The New Moon 🌑 in Capricorn ♑️ of January 18, 2026
With the New Moon, the Sun and Moon merge, and that magical moment marks the beginning of a new cycle. A cosmic power bank!
The Moon charges with the Sun’s power in preparation for its new monthly cycle of growth to full maturity.
The New Moon in Capricorn of January 18, 2026, at 28º 44′ in earthly Capricorn, asks us to look at our goals and what we can do to achieve them.
Materially, Capricorn is associated with ambition, goals, and direction, but spiritually, with ascension. Both in the material world and spiritually, it’s Capricorn’s job to reach the highest heights! There’s no greater go-getter than Capricorn, the sign that, despite all opposition, doesn’t give up, no matter how difficult or long the road to the top may be.
Reality and magic go hand in hand in Capricorn, and with this New Moon, the realization grows that even the impossible is possible.
This New Moon forms a conjunction with Mercury and Mars in Capricorn, a sextile with Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, a trine with retrograde Uranus in Taurus, and an opposition with retrograde Jupiter in Cancer.
With this inspiring collaboration, new ideas are born and plans are made in constructive Capricorn.
The North Node in Pisces connects with retrograde Uranus in Taurus and Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, so we can rightly call it a groundbreaking New Moon!
A few days after this New Moon, the Sun, Mercury, and Mars shift into Aquarius, and that is an energy of renewal. So, with the structure of Capricorn and the renewal of Aquarius, a new direction opens up.
Now is the time to break the old routine, revise plans, and build a future that excites you.
Everything begun with this New Moon in Capricorn has a great chance of success! Saturn in Pisces with this New Moon gives us focus and strength to follow through on good intentions, persevere, and trust.
With this powerful Capricorn energy, we have the opportunity to focus on practical and achievable long-term goals and prepare for the future.
What do you want to achieve, and what do you need to achieve it?
What will be your next step?
This New Moon has a strong influence if you have your ascendant, Sun, Moon, or personal planets positioned at approximately 25 to 30 degrees in Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, or at 0 to 3 degrees in the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.
The influence of this New Moon in Capricorn for all zodiac signs (read from the ascendant):
ARIES ♈️ March 21 – April 19
The New Moon in Capricorn in the 10th House of Career encourages Aries to focus on an incredible career move. Stay strong and confident, even if you encounter headwinds and delays. This New Moon offers Aries the opportunity to give your career a new direction in the coming six months! If your career is going well, this is the perfect time to start a new project.
TAURUS ♉️ April 20 – May 20
The New Moon in Capricorn in the 9th House of Study and Travel encourages Taurus to explore new avenues by traveling, studying, or focusing on a new website, podcast, or other platform to make themselves heard or seen. This New Moon in Capricorn brings out your adventurous side, so what’s stopping you from broadening your horizons and making constructive changes?
GEMINI ♊️ May 21 – June 21
With the New Moon in Capricorn in the 8th House of Shared Finances (pensions, taxes, loans, inheritances, and mortgages), attractive financial options can arise.
This New Moon is a good time to create a financial plan that will offer you and your loved one more stability for the future. The 8th House is also the House of Depth, so this is also an introspective New Moon to connect with your soul and inner strength.
CANCER ♋️ June 22 – July 22
This New Moon in Capricorn in the 7th House of Relationships is the perfect time to take a new step in a committed relationship or to start a new one. Cancer will be challenged to forge new connections over the next six months. A new business partnership or burying the hatchet with a business associate is possible.
LEO ♌️ July 23 – August 22
The earthy vibes of this Capricorn New Moon in the 6th House of Daily Work and Well-being boost health and wellness goals. It’s a great time to decide to exercise, start a new workout plan, or make your work environment more efficient, productive, and healthy by implementing improvements in your work environment and interactions with colleagues.
VIRGO ♍️ August 23 – September 22
This New Moon in Capricorn in the 5th House of Love is a New Moon of creativity and adventure, making Virgo long for more excitement and romance. Creatively, Virgo is also encouraged to connect and share ideas and interests with friends.
LIBRA ♎️ September 23 – October 23
The New Moon in Capricorn in the 4th House of Family and Home brings an introspective energy. Libra wants to return to their roots by delving into family history through genealogical research or looking at old photos.
Besides processing and restoring family ties, the next six months will also see changes in home location and living arrangements.
SCORPIO ♏️ October 24 – November 22
The New Moon in Capricorn in the 33rd House of Communications sends Scorpio exploring their immediate surroundings, exploring their neighborhood or finding out about transportation, schools, courses, and training. You might meet new neighbors, change schools, or start a new program. Short trips are planned for the next six months, such as road trips, city breaks, work visits, or family visits.
SAGITTARIUS ♐️ November 23 – December 21
With the New Moon in Capricorn in the 2nd House of Finances, Sagittarius receives valuable information to make constructive financial decisions and can lead to unexpected windfalls, such as an unexpected bonus or a late New Year’s gift.
This is a favorable time to draw up a budget plan or set new financial goals for 2026. A well-considered risk can yield rewards in the next six months.
CAPRICORN ♑️ December 22 – January 20
The New Moon in Capricorn in the 1st House on January 18, 2026, marks the beginning of your personal new year. Your personal solar cycle and universal solar cycle are in their growth phase and is an ideal time to commit to a change in appearance, attitude, or lifestyle. This New Moon in Capricorn gives you the drive and determination to manifest your dreams. What you begin now has lasting power.
AQUARIUS ♒️ January 21 – February 18
The New Moon in Capricorn in the 12th House of Cosmic Consciousness encourages Aquarius to delve deeper and discover your inner self.
Who are you, and what are you hiding from yourself and the world?
You need rest, relaxation, and time to recharge and restore balance to your mind and body.
PISCES ♓️ February 19 – March 20
This spontaneous New Moon in Capricorn, in the 11th House of Social Processes, opens the door to new friendships or business contacts that can bring you much good. It’s a great time for networking or gaining exposure on social media.
Pisces has the opportunity to convince friends or business contacts of a special project. What is born now will develop in the next six months.
