Capricorn season 2026 begins at the winter solstice on 21 December and runs until the Sun enters Aquarius on 20 January 2027. It spans the turn of the year, so its natural question is a practical one: what do I want to build in 2027, and what will it take? Below you will find the key dates and a grounded intention for each sign.

If you would like your intentions shaped around your own chart rather than your Sun sign alone, send us your question and I will reply with personal guidance.

The sky from solstice to mid-January

Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign ruled by Saturn. It is associated with structure, patience, responsibility and long-term achievement. Its season rewards realistic plans and steady effort over grand resolutions that fade by February.

Dates worth marking in your diary

21 December 2026 – Winter solstice. The Sun enters Capricorn in the evening, UK time.
24 December 2026 – Full Moon in Cancer in the early hours, highlighting home, family and emotional security just before Christmas.
25 December 2026 – Mercury enters Capricorn, making plans and conversations more practical.
7 January 2027 – New Moon in Capricorn, the clearest intention-setting point of the season.
10 January 2027 – Mars stations retrograde in Virgo, remaining retrograde until 1 April 2027.
13 January 2027 – Mercury moves into Aquarius.
20 January 2027 – The Sun enters Aquarius.

Why Mars retrograde matters for resolutions

Mars describes drive and action. When it turns retrograde just after the New Moon, energy for brand-new initiatives may feel slower through the first quarter of 2027. That is not a reason to abandon plans, but it is a strong argument for choosing a few realistic goals and pacing them, rather than launching everything on 1 January.

Capricorn season 2026 intentions: Aries to Cancer

Aries

Career and public standing are highlighted, and Saturn in your sign continues to ask for maturity. An intention built around one professional goal, reviewed monthly, will serve you better than several at once.

Intention: I will build my reputation through steady, visible commitment.

Taurus

Learning, travel and your wider beliefs are emphasised. It is a good season to plan a course, a pilgrimage or a long-postponed journey for later in the year.

Intention: I will make room to learn something that widens my world.

Gemini

Shared commitments, trust and emotional depth come into focus. Honest conversations about what you share with others lay firm foundations for 2027.

Intention: I will be clear about what I can give and what I need.

Cancer

Your opposite sign is lit up, so partnerships are central, while the Full Moon in your sign on 24 December brings feelings to the surface. Let family gatherings be a chance to understand rather than to fix.

Intention: I will choose relationships that feel mutual.

Leo to Scorpio

Leo

Routines, work habits and the shape of your days are highlighted. With Jupiter retrograde in your sign, this is a time to consolidate what 2026 brought rather than chase more.

Intention: I will build daily habits that support my bigger plans.

Virgo

Creativity and joy are emphasised, but Mars retrograde in your sign from 10 January asks you to pace yourself. Revisit unfinished projects before starting new ones.

Intention: I will finish what matters before I begin again.

Libra

Home and family matters take priority. A season for thinking about where you live, how it feels, and what would make it more restful. If you are planning changes to your space, early spring may suit them better than January.

Intention: I will create a home that restores me.

Scorpio

Communication, learning and your local world are in focus. Well-considered words carry weight this month, and a letter, a course or a conversation with a sibling could open an unexpected door for the year ahead.

Intention: I will speak plainly and listen fully.

Sagittarius to Pisces

Sagittarius

After your birthday season, attention turns to values and self-worth. Venus moves into your sign on 7 January, bringing warmth to the start of the year.

Intention: I will invest my time in what I truly value.

Capricorn

Happy birthday season. With the Sun, Mercury and the New Moon of 7 January in your sign, this is your personal new beginning. Choose intentions that reflect who you are becoming, not only what you have achieved.

Intention: I will lead my year with patience and purpose.

Aquarius

This is your quiet month before your own season. Rest and reflection prepare you well for the energy that arrives on 20 January.

Intention: I will let go of what no longer fits before I begin.

Pisces

Friendships, networks and long-term hopes come to the fore. The people you gather around you now can shape your year.

Intention: I will nurture the connections that share my hopes.

Choosing a meaningful start date for 2027 plans

New year's day is a cultural marker, not always the most supportive astrological moment for your own plans. If you are launching a venture, starting a course or making a significant change early in 2027, a personal date selection can help. Through Magic of Lucky Dates & Times, I analyse the planetary positions in your horoscope to suggest the most supportive date and time in the window you have, which is especially useful with Mars retrograde from 10 January. For a look back at last winter, see our Capricorn season predictions from last year, and follow the monthly astrological predictions as 2027 unfolds.

Frequently asked questions

When does Capricorn season 2026 start and end?

It starts on 21 December 2026 and ends on 20 January 2027.

Is the New Moon in January a good time to set intentions?

Yes. The New Moon in Capricorn on 7 January 2027 is a natural point for grounded, long-term intentions.

Does Mars retrograde mean I should not start anything?

No. It suggests pacing, reviewing and building on what exists. A personal reading can show which areas of your chart it touches.

When you get in touch, share your birth details and the plans you are weighing for 2027. Send us your question and you will receive a considered, personal reply to help you begin the year with clarity.