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New Moon in Capricorn | January 18, 2026
This New Moon in Capricorn initiates lasting change, in line with who you are at your core, not how you present yourself. It requires you to take responsibility and make mature decisions.
New Moon in Capricorn
On January 18, the New Moon is in Capricorn. The new moon represents a new beginning, the start of a new cycle.
Capricorn is about reputation and status. It is about discipline, hard work, and perseverance. It is also associated with structure, authority, and maturity. Thriftiness and financial security are also terms that fit Capricorn. This New Moon marks a new beginning around responsibility, long-term goals, and mature choices.
A Fundamentally New Start
Mars and Mercury are in Capricorn conjunct the New Moon. This adds decisiveness and mental sharpness. Venus and Pluto are in early Aquarius and also conjunct the New Moon. This indicates that this new beginning is fundamental.
For example, you might make a decision about your work or the direction you want to take that you have been putting off for months, and now you implement it immediately. Or you might restructure a plan and implement it right away. It could also be that old desires lose their value or importance and you feel the need for something else.
Conjunctions with Pluto
It is clear that structural transformation is coming. Because in the week after this new moon, the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury, and Mars will each form a conjunction with Pluto. The planet known for transformation, death, and rebirth.
This happens quite often, because these are personal planets with a relatively short orbital period, but the fact that it happens so quickly in succession and in the week before Neptune moves into Aries further clarifies the transformation we will all undergo in the coming year. Of course, each in his or her own way.
Last New Moon of an Era
During the New Moon, the planets form a cluster, also known as a stellium. This stellium forms a triangle with Uranus in Taurus. Venus is the ruler of Taurus and is located in Aquarius, which is ruled by Uranus. This indicates a renewal of income, lifestyle, or values.
In addition, the stellium forms a sextile with Neptune and Saturn in Pisces. Neptune is located in the last minutes of Pisces, the critical degree. On January 26, Neptune moves into Aries and begins a new cycle of 165 years. So it really is the end of an era.
This makes it very clear that it is about your truth, being true to yourself, and making choices that fit with that. Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, strengthens this stellium. It helps you to realize your ideals in a structured way.
Heartfelt Changes
All this does not have to lead to spectacular changes, but it does have to lead to meaningful changes. More in line with who you are and what suits you. It is a good time to translate an inner feeling into a practical and concrete plan. To exchange your safe comfort zone for your true growth zone. Because if you don't take the steps yourself, the energy will eventually force you to. And that is often not the most pleasant way.
Huge Shift in Energy
This is because we are on the eve of a huge shift. 2026 marks the start of a new era.
- Neptune shifts into Aries
- Saturn also shifts into Aries on February 14 and begins a new cycle
- 3 days later, on February 17, there will be a New Moon with an annular solar eclipse and the start of the Chinese New Year.
- On February 20, again 3 days later, Neptune and Saturn will form a conjunction at the very first degree of the zodiac, 0 degrees of Aries.
- On March 3, 2 weeks later, there will be a lunar eclipse
- On April 26 Uranus enters Gemini
- On June 19, after years in Aries, Cheiron takes its first steps in Taurus.
- On June 30, Jupiter enters Leo
- On July 27, the lunar nodes axis shifts from Pisces-Virgo to Aquarius-Leo. In November, Jupiter will form a conjunction with it.
So there's a lot going on. The outer planets, Chiron, and the lunar nodes are shifting. And Pluto is at the beginning of Aquarius and is activating the transformation from that position.
Reforming of Your World
This energy will undoubtedly lead to reforms, through revolution, rebellion, and standing in your own power. This applies globally, but also to your own world and inner world. And then you better take the lead yourself and take the steps that are right for you. The energy of this New Moon and the stellium will help you with this.
It is an excellent time to set essential intentions for this and to communicate them through an energetic campaign. How to do this is explained in our book Your Beliefs.
