Full Supermoon in Cancer – January 3, 2026

Our first Full Moon of 2026 is here! With the Moon in Cancer, we’re set to experience some deep emotion, heightened intuition, and quiet inner strength. Luna is also inviting us to reflect on what we’re ready to release as we move fully into the new year.

Expect this Full Moon to illuminate how we work through frustrations in any caregiving dynamics in your life. Parents, take note! Your kids may seem extra sassy around this time. People, in general, might feel like they’re getting on your very last nerve. As with all Full Moons, emotions tend to run high, but this one may feel especially intense. Your feelings could seem like they’re in overdrive, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time for rest and recuperation.

This Supermoon is the first of three in 2026, and it coincides with the Quadrantid meteor shower. This annual meteor shower is often seen as a symbol of new beginnings and the release of old energies in our lives. Together with the Full Moon, this cosmic occurrence will help you manifest your desires in 2026. Trust that your hidden potential will finally be revealed this year.

With the Sun in Capricorn and the Moon in Cancer, we’re invited to examine the balance between our responsibilities and our emotional needs. It’s the perfect time to reflect on your self-care routines, family dynamics, and your home life.

Cancer finds safety and comfort at home and naturally focuses on the family and cultivating a safe, nurturing environment around itself. Cancer is also ruled by the Moon, which means our emotions and experiences can move in phases, much like the lunar cycle itself.

At the same time, Mercury, Venus, and Mars are all in Capricorn. This influence may cause your words, expressions, and actions to come across as more direct than the sensitive Cancer Full Moon might like. Because of this, it’s wise to pause before speaking and to consider other perspectives before acting. Venus in Capricorn offers support here, helping you manage emotions within your closest relationships by staying steady, grounded, and emotionally mature.

Jupiter is also in Cancer this month and is exalted in the sign, meaning its energy flows with ease. The planet of expansion will gently guide us through the challenges ahead, while reinforcing confidence in our own emotional wisdom and intuitive guidance. So, even though there may be some tension between Capricorn and Cancer energies around the Full Moon, there’s also a strong undercurrent of optimism.

During the Full Moon, take time to reflect on how your professional and personal lives intersect. Are they aligned, or is an adjustment needed?

Here Are Your Full Moon in Cancer Horoscopes:

Aries: Your themes for this Full Moon are compassionate self-acceptance, honing your gifts, and redefining what “home” means to you.

Taurus: This Full Moon asks where you need emotional permission to soften. You’re invited to explore your emotional needs and your relationship with self-acceptance.

Gemini: Your invitation is to consider how you can stay present when emotions feel challenging. What helps you feel safe enough to be vulnerable?

Cancer: Happy Full Moon! You’re invited to acknowledge your emotions without feeling the need to explain them. Emotions simply are — and they’re not bad.

Leo: Your theme is inspiration, particularly how your inner world fuels creativity and problem-solving. If you haven’t chosen a word for the year or set a resolution, consider one centered on staying steady throughout 2026.

Virgo: This Full Moon invites you to reflect on how friendships and collaborations can support your goals. How can a sense of belonging strengthen you?

Libra: Themes of reclaiming confidence and creating emotional boundaries are coming up for you. Grounding practices will help keep you steady in the months ahead.

Scorpio: Self-trust is the focus. How can reassurance from yourself and trusted others help you feel more confident in your choices? It’s okay to lean on support when you need it.

Sagittarius: Pay attention to your emotional security. It will guide better decisions around trust, shared resources, intimacy, and your overall sense of self-worth.

Capricorn: You’re invited to explore deeper self-acceptance, including all your quirks. This compassion for yourself will help you build more nurturing and meaningful relationships this year.

Aquarius: Themes of rest, reflection, and acknowledging hidden emotions arise around this Full Moon. You’re invited to soften and feel — you won’t lose yourself by doing so.

Pisces: This Full Moon asks what emotional support truly looks like for you. What do you need from close relationships to feel confident, held, and supported?

Happy Full Supermoon, witches!
Megan Winkler