New Moon in December
Next December New Moon
in Sagittarius, 17°00′
December New Moon Dates, 2026–2029
Times are in your time zone, or in US Eastern Time if your time zone cannot be read. Years and months follow US Eastern Time; where your date differs, the Eastern date is in parentheses.
| Year | Date and time | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sagittarius 17°00′ | |
| 2027 | Capricorn 5°48′ | |
| 2028 | Sagittarius 24°42′ | |
| 2029 | Sagittarius 13°48′ |
New Moon in Sagittarius
Hope and a wider view arrive when the Sun and Moon meet in Sagittarius. This New Moon falls between late November and the December solstice, in late autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, as the year moves toward its close. Its mood is optimistic and restless, and it invites intentions about growth, learning, travel and the beliefs that guide your life.
The spirit of a Sagittarius New Moon
Jupiter rules Sagittarius, a mutable fire sign associated with philosophy, higher education, travel, publishing, faith and adventure. A New Moon in this sign plants seeds that grow outward. It favors intentions to study, explore, broaden your horizons and act according to your deepest values. Generosity and a sense of humor belong to this sign as well, and both help when plans change.
Because Sagittarius looks ahead, this lunation is also a natural moment to sketch the vision for the coming year before the season of resolutions arrives. Ask what you want to understand more deeply, where you want to go, and what kind of person you want to become. Big goals are welcome here, as long as you choose a first step.
How the days around it may feel
Restlessness and enthusiasm tend to rise. Routine may feel confining, and the urge to book a trip, sign up for something new or simply get outside can be strong. Conversations turn to meaning, faith and politics, and humor helps lighten heavier topics.
Overcommitment is the risk. Optimism makes everything look possible, so it is easy to promise more than you can deliver or spend more than you planned. Bluntness can also cause friction. Enjoy the expansive feeling, but check the calendar before you say yes.
Intentions worth setting
Growth is the direction for intentions now. Enroll in a course, plan a long trip, read books outside your comfort zone, learn about another culture, or commit to living more honestly according to your beliefs. Intentions about freedom, such as reducing obligations that no longer serve you, also fit.
Phrase the intention as something you will explore rather than control. Sagittarius thrives on discovery, so leave space for the unexpected along the way. A map, a reading list or a booked date on the calendar can turn a wish into the start of an adventure.
Rituals
Write down three places, subjects or experiences you want to explore in the coming year.
Take a long walk outdoors, ideally somewhere with a wide view, and think about the direction you want your life to take.
Pick a book on a subject you know nothing about and read the first chapter tonight.
Light a candle and name one belief that has helped you and one that is ready to be outgrown.
Journal prompts
What do I believe about my future, and is it helping me?
Where do I want to grow over the next year?
What adventure have I postponed for too long?
Which obligation could I release to make room for more freedom?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the December new moon?
The date moves from year to year. The next December new moon is shown at the top of this page, and the table lists every December new moon through 2029, all in your time zone. If the page cannot read your time zone, times appear in US Eastern Time (EST or EDT). Years and months follow US Eastern Time, so where your date differs, the Eastern date is added in parentheses. In a year with two new moons in December, both dates are listed.
What zodiac sign is the December new moon in?
A new moon happens when the Moon lines up with the Sun, so it always falls in the same sign as the Sun. The Sun moves into the next sign partway through every month, so a December new moon lands in one of two signs depending on the year. The sign for each year is in the table on this page.
What does the new moon mean in astrology?
The new moon opens the lunar cycle. The Moon is dark and the sky is quiet, and astrologers treat these days as a time to set intentions, start small and plant ideas that can grow over the following weeks. The sign of the new moon colors which kind of beginning feels natural.