The AstroTwins select Carnelian as the 2026 Crystal of the Year! Learn about the Carnelian crystal, plus which crystals to work with for each of the year’s new moons and full moons.
This article is excerpted from The AstroTwins’ 2026 Horoscope book, available now!
2026 HOROSCOPE
2026 Crystal of the Year: Carnelian
MOTIVATION • VITALITY • COURAGE
Deep orange Carnelian blazes in as 2026’s crystal of the year, radiating energy that gets your imagination firing on all cylinders. A true creative catalyst, this warm, sun-soaked “artist’s stone” revives passion and boosts confidence. In a 1 Universal Year, where fresh starts set the tone for the next nine-year cycle, Carnelian is like a metaphysical spark plug. Ancient Egyptians called Carnelian the “setting sun,” believing it infused the soul with vitality. Connected to the sacral chakra, this stone helps you move through life with joy, passion and purpose.
Crystals for the 2026 New & Full Moons
Below are all the 2026 New Moons and 2026 Full Moons, by calendar month, with the crystals we’ve matched for each.
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January 2026 Crystals
CANCER Full moon on January 3 (5:03AM; 13º02′)
SELENITE: This calm and soothing gemstone forms in long bands and has a high, clear and pure vibration. This crystal is believed to help the flow of bodily fluids and support fertility. Since selenite doesn’t hold negative charges, it is fantastic to use to neutralize your own energy. Like a “crystal crab shell,” selenite is often used to make a protective energetic “grid” around your house or workspace.
CAPRICORN New moon on January 18 (2:52PM; 28º44′)
GARNET: This grounding, blood-red stone helps with focus and keeps you disciplined while you tick off your Capricorn season goals. Garnet enhances life-force energy and vitality during the winter months.
February 2026 Crystals
LEO Full moon on February 1 (5:09PM; 13º04′)
TIGER’S EYE: This confidence-boosting stone contains the power of the mid-day Sun, the ruler of Leo. Use Tiger’s Eye to enhance creativity and connect to personal agency. With its swirling hues of amber and brown, this talisman directs your attention to what’s truly important in your life.
AQUARIUS New moon on February 17 (7:01AM; 28º50′)
APOPHYLLITE: High vibes: incoming! This spirit-elevating stone enhances Aquarian-ruled hope for the future. As a clear-hued cluster, the light apophyllite emits encourages self-reflection and gratitude while energizing the soul.
March 2026 Crystals
VIRGO Full moon/Total lunar eclipse on March 3 (6:38AM; 12º54′)
MOSS AGATE: With its swirls of green, this stone connects you to the healing powers of nature. Moss Agate is known to ease anxiety and reduce people-pleasing and judgment that can creep in under Virgo’s watch.
PISCES New moon on March 18 (9:23PM; 28º27′)
AMETHYST: This relaxing purple crystal increases inner peace and tunes you in to your Pisces-ruled intuition. Keep amethyst by your bedside to sanctify sleep and invite powerful messages from your dreams.
April 2026 Crystals
LIBRA Full moon on April 1 (10:12PM; 12º21′)
ROSE QUARTZ: This pale pink crystal is the stone of pure love, radiating the compassion and romance of Libra. Said to be beneficial for heart healing and fertility, Rose Quartz carries goddess energy and can be used for inspiration and protection.
ARIES New moon on April 17 (7:52AM; 27º29′)
CARNELIAN: Also the 2026 Crystal of the year! This vibrant orange stone wakes up the sacral chakra to connect you to your instinctual truth. Use carnelian to enhance confidence and creativity as you step into your Aries-inspired power. This crystal also supports with new beginnings.
May 2026 Crystals
SCORPIO Full moon on May 1 (1:23PM; 22º13′)
HEMATITE: This silvery stone is a great protection while under the spell of empathic, intuitive Scorpio. Hematite reflects and deflects any negative energy so you don’t absorb it. With its high iron content, it also helps circulate Scorpio-ruled blood and wake you up for springtime.
TAURUS New moon/Supermoon on May 16 (4:01PM; 25º58′)
BLUE LACE AGATE: This soothing, soft blue stone helps you relax and tap into a deep inner calm. Blue Lace Agate unblocks the Taurus-ruled throat chakra so you can speak your truth and share what’s valuable to you.
SAGITTARIUS Full moon on May 31 (4:45AM; 9º56′)
BLUE APATITE: This turquoise-hued crystal represents Sagittarian optimism and restores a positive, proactive approach to life. Blue Apatite activates the throat chakra and can help you speak your truth under this live-out-loud full moon.
June 2026 Crystals
GEMINI New moon/Supermoon on June 14 (10:54PM; 24º03′)
PHANTOM QUARTZ: Shift your Gemini-ruled mindset with this protective, empowering stone. Phantom Quartz facilitates unexpected breakthroughs and promotes personal growth.
CAPRICORN Full moon on June 29 (7:57PM; 8º15′)
ARAGONITE: Release anger and frustration and get unstuck. Whatever obstacle is standing in your way, this stone is here to help you break through, just like the can’t-stop-won’t-stop persistence of Capricorn.
July 2026 Crystals
CANCER New moon/Supermoon on July 14 (5:44AM; 21º59′)
MOONSTONE: Like the moon-ruled sign of Cancer, this iridescent bluish-white stone is associated with the divine feminine and fertility. Moonstone supports with birthing new ideas and tuning in to your destiny.
AQUARIUS Full moon on July 29 (10:36AM; 6º30′)
LABRADORITE: Rainbow-hued labradorite looks different from every angle, reflecting the diversity and originality that Aquarius celebrates. An “illusion-buster,” this stone protects us from over-serving others. Labradorite enables big-picture thinking and is powerful for meditation and insight.
August 2026 Crystals
LEO New moon/Total solar eclipse on August 12 (1:37PM; 20º02′)
CITRINE: Golden Citrine glows with the regal, joy-inducing hue of Leo! This stone boosts ambition and self-esteem while helping you attract abundance during one of the most creative seasons of the year.
PISCES Full moon/Total lunar eclipse on August 28 (12:18AM; 4º54′)
ANGELITE: This pale blue stone activates the Pisces-ruled upper chakras (throat, third-eye and crown), allowing your mind to download messages from your angels, guides and your higher self. Angelite can dissolve emotional or energetic boundaries that may be holding you back from progress.
September 2026 Crystals
VIRGO New moon Virgo on September 10 (11:27PM; 18º26′)
LEPIDOLITE: (The 2025 Crystal of the year!) This soothing stone is also called the “grandmother stone” or “peace stone.” Use it to calm your nerves and ease the worrying tendency that Virgo can stir up. Lepidolite encourages us to quiet inner criticism and embrace self-love and compassion.
ARIES Full moon on September 26 (12:49PM; 3º37′)
BLOODSTONE: A dramatic dark-green with flecks of red, this stone is historically given to brave warriors. Use bloodstone to build resilience and pump up self-confidence as you step out as an individual. This circulation-boosting crystal enhances vitality and makes you feel alive.
October 2026 Crystals
LIBRA New moon on October 10 (11:50AM; 17º22′)
MALACHITE: Green like the heart chakra, this stone supports the profound emotional transformations we can make during Libra season. Malachite also invites wealth and prosperity into your home, perfect for this time of beauty and abundance.
TAURUS Full moon on October 26 (12:12AM; 2º46′)
COPPER: One of the Earth’s most healing materials, copper brings the signature stability of earth-sign Taurus. This gem balances the chakras and shifts stagnant energy, charging you up to connect with loved ones during holiday celebrations. The weight of copper grounds you as you to tap into the quantum field—the place of limitless ideas and possibilities.
November 2026 Crystals
SCORPIO New moon on November 9 (2:02AM; 16º53′)
SERPENTINE: With its dramatic swirls of pale yellow and ash grey, this crystal activates the Scorpio kundalini energy, helping you transcend your ego and detoxify your body. Serpentine creates a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms so you can access ancient wisdom and messages from your guides.
GEMINI Full moon/Supermoon on November 24 (9:53AM; 2º20′)
DALMATIAN JASPER: This black-and-white-flecked stone helps balance the yin and yang of dualistic Gemini. Dalmatian Jasper can evoke a sense of childlike wonder along with bursts of hope and joy—all while supporting the release of anger and resentment.
December 2026 Crystals
SAGITTARIUS New moon on December 8 (7:52PM; 16º57′)
LAPIS LAZULI: This bright blue, high-vibrational stone helps you tap into your inner wisdom and gain confidence with self-expression. Lapis Lazuli connects you to the Sagittarian values of integrity, clarity and intuition.
CANCER Full moon on December 23 (8:28PM; 2º14′)
SELENITE: This calm and soothing gemstone forms in long bands and has a high, clear and pure vibration. This crystal is believed to help the flow of bodily fluids and support fertility. Since selenite doesn’t hold negative charges, it is fantastic to use to neutralize your own energy. Like a “crystal crab shell,” selenite is often used to make a protective energetic “grid” around your house or workspace.
Visit our Crystals section to learn about which stones to work with during the zodiac/Sun seasons, too!
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