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A moment of pause comes with the supermoon on January 3, 2026.
The first full moon of 2026 will be here on January 3rd at precisely 5:03 a.m. ET, marking a remarkable start to the new year. We are in the middle of Capricorn season, the phase in which we typically focus on goals, structures, and resolutions. But this full moon invites a different rhythm: a time for pausing, for feeling, for consciously turning inward.
It’s as if the universe is reminding us that not every January has to begin with ambitious to-do lists. Sometimes we need silence to take an emotional inventory and gain a sense of what’s truly important before we plunge into the hustle and bustle of the new year.
Full Moon in Cancer: The Return to Emotional Truth
In astrology, when a full moon is in its own territory, its energy unfolds with particular intensity. This year’s first full moon occurs in Cancer as the moon is locating in Cancer. This water sign embodies the archetypal mother, the protective space, the nurturing force, and these qualities are precisely what dominate now. Emotions rise to the surface and what has long lain dormant below the threshold of consciousness demands expression in the days surrounding the full moon (plus or minus two days).
This full moon—despite the sun, Mars, and Venus being in Capricorn—isn’t so much about productivity or efficiency. Instead, it calls for authenticity, for emotional truth, for what truly nourishes us. It’s about recognizing softness as strength and embracing those parts of ourselves we may have ignored out of protection or habit.
The sign of Cancer reminds us that everything we feel has its place and its validity. This full moon helps us to grasp where we are drawn to, even if the why and how we get there are not yet clear.
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The Supermoon Effect: Everything Becomes More Noticeable
This moon is also a supermoon, meaning it’s particularly close to Earth and therefore appears larger and brighter in the sky. Astrologically speaking, this significantly amplifies the already intense Cancer energy. The tides—both the literal and the metaphorical ones within us—become more palpable.
Emotional issues we may have repressed can surface with unexpected force. At the same time, however, this also presents an extraordinary opportunity for emotional breakthroughs and profound healing. The supermoon acts as a cosmic amplifier for everything the Cancer full moon symbolizes: intuition, security, and emotional intelligence.
Mars in Capricorn: Strategy Meets Sensitivity
One of the most important aspects of this full moon is the opposition between the moon and a remarkable constellation in Capricorn: the sun, Venus, and Mars are close together there. Mars, in particular, plays a key role, as it is in focus for the second full moon in a row: in December from Scorpio, and now from the strategic position of Capricorn.
Mars in Capricorn is the marathon runner among planetary energies. It’s not about spontaneous impulses or short-term enthusiasm, but about sustained perseverance. While the Cancer Moon asks us to feel and honor our emotions, Mars in Capricorn demands that we give structure to these feelings, translating them into concrete action.
This opposition is not a contradiction, but an invitation to integration. The question is: How can I reconcile my emotional truth with clear purposefulness? It’s about forging plans that are not only logical and feasible, but that also resonate with us on a deep, nourishing level.
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Jupiter in Cancer: Trust the Process
During the full moon, Jupiter is retrograde in Cancer and forms harmonious aspects with the moon. Jupiter is at its peak in Cancer. Its presence strengthens confidence in emotional intelligence and intuitive timing. At a time when optimism can sometimes seem naive, Jupiter offers something more subtle: trust in the work itself, even if the results are not yet visible.
This aspect reminds us that growth isn’t always visible. While Capricorn seeks measurable results, Jupiter in Cancer says: “No stress! It’s already growing and thriving, even if you can’t see it yet.” This is especially relevant at the beginning of the year, when there’s a lot of pressure to see and deliver immediate results.
Here’s what else you can do to harness the energy of this supermoon:
The full moon in January 2026 is Perfect for this:
Take stock of your emotions. This supermoon brings repressed feelings to the surface: an ideal opportunity for honest self-reflection, especially at the start of the year. Consciously take time to listen to your inner self: Which emotions want to be heard? What have you ignored as a form of self-protection? What attracts you? What no longer does? What repels you? What has served its purpose? What makes you feel safe? What drains you of too much energy?
Write down your thoughts and feelings without judging them. The Cancer energy supports you in treating yourself with empathy and acknowledging even difficult emotions as a valuable part of yourself.
Develop concrete plans from emotional truth. Mars in Capricorn urges us to translate our feelings into strategy. But this doesn’t have to end with the next productivity plan. Instead, look at it this way: After taking stock of your emotions, ask yourself: What concrete steps align with my inner truth? What goals nourish me and my future self? What path would truly make me happy in 2026?
If you want to create a realistic plan, go ahead, the important thing is that it feels right on a deeper level, not just on paper. If you’re not quite ready for that yet, wait until the new moon on January 18th. No rush, no pressure!
Spend time by the water. The full moon in Cancer, the cardinal water sign, strengthens our connection to the element of water in all its forms. A walk by the lake, a visit to the swimming pool, a polar plunge, a consciously celebrated bath with salt and essential oils, or even listening to the sound of the ocean (online) can be particularly healing right now. Water helps us release emotional blockages and find our way back to inner clarity.
Becoming good at feeling bad. Resilience is a skill, and developing it doesn’t mean constantly feeling good, but rather learning to deal with negative feelings and discomfort instead of running away from them. Of course, this doesn’t happen overnight, but you can try reflecting on this motto and reading up on it.
Write a letter to your future self. And do it from an emotional perspective. Instead of formulating factual goals and resolutions, write a letter to yourself in six months or a year—but from the perspective of your emotional state. How do you want to feel? What emotional quality do you want your life to have?
For example, “I want to feel safe enough to cry” is more meaningful and powerful in this case than “I want to be more successful.” Save the letter and read it in six months/a year. You will be surprised by what has manifested.
What you should avoid around this full moon:
Positive affirmations that drown out your true feelings. As counterintuitive as it sounds: avoid masking negative emotions with toxic positivity. Repeating phrases like “I am full of joy” while you’re sad inside does more harm than good. The supermoon in Cancer doesn’t want a spiritual bypassing strategy. On the contrary, you can work with it by allowing radical emotional honesty.
If you’re sad, be sad. If you’re angry, admit it. Only when we stop suppressing our true feelings can real transformation begin. Cancer energy is uncompromising here: authenticity before optimization.
Postpone important, emotional conversations. The heightened emotional sensitivity of this full moon makes it an ideal time for clarifying conversations, but only if you are ready to experience your true feelings and show vulnerability. Avoid putting off difficult topics or treating them superficially. At the same time, you should also avoid aggressive confrontations that are not driven by a desire for genuine connection. The Cancer moon supports authentic, compassionate communication, not entrenched positions.
Delete or sort through old photos. Although many full moon rituals call for “letting go,” this particular Cancer full moon isn’t the right time for radical separations from the past. Cancer is the sign of memory, ancestors, and emotional continuity. Instead of burning old diaries or deleting photos of ex-partners, this full moon might be urging you to reintegrate these memories, not as annoying baggage, but as part of your story.
Rushing blindly forward. In other words: without an inner compass. Mars’s presence could amplify impatience and the urge for immediate action. Avoid making decisions or entering into commitments without first examining your emotional and intuitive truth. If you rush ahead now without listening to your inner voice, you risk pursuing the wrong goals.
This article was originally published by Glamour Germany.
