The new moon in Capricorn is on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2:51 p.m. ET, which will occur at 28 degrees. New moons represent the beginning of a six-month cycle, and this lunar cycle will focus on the start of Capricorn’s themes, such as career, responsibility, and success. What can you expect from the new moon in Capricorn 2025? Keep reading to find out!

🐐  What Can You Expect from the New Moon in Capricorn 2026?

New moons represent the chance for a new cycle or chapter to begin. Since this is the start of something new, a new moon is an opportune time for manifesting and setting intentions. Whatever intentions, manifestations, and wishes you cast on the new moon may come to fruition over the next six months. Since this new moon will represent the start of a six-month cycle, you should think positively of what’s to come your way. Additionally, the new moon will be detriment in Capricorn, meaning that this lunation may be weaker if you lack faith in your emotional maturity and intuition. Give yourself grace and feel all the feelings as you set your 2026 intentions under the new moon in Capricorn.

The first half of 2026 will be heavily influenced by this lunation, so think of this as the perfect time to set your new year goals. No matter what you manifest or wish for, this lunar chapter will require hard work and consistency. Capricorn is a dedicated earth sign who’s in it for the long haul. While this might not be your style, Capricorn encourages you to take it slowly. As long as you’re regularly working toward your new year goals, you should accomplish them. So, there’s no need to rush the process or stop yourself short if you don’t see instantaneous success. Think of the six-month cycle as a grace period to see what you can accomplish in the first half of this year. 

🧠  Overall Theme: Get ready to work. The new moon in Capricorn inspires dedication, hard work, and perseverance to accomplish your 2026 goals. You may have to roll up your sleeves, but you can rest assured that your responsibility and dutifulness will be rewarded by the end of this lunar cycle.

💫  What Else Is Happening in the Sky? Your Cosmic Forecast for the New Moon in Capricorn 2026

As the new moon in Capricorn begins a new six-month cycle, Luna will be influenced by the surrounding planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Uranus retrograde, and Neptune.

There will be a Capricorn stellium containing the new moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars during the lunation. A stellium occurs when three or more planets come together in one zodiac sign. This stellium is extra special, because it’s occurring during the new moon and it includes the new moon. As you enter the six-month cycle, you may want to pay attention to where Capricorn sits in your chart. The Capricorn stellium will reiterate that your house in Capricorn will become a major focus over the next six months. Scroll down to read your horoscope to see what area of life will be activated by the new moon and stellium. Aside from this, the Capricorn stellium implies responsibility, authority, and restriction. There might be some limitations to work around as you navigate the six-month cycle. Keep working, because your dutifulness and dedication will be rewarded. Never forget that you’re in control of where your life goes, or what you choose to focus on.

Luna will also trine Uranus retrograde in Taurus and sextile Neptune in Pisces, suggesting that there will be unexpected pivots as you follow your dreams throughout the lunar cycle. Uranus retrograde says don’t be afraid to switch things up; Neptune encourages the stoic lunation to have faith in what could come of the six-month cycle. Think of Uranus retrograde and Neptune as your permission to dream big, ridiculous dreams since anything could happen this year.

🌑  Tips & Tricks to Create Your New Moon in Capricorn Ritual

The new moon in Capricorn can be honored through various practices, rituals, and offerings. In particular, you may want to consider doing rituals aligned with Capricorn. Align your lunar magick with Capricorn’s correspondences, symbols, and more to amplify your new moon ritual.

Since Capricorn is a cardinal earth, this would be the perfect new moon to incorporate the Earth element into your lunar ritual. If you’re able to, having dirt on your altar or in your lunar ritual can be a powerful additive. However, you can also represent earth through twigs, rocks, leaves, and other natural materials. Some natural materials might be hard to come by mid-winter if you reside in a colder climate. If this is the case, then you can represent the earth element by its alchemical symbol, 🜃, in your spellwork.

Capricorn’s energy can also be invoked through tarot cards, animals, and deities. Capricorn’s tarot cards are interesting, since Capricorn is represented as The Devil and Capricorn’s ruling planet, Saturn, is represented as The World. You could use The Devil in reverse to represent letting go of bad habits or negative energy in this new cycle. The World could also help you with the goal of seeing something through. However, if you don’t resonate with these major arcana cards, you could always use the Ace of Pentacles, 2 of Pentacles, 3 of Pentacles, or 4 of Pentacles in your lunar ritual. Aside from tarot, you may feel called to honor the goal as your animal of choice, since goats align with Capricorn. Additionally, you may feel called to work the following deities: Kronos/Saturn, Pan, Enki, Vesta, Shani, Zeus, Carme/Karme, and Demeter.

Additionally, you may feel called to work with herbs, crystals, and colors associated with Capricorn. Your lunar magick will be amplified if you use nettle, thyme, or comfrey. The color black will resonate, whether you use black candles or black crystals, such as Black Tourmaline and Obsidian. Your lunar ritual will be potent when you work with the metaphysical aspects of Capricorn.

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🌟  How Will The New Moon in Capricorn Affect Your Zodiac Sign

What can the zodiac signs expect from the new moon in Capricorn 2026? Read your sun sign and rising sign horoscopes to see what you should expect from this lunation:

♈  Aries: 10th House of Success, Career, & Legacy

Success awaits, Aries. Set your sights on the next major milestone when the new moon in Capricorn activates your tenth house of success, career, and legacy. 2026 is your year to rise above the mundane, so set the intention to be highly accomplished under the new moon in Capricorn. Your career path or reputation will go to incredible lengths over the next six months if you’re dedicated to becoming successful.

♉  Taurus: 9th House of Journeying, Worldview, & Belief

You have much to look forward to, Taurus. The future is bright with the new moon in Capricorn working through your ninth house of journeying, worldview, and belief. You may feel strongly that 2026 is the time for you to travel, return to school, or achieve a long-term goal. Regardless of what you want to do, start making long-term plans during the new moon in Capricorn and watch them unfold all year long.

♊  Gemini: 8th House of Intimacy, Taboo, & Money

What will you prioritize, Gemini? Choose your investments wisely when the new moon in Capricorn considers your eighth house of intimacy, taboo, and money. You have a chance to go all-in on a connection or opportunity. The new moon in Capricorn asks you to take yourself seriously by investing in your future and long-term goals, since whatever you invest in will become your main responsibility over the next six months.

♋  Cancer: 7th House of Commitment, Marriage, & Contract

Manifest the commitment you desire, Cancer. Someone new will come into your life when the new moon in Capricorn activates your seventh house of commitment, marriage, and contracts. 2026 is your year to meet someone special, so set this intention during the new moon. You could call in the perfect business partner to work with, or the person you are destined to marry throughout this exciting six-month lunar cycle.

♌  Leo: 6th House of Health, Habits & Routine

What do you want to do with your work life, Leo? Picture your ideal life, as the new moon in Capricorn works through your sixth house of health, habits, and routine. You have a chance to reinvent your life. The new moon in Capricorn could help you manifest your dream job this year, or assist with your health goals by being consistent in your habits and routines to make your goals happen.

♍  Virgo: 5th House of Joy, Passion, & Creation

A creative project may become something more, Virgo. Dive into your passions, as the new moon in Capricorn moves through your fifth house of joy, passion, and creation. The new moon may bless you with exciting ideas and a deep desire to start something new. Something may stand out to you, whether it's a hobby, an outlet, or a new endeavor. Regardless, your talents and artistry will become something amazing throughout this year.

♎  Libra: 4th House of Home, Family, & Roots

Is this the kind of life you want to live, Libra? Transform your life when the new moon in Capricorn highlights your fourth house of home, family, and roots. It might be time to change how or where you live this year, following the new moon. Start living the life you want to live by changing your habits, patterns, or scenery. A new family member could even come into your life over the next six months.

♏  Scorpio: 3rd House of Communication, Locality, & Siblings

Start planning, Scorpio. Think about your 2026 goals when the new moon in Capricorn hits your third house of communication, locality, and siblings. You may want to get involved in your neighborhood events, work on your immediate community, or start learning something new. No matter what your goals are, the new moon in Capricorn encourages you to get organized to have the best year ever.

♐  Sagittarius: 2nd House of Value, Security, & Wealth

Be financially responsible, Sagittarius. Hold yourself accountable when the new moon in Capricorn activates your second house of value, security, and wealth. It’s time to refrain from spending and to save as much as possible to meet your financial goals this year. You may have to stop spending money on frivolous things, like eating at restaurants or buying new clothes. However, saving your money will be more rewarding in the long-run.

♑  Capricorn: 1st House of Self, Appearance, & Identity

Reinvent yourself this year, Capricorn. Take a good look in the mirror, because the new moon in Capricorn will influence your first house of self, appearance, and identity. This is your sign to have a glow-up and become the best version of yourself. You could set the intention to improve your body, style, makeup, or something else that resonates with your identity. Use this new moon's lunar cycle to launch your ideal self.

♒  Aquarius: 12th House of Subconsciousness, Intuition, & Mystery

Pull yourself up by the bootstraps, Aquarius. Focus on yourself, as the new moon in Capricorn works through your twelfth house of subconsciousness, intuition, and mystery. It's no secret that 2025 was incredibly rough. You may have gone through a lot in the past year that could have been mentally and emotionally draining. Luckily, the new moon in Capricorn inspires perseverance and stoicism, which you will surely embody this year.

♓  Pisces: 11th House of Friendship, Networking, & Aspirations

Take your time getting to know new people, Pisces. A new world of connections will arrive when the new moon in Capricorn activates your eleventh house of friendship, networking, and aspirations. Set the intention to find people who will support you and offer genuine connections. Although new friends may instantly pop up, remember that you have the entire lunar cycle to form deeper friendships, so there’s no rush.

 

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