2029 sky calendar: Mercury retrograde, new and full moons, eclipses
Mercury retrogrades, new moons, full moons and eclipses, with the date and sign of each.
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January
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Total lunar eclipse · Full moon in CancerTheme this time: home and feelings
On the first night of the year the Full Moon turns into a total lunar eclipse: Earth slides between the Sun and the Moon, and the Moon turns a dim coppery red. It sits in Cancer, the sign of home, comfort and the question of whether anyone has your back. An eclipse tends to feel like a bigger turning point than an ordinary Full Moon, because feelings you have tucked away can suddenly come to the front. Maybe you miss your family, or an old friend, or just your own bed. Send that message without polishing it; a clumsy hello still counts. At work or school, tidy what is already on your desk and leave the big decisions for later. For yourself, think warm soup and an early night. Cancer feels it most; Capricorn, the opposite sign, may feel torn between duty and home, and Aries and Libra may feel a bit moody.
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Mercury retrograde in Aquariusuntil Jan 28 (Sun)
Ever replied to a message and then found out the other person never saw it? Mercury retrograde feels a bit like that. Mercury rules talking, schedules and gadgets, and for a few weeks it seems to move backward from Earth's view, so small things stumble. It runs from January 7 to 28, beginning in Aquarius, the sign of friends and fresh ideas, then slipping back into Capricorn, where talk turns to work and duty. Early on, double-check the time and place before you meet friends or start a group project. Later, recheck your work or study plans; fixing an old draft may beat starting a new one. Back up your files and leave some empty time to stare at the wall. Aquarius and Capricorn may notice it most; opposite signs Leo and Cancer might feel a few chats land a bit off.
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Partial solar eclipse · New moon in CapricornTheme this time: career and long-term goals
Capricorn is the sign that writes the to-do list first and relaxes afterward. This New Moon on January 15 is also a partial solar eclipse, meaning the Moon covers just a bite of the Sun. A New Moon is a fresh starting line, and an eclipse turns it into a bend in the road. With Capricorn, the focus lands on work, goals and what you will take responsibility for. You might suddenly want to do your job differently or redraw this year's plan. Pick one small step, like naming the one thing you truly want to finish this term, and leave the rest. When you work with others, say plainly what help you need; it is lighter than carrying it silently. Capricorn and opposite Cancer may feel it most; Aries and Libra might find their pace thrown off. Keep the evening light, stretch your shoulders and go to bed early.
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Full moon in LeoTheme this time: confidence and creativity
Ever typed a long message, deleted it, and realized you just wanted someone to reply warmly? That's roughly the mood of this Leo Full Moon. A Full Moon is when the Moon looks completely round and whatever you've been holding in tends to show up more clearly. Leo is about warmth, pride and wanting to be seen, so you may notice how much you want appreciation, and how generous you get when you feel safe. With people close to you, it's easier to say you could use a compliment today than to hope they guess. At work or school, share one thing you're proud of, and give a teammate a shout-out too. For yourself, wear the outfit that makes you smile. Aquarius, the opposite sign, may crave a bit more space, while Taurus and Scorpio could feel tugged between pride and security.
February
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New moon in AquariusTheme this time: friends and ideals
When was the last time you chatted with someone outside your usual circle? That's the spirit of this Aquarius New Moon. A New Moon is when the Moon is nearly invisible, a quiet, low-pressure time to start something small. Aquarius is the sign of friends, groups and doing things a little differently, so the fresh start leans toward your circle and habits that no longer fit. In relationships, bring up something that's been bugging you in a light tone, without settling it all at once. At work or school, ask people outside your usual team how they'd do it, or test that odd idea in a small way. Leo, the opposite sign, may want more attention, while Taurus and Scorpio, who like things steady, might find change a bit sudden. Meanwhile, if your evenings keep disappearing into the screen, a walk without your phone is a decent place to start.
March
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Full moon in Virgo
Theme this time: health and daily habits
The Moon is round and bright that night, and somehow that makes the pile on your desk look extra obvious. Welcome to the Virgo Full Moon. A Full Moon is when the Moon is fully lit and the whole picture is easier to see; Virgo cares about details, routines and doing things properly, so you may suddenly want to tidy your schedule, check your progress, or be a little hard on yourself. In relationships, if a message sounds off, ask what they meant before assuming the worst. At work or school, pick one small section to fix instead of redoing everything in one night. Pisces, the opposite sign, may feel boxed in by all the rules, while Gemini and Sagittarius could disagree over small details versus the big picture. Pack tomorrow's bag before bed and eat a proper meal, and that's plenty.
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New moon in Pisces
Theme this time: intuition and healing
There is a text sitting unanswered on your phone, and this week it might feel a little easier to open. The New Moon is the night the Moon is invisible, a quiet starting line, and this one lands in Pisces, the soft, feeling-first sign. You may tear up at a song or feel a friend's passing comment more than usual. In relationships, you don't need a polished speech; something like I'm a bit tired lately, but I'd love to hear how you are is plenty. For work or study, jot a vague idea down in three rough lines and resist turning it into a finished product right away. Put the phone down earlier at night and let the room go dark. Pisces will feel this most, Virgo, on the opposite side, may find everyone a bit dreamy, and Gemini and Sagittarius can feel pulled between being practical and going with the flow.
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Full moon in Libra
Theme this time: relationships and partnership
Look up that night and the Moon will be round and full, almost asking whether you've been keeping score fairly lately. A Full Moon is when the Sun and Moon sit on opposite sides of the sky, so things look clearer than usual. This one has the Moon in Libra and the Sun in Aries: one side says what do I want, the other says what works for us. Splitting a dinner bill or choosing Saturday's plan may show you whether you always give way or always grab the wheel. Try saying your idea first, then asking for theirs. In group work, write down who does what. Libra and Aries feel it most, and Cancer and Capricorn may feel stuck between home and work. If you're tired, go home early instead of playing the nice one for another hour.
April
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New moon in Aries
Theme this time: courage and fresh starts
Aries is the sign that hears want to try it and has already put its shoes on. This New Moon, when the Moon is hidden and a fresh cycle quietly begins, falls in Aries, so the start-something-now feeling comes with a bit of impatience. You might clear your desk, sign up for the class you keep hesitating over, or message a friend you haven't spoken to in ages. Just take a small first step; no need to plan the whole thing. With people, being direct is fine, but give your tone one second of thought so a kind idea doesn't sound like an order. If you're sprinting, drink water, eat a proper meal, and drop your shoulders. Aries will feel it most, Libra across the sky may want more time to decide, and Cancer and Capricorn can feel they're being hurried along.
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Full moon in Scorpio
Theme this time: trust and deep change
Look up that night and you'll find a full moon in Scorpio, with the sun sitting in Taurus straight across from it. A full moon is just the moon at its roundest, when feelings tucked away tend to float up. Scorpio cares about trust and the deeper stuff, so you may want to finally ask a question you've been circling, or notice you're still holding something from an old friendship. In relationships, skip the old scorecard and tell someone, in a quiet moment, that you actually care about this. At work or school, clear two or three small tasks instead of everything at once. For yourself, leave the phone across the room before bed and take a warm shower. Scorpio and Taurus folks may feel it most, and Leo and Aquarius might sense they're a step out of rhythm with someone close, which needs no big explanation.
May
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Mercury retrograde in Taurus
until May 26 (Sat)
Ever replied to a message, only to hear it never arrived, or shown up at the wrong time? From May 2 to May 26, Mercury goes retrograde, which makes small mix-ups like that a bit more likely. Mercury looks after communication, schedules and how you think things through. Retrograde just means it appears to drift backward from Earth, traditionally a stretch for double-checking. This one starts in Taurus, which likes things steady and practical, so old habits, spending routines and little household matters may get a second look. With people, write the important message clearly before you send it and confirm plans once more. At work or school, tidying old files suits this time well, while big new decisions can wait. Eat something familiar and comforting, and keep your sleep steady. Taurus and Scorpio may feel it most, with Leo and Aquarius sensing plans getting shuffled, and going a bit slower is plenty.
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New moon in Taurus
Theme this time: money and security
Taurus is the sign that wants a good meal, a soft blanket and a sense of security that builds slowly, and the new moon on May 13 lands right there. A new moon is when the moon is nearly invisible, and in astrology it works like a small marker for starting again. Small starts suit it: jot down your daily spending, book a fixed time for a walk, or clear the messiest corner of your room. With friends, a relaxed dinner with no deadline feels warmer than a loud party. Mercury is still retrograde, so write new plans down and read the details twice. When you're tired, sleep, and cook one proper meal. Taurus and Scorpio may feel this most, while Leo and Aquarius might find the slow pace a little dull, and that's okay.
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Full moon in Sagittarius
Theme this time: travel and perspective
On the night the Moon turns full in Sagittarius, you might catch yourself staring at a map app for no good reason. Sagittarius loves wide roads and plain speaking, so this Full Moon, when the Moon is fully lit and feelings are harder to hide, can make you blunter than usual. With friends or a partner, reread before you hit send, since a joke can land heavier than you meant. At work or school, zoom out and ask where this year is heading, then finish one small task today. For yourself, take a walk somewhere open and give your phone a break before bed. Sagittarius feels it most, and Gemini, sitting across the sky, may feel buried in messages and half-read tabs. Virgo and Pisces may flip between fussing over details and feeling a bit lost.
June
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Partial solar eclipse · New moon in Gemini
Theme this time: learning and communication
Ever notice how some days you have five chat windows open and answer none of them? That is roughly the flavour of this Gemini eclipse. A solar eclipse is a New Moon with the volume turned up: the Moon slides in front of the Sun, and this time it covers only part of it, so a new chapter feels like it has started but you can only see half the page. Gemini rules talking, news and curiosity, so you may suddenly want to learn something, or a message may linger. With people, hear them out before replying; no need to take a side right away. For work or study, turn the swirl of ideas into one short list and do a single item at a time. Rest your eyes and ears, and mute notifications at night. Gemini feels it most, with Sagittarius across the sky and Virgo and Pisces close behind.
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Total lunar eclipse · Full moon in Capricorn
Theme this time: career and long-term goals
On a clear night you will see the Moon slide into Earth's shadow and turn coppery red, which is a total lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse is a Full Moon with extra weight; it tends to bring up things you have been quietly carrying, so it feels like more of a turning point. This one is in Capricorn, the sign of responsibility, work and long plans, so you may see how much you carry alone, or which goal you no longer want. Capricorn feels it most; Cancer, across the sky, may link that pressure to family and feelings, while Aries and Libra can tug against each other over pace and opinions. With people, thank the one who keeps helping you without being asked. At work, list what is on your plate and ask someone to share a piece. For yourself, eat dinner early and clear your desk before bed.
July
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Partial solar eclipse · New moon in Cancer
Theme this time: home and feelings
Think about the moment you get home and finally drop your bag. That settled, safe feeling is exactly where this partial solar eclipse in Cancer lands. An eclipse is a New Moon with the volume turned up: the Moon covers part of the Sun, and it can feel like a chapter quietly turning over. Since this one is partial, change tends to show up gradually. Cancer is soft-hearted and likes to hide worries, so with people close to you, saying 'I need a quiet evening' beats hoping they guess. At work or school, hold off on big decisions and finish one small task that has been nagging you. Cancer, opposite Capricorn, and Aries and Libra may feel it most, and wanting to stay somewhere familiar is normal. Cook something warm and get to bed a little earlier.
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Full moon in Aquarius
Theme this time: friends and ideals
On a clear late-July evening, a big round Moon rises in the east, bright enough to make you stop and look. A Full Moon is when the Moon is fully lit by the Sun, so things that were hiding tend to show up, including feelings. This one is in Aquarius, a sign about friends, groups, and doing things your own way. Maybe a group chat goes strangely quiet, or you feel like stepping back from the crowd for a bit. Both are common. With friends, share what you think without trying to win anyone over. In a group project, hear every idea out before choosing one. Aquarius, its opposite sign Leo, and Taurus and Scorpio may notice it most, and Leo folks might simply want a kind reply. Later, put your phone across the room and take a short walk.
August
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New moon in Leo
Theme this time: confidence and creativity
When did you last do something just because you enjoyed it? This Leo New Moon is a nudge to think about that. A New Moon happens when the Moon sits next to the Sun and the sky looks dark, like a blank page where small fresh starts feel easier. Leo is warm and playful and likes being seen, so this one leans toward showing what you care about: drawing, taking photos, or simply inviting a friend to dinner all count. In relationships, say plainly what matters to you, then leave room for the other person to talk. At work or school, pick one piece you would like others to see and make a rough first version. Set aside half an hour for something purely fun. Leo, opposite Aquarius, and Taurus and Scorpio may feel it more; if someone points at you, a smile will do.
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Full moon in Pisces
Theme this time: intuition and healing
On the night of this Full Moon, the sky may look a little hazy around the edges, which suits Pisces. A Full Moon is when the Moon is fully lit, and feelings you have carried quietly for weeks often show up. Pisces is a soft, sponge-like sign that soaks up other people's moods, so a song or one comment may hit harder than usual. If a friend sends a long message late at night, try listening all the way through before offering fixes. At work or school, let big decisions sit overnight and jot stray ideas in your notes app. An early bedtime and a short walk will do more for you than pushing through. Pisces and its opposite sign Virgo may feel this most, and Gemini and Sagittarius, which sit at a tense angle to it, could feel pulled in two.
September
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Mercury retrograde in Libra
until Sep 25 (Tue)
Ever notice how, some weeks, texts go to the wrong person and two people remember the same plan differently? Mercury rules communication, thinking and getting around, and in retrograde it only looks like it is moving backwards from Earth, but the stretch tends to bring mix-ups and delays, so it suits double-checking. This one starts in Libra, the sign of relationships and fairness, so you may revisit how you and others share things, like who always picks the restaurant or how the bill gets split. Then it slips back into Virgo, the sign of details and routines, which makes it a good time to tidy your schedule, your desk and your to-do list, and to reread any form before sending it. Libra, Virgo and Gemini may feel it most, with Aries and Pisces a bit thrown off. And do eat real meals while you catch up.
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New moon in Virgo
Theme this time: health and daily habits
Think of a freshly sharpened pencil and a clean page: that is the mood of a New Moon in Virgo. A New Moon is when the Moon sits between Earth and the Sun, so the sky looks dark, and it is a classic moment to start over. Virgo loves details and things that actually work, so aim small, like ten minutes a day on your to-do list or desk. Mercury, the planet of thinking and messages, rules Virgo and is in retrograde, its backward-looking phase, so write plans down but do not launch everything at once. With people, swap one nitpick for one small favour. Virgo, Pisces opposite it, and Gemini and Sagittarius may notice it most. When you are tired, a proper meal beats another coffee.
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Full moon in Pisces
Theme this time: intuition and healing
Picture lying in bed late at night, thumb hovering over the chat of someone you haven't talked to in ages. That is a very Pisces Full Moon kind of moment. A Full Moon is when the Moon is at its roundest and feelings tend to rise to the surface, and Pisces is the soft, dreamy sign that soaks up other people's moods like a sponge. With friends and family, skip the guessing game and just ask how they have been. At work or in class, details can slip through the cracks, so double-check important messages and write your to-do list down instead of trusting your head. For yourself, put the phone away a little earlier and drink something warm. Pisces and Virgo folks may feel this most, and Gemini and Sagittarius may feel a bit pulled in two directions. A round moon doesn't need you to fix anything.
October
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New moon in Libra
Theme this time: relationships and partnership
Somebody asks what to have for dinner, everyone says whatever works, and half an hour later nobody has decided. That is Libra in a nutshell. A New Moon is the dark night when the Moon can't be seen, a quiet starting line, and Libra cares about fairness and how comfortable people feel around each other. Try saying what you actually want instead of going along every time; small things like splitting the bill or sharing chores usually feel lighter once they are said out loud. In class or at work, group projects may go more smoothly than solo grinding, so ask someone to talk it through with you. Tidy your desk and take a slow walk. Libra feels this most, Aries may want to dash off alone, and Cancer and Capricorn can feel torn between looking after people and getting things done.
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Full moon in Aries
Theme this time: courage and fresh starts
Ever have a day when you are tired but suddenly want to say the thing you have been holding in? An Aries Full Moon has a bit of that flavor. A Full Moon is when the Moon is roundest and things look clearer, and Aries is the quick sign that acts first and thinks second, so tempers and drive may run higher. With people, let your words pass through your head once before sending, especially texts; type, then wait thirty seconds. If you have been going along with everyone lately, this is also a fair moment to say what you need. At work, finish one small task you have been dodging and enjoy the relief. Go for a brisk walk so the restlessness has somewhere to go. Aries and Libra may feel this most, while Cancer and Capricorn might feel pressure coming from both sides.
November
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New moon in Scorpio
Theme this time: trust and deep change
Some things only get said after the lights are off, and a Scorpio New Moon has that late-night feel. A New Moon is when the Moon sits between us and the Sun, so the sky looks dark, and it is often treated as a quiet starting line. In Scorpio, a sign about depth and loyalty, that start tends to point at the things you usually keep tucked away: who you really care about, and what you have not managed to let go of. Maybe pick one relationship you have been circling around and work out, honestly, what you want from it, then say it in a sentence or two instead of a whole speech. At work or school, this is a good time to dig a little deeper into one task rather than skimming five. Try to sleep on time too, because Scorpio minds love to overthink at midnight. Scorpio, Taurus, Leo and Aquarius folks may feel it a bit more than others.
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Full moon in Taurus
Theme this time: money and security
Look up on a clear night and the Full Moon is round and bright enough to light up things you missed during the day. A Full Moon happens when the Moon and Sun sit on opposite sides of us, so the Moon is lit all the way, and things often feel finished, or at least very visible, and feelings can run a little full. Taurus is the sign of comfort, the body and steady habits, so this time you may notice quite clearly what really makes you feel settled and what you have only been putting up with. Book a proper sit-down meal with a friend or family member, nothing heavy, just slow eating and easy talk. At work, close off something you left half done and clear your desk while you are at it. If you are tired, sleep properly and eat something warm instead of pushing for one more hour. Taurus, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius may feel it most, and if you want to stay put on the sofa, that is allowed.
December
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Partial solar eclipse · New moon in Sagittarius
Theme this time: travel and perspective
Sagittarius is the friend who hears about a new place and says, let's just go and see. This partial solar eclipse has some of that restlessness. A solar eclipse is when the Moon slides in front of the Sun, and here it covers only part of it, so think of it as a New Moon with extra weight. Astrologers see it as more of a turning point than an ordinary New Moon, because your sense of direction gets a firm nudge and the old routine can feel a bit tight. Talk with a friend about what you might try next, and listen to a view that differs from yours. At work or school, pick one thing you are curious about and test it small, like one class or one article, then check the details. Step outside and look at something far away. Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo and Pisces may feel it most, and nothing has to be settled in one day.
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Total lunar eclipse · Full moon in Gemini
Theme this time: learning and communication
On the longest night of the year, the Moon slides into Earth's shadow and turns a dim copper red. That is a total lunar eclipse: a Full Moon passing straight through our planet's shadow. Eclipses tend to feel like bigger turning points than ordinary Full Moons, because things that have dragged on get pushed into plain view. In Gemini, the sign of chatter, messages and curiosity, that probably looks like the text you have left unanswered for a week. Reply short and honestly; it does not need to be polished. At work or school, close the extra tabs and finish one thing before opening the next. For yourself, put the phone down a little earlier so your head can go quiet. Gemini and its opposite, Sagittarius, may feel this most, and Virgo and Pisces might feel a bit scattered.
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Mercury retrograde in Capricorn
until Jan 11 (Fri)
Ever notice how the last week of the year is when attachments go missing and meeting times get mixed up? From December 22 to January 11, Mercury, the planet of messages, schedules and small paperwork, goes retrograde, which only means it looks like it is moving backward from Earth. It is usually treated as a time for rechecking and redoing. It begins in Capricorn and stays there, and Capricorn cares about work, responsibility and doing things step by step. So year-end reports, budgets and new-year plans deserve a second look. With people, an old friend may pop up; confirm the time and place before you meet. At work or school, back up your files and write your plans in pencil. For yourself, leave half a day of the holidays completely empty. Capricorn and its opposite, Cancer, may feel it most, while Aries and Libra might find their pace thrown off a little.
Times are Taiwan time (UTC+8), calculated with astronomical algorithms: new and full moons are accurate to a few minutes, retrograde start and end to a few hours, and very shallow penumbral lunar eclipses may be missing. Interpretations are for entertainment only.