Moon Phase Today
1% illuminated · day 29 of 30 · Moon in ♊ Gemini
What the new moon means
The new moon is the monthly reset button. With the Moon sitting between Earth and Sun, its lit side faces away from us — the sky goes dark, and astrology reads that darkness as a blank page. Whatever cycle just ended, this is the breath before the next one begins.
Energetically, new moons are for planting rather than harvesting. Intentions set now ride the whole 29.5-day cycle: the classic practice is to name one to three specific things you want to grow before the next new moon, write them down, and take the smallest possible first step the same day.
Don't expect fireworks — new moon energy is quiet, inward and a little tired. If you feel low-battery today, that's the phase working as designed. Clarity comes as the light returns over the next few days.
Best things to do during the new moon
- ✦ Set one to three written intentions for the month ahead
- ✦ Start the tiny version of a new habit (two minutes counts)
- ✦ Clean, declutter or clear one space as a symbolic reset
- ✦ Journal: what ended last cycle, and what wants to begin?
- ✦ Plan the month's key moves while the noise is low
- ✦ Rest deliberately — early night, slow morning
Things to avoid right now
- ✦ Launching anything that needs an immediate audience
- ✦ Big reveals, announcements or confrontations
- ✦ Judging your energy level — it's supposed to be low
- ✦ Making permanent decisions from a temporary mood
The new moon for every sign
Your engine wants to sprint but the cycle says load the fuel first. Write the goal down today and strike properly in three days.
This reset suits you — plan the month like the architect you are. One realistic intention beats five inspiring ones.
Capture the swarm of ideas on paper, then choose exactly one to plant. Your clarity returns as the light does.
You feel the dark moon more than most — honour the tiredness. Set your intention as a feeling, not a to-do list.
Your engine wants to sprint but the cycle says load the fuel first. Write the goal down today and strike properly in three days.
This reset suits you — plan the month like the architect you are. One realistic intention beats five inspiring ones.
Capture the swarm of ideas on paper, then choose exactly one to plant. Your clarity returns as the light does.
You feel the dark moon more than most — honour the tiredness. Set your intention as a feeling, not a to-do list.
Your engine wants to sprint but the cycle says load the fuel first. Write the goal down today and strike properly in three days.
This reset suits you — plan the month like the architect you are. One realistic intention beats five inspiring ones.
Capture the swarm of ideas on paper, then choose exactly one to plant. Your clarity returns as the light does.
You feel the dark moon more than most — honour the tiredness. Set your intention as a feeling, not a to-do list.
New & full moons — next 12 months
Dates in UTC; ±1 day depending on your timezone. Eclipses marked.
| Date | Moon | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | 🌑 New Moon | Gemini |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 🌕 Full Moon | Capricorn |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 🌑 New Moon | Cancer |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 🌕 Full Moon | Aquarius |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 🌑 New MoonTotal solar eclipse | Leo |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 🌕 Full MoonPartial lunar eclipse | Pisces |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 🌑 New Moon | Virgo |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 🌕 Full Moon | Aries |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 🌑 New Moon | Libra |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 🌕 Full Moon | Taurus |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 🌑 New Moon | Scorpio |
| Nov 24, 2026 | 🌕 Full Moon | Gemini |
| Dec 9, 2026 | 🌑 New Moon | Sagittarius |
| Dec 24, 2026 | 🌕 Full Moon | Cancer |
| Jan 7, 2027 | 🌑 New Moon | Capricorn |
| Jan 22, 2027 | 🌕 Full Moon | Leo |
| Feb 6, 2027 | 🌑 New MoonAnnular solar eclipse | Aquarius |
| Feb 20, 2027 | 🌕 Full MoonPenumbral lunar eclipse | Virgo |
| Mar 8, 2027 | 🌑 New Moon | Pisces |
| Mar 22, 2027 | 🌕 Full Moon | Libra |
| Apr 6, 2027 | 🌑 New Moon | Aries |
| Apr 20, 2027 | 🌕 Full Moon | Scorpio |
| May 6, 2027 | 🌑 New Moon | Taurus |
| May 20, 2027 | 🌕 Full Moon | Scorpio |
| Jun 4, 2027 | 🌑 New Moon | Gemini |
| Jun 19, 2027 | 🌕 Full Moon | Sagittarius |
About the moon phases
🌑 New Moon
The new moon happens when the Moon sits directly between Earth and the Sun, hiding its lit face from us entirely. Astronomically it's the start of the lunar month; astrologically it's the blank page — the moment for setting intentions, beginning quietly, and accepting low energy as part of the design. New moon skies are also the darkest, which is why stargazers love them as much as astrologers do.
🌒 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of light appears on the right side (in the northern hemisphere) as the Moon pulls away from the Sun. This is the phase of first steps and early resistance: intentions set at the new moon meet reality, and the practice is gentle, stubborn consistency. Traditions associate the waxing crescent with hope, faith and the courage to begin before you feel ready.
🌓 First Quarter
Exactly half the Moon is lit, and it forms a 90° square with the Sun — astrology's classic angle of friction. The first quarter is the cycle's first test: obstacles surface, motivation wobbles, and a decision is demanded. It's considered the most action-oriented phase of the month, rewarding people who adjust their plans rather than abandoning them.
🌔 Waxing Gibbous
More than half lit and still growing, the gibbous moon is the refinement window. The work exists; now it gets edited. This phase rewards patience, detail and trust in timing — the harvest is days away and cannot be rushed. It's an excellent week for rehearsal, revision and tying off loose ends before the full moon puts everything on display.
🌕 Full Moon
The Moon stands opposite the Sun and reflects its full light — the emotional and energetic peak of the month. Full moons are linked with culmination, revelation and release: projects conclude, feelings surface, sleep lightens. Each month's full moon carries the flavour of the zodiac sign it falls in, which is why no two full moons feel quite the same.
🌖 Waning Gibbous
Also called the disseminating moon, this phase follows the full moon as the light begins to recede. Its keyword is sharing: gratitude, teaching, debriefing and distributing the harvest. The drama of the full moon settles into perspective here, making it the month's best window for honest, calm review.
🌗 Last Quarter
Half the Moon is lit again — but shrinking, and squaring the Sun from the other side. The last quarter is the clear-out: forgiving, cancelling, finishing and subtracting. Astrology treats this friction as the productive discomfort of letting go, clearing room that the coming new moon will need for whatever begins next.
🌘 Waning Crescent
The balsamic moon — the final sliver before darkness. Energy reaches its monthly low while intuition reaches its high; dreams intensify and the body asks for genuine rest. Traditions across cultures treat these final days as sacred downtime: the pause that gives the next cycle's intentions their depth. Then the sky goes dark, and the wheel turns again.
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