This New Moon in Capricorn on January 18th at 2:17 p.m. opens the year with a grounded yet highly charged tone. Capricorn is the sign of intentional creation—the place where dreams are translated into plans, and vision becomes something tangible. As the first New Moon of the year, this lunation carries extra potency, acting as a clean energetic slate and a powerful moment to consciously seed what you want to grow throughout the months ahead.
What makes this New Moon especially dynamic is the concentration of planetary energy surrounding it. With the Moon conjunct Mars and Mercury, there is momentum, clarity, and drive. This is not a passive New Moon—it wants movement. Ideas come quickly, conversations are productive, and decisions can be made with confidence. It’s an excellent day to write intentions down, have important discussions, make plans, send emails, pitch ideas, or initiate projects that require both mental focus and decisive action.
The sextile to Saturn adds structure and staying power. Saturn’s influence supports long-term commitments, discipline, and follow-through. Intentions set now are not fleeting wishes; they have the potential to become something enduring. This is ideal energy for setting goals related to career, finances, health routines, business planning, or any area of life that requires maturity, responsibility, and consistency.
At the same time, the trine to Uranus brings inspiration, innovation, and a willingness to do things differently. There’s an openness to new methods, fresh perspectives, and creative solutions. You may feel ready to break free from outdated patterns or approaches and experiment with something more aligned with your authentic self. This aspect encourages intuitive breakthroughs and sudden insights—pay attention to what sparks excitement or feels unexpectedly “right.”
The Moon’s conjunction with Venus and Pluto adds emotional depth and magnetism. This is a powerful moment for values clarification: what truly matters, what you’re ready to invest in, and what you’re willing to release. Venus softens the energy, making it supportive for relationships, self-worth, and financial intentions, while Pluto intensifies the process, inviting profound transformation. This combination supports deep commitment—to yourself, your goals, and your evolution.
Altogether, this New Moon is both productive and purposeful. It blends Capricorn’s practicality with emotional intelligence, visionary thinking, and transformative power. It’s a beautiful day to align your intentions with your long-term vision, take meaningful action, and trust that what you begin now can grow steadily and sustainably.
Mantra for this New Moon:
I commit to building a future aligned with my values, vision, and inner truth.
Remember….This New Moon is the kick off of 6 weeks of powerful transformative Astrology! The Eclipses, and the once in a life time of the Saturn/Neptune conjunct at 0 Aries will bring new directions! Be ready!!!
I am offering 30 minute mini readings to assist so you will be able to work with this energy!!
