If you're finding yourself at the end of this year thinking, 'well thank god that's over', you're not the only one leaving 2025 feeling like their head and heart have been put through the wringer. As a starting point, we lived through 12 retrogrades this year – which is two more than we experienced in 2024 – planetary shifts saw us transition from slower Earth/Water energy into Fire/Air ideas, and to top it all off, the world outside of astrology felt like true chaos, too. So, if you have plans to enter your villain era in 2026, we wouldn't blame you – but what if we told you there are four key signs that are definitely about to enter a three-year chapter of transformation and owning of power?

Thanks to Saturn moving into Aries in 14 February 2026 to 13 April 2028, all star signs, but especially Aries, Libra, Capricorn and Cancer are being asked to 'grow up' across various areas of your life and finally set the boundaries you should have put in place years ago. This new villain era is all about taking the time to rebuild and become the person you were always meant to be – without distractions and with complete claiming of your power. By the end of this transit, you wont even be able recognise yourself.

Below, we're sharing how this new lifestyle change will be felt by the most impacted signs.

Aries

This transition will be a big one for you Aries. With Saturn moving into your sign directly, it means that of all the signs, you will be hit the hardest. If you want to know exactly what's about to change, this transit will encourage you to become less impulsive and more strategic. You'll notice that you will be reacting less and responding more intentionally – recognising that not everything or everyone deserves your energy. The boundaries you will set will make it clear that moving forward, there is no such thing as second chances with you Aries and you'll have no tolerance for those who show their true colours.

Libra

Libra, don't say we didn't warn you. This next chapter of your life is going to be brutal, but we think you know that this villain era of yours is majorly overdue. Most importantly, many of your relationships – both romantic and platonic – will be impacted, but it won't all be negative. Where some partnerships will end, new and better ones will begin. The most important takeaway from this transit is that you will realise you no longer need someone else to complete you.

Capricorn

As mentioned earlier, this three-year transit will impact each sign in different areas of their lives, and for you Capricorn, it will tackle your home and family life. This is the time to finally address and take control of the family dynamics that no longer speak to you – disconnecting yourself from the behaviours of others and refusing to pass these same behaviours on. This may look like moving away from your hometown or certain family members, and redefining what home means for you.

Cancer

Last, but not least, Cancer. Your villain era is all about YOU – prioritising your ambitions, wants and emotional needs above all and anyone else. Some might see it as selfish, but don't let their own projections sway your focus. Once you stop asking for permission and detach from guilt, you won't be able to recognise yourself.

If you want to know more about what's in store for your star sign in the new year, you can read our official 2026 horoscope forecast.

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