The first New Moon of 2026 in Capricorn offers a powerful moment to set intentions that unfold steadily across the year. Capricorn energy supports grounded goal-setting, emotional stability, and long-term growth by helping intentions form from a calm, regulated inner state rather than urgency or pressure.

Why the First New Moon of the Year Set the Foundation

The first New Moon of the calendar year acts like an energetic baseline. It sets the tone not only for the month ahead, but for how inten...

The Moon affects emotions, sleep, and the nervous system because the human body responds to natural light cycles, gravitational rhythms, and environmental cues that influence circadian timing and emotional regulation. During Full Moons, increased illumination and energetic stimulation can heighten emotional sensitivity, disrupt sleep patterns, and activate the nervous system—especially for sensitive, intuitive, or empathic individuals.

The Moon as a Regulator of Rhythm, Not a Myth

Long befor...