January Journaling Prompts

January 2026 Moon Phases
🌕 Full Moon: January 3, 2026
🌗 Last (Third) Quarter: January 10, 2026
🌑 New Moon: January 18, 2026
🌓 First Quarter: January 25, 2026

🌕 Full Moon Phase (Jan 1–4) — Illuminate & Reflect

1 — What was the highlight of 2025?
2 — What truth feels undeniable right now?
3 — What do I need to acknowledge that I’ve been ignoring?
4 — What’s abundant in my life that I want to savor?

🌖 Waning Gibbous (Jan 5–9) — Process & Release

5 — What’s still unfolding from last month?
6 — What emotion needs space today?
7 — Where did I resist change—and what did it teach me?
8 — What am I grateful for that surprised me?
9 — What am I ready to let go of?

🌗 Last Quarter (Jan 10–14) — Cutting & Clarifying

10 — What feels unresolved?
11 — What boundary do I need to reinforce?
12 — What’s the next smallest step forward?
13 — Where can I simplify?
14 — What belief no longer serves me?

🌘 Waning Crescent (Jan 15–17) — Rest & Integrate

15 — What refreshed me this cycle?
16 — What did I learn about my limits?
17 — What energy am I carrying into the new moon?

🌑 New Moon (Jan 18–24) — Set Intentions & Begin

18 — What intention feels real and rooted?
19 — What’s one thing I can start without overthinking?
20 — What feels aligned with my growth?
21 — What old pattern do I want to gently shift?
22 — What would make today feel meaningful?
23 — What support do I want to ask for this month?
24 — What am I curious to explore?

🌓 Waxing Crescent (Jan 25–31) — Grow & Commit

25 — What step forward feels energizing?
26 — What scares me a little in a good way?
27 — What progress am I overlooking?
28 — What insight did I gain recently?
29 — What action reflects my priorities?
30 — Where can I give myself grace today?
31 — What intention from this month feels worth amplifying?