New Moon in Capricorn 2026

January 18 · 2:52 PM · 28° Capricorn

This New Moon feels serious in that quiet, grown-up way. Not heavy for the sake of being heavy, but intentional. We’re at 28 degrees of Capricorn, which carries a sense of urgency and responsibility. This is the point where something asks for your full attention before things tip into the unknown. It’s the moment where you handle your business before chaos has a chance to step in.

What you set in motion now wants results. Not perfection, not a ten-year master plan, just honesty about what you’re willing to take responsibility for. Many of us are being asked to look at how much we’re caring for ourselves versus how much weight we’ve been carrying for everyone else. You might feel emotionally burdened or drained, like the to-do list has been living rent-free in your nervous system.

This lunation has a way of clarifying what’s worth taking seriously and what you’re willing to let go of. Some ties may loosen or even sever. Not out of drama, but out of discernment.

A very personal New Moon

This New Moon is intimate because so many personal planets are clustered together in Capricorn. The Sun, Mercury, and Mars are all in the same room, having a very focused conversation. At the same time, this energy opposes Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, which can tug at old emotional patterns, family dynamics, and the need for safety or reassurance.

There’s support here too. Saturn and Neptune form helpful sextiles, reminding us that structure and faith don’t cancel each other out. Uranus offers a trine, opening the door for change that feels surprisingly natural, even if it’s unfamiliar. And then there’s Venus joining Pluto in Aquarius, which adds depth, honesty, and a desire for something more real.

All together, this is a deep energetic beginning.

Shedding layers and trusting the unseen

Capricorn is quietly ushering us toward the deeper waters of Pisces. This New Moon asks what you need to learn or release on a level that goes beyond surface goals. How do you take a vision that maybe only you can see and begin giving it form in the real world?

This isn’t about mapping out every step. It’s about holding faith in what you want while taking one grounded action that proves you believe in it. What are you being called to speak on or act on right now? What version of you wants to be seen, even if your ego feels a little bruised in the process?

There’s wisdom in noticing what’s poking at your pride. There’s information there, not judgment.

And yes, this New Moon is also asking you to own your quirks. The parts of you that don’t quite fit the mold might actually be what others need most from you. How does your uniqueness contribute to the people around you?

Values, support, and emotional honesty

There may be tension between what you say you value, what you want to accumulate, and what you’re actually willing to stand behind. This is a moment to ask whether you give the kind of support you hope to receive. Have you been pouring into yourself as much as you pour into others, or have you been quietly neglecting your own needs and resenting people for it later?

If you need rest, take it seriously. Spend time in your home, or with people and places that feel like home to your nervous system. There’s no gold star for burning yourself out gracefully.

This New Moon brings the emotional fuel to release illusions you’ve been clinging to, especially the ones that once felt comforting. There’s courage here to face facts instead of chasing dreams that no longer want to materialize in their current form.

Clear thinking and grounded magic

With Mercury sextile Saturn, there’s clarity available. This goes deeper than setting intentions. It’s about creating order and structure in ways that actually unlock more freedom. Practicality doesn’t kill magic. In this case, it makes room for it. When your foundation is solid, whimsy has somewhere safe to land.

Venus, Pluto, and choosing connection

Venus joining Pluto brings intensity, but in Aquarius, Venus also wants breathing room. Connection here is chosen, not owed. There’s a focus on the collective, on friendships and shared ideals, but with a strong reminder that we are individuals first. Desire and intimacy come from autonomy, not obligation.

Eccentric, eclectic, and authentic things may feel especially magnetic right now. There’s a collective craving for realness, and Venus in Aquarius is happy to deliver.

Emotionally, feelings may come in strong waves. This is a time to reassess loyalty and trust. Who can you lean on? Who feels safe to open up to? If you notice yourself wanting deeper connection or understanding but also feeling guarded, that’s part of the process. Nothing is wrong with you.

This New Moon in Capricorn asks for maturity, yes, but also self-respect. It reminds us that stepping up doesn’t mean abandoning ourselves. It means choosing what’s real, what’s sustainable, and what we’re ready to build with intention.

New Moon in Capricorn by Rising Sign

Aries Rising

This New Moon highlights your career, public image, and long-term direction. You may feel pressure to define what success actually means to you, not what you’ve been performing for others. This is about committing to a path that you can sustain, even if it requires slowing down or changing how you lead.

Taurus Rising

Your beliefs, education, and long-range vision are being reshaped. You may feel called to take your inner wisdom more seriously and apply it in tangible ways. What you’ve learned through experience now wants structure. Trust that expanding your worldview can still feel grounded.

Gemini Rising

This New Moon brings focus to shared resources, emotional bonds, and energetic exchanges. It’s a moment to assess what you’re carrying that doesn’t belong to you. Releasing obligations rooted in guilt can be a powerful act of self-respect right now.

Cancer Rising

Relationships take center stage. This isn’t about cutting people off impulsively, but about recognizing where reciprocity is missing. You’re being asked to define what commitment looks like for you and to choose connections that feel supportive rather than draining.

Leo Rising

Your daily routines, work habits, and health patterns are under review. This New Moon encourages you to simplify and create systems that actually work for your life as it is now. Small, consistent changes can lead to long-term stability.

Virgo Rising

Creativity, pleasure, and self-expression want to be taken seriously. This is about honoring what lights you up without needing external validation. Let your joy have structure. Let your passions grow roots.

Libra Rising

Home, family, and emotional foundations are highlighted. You may feel called to redefine what safety means to you. This could look like tending to your inner world or making practical changes to your living space that support your peace.

Scorpio Rising

Your voice, thoughts, and conversations carry weight right now. This New Moon supports speaking with intention and setting clearer boundaries around your mental energy. Say less, but mean more.

Sagittarius Rising

Money, values, and self-worth are in focus. This isn’t just about what you earn, but what you believe you deserve. Consider whether your resources align with your priorities and where you may be undervaluing yourself.

Capricorn Rising

This New Moon lands directly in your identity. You’re being asked to step into a more authentic version of yourself, one that doesn’t rely on over-functioning or proving your worth. This is a reset point for how you show up in the world.

Aquarius Rising

This is a quieter New Moon for you, working behind the scenes. Rest, reflection, and release are essential. You may be shedding old narratives or subconscious patterns that have been running the show without your consent.

Pisces Rising

Community, friendships, and future goals are illuminated. This is a time to be intentional about where you’re investing your energy socially. Not every group deserves access to you, and that discernment is part of growth.

Remember…

This New Moon doesn’t ask for grand declarations or dramatic reinventions. It asks for honesty. The kind that happens when you pause long enough to notice what’s been quietly asking for your attention. Capricorn reminds us that maturity isn’t about carrying more, it’s about carrying what’s true. As you move forward, let your choices be shaped by respect for your energy, your time, and your vision. What you tend to now, with care and intention, has the potential to last.

—Faith <3