Full Moon in Leo · January 22, 2027
Full Moon in Leo January 2027: Meaning & Exact Time
By Dima Tretyak · Updated October 22, 2026 · Times calculated, not copied
At a glance
- Date
- Friday, January 22, 2027
- Eastern
- Jan 22, 7:17 AM EST
- Central
- Jan 22, 6:17 AM CST
- Mountain
- Jan 22, 5:17 AM MST
- Pacific
- Jan 22, 4:17 AM PST
- UTC
- Jan 22, 12:17 PM UTC
- Position
- 2°14′ Leo
- Supermoon
- Yes, 357,635 km away
What it means
The Full Moon in Leo peaks on Friday, January 22, 2027 at 7:17 AM EST (4:17 AM PST) at 2°14′ Leo, directly opposite the Sun at the same degree of Aquarius. It is also a supermoon, with the Moon 357,635 km from Earth, so the Leo side of the axis, heart and visibility, is the one that tends to be felt first.
Leo and Aquarius face each other here. Leo asks what your heart has been driving: where you lead, where you give, and where you are taking responsibility. Aquarius, where the Sun arrived on January 20, 2027, asks whether that effort serves a group or cause beyond you. A full moon is a culmination, so this is a good time to look at what has taken shape since the matching new moon and decide what to release.
The Leo energy warns about feelings and impulses that others can exploit. With the Moon this close to Earth, it may be easier to notice where generosity has turned into overgiving. Aquarius adds its own release: boasting about what you can't deliver. You might ask which promise you made to a friend, team or cause needs to be either honored plainly or let go.
The Moon's aspects give this lunation its texture. A sextile to Uranus (orb 0.4°) is an easy opening for an unconventional step, and Uranus is retrograde in Gemini until February 8, 2027, so revisiting an idea may suit better than launching one. The trine to Neptune (orb 0.2°) is nearly exact and supports imagination and compassion, a good setting for creative work or kindness, though ideals can drift without a plan. The opposition to Pluto in Aquarius (orb 2.8°) is looser, and it pulls at questions of power and what is hidden inside group dynamics.
Other retrogrades set a reviewing tone. Mars in Virgo, retrograde until April 1, 2027, suggests rethinking how you spend effort on daily routines before forcing a decision. Jupiter in Leo, retrograde until April 12, 2027, sits in the same sign as the Moon, so questions of generosity, confidence and faith in yourself are open to revision rather than expansion. The previous full moon, in Cancer on December 23, 2026, dealt with home and feeling safe, and the next, in Virgo on February 20, 2027, turns toward practical detail. This one sits between them and asks what you will show openly.
Also in the sky
- ♅Uranus is retrograde in Gemini until February 8, 2027.
- ♃Jupiter is retrograde in Leo until April 12, 2027.
- ♂︎Mars is retrograde in Virgo until April 1, 2027.
- ☉Sun enters Aquarius on January 20, 2027.
By rising sign
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Aries rising
House V · romance & creativity
With Aries rising, this moon lights your 5th house of romance and creativity. Play, pleasure or a creative project may reach a visible point, and Jupiter retrograde in Leo suggests revising it rather than rushing. Your 11th house of friends and hopes holds the Sun opposite.
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Taurus rising
House IV · home & family
Taurus rising puts the full moon in your 4th house of home and family. Something about your living situation or your roots may feel complete, or ready to end. The Aquarius Sun in your 10th house asks how this fits with your public standing.
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Gemini rising
House III · talk & siblings
For Gemini rising, the moon falls in your 3rd house of conversations and learning. A message, a talk with a sibling or a neighbor, or a course may come to a head. Uranus, your own sign's retrograde planet, is nearly exact in its sextile, so an old idea may be worth a second look.
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Cancer rising
House II · money & values
Cancer rising brings the full moon into your 2nd house of values and self-worth. You might see clearly what you have been giving away, in time or attention, and whether it matches what you value. Across the sky, your 8th house holds the Sun and asks about what is shared.
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Leo rising
House I · self & body
Leo rising means the moon lands in your 1st house, so the spotlight is on you. How you start things, and how others see your warmth, is in view. Your 7th house of partners holds the Sun, so a one-to-one relationship may reflect what you are showing.
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Virgo rising
House XII · rest & the hidden
With Virgo rising, the moon sits in your 12th house of rest and the hidden. Private feelings or a quiet matter may surface, and Mars retrograde in your own sign suggests slowing down. The Sun in your 6th house ties this to daily work and routines.
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Libra rising
House XI · friends & hopes
Libra rising puts the moon in your 11th house of friends and hopes. A group, a friendship or a wish may reach a turning point, and the Aquarius Sun in your 5th house asks where fun and creativity fit. It could be a good moment to see who you enjoy being generous with.
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Scorpio rising
House X · career & reputation
Scorpio rising sends the full moon to your 10th house of career and reputation. Questions of authority and responsibility may feel public, and the Neptune trine supports a more imaginative way of leading. Your 4th house of home holds the Sun, so the home side of the balance deserves attention.
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Sagittarius rising
House IX · travel & beliefs
For Sagittarius rising, the moon is in your 9th house of travel, beliefs and higher learning. A plan to study, publish or travel may come into focus, with Jupiter's retrograde asking for review first. The Sun in your 3rd house brings everyday talk into the balance.
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Capricorn rising
House VIII · intimacy & shared money
Capricorn rising places the moon in your 8th house of intimacy and shared resources. Feelings about closeness, debts or what you owe others may come up. The Pluto opposition falls near your 8th house Sun side, so one-to-one dealings may carry some pull.
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Aquarius rising
House VII · partners
Aquarius rising puts the Sun in your 1st house and the full moon in your 7th house of partners. You may see yourself through someone close, and ask whether you give or hold back too much. The Pluto opposition is on your own sign's side, so questions of power in a partnership may stand out.
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Pisces rising
House VI · work & health
With Pisces rising, the moon falls in your 6th house of daily work and service. Routines, colleagues or a pet may need attention, and Mars retrograde in Virgo, opposite your sign, asks for review. The Sun in your 12th house suggests rest is part of the answer.
Questions
✦What time is the full moon in Leo?
It is exact at Jan 22, 7:17 AM EST (Jan 22, 4:17 AM PST).
✦Is the full moon in Leo a supermoon?
Yes. The Moon is 357,635 km from Earth, close enough to count as a supermoon.
✦Which house does it fall in for my rising sign?
Count from your rising sign: Leo is your 1st house if you are Leo rising, your 7th if you are Aquarius rising. The full list is above.
✦What does the Moon's trine to Neptune mean in this full moon?
The Moon trines Neptune within 0.2°, which is close to exact. It supports imagination, compassion and creative work. Ideals can also stay vague, so it helps to pair them with something concrete.
✦What does the Full Moon in Leo on January 22, 2027 mean for me?
The Moon reaches fullness at 2°14′ Leo, opposite the Sun at 2°14′ Aquarius, so the themes of self-expression and belonging pull against each other. Leo asks what you want to be seen for, while Aquarius asks how that serves the group. The Moon makes a sextile to Uranus and a trine to Neptune, which supports fresh ideas and intuition, while the opposition to Pluto at 2.8° can stir up intense feelings about control. Jupiter in Leo shares the Moon's sign, so confidence and generosity are worth reconsidering.
✦When are the full moons before and after this one?
Back on December 23, 2026, the previous full moon fell in Cancer. Virgo takes the next one on February 20, 2027. Together they show a move from home and feeling toward practical detail, with Leo's visible heart in between.