The energy of 2026 is full of momentum, renewal and powerful spiritual shifts, and if you know how to work with it rather than against it, this year can become one of your most aligned yet. The universe is always speaking through cycles, seasons, lunar phases and sacred cultural celebrations, and when you understand these rhythms, navigating life becomes clearer and far less chaotic.
This article maps out the key spiritual, astrology and energy dates for 2026 so you can plan, manifest, reflect and grow with confidence. Consider it your cosmic roadmap for moving through the year with intention and intuitive clarity.
2026 Spiritual, Astrology and Energy Key Dates
A Month-By-Month Guide to Navigate Your Year with Purpose, Power and Alignment
2026 is a year of renewal, reinvention and rising into your next chapter with clarity. These dates will help you tune into the cosmic rhythm of the year instead of pushing against your own energetic tides. Think of this as your spiritual weather map for 2026.
Let’s walk through the year.
JANUARY 2026
Key Themes:
New beginnings, grounding, strategic planning, self leadership
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
1 January – New Year’s Day
An energetic reset. Spend time aligning with the person you want to become. Perfect for intention setting and quiet reflection.
14 January – New Moon in Capricorn
The universe’s project manager. Supports long term commitments, planning and creating grounded structure. Start your big 2026 goals here.
15 January – Makar Sankranti
A Hindu solar celebration of light, gratitude and harvest. A wonderful day to release emotional heaviness and welcome new blessings.
25 January – Full Moon in Leo
Bold, fiery and ready to roar. This moon amplifies creativity and self expression. Step into visibility.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
What foundation am I laying for the entire year?
FEBRUARY 2026
Key Themes:
Innovation, freedom, community, order and healing
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
12 February – New Moon in Aquarius
Visionary energy. Great for thinking outside the box, refreshing ideas and starting collaborative projects.
19 February – Lantern Festival
Represents illumination and the lifting of heaviness. Light a candle and ask for clarity.
27 February – Full Moon in Virgo
Healing, purification and order. A fantastic time to reset routines, organise your space and fine tune your habits.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
Where can I simplify and streamline my life?
MARCH 2026
Key Themes:
Intuition, emotional depth, harmony, spiritual awakening, rebirth
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
2 March – New Moon in Pisces
A dreamy, intuitive moon. Perfect for deep reflection, spiritual connection and listening to your inner guidance.
6 March – Holi
Festival of colours. A joyful energy of healing, forgiveness and renewal.
14 March – Full Moon in Libra
Brings balance to relationships and invites harmony. A good time for repairing connections or setting boundaries.
20 March – Vernal Equinox
Day and night are equal. Symbolises rebirth and new beginnings. Ideal for planting intentions.
21 March – Naw Ruz
Baháʼí New Year. A beautiful moment for spiritual cleansing and resetting direction.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
What emotional patterns am I ready to release?
APRIL 2026
Key Themes:
Transformation, courage, rebirth, abundance
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
1 April – Easter Sunday
Themes of renewal and hope. Release old burdens and step into fresh energy.
6 April – New Moon in Aries
The true energetic new year. Aries sparks action, confidence and pioneering movement.
14 April – Full Moon in Scorpio
Deep emotional alchemy. This moon reveals what you are ready to release.
20 April – Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Taurus
A manifestation portal focused on money, stability, self worth and grounded abundance. Eclipses bring rapid shifts.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
Where am I ready to rise into a new version of myself?
MAY 2026
Key Themes:
Wisdom, grounding, inner strength, expansion
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
5 May – Wesak
Buddha Day. Amplifies compassion, enlightenment and spiritual clarity.
7 May – New Moon in Taurus
Perfect for grounding, embodiment, financial intentions and sensual routines.
14 May – Ascension Day
Energy of rising above challenges and expanding perspective.
23 May – Full Moon in Sagittarius
Truth, adventure and expansion. Encourages bigger thinking and new horizons.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
What beliefs are ready for an upgrade?
JUNE 2026
Key Themes:
Communication, learning, abundance, discipline
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
5 June – New Moon in Gemini
Fresh ideas, networking and content creation are supported.
21 June – Summer Solstice
Celebrates abundance, success and the height of light. A powerful gratitude portal.
22 June – Full Moon in Capricorn
A results driven moon. Encourages completion, discipline and staying committed.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
Where do I want to grow mentally or professionally?
JULY 2026
Key Themes:
Nurturing, emotional clarity, independence
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
5 July – New Moon in Cancer
A sweet moon for nurturing your inner world, home and family.
9 July – Hajj
A sacred pilgrimage of devotion and purification.
10 July – Full Moon in Aquarius
Freedom, originality and breaking old rules. Encourages authentic expression.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
What emotional needs am I finally honouring?
AUGUST 2026
Key Themes:
Visibility, confidence, intuition, emotional release
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
5 August – New Moon in Leo
Own your brilliance. A great time to launch, create or step into leadership.
12 August – Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
A manifestation boost. Make wishes and trust your intuition.
14 August – Full Moon in Pisces
Soft, spiritual and emotional. Perfect for healing or creative work.
23 August – Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
Revelations, closure and intuitive awakening.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
What part of me is ready to be seen and celebrated?
SEPTEMBER 2026
Key Themes:
Healing, organisation, courage, gratitude
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
5 September – New Moon in Virgo
Health, routines and mental clarity. A perfect reset moon.
10 September – Ganesh Chaturthi
Honours the remover of obstacles. A powerful manifestation day.
21 September – Full Moon in Aries
Courage, action and bold beginnings.
23 September – Autumn Equinox
Balance, harvest and reflection. A grounding moment of gratitude.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
What do I need to organise or simplify to feel lighter?
OCTOBER 2026
Key Themes:
Relationships, harmony, stability
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
5 October – New Moon in Libra
Supports healthy communication, balance and creating beauty in your life.
14 October – Solar Eclipse in Libra
A major relationship reset. Brings shifts in partnerships and personal identity.
23 October – Full Moon in Taurus
Security, values and grounding. A perfect moon for reflecting on worth and abundance.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
Where do I need more balance or boundaries?
NOVEMBER 2026
Key Themes:
Rebirth, intuition, abundance, clarity
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
1 November – Samhain
Honouring ancestors and spiritual connection. Veil thin energy for intuition.
3 November – New Moon in Scorpio
Perfect for shadow work, releasing guilt or fear, and deep transformation.
12 November – Diwali
Festival of Lights. Welcomes abundance, joy and new beginnings.
19 November – Full Moon in Gemini
Clarity, insight, communication and new ideas.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
What part of my story am I rewriting?
DECEMBER 2026
Key Themes:
Hope, renewal, reflection, soul alignment
Spiritual and Astrological Dates
5 December – New Moon in Sagittarius
Vision, faith and momentum. Plan your next chapter.
8 December – Bodhi Day
Celebration of enlightenment and inner wisdom.
21 December – Winter Solstice
Quiet, inward and reflective. A powerful time for letting go before the new year.
24 December – Full Moon in Cancer
Family, emotion, softness and connection.
25 December – Christmas Day
Themes of generosity, unity and spiritual reflection.
Monthly Intention Prompt:
What am I grateful for as I close the year?
ASTROLOGICAL HIGHLIGHTS
Mercury Retrograde Periods
• 13 March to 6 April
• 17 July to 11 August
• 9 November to 30 November
Use these periods to review, reassess and reset.
Eclipses
• 20 April Solar Eclipse
• 23 August Lunar Eclipse
• 14 October Solar Eclipse
These bring rapid shifts, breakthroughs and realignment.
