This moon cycle spans Capricorn season, guiding us through the closing days of 2025 and into the beginning of 2026. Capricorn energy invites reflection on purpose, responsibility, and the structures that support our long-term growth. As the year comes to an end and winter settles in, the pace of life naturally slows. This is a beautiful time to review what has been built and consider what deserves continued commitment. Ground your vision in reality. Set intentions that feel steady, meaningful, and sustainable. What you choose to prioritize now helps shape the foundation you’ll carry forward into the months ahead.

Below you’ll find journal prompts, affirmations, and self-care activities to guide you through each phase of this moon cycle.

New Moon in Sagittarius — December 19

Theme: Expansion, Adventure, Vision
Focus: Setting intentions that stretch your horizons and invite new possibilities into your life.

The new moon in Sagittarius opens the door to a wider, more hopeful view of the path ahead. This is a time to dream beyond your usual limits, imagine what could be, and set intentions that challenge you to grow. Sagittarius energy encourages you to say yes to exploration. This could look like learning something new, shifting your perspective, or taking a leap toward a future that excites you. Instead of focusing on what’s familiar, be guided by curiosity, optimism, and faith. This is your moment to choose a direction that expands your life in meaningful ways.

Journal Prompts:

• Where am I being called to expand, explore, or open myself to new experiences?
• What is my vision for the future?
• What intention would help me expand some aspect of my life?

Affirmations for the Week:

• I welcome expansion and trust the path before me.
• My intentions guide me toward a life filled with meaning and possibility.
• I am open to new experiences, new perspectives, and new horizons.

Self-Care Activities:

• Choose one area of your life to expand and set a clear intention for it.
• Create a vision board filled with images of things you’d love to experience.
• Spend time in an environment that inspires you — nature, bookstores, museums, etc.

First Quarter in Aries — December 27

Theme: Self-Assertion, Confidence, Momentum
Focus: Taking intentional action in support of yourself and the path you’re creating.

The first quarter moon in Aries invites you to move forward with confidence and self-trust. This phase is about action and taking the next step. Aries energy asks you to reconnect with your inner fire and honor what you need in order to grow. This phase is your reminder to practice self-assertion, strengthen self-awareness, and take initiative in areas of your life where you’ve been holding yourself back. Progress comes from bold movement led by your instincts and your willingness to show up for yourself.

 

Journal Prompts:

• Where am I being called to take action on my own behalf?
• What does choosing myself look like?
• What fear or hesitation am I ready to move through to gain momentum?

Affirmations for the Week:

• I trust myself to take aligned and courageous action.
• I honor my needs and lead my life with confidence.
• Each step I take strengthens my sense of self and direction.

Self-Care Activities:

• Spend intentional time alone doing something that reminds you who you are outside of roles or responsibilities.
• Journal or meditate on what self-love looks like for you.
• Practice self-assertion: say yes to something that excites you and no to something that drains you.

 

Full Moon in Cancer — January 3

Theme: Nurturing, Gratitude, Emotional Safety
Focus: Honoring the sense of home you’ve created and releasing what no longer feels supportive.

The full moon in Cancer illuminates the spaces where you feel held, comforted, and emotionally at ease. This is a moment to celebrate the ways you’ve cared for yourself, your home, and the people closest to you. Cancer energy reminds us that safety and belonging are found through presence, tenderness, and consistency. Take time to acknowledge how your immediate environments may now feel more aligned and supportive than they once did. This lunation also invites a gentle release. Let go of emotional patterns or attachments that no longer make you feel at home within yourself. As the energy begins to shift, trust that releasing what feels heavy or outdated creates space for deeper nourishment, security, and peace.

Journal Prompts:

• What aspects of my home or inner world feel most comforting and supportive?
• Where have I grown in my ability to care for myself or my emotional needs?
• What am I ready to release in order to feel more safe, grounded, or at peace?

Affirmations for the Week:

• I am deeply grateful for the sense of home I continue to create within myself.
• I release emotional patterns that no longer support my well-being.
• I deserve rest, care, and environments that nourish me.

Self-Care Activities:

• Create a cozy ritual at home — cook a comforting meal, tidy one nurturing space, or light a candle with intention.
• Spend intentional time with someone who feels emotionally safe or grounding.
• Do a gentle emotional release practice: journaling, a warm bath, or simply allowing yourself time to rest.

Last Quarter in Libra — January 10

Theme: Balance, Release, Harmonization
Focus: Letting go of relational patterns that disrupt peace and restoring balance within yourself and your connections.

The last quarter moon in Libra invites a pause for reflection around relationships — with others and with yourself. This is a time to gently release people-pleasing, unresolved tension, or the habit of prioritizing harmony at the expense of your own needs. Libra reminds us that true balance begins internally. As this cycle winds down, you’re encouraged to clear emotional and energetic clutter so you can move forward feeling lighter and more aligned. Instead of forcing resolution, allow space for honesty, rest, and recalibration. Release expectations around how relationships should look and make room for connections that feel mutual, supportive, and fair. What you let go of now helps restore inner peace and prepares you for healthier dynamics in the cycle ahead.

Journal Prompts:

• Where in my relationships am I feeling out of balance or overextended?
• What relational pattern or expectation am I ready to release?
• How can I honor my needs while still remaining open-hearted and connected?

Affirmations for the Week:

• I release patterns that disrupt my peace and sense of balance.
• I am allowed to prioritize my well-being within my relationships.
• I create space for connections that feel supportive, mutual, and aligned.

Self-Care Activities:

• Reflect on your closest relationships and notice where boundaries may need softening or strengthening.
• Practice intentional presence with a loved one over a walk, meal, or another activity you both love.
• Share gratitude with a partner, friend, or family member for the role they play in your life.

New Moon in Capricorn — January 19

Theme: Purpose, Commitment, Grounded Beginnings
Focus: Setting intentions that align your work, responsibilities, and long-term vision with what truly matters to you.

The new moon in Capricorn invites a fresh start rooted in clarity and intention. This is a moment to reflect on how you want to show up in the world through your work, contributions, and the goals you’re building toward over time. Capricorn energy encourages you to think sustainably, choosing intentions that support success, fulfillment, and integrity. Focus on the structures, habits, and commitments that will support your sense of purpose in the months ahead. Small, steady intentions set now create a strong foundation for meaningful progress and lasting growth.

Journal Prompts:

• What kind of work or contribution feels most meaningful to me?
• Where am I ready to take responsibility for my growth or direction?
• What intention would help me build a more purposeful and aligned path forward?

Affirmations for the Week:

• I set intentions that reflect my values and long-term vision.
• My efforts are meaningful and contribute to something greater.
• I trust myself to build a life rooted in purpose and integrity.

Self-Care Activities:

• Write down one intention related to your work that feels both supportive and sustainable.
• Create a simple, aligned plan for the weeks ahead that prioritizes balance alongside responsibility.
• Reflect on how rest, boundaries, and structure can work together to support your well-being.

This cycle highlights the power of structure, purpose, and mindful effort. You are invited to honor the work you’ve done, acknowledge the progress you’ve made, and release anything that no longer supports your goals or well-being. As the year draws to a close, focus on creating clarity and stability in these core “cardinal” areas of your life — self, home, relationships, and work. Use this time to align your daily actions with your deeper intentions so that you can step into 2026 with confidence, clear direction, and momentum toward what matters most.

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