New Moon in January
Next January New Moon
in Capricorn, 17°18′
January 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 | Capricorn 28°42′ | |
| 2027 | Capricorn 17°18′ | |
| 2028 | Aquarius 6°12′ | |
| 2029 | Capricorn 24°48′ |
New Moon in Capricorn
Long-term goals come into focus when the Sun and Moon meet in Capricorn. This New Moon falls between the December solstice and late January, in early winter in the Northern Hemisphere, around the time many people make resolutions. It is the most practical New Moon of the year for setting ambitions and building the structure to reach them.
What a Capricorn New Moon supports
Saturn rules Capricorn, a cardinal earth sign associated with career, responsibility, discipline, reputation and the passage of time. The Moon is in its detriment here, which means emotions are expressed through effort rather than sentiment. The cycle that begins now rewards patience, planning and the willingness to work steadily toward a distant goal.
This is a good lunation for intentions that require commitment over months or years: a career change, a professional qualification, a savings plan, a business, or a healthier relationship with authority and responsibility. Choose one meaningful aim rather than a long list, and think about the structure that will support it.
A serious, focused atmosphere
The atmosphere tends to be serious and focused. Some people feel motivated and clear about what they want; others feel the weight of their responsibilities or doubt whether they can meet them. Pessimism can creep in if goals seem too far away, and rest may feel undeserved.
Emotional reserve is common. You may prefer to work rather than talk about how you feel, and others may seem colder than usual. Remember that the dark of the Moon is a time for quiet planning, and that rest is part of any serious effort. A short break taken on purpose is not a failure of discipline. A plan that leaves no room for rest is rarely kept for long.
Intentions to build on
Concrete, realistic intentions work best. Set a professional goal with clear milestones, create a long-term budget, establish a daily discipline, or commit to finishing a project you have abandoned. Intentions about boundaries and self-respect also fit, such as saying no to tasks that are not yours.
Write the intention as a plan with deadlines. Capricorn trusts structure, and breaking a big goal into monthly steps makes it feel achievable rather than overwhelming. Check the plan at each New Moon through the year, and adjust it without giving up.
Rituals
Write your main goal for the year, then list the first three steps and put a date on each.
Clear and organize your workspace so it supports focused effort.
Review your commitments and cancel one that drains your time without moving you forward.
Light a candle and name one quality, such as patience or discipline, that you want to strengthen.
Journal prompts
What do I want to have built by this time next year?
Where am I carrying responsibilities that are not mine?
What does success mean to me, apart from what others expect?
How can I rest without feeling that I am falling behind?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the January new moon?
The date moves from year to year. The next January new moon is shown at the top of this page, and the table lists every January 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 January, both dates are listed.
What zodiac sign is the January 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 January 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.