James St Journal January

It’s a new year, and like many, we’re turning to the divine to make sense of what the next 12 months may hold.

Whether you believe them or not, you can’t deny that a little guiding force by way of your star sign is useful from time to time. So, for the first edition of the 2026 James St Journal, we turned to the stars – revealing twelve different cosmic pairings that align each sign with its match made in James St heaven.

ARIES (21 March – 19 April):
You may not want to hear this, Aries, but you’re impatient. And that means you’re probably not interested in spending long stretches waiting for your next meal. Enter your new culinary companion for 2026: James & Antler. Their croques, coffees, and cakes-in-a-can are ready in the blink of an eye, designed for eating on the go, and won’t slow you down.

TAURUS (20 APRIL – 20 MAY)
For the comfort-seeking Taurus, head to Harveys. For nearly twenty years, this local institution has consistently cooked up comforting meals in a familiar, reassuring setting, making it an easy place for loyalty-loving people like you to return to again and again.

GEMINI (21 MAY – 20 JUNE)
Gemini, boredom is your greatest enemy. Curious by nature and mentally restless, you’re always on the lookout for something new to discover. Keep that mind and body of yours busy then at Camargue. Housing designers across the sartorial style board, it’s the kind of place that keeps your attention engaged and rewards repeat wandering.

CANCER (21 JUNE – 22 JULY)
For Cancer, comfort always comes first. You’re home-oriented, nostalgia-prone, and deeply loyal to the spaces that make you feel safe and settled. RJ Living aligns with that instinct perfectly, offering pieces that encourage you to nest, rest, soften, and stay put in shades, textures, and shapes straight out of the 70s.

LEO (23 JULY – 22 AUGUST)
Being admired isn’t an option for a Leo; it’s an expectation. Confident and image-conscious, you know presentation matters. This is especially true when it comes to your hair. Knowing this better than anyone else, put your mane maintenance in the capable hands at EdwardsAndCo and Twin Palms Barbershop this new year. 

VIRGO (23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER)
There’s very little that gets past a Virgo. Detail-oriented and observant, you’re drawn to places where precision is visible and process matters. Nothing then will quite itch your brain than witnessing the pure, nuanced perfection that is the omakase at Sushi Room.

LIBRA (23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER)
Libras rejoice because James St is home to a place where indecision doesn’t exist. With a collection of timeless designs, in an array of beautifully balanced shades, at Mud Australia everything works together; satisfying your love of harmony and sparing you the agony of choosing between things that clash.

SCORPIO (23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER)
Scorpio, you’re not interested in surface-level anything. Intense, emotionally deep, and drawn to mystery, you prefer commitment over casual engagement. That instinct finds a natural match at Gail Sorronda, where every piece feels deliberate and decidedly all-or-nothing.

SAGITTARIUS (22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER)
Routine and the Sagittarius don’t exactly go hand in hand. Freedom-loving and impulsive, you want options, movement, and the ability to change your mind on a whim. Lucky for you Sunshine keeps things flexible, letting you build your meal your way and move on without ever feeling boxed in.

CAPRICORN (22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY)
As any good Capricorn would know, this is not the year for shortcuts. You’re investing in things that last, things that justify themselves over time, and things that don’t need constant explanation. That mindset aligns neatly with RATIONALE, where discipline, structure, and long-term commitment are the point.

AQUARIUS (20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY)
What’s independent, unconventional, and anti-trend? If you said an Aquarius, you’d be correct, but if you said Alpha60 you’d also be correct. This cosmic pairing is grounded in originality, rewarding those who prefer strong ideas over mass appeal.

PISCES (19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH)
Sweet sensitive Pisces, there’s a reason you gravitate toward softness when everything feels a little too sharp. Calm, comfort, and emotional ease aren’t indulgences for you; they’re necessities. Jardan then makes perfect sense for you, offering gentle forms and plush textures that invite you to slow down whilst engaging your deep desire for pure imagination.