th place Sagittarius: The more you move, the more connections and information you will gain.

7th place Capricorn: A year of stable success with advice and systematization

8. Virgo: The more you organize yourself, the stronger you will be (health and habits are key)

9. Pisces: A year in which evaluations are likely to be divided (the theme for good fortune is "letting go").

10th place: Taurus: A year in which you can easily prevent losses by consolidating and organizing.

11th place Libra: This year will be a challenge for you to stay true to your core and not try to adapt too much to others.

12th place Aquarius: Be careful not to take on too much, the more you relax, the more things will turn out for you.

[Tips for turning your top three rankings into real results]

For Leo and Aries, the trend of "self-expression" and "stepping forward" is likely to become stronger towards the second half of 2026, so it is easy to plan the first half of the year to prepare and improve your skills, and then make a big move around June 30th onwards.

Cancers are well suited to the idea of "creating a sense of security and a place to belong in the first half of the year," and are the type who tend to grow by investing in their living base and team building.

[How to handle "constellations with divided ratings" (points that make a difference)]

Pisces will have some articles that rank highly in the annual rankings and others that rank low, and their perceptions of the year will be easily affected by how they spend it (for example, 4th place and 12th place are complete opposites). That's why it's easier to shift your luck in a positive direction by first "reducing the amount of stuff you're carrying," "delegating," and "defining priorities."

[Bonus: Who is the strongest in the first half of 2026?]

In the overall ranking for the first half of 2026, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are ranked high. It is also recommended to pick out the "star signs that are strong in the first half of the year" rather than the yearly ranking, and make plans in six-month increments.