New Moon [28 Capricorn 44]
January 18, 2026 (19:52 GMT)
New Moon Wishes
A new lunar cycle begins with the New Moon and, this week, there’s a New Moon in Capricorn on January 18.
This month’s New Moon comes at an ideal time to look ahead, draw up a plan and set your intentions for 2026, if you haven’t done so already.
It’s another opportunity to stop and think about what you want, where you’re heading and why in the year ahead. Alternatively, go and climb a mountain and experience the awe and wonder of the natural world.
During the New Moon, the Sun and Moon sit side by side in the zodiac and make the perfect team, the King (Sun) and Queen (Moon) of the sky, the Sun ruling the day and the Moon ruling the night.
New Moon Energy
Set your intentions during this New Moon phase. The best time to do this is after the New Moon. At the exact moment of the New Moon, everything is dark, which is ideal for meditation or prayer.
Capricorn is one of the star signs loaded with myth and inaccuracies. Capricorn is the shaman of the zodiac who favours quiet and silence.
Rest and be still during the New Moon, then set your intentions and plan ahead. You might write down your hopes for the year or state your dreams out loud when you first catch sign of the crescent moon in the night sky at the beginning of next week. The first time you see the silvery sliver of crescent moon in the night sky is an ideal time to make a wish.
Capricorn’s zodiac symbol is the mountain goat. Capricorn is the star sign at the peak of the horoscope with its eye on the future.
This is earth sign energy and the Capricorn New Moon is perfect for being productive, drawing up a business plan or long-term goals. Make a commitment to climb to the top of your chosen mountain, literally or metaphorically.
Power & Commitment
This New Moon is unusually busy. Action planet Mars is in Capricorn, great for building empires and sits next to talk planet Mercury in Capricorn who takes things seriously on January 18. Together, this planetary duo are encouraging you to walk your talk and do what you say.
Plus, the planet of relating Venus brings some popularity and social graces to Capricorn up until January 17.
In addition, the Sun and Moon connect with three outer planets during this New Moon phase, Saturn and Neptune in water sign Pisces and Uranus in earth sign Taurus.
All three planets are completing their journeys through these star signs. Neptune leaves Pisces on January 26 followed by Saturn leaving Pisces on February 14. Then, it’s Uranus’ turn to leave Taurus on April 26.
Therefore, as well as considering new beginnings and your next steps, this is an ideal time to consider what you’re wrapping up or what’s coming to an end.
The outer planets are in positive aspects to the Sun and Moon giving your commitments strength and a deeper sense of purpose.
There’s a wider theme of connections, support and finding your place within society.
It’s major astrology that comes with conviction and promise. How will you make the most of this powerful New Moon in Capricorn?
Star Sign Guide
Here’s a quick guide to the areas of your life that are highlighted during this powerful New Moon. Read both your Sun and Ascendant sign:
- Capricorn – personal goals and self image
- Aquarius – solitude and caring for others
- Pisces – friends and wider society
- Aries – career and status
- Taurus – travel, education and beliefs
- Gemini – joint finances and taboo issues
- Cancer – love and partnership
- Leo – job and health
- Virgo – children, romance, gifts and talents
- Libra – home and family
- Scorpio – local community and ideas
- Sagittarius – money and values
Happy New Moon
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