New Moon in Capricorn - January 18, 2026
On Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 11:51 AM PST/2:51 PM EST, we begin a new cycle in the disciplined, dedicated, hard- working, achievement oriented, and self -reliant sign of Capricorn. We stand at the first true threshold of 2026. This lunation gives us a preview for the year ahead and invites us into a sacred pause to decide what is truly worth our commitment.
In the dark, fertile space of this New Moon, we are asked to move beyond superficial resolutions. This is the rigorous, patient work of rebuilding internal authority. Capricorn is symbolized by the Sea-Goat: a mythical creature capable of both scaling the highest peaks and navigating the deepest emotional seas. This is the archetype of the Architect. It understands that nothing of lasting value is built overnight; it demands integrity, consistency, and a fearless look at the structural reality of our lives.
As this New Moon aligns with Mercury, Mars, Venus, and Pluto, and receives supporting energy from Uranus, the energy is a catalyst for breakthroughs that have been brewing behind the scenes in our psyche for months. Keep in mind that with Venus in the mix, our relationships and our connection to worth (both financial and personal) take center stage. For many, 2025 was a year of deep service, a time of giving until the well ran dry. This New Moon is your declaration of self-worth. It is an invitation to stop playing nice with dynamics that diminish you. Implementing a standard that honors your energy isn’t selfish; it is sustainable. If your foundation is cracked because you’ve prioritized everyone else’s needs, you cannot climb the mountain 2026 has placed before you.
Mars and Mercury in Capricorn push us toward action and communication, reminding us to consider new ways to express our feelings and needs. This lunation has a challenging alignment to Chiron in Aries and this may stir up old wounds and unresolved painful feelings regarding our right to exist and in how we assert ourselves. You might feel pulled between the urge to leap forward and start anew and a heavy standing still sensation. Even if you feel a strong desire to move forward, you may find that your fears or old patterns of thinking are what’s holding you back.
If you feel torn, find yourself dragging your feet, or feel that every step forward is two steps back, then maybe you need to go within to see how you feel instead of trying to push forward even more. The alignment of Sun, Moon, and Earth, will brighten our drive, but it may feel harder to access our intuition. The medicine for this tension is not force; it is meditation and assessment. Use this energy to see what you want to pull in and what you need to leave out. Capricorn reminds us that growth is progressive. We are preparing the soil, not just for a month, but for years to come.
With Saturn, the ruler of this New Moon, moving through the final degrees of Pisces toward a historic meeting with Neptune, we are in a momentous transitional phase. We are being asked to ground our highest dreams in concrete reality.
Take some time and consider: What illusions am I finally ready to release so that my true work can begin? Where have I given my power away to seek validation?
The magic of Capricorn isn’t found in grand gestures, but in the devotion of the daily practice. Capricorn deeply knows that success is the result of choosing to show up for yourself when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable.Your foundation for 2026 is built through small, sacred rituals. Maybe that’s five minutes of morning silence or the rhythmic ritual of organizing your space or a consistent walk that clears the mind, or maybe creating a daily altar to set your intentions.
What small steps am I willing take? What rituals could I do to support who I’m becoming? What are some daily practices that will keep me feeling centered? How am I willing to show up for myself on a daily basis?
Tonight, as the sky goes dark, go inward. Listen to what your soul is asking for. Trust that the universe is ready to meet you halfway. You only need to take the first step through the quiet fierce power of being willing to make some decisions worthy of you.
If you’d like some guidance on how to understand what’s present in your own chart and how to navigate through this time of expansion, let’s talk about what type of session might be right for you.