First New Moon of 2026, Kate Spreckley, 17 January 2026

We stand on the threshold of what will be, where a chapter of life has ended and a new one has yet to fully take form. This space can be disorientating as previous identities, routines, or roles no longer apply, leaving us without a clear map for the future. While uncomfortable this space is where transformation occurs and where unforeseen possibilities can emerge. The weight of uncertainty can reopen old wounds and any past grief that was never fully processed. As a result, feelings of sadness or even despair may arise. Despite these feelings we are being called to take a leap of faith and trust our path even in the face of extraordinary uncertainty.

On Sunday we encounter the first New Moon of 2026 which will present us with another opportunity to shed the past. It may come as a reckoning where what has been lurking beneath the surface can no longer be ignored or denied while at the same time, giving us the motivation we need to address what needs attention so we can move forward unencumbered by what has been. We may be confronted by our inner shadows which must be acknowledged and accepted for integration and real release to occur.

The weekend brings a potent window for personal redirection which is cratering a natural recalibration after the initial intensity of this month. There are several planetary alignments which are currently amplifying your ability to address what isn’t working and make clear and decisive shifts. As you move into the weekend acknowledge that the unknown can be scary only because it is unfamiliar, not because you are incapable of navigating it. Recognize that true courage is not the absence of fear, but the determination to act in spite of it.

Remember that progress does not always require huge changes. More often than not it is the accumulation of small, deliberate choices that eventually lead to the healing and the transformation that is required. Choose to trust your path and consciously reclaim your power from fear by intentionally shifting your mindset from survival, which is governed by fear, to one of growth which is governed by the inherent knowing that everything always unfolds as it should. Allow yourself to fully believe that you have the internal resources to handle whatever your journey brings.

Much love

Kate

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