Next time
From Nov 12
The Moon next enters Capricorn on Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 3:28 PM EST.
Moon signs › Moon in Capricorn
Earth · Cardinal
☽︎ Moon in Capricorn
With the Moon in Capricorn, you handle feelings with self-control and practicality. Achievement and structure make you feel secure, though you may hide vulnerability. Your Moon sign describes your emotional needs, instincts and what makes you feel safe.
How long it stays
60–61 hours
The Moon’s stays in Capricorn over the next year, from the table below.
Strength by sign
Detriment
The Moon is in detriment in Capricorn, opposite its home sign: its themes take more effort and often develop unusual strengths.
Emotional needs
You need structure, achievement and a sense of control. You may hide vulnerability behind competence. Astrologers call the Moon in detriment in Capricorn, where feelings take patience to express.
Moon in Capricorn in love
In relationships you want commitment and someone dependable. You show care through responsibility, providing and showing up year after year.
Self-care for a Capricorn Moon
Under stress, make a plan, then schedule genuine rest; feelings you have managed still need to be felt.
Moon sign vs Sun sign
Your Sun sign is how you shine; your Moon sign is what you need to feel at home. Someone with the Moon in Capricorn may show Capricorn traits most with family and close friends, whatever their Sun sign. Compare the Capricorn zodiac sign and Capricorn rising.
Is your Moon in Capricorn?
When the Moon is in Capricorn
| Enters Capricorn | Leaves | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 3:28 PM EST 2026-11-12 20:28 UTC | Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 4:25 AM EST 2026-11-15 09:25 UTC | 61.0 h |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026, 10:09 PM EST 2026-12-10 03:09 UTC | Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 11:06 AM EST 2026-12-12 16:06 UTC | 61.0 h |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027, 4:18 AM EST 2027-01-06 09:18 UTC | Fri, Jan 8, 2027, 5:11 PM EST 2027-01-08 22:11 UTC | 60.9 h |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027, 10:33 AM EST 2027-02-02 15:33 UTC | Thu, Feb 4, 2027, 11:29 PM EST 2027-02-05 04:29 UTC | 60.9 h |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027, 5:36 PM EST 2027-03-01 22:36 UTC | Thu, Mar 4, 2027, 6:32 AM EST 2027-03-04 11:32 UTC | 60.9 h |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027, 2:33 AM EDT 2027-03-29 06:33 UTC | Wed, Mar 31, 2027, 3:20 PM EDT 2027-03-31 19:20 UTC | 60.8 h |
| Sun, Apr 25, 2027, 10:52 AM EDT 2027-04-25 14:52 UTC | Tue, Apr 27, 2027, 11:24 PM EDT 2027-04-28 03:24 UTC | 60.5 h |
| Sat, May 22, 2027, 6:43 PM EDT 2027-05-22 22:43 UTC | Tue, May 25, 2027, 7:05 AM EDT 2027-05-25 11:05 UTC | 60.4 h |
| Sat, Jun 19, 2027, 1:36 AM EDT 2027-06-19 05:36 UTC | Mon, Jun 21, 2027, 2:01 PM EDT 2027-06-21 18:01 UTC | 60.4 h |
| Fri, Jul 16, 2027, 7:40 AM EDT 2027-07-16 11:40 UTC | Sun, Jul 18, 2027, 8:16 PM EDT 2027-07-19 00:16 UTC | 60.6 h |
| Thu, Aug 12, 2027, 1:35 PM EDT 2027-08-12 17:35 UTC | Sun, Aug 15, 2027, 2:20 AM EDT 2027-08-15 06:20 UTC | 60.8 h |
| Wed, Sep 8, 2027, 8:12 PM EDT 2027-09-09 00:12 UTC | Sat, Sep 11, 2027, 8:50 AM EDT 2027-09-11 12:50 UTC | 60.6 h |
| Wed, Oct 6, 2027, 4:00 AM EDT 2027-10-06 08:00 UTC | Fri, Oct 8, 2027, 4:10 PM EDT 2027-10-08 20:10 UTC | 60.2 h |
Tropical zodiac, apparent geocentric Moon. For today’s Moon and its void-of-course times, see the Moon sign today.
Frequently asked questions
What does Moon in Capricorn mean?
With the Moon in Capricorn, you handle feelings with self-control and practicality. Achievement and structure make you feel secure, though you may hide vulnerability. You need structure, achievement and a sense of control. You may hide vulnerability behind competence. Astrologers call the Moon in detriment in Capricorn, where feelings take patience to express.
What does a Moon in Capricorn need in love?
In relationships you want commitment and someone dependable. You show care through responsibility, providing and showing up year after year.
How often is the Moon in Capricorn?
The Moon passes through all twelve signs every 27.3 days, so it is in Capricorn for about two and a half days each month. Over the next year its stays in Capricorn last between 60 and 61 hours, longer when the Moon is far from Earth and moving slowly.
Is the Moon in Capricorn right now?
The Moon next enters Capricorn on Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 3:28 PM EST.
How do I find out if my Moon is in Capricorn?
Enter your birth date and place in the calculator on this page. A birth time helps on days when the Moon changed signs; without one, we show both possible signs and the time of the change.
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Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.