Transit reference
Sun conjunction Moon
The Sun conjunction Moon is the New Moon, when the Sun and Moon align in the same degree of the zodiac. This is the dark phase of the lunar cycle, a moment of unity between our conscious will and emotional nature.
The New Moon marks a threshold where intention and feeling converge. It is a time of inward focus, when external visibility dims and inner clarity emerges. This is the lunar moment most associated with new beginnings—planting seeds, setting direction, starting projects—because the Sun and Moon are pointed in the same direction.
At the personal level, a New Moon invites you to notice where your conscious goals and emotional needs are aligned or at odds. When they move together, there is less internal friction. When they diverge, the New Moon can surface what you genuinely want beneath what you think you ought to want.
The New Moon's meaning depends partly on which zodiac sign it occupies, coloring the themes of that lunation. It also depends on how this moment lands in relation to your birth chart—whether it activates personal planets or angles, whether it occurs in a house that matters to your current life. The same New Moon carries different weight for different people.
Next exact dates (UTC)
- August 12, 2026
- September 11, 2026
- October 10, 2026
- November 9, 2026
- December 9, 2026
- January 7, 2027
The list shows the next six New Moons, with exact UTC times. To convert to your local time, adjust by your timezone offset. Note that the New Moon is a precise moment; its influence is typically felt within the day or two surrounding exactness.