2026 is a year of growth, transformation, and balance. This is a “10” year in numerology (2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 10 → 1 + 0 = 1), symbolizing new beginnings, fresh initiatives, and bold action. Each New Moon this year offers a unique opportunity to align with these energies, set intentions, and plant seeds that will flourish throughout the year.
From the ambitious Capricorn New Moon in January to the adventurous Sagittarius New Moon in December, 2026’s lunar cycles encourage self-discovery, expansion, and conscious creation. Use this month-by-month guide to harness the cosmic rhythms of the New Moon and make the most of the year’s transformative potential.
2026 New Moon Schedule: Dates & Times
| Date | Time | New Moon |
| Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 2:52 P.M. EST | New Moon in Capricorn |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 7:01 A.M. EST | New Moon in aquarius |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 9:23 P.M. EST | New Moon in Pisces |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7:52 A.M. EST | New Moon in Aries |
| Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 4:01 P.M. EST | New Moon in Taurus |
| Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 10:54 P.M. EST | New Moon in Gemini |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 5:43 A.M. EST | New Moon in Cancer |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 1:37 P.M. EST | New Moon in Leo |
| Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 11:27 P.M. EST | New Moon in Virgo |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 11:50 A.M. EST | New Moon in Libra |
| Monday, November 9, 2026 | 2:02 A.M. EST | New Moon in Scorpio |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 7:52 P.M. EST | New Moon in Sagittarius |
January New Moon in Capricorn
Sun, Jan. 18, 2026 @ 2:52 PM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon conjunction Mars orb +2°16′
Moon conjunction Mercury orb +1°49′
Moon conjunction Venus orb +2°54′
Moon conjunction Pluto orb +4°32′
Moon trine Uranus orb -1°09′
Moon sextile Saturn orb -1°17′
Moon sextile Neptune orb +1°05′
Moon opposite Jupiter orb -9°45′
This New Moon is unusually concentrated and potent, acting less like a quiet reset and more like a decisive reorientation. With the Moon conjunct the Sun, Mars, Mercury, Venus, and Pluto, Capricorn’s themes of structure, authority, ambition, and long-term commitment are fully activated, signaling a moment where intentions are inseparable from action, desire, and deep psychological resolve. This is a New Moon about owning responsibility; not just setting goals, but confronting the power dynamics, motivations, and unspoken fears that shape them.
Supportive trines and sextiles to Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune suggest that disciplined change, strategic innovation, and realistic visioning can work together if handled consciously. However, the opposition to Jupiter warns against overreach or inflated expectations; growth comes not from excess, but from precision and restraint. Overall, this lunation marks a serious threshold. One that favors mature decisions, long-term planning, and the courage to commit fully to a path that may fundamentally reshape your priorities.
February New Moon in Aquarius
Tue, Feb. 17, 2026 @ 7:01 AM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°01′
Moon square Uranus orb -1°18′
Moon conjunction Mars orb +9°09′
Moon sesqui-quadrate Jupiter orb +1°59′
Moon conjunction Venus orb +10°00
Moon semi-sextile Saturn orb +1°32′
Moon semi-sextile Neptune orb +1°47′
This Aquarius New Moon emphasizes disruption, experimentation, and the urge to break free from outdated patterns. With the Sun and Moon tightly aligned, the focus is on new ideas, social realignments, and future-oriented thinking, but the square to Uranus introduces volatility and unpredictability. Expect sudden insights, shifts in perspective, or a strong push toward independence. While Mars and Venus are loosely conjunct, adding motivation and desire to initiate change, their wider orbs suggest restless energy that hasn’t fully crystallized yet.
The sesqui-quadrate to Jupiter can inflate expectations or provoke ideological clashes, making it important to temper big visions with realism. Subtle semi-sextiles to Saturn and Neptune provide a quiet undercurrent of grounding and intuition, reminding us that lasting innovation still requires structure and discernment. Overall, this New Moon favors bold experimentation and intellectual courage, but its breakthroughs are most effective when paired with patience and conscious responsibility rather than impulsive rebellion.
March New Moon in Pisces
Wed, Mar. 18, 2026 @ 9:23 PM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°32′
Moon conjunction Neptune orb +2°40′
Moon conjunction Saturn orb +4°54′
Moon sextile Uranus orb -0°46′
Moon sextile Pluto orb -5°56′
This Pisces New Moon opens a deeply introspective and spiritually charged cycle, blending imagination with accountability. The close conjunction of the Sun and Moon in Pisces heightens sensitivity, compassion, and intuition, while Neptune’s presence dissolves boundaries and amplifies dreams, creativity, and emotional permeability. Saturn’s nearby conjunction adds an important counterbalance, asking for maturity, commitment, and practical follow-through on what might otherwise remain a vague longing or ideal.
Sextiles to Uranus and Pluto support meaningful inner breakthroughs. Uranus brings flashes of insight and openness to unconventional paths, while Pluto encourages quiet but profound psychological transformation. Together, these aspects make this New Moon ideal for setting intentions around healing, spiritual discipline, creative structure, and emotional closure. It’s a moment to consciously shape the intangible, turning intuition into something enduring rather than letting it drift away.
April New Moon in Aries
Fri, Apr. 17, 2026 @ 7:52 AM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon square Pluto orb -7°56′
The Aries New Moon marks a bold reset point for the year, emphasizing initiative, courage, and personal agency. With the Sun and Moon in exact conjunction, this lunation delivers a clean energetic slate. One that favors decisive action, fresh starts, and reclaiming autonomy. However, the square to Pluto introduces intensity beneath the surface. Power struggles, buried anger, or subconscious fears may arise, forcing an honest confrontation with what has been controlling or suppressing forward momentum.
This New Moon isn’t about reckless impulse; it’s about asserting will while recognizing where transformation is required. Intentions set now benefit from clarity around why you want something, not just the desire itself. Used consciously, this lunation can catalyze deep empowerment, helping you initiate change from a place of inner authority rather than reaction.
May New Moon in Taurus
Sat, May 16, 2026 @ 4:01 PM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon conjunction Mercury orb +2°44′
Moon conjunction Uranus orb +5°14′
Moon semi-square Saturn orb +0°06′
Moon sextile Jupiter orb -4°35′
Moon semi-sextile Venus orb +1°24′
The Taurus New Moon centers intentions around stability, resources, and long-term security, encouraging grounded growth rather than quick results. With Mercury conjunct the Moon, this lunation favors clear thinking about finances, values, and practical plans, while Uranus nearby shakes up routines and invites innovation around how you earn, spend, and sustain yourself. Subtle tension from Saturn suggests the need for patience and realistic boundaries.
Progress may require restructuring habits rather than forcing outcomes. Supportive aspects to Jupiter and Venus soften the process, offering opportunities for steady expansion, renewed confidence in personal worth, and small but meaningful pleasures. This New Moon is ideal for setting intentions that blend reliability with flexibility, allowing change to unfold without sacrificing what truly provides security.
June New Moon in Gemini
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 @ 10:54 PM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon quintile Saturn orb -1°15′
This Gemini New Moon opens a fresh mental cycle focused on communication, learning, and the exchange of ideas. With the Sun and Moon perfectly aligned, intentions set now carry clarity and momentum, especially around writing, conversations, media, and short-term goals. The quintile to Saturn adds an understated but powerful note of discipline and craftsmanship, helping ideas take a more structured, usable form rather than remaining scattered. This lunation supports committing to new ways of thinking, studying, or organizing information. Small choices made now can lead to lasting intellectual growth and more intentional communication patterns.
July New Moon in Cancer
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 @ 5:43 AM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon conjunction Mercury orb +2°08′
Moon square Saturn orb +7°21′
Moon semi-square Venus orb -1°47′
The Cancer New Moon initiates an emotional reset centered on home, family, security, and inner well-being. With Mercury closely conjunct the Moon, this lunation emphasizes honest emotional communication. Feelings that have been unspoken are ready to be named, processed, or written down. The square to Saturn introduces a note of emotional responsibility, highlighting boundaries, obligations, or long-standing family dynamics that require maturity and realism. Meanwhile, the semi-square to Venus can surface subtle tensions around comfort, attachment, or unmet emotional needs. Together, these influences encourage setting intentions that balance vulnerability with structure, nurturing with self-discipline, and emotional truth with practical care.
August New Moon in Leo
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 @ 1:37 PM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon trine Saturn orb +5°31′
Moon semi-square Venus orb +0°51′
Moon sesqui-quadrate Neptune orb +0°57′
Moon conjunction Jupiter orb +10°29’
The Leo New Moon sparks a fresh cycle of creative self-expression, confidence, and personal visibility. This lunation invites bold intention-setting around joy, leadership, romance, and artistic pursuits, encouraging you to step into the spotlight with renewed courage. The supportive trine to Saturn lends staying power and discipline to creative goals, making this an excellent moment to commit seriously to passions that deserve long-term development.
However, subtle friction from Venus and Neptune suggests a need to stay grounded. Idealism in love or aesthetics may blur boundaries, or validation-seeking could momentarily distract from authenticity. With Jupiter nearby, optimism and enthusiasm are amplified, but growth is best realized when enthusiasm is paired with integrity and realistic expectations.
September New Moon in Virgo
Thur, Sep 10, 2026 @ 11:27 PM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon sextile Mars orb -1°18′
Moon sesqui-quadrate Pluto orb -0°05′
The Virgo New Moon initiates a grounded reset focused on refinement, health, and practical improvement. This lunation is ideal for setting intentions around daily routines, work systems, skill-building, and physical or mental well-being. The Moon’s supportive sextile to Mars adds motivation and follow-through, helping plans move from idea into action with efficiency and purpose.
At the same time, the tight sesqui-quadrate to Pluto introduces an undercurrent of intensity, revealing where habits, power dynamics, or perfectionism may need to be purged or transformed. Small, deliberate changes made now can have outsized impact, especially when approached with honesty, discipline, and a willingness to let go of what no longer serves.
October New Moon in Libra
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:50 AM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon opposite Saturn orb -6°33′
Moon sextile Jupiter orb -3°52′
The Libra New Moon invites a fresh cycle focused on balance, relationships, and harmony. With the Sun and Moon in perfect conjunction, this is a moment to set intentions around partnerships, diplomacy, and fairness. The supportive sextile to Jupiter amplifies optimism and growth, making it a favorable time to expand social networks, improve communication, or seek opportunities for collaboration. However, the opposition to Saturn introduces a dose of reality. Obligations, boundaries, or long-term commitments may demand careful attention. This new moon encourages thoughtful planning and conscious compromise, helping you align your personal desires with practical responsibilities and cultivate partnerships that are both joyful and sustainable.
November New Moon in Scorpio
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 @ 2:02 AM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon sesqui-quadrate Neptune orb +0°01′
Moon square Mars orb -5°46′
Moon conjunction Mercury orb +10°02′
The Scorpio New Moon ushers in a deeply transformative energy, perfect for intentions around emotional depth, intimacy, and personal power. The conjunction of Sun and Moon intensifies focus, while the Moon’s tight sesqui-quadrate to Neptune adds a layer of intuition, imagination, and subtle emotional currents; encouraging reflection on hidden feelings or subconscious patterns.
The square to Mars can bring friction or impatience, signaling that progress may require conscious restraint and careful handling of conflicts or intense desires. Meanwhile, the Moon’s conjunction with Mercury emphasizes introspection and communication, making this a potent time for journaling, planning, or honest conversations that uncover truths. This new moon supports emotional clarity and transformative growth when approached with self-awareness and intentionality.
December New Moon in Sagittarius
Tue, Dec 8, 2026 @ 7:52 PM EST
Sun conjunction Moon orb +0°00′
Moon semi-square Venus orb -1°15′
Moon semi-square Pluto orb +1°47′
The Sagittarius New Moon brings an expansive, adventurous energy, ideal for setting intentions around travel, learning, and broadening horizons. With the Sun perfectly conjunct the Moon, this is a potent moment for planting seeds related to personal growth, optimism, and new experiences. The Moon’s semi-square to Venus suggests minor tensions in relationships or finances, reminding us to approach desires with balance and realistic expectations.
The semi-square to Pluto adds an undertone of transformation and subtle intensity, encouraging reflection on what beliefs, habits, or patterns may need to be released to embrace freedom and growth. Overall, this new moon inspires bold intentions grounded in awareness, curiosity, and a willingness to explore beyond familiar boundaries.
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