What is the January 2026 moon calendar?
The January 2026 moon calendar shows every lunar phase for the month, including the New Moon on January 18, 2026 and the Full Moon on January 3, 2026. The dates are calculated from precision astronomical ephemeris data. In the Celtic Wheel of the Year and contemporary lunar-ritual practice, this is the working calendar, set an intention each new moon, release each full, and let the rhythm do the rest.
Key Moon Dates in January 2026
Full Moon
Saturday, January 3, 2026 · Moon in Cancer
The Full Moon illuminates everything, gratitude and grief alike. Set your crystals in the moonlight tonight. Write what you're ready to release on a piece of paper and tear it up. The cycle continues.
Last Quarter
Saturday, January 10, 2026 · Moon in Libra
The Last Quarter whispers: let go. What's finished? What's run its course? Name it, thank it, release it. The growing darkness is not emptiness, it's making room for what comes next.
New Moon
Sunday, January 18, 2026 · Moon in Capricorn
The New Moon invites you to plant a seed of intention. Find a quiet moment tonight, light a candle, hold your crystal, and whisper what you wish to grow. The darkness holds your secret safely.
First Quarter
Monday, January 26, 2026 · Moon in Taurus
The First Quarter asks: are you still committed? The initial excitement has settled. Now comes the real work. Hold your crystal and recommit to your intention with one concrete action today.
Crystal of the Month, January
Garnet
Garnet ignites the fire of new beginnings, perfect for setting January intentions as the year opens.
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Frequently asked questions about January 2026
When is the New Moon in January 2026?
The New Moon in January 2026 falls on January 18, 2026, in Capricorn. Many lunar-ritual practitioners observe the New Moon with a single-candle, single-intention practice, the moon's rhythm asks us to begin gently.
When is the Full Moon in January 2026?
The Full Moon in January 2026 falls on January 3, 2026, in Cancer. Many cultures honor the Full Moon with cleansing rituals and visible-light reflection, set your crystals out under the night sky to charge them.
What crystal is recommended for January 2026?
Selene's crystal of the month for January is Garnet. Garnet ignites the fire of new beginnings, perfect for setting January intentions as the year opens. CrystalStones.com describes this as a contemporary lunar-ritual pairing.
How accurate are these moon phase dates?
Moon phase dates are calculated using astronomy-engine with VSOP87/DE-440 ephemeris data, the same astronomical source professional observatories use. Phase instants are accurate to within minutes. Times shown are local; the exact astronomical moment depends on your time zone.