The New Moon in Sagittarius is the yearly reset for adventure, learning, travel and faith in what comes next, when the Sun and Moon meet in the optimistic fire sign of Sagittarius. The next one arrives on December 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM PST, at 16°56′ Sagittarius.
The New Moon in Sagittarius chart for Dec 8, 2026 (16°56′ Sagittarius · 00:51 UTC). Solid magenta lines are squares and oppositions; dashed lines are trines and sextiles.
What the New Moon in Sagittarius means
A new moon is the Sun and Moon meeting in one sign, the start of a fresh lunar cycle. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign ruled by Jupiter, and it governs travel, higher education, publishing, philosophy, belief and the urge to see what is over the horizon.
Intentions that work under a Sagittarius new moon are expansive: a trip, a degree, a book, a bigger goal than you would usually allow yourself. Sagittarius rewards honesty and optimism, so make the intention something you actually believe in, not something you think you should want. The cycle builds toward the Full Moon in Sagittarius about six months later, when the Sun is in Gemini.
It falls during Sagittarius season, usually between late November and mid-December, a month after the New Moon in Scorpio.
The 2026 New Moon in Sagittarius: a clean start in a week of stations
The December 8, 2026 new moon lands at 16°56′ Sagittarius and makes no major aspects to the other planets. That makes it an unusually clean start: the intention you set is not being pulled in another direction by a square or an opposition. The pressure is elsewhere in the sky, and it comes from three planets changing direction around it.
Saturn stations direct on December 10, 2026 at 7°55′ Aries, two days after the new moon, so delayed commitments and responsibilities under Saturn in Aries can start moving again. On December 12, 2026, Neptune stations direct at 1°36′ Aries, and Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, stations retrograde at 27°01′ Leo. With Jupiter turning retrograde, the growth you start here may unfold slowly and need revisiting, so build in patience.
Mercury at 4°04′ Sagittarius is the busiest planet in the chart: square Mars at 4°42′ Virgo, opposite Uranus at 3°07′ Gemini and sextile Pluto at 3°44′ Aquarius. Expect fast, sometimes sharp conversations and sudden changes of plan. Mercury in Sagittarius wants to speak freely, so double-check the details before you announce anything.
New Moon in Sagittarius by rising sign (or sun sign)
Read for your rising sign if you know it. It shows which house of your chart the New Moon in Sagittarius lands in. If you do not know your rising sign, read for your sun sign: the same reading applies, centered on your Sun instead (astrologers call these solar houses). Need your rising sign? Our free birth chart calculator works it out from your birth time.
Aries rising or Aries sun: your 9th house
Fellow fire sign Sagittarius lands in your 9th house of travel, higher learning, publishing and belief, and this new moon feels like an open door. Book the trip somewhere you have never been. Apply to the program. Pitch the book or the talk. The 9th house is about widening your world, and Sagittarius makes it adventurous and optimistic. Aries already likes to move fast, so aim that speed at something that teaches you. This is also a good moment to rethink what you believe about luck, faith or your own limits. Set an intention about growth, and make the first booking within a few days.
Taurus rising or Taurus sun: your 8th house
Shared resources and deep trust live in your 8th house, where this new moon falls. Sagittarius brings honesty and optimism to topics Taurus usually handles with caution: debt, joint finances, taxes, inheritance and intimacy. Be frank about what you owe and what you want. If a loan or a shared account has felt heavy, this is a good moment to make a plan to clear it. In relationships, Sagittarius asks for more truth and more freedom inside closeness. Talk about what you have been holding back. Set an intention about letting go of a financial or emotional weight, and take the first concrete step.
Gemini rising or Gemini sun: your 7th house
Opposite your Sun, this new moon lands in your 7th house of partners, marriage, contracts and one-on-one deals. Sagittarius is your opposite sign, so someone else’s big ideas, plans or travel dreams arrive at your door. A partner may want more adventure or more honesty. A new relationship could start with someone from a different background or far away. Gemini loves options, but this moon asks you to commit to the partnership that helps you grow. Say what you believe, not just what is easy. Set an intention about the kind of partner you want, and say it to them directly.
Cancer rising or Cancer sun: your 6th house
Work and wellness are where this new moon lands for you, in your 6th house of daily routines, health, jobs and pets. Sagittarius brings optimism and movement to your habits. Start an exercise routine that gets you outdoors. Add variety to a schedule that feels stuck. At work, look for ways to learn on the job or take on a project that stretches you. Cancer often puts others’ needs before its own health, and this moon asks for the reverse. Book the appointment you have been putting off. Set an intention about a daily habit that gives you energy instead of draining it.
Leo rising or Leo sun: your 5th house
Play big. The new moon lands in your 5th house of romance, creativity, kids and pleasure, and fellow fire sign Sagittarius makes it one of your most fun resets of the year. Take a creative risk. Plan a date somewhere new. Start a hobby that involves travel, sport or performance. If you have children, plan an adventure together. Leo loves attention, and this moon rewards generosity as much as the spotlight, so share the joy. A romance that starts here may begin as a friendship with a spark. Set an intention about what brings you joy, and act on it within days, not weeks.
Virgo rising or Virgo sun: your 4th house
Roots and family come into focus. This new moon falls in your 4th house of home, family, private life and emotional foundation, and Sagittarius wants more room to breathe there. That can mean a move, a renovation that opens up space, or simply hosting people with a lighter attitude. Family conversations benefit from honesty, though Sagittarius can be blunt, so add kindness. Virgo tends to manage every household detail. This moon asks you to loosen your grip and let home feel more relaxed. Set an intention about freedom and warmth in your private life, and make one change that opens things up.
Libra rising or Libra sun: your 3rd house
Big ideas want to be shared. The new moon lands in your 3rd house of conversation, writing, siblings, neighbors and short trips, and Sagittarius makes your voice bolder and more opinionated. Start a blog, a class, a podcast or a writing project with something to say. Take a weekend trip somewhere close but unfamiliar. Reconnect with a sibling over a shared interest. Libra usually softens its words to keep the peace, and this moon rewards saying what you think. Just keep it honest, not careless. Set an intention about your voice, and say one true thing you have been holding back.
Scorpio rising or Scorpio sun: your 2nd house
Your 2nd house of income, savings, possessions and self-worth gets the new moon, and Sagittarius brings an expansive attitude to money. This is a good time to think bigger about what you could earn: a new market, an international client, a course built from what you know. Sagittarius can also encourage overspending, so pair the optimism with a budget. Scorpio usually guards its resources closely. This moon asks whether you are thinking too small. Set an intention about income with a stretch number in it, and take one step toward it before the next full moon arrives.
Sagittarius rising or Sagittarius sun: your 1st house
This is your new moon. It lands in your own sign and your 1st house of identity, body, appearance and direction, and it works as your personal new year, just ahead of the calendar one. Sagittarius is about freedom and growth, so ask what is keeping you small and decide to outgrow it. Start the adventure, the training plan, the new look, the bold move. Your optimism is your best asset here, as long as it comes with a first step. Set an intention about who you want to become over the next twelve months, and tell someone who will hold you to it.
Capricorn rising or Capricorn sun: your 12th house
Rest before your season is the theme. This new moon falls in your 12th house of solitude, endings, dreams and the subconscious, shortly before the Sun enters Capricorn. Sagittarius in this hidden house invites you to look at what you believe about yourself in private. Some of those beliefs are outdated. Let them go. Spiritual practice, journaling, solo travel or a few quiet days off all help. Capricorn tends to push hard through the end of the year. This moon asks you to pause, close a chapter, and start the next one rested. Set an intention about faith in yourself, and keep it private.
Aquarius rising or Aquarius sun: your 11th house
Friendship and future goals get a boost when this new moon lands in your 11th house of groups, networks, communities and long-range hopes. Sagittarius brings optimism and adventure to your social life. Say yes to the invitation from someone new. Join a community tied to travel, learning or a cause you believe in. Your long-term goals benefit from thinking bigger, so name one that excites you a little. Aquarius already thinks about the future, and this moon adds faith to the vision. Set an intention about the people and plans you want in your life a year from now.
Pisces rising or Pisces sun: your 10th house
Career growth is in focus as the new moon lands in your 10th house of work, reputation and public direction. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and is the traditional ruler of Pisces too, so this one tends to feel lucky. Aim higher. Apply for the role that seems slightly out of reach. Pitch work that involves teaching, publishing, travel or international clients. Talk about your goals publicly. Pisces sometimes hides its ambition behind modesty, and this moon rewards visible confidence. Set a career intention about where you want to be known and respected, and take one public step toward it within days.
How to work with a Sagittarius new moon
Plan the adventure. Book the trip, the course or the move. Sagittarius intentions grow when they point somewhere new.
Tell the truth. Name what you really want, even if it sounds too big. Sagittarius rewards honesty.
Learn something. A class, a book, a teacher. Growth through knowledge is this sign’s specialty.
Give it time. In years like 2026, when Jupiter stations retrograde days after the new moon, expect your plans to grow slowly and steadily.
New Moon in Sagittarius FAQ
When is the next New Moon in Sagittarius?
December 8, 2026 at 16°56′ Sagittarius. The one after that is on November 27, 2027 at 5°39′ Sagittarius. The dates box above lists more.
How often is there a New Moon in Sagittarius?
Once a year, usually between late November and mid-December, while the Sun is in Sagittarius.
Is the 2026 New Moon in Sagittarius an eclipse?
No. It is a regular new moon. The New Moon in Sagittarius becomes a partial solar eclipse on December 5, 2029 and a total solar eclipse on November 24, 2030, and the dates box flags both.
What should I manifest on the Sagittarius new moon?
Travel, education, publishing, a new philosophy or a bigger goal. It is a strong new moon for anything that expands your world and for intentions about freedom, luck and optimism.
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