Within Reach: Full Moon in Cancer 2026

Full Moon @ 13 Cancer 02

Jnauary 3, 2025

2:03 AM PST

5:03 AM EST

January’s Full Moon in tropical Cancer kicks off both the start of the month and the year 2026. Aligned with an exalted Jupiter and opposing the Sun, Venus, and Mars Capricorn trio, there is big energy peaking here where projects, intentions, or objectives are reaching critical crescendos.

The relational end of Venus and Mars (along with Mercury-Juno) can reveal deep tensions in intimate relationships, stirring up potential conflict but also insight and opportunities for boundary adjustments, modifying comfort levels, and support needs. The creative and sexual dynamic of the Sun, Mars, and Venus can show up as an intense focus on select passions.

Jupiter’s presence alongside the Full Moon culmination can give a lot of enthusiasm and excitement for something we’re bringing forward or into the open. There is an auspicious element here, too, where critical progress can be made, or the perfect opportunity or insight arrives when needed most.

Yet, there’s an over-the-top dimension to this setup, a way in which we can overdo things, take on too much, or overestimate whatever has our focus right now. A lot of optimism can run high with a powerful Jupiter in the picture.

The Full Moon-Jupiter in Cancer, balanced by the Capricorn planets, brings about an ideal compromise and integration between powerful emotional energy and a stoic fixation on whatever we’re pursuing and concretizing—allowing us to grasp or express something previously hidden, intangible, or out of reach.