Think of the 2026 full moons as your personal ribbon-cutting ceremonies! Here’s everything you need to know about the full moons in 2026.
Following moon cycles is a great way to set goals and reap their benefits. Astrologers believe that our energy awakens at the new moon, then peaks two weeks later at the full moon. By tracking the moon, we can tap into our intuition and set goals that match our energy levels best throughout the month and year.
Full moons celebrate your hard work of the past six months. Full moons dial up feelings and can provoke emotional outpourings. It’s time to cash in or cash out, if you’re ready for something new.
What are the 2026 full moon dates?
In 2026, there are 13 full moons
• 2 are lunar eclipses
• 2 are supermoons
Each of the 12 zodiac signs hosts a full moon in 2026, Cancer hosts twice! All times listed for the 2026 full moons are Eastern Time Zone (New York)
January 3, 2026, full moon in CANCER (1 of 2) (5:03AM; 13º02′)
February 1, 2026, full moon in LEO (5:09PM; 13º04′)
March 3, 2026, full moon in VIRGO (6:38AM; 12º54′); total lunar eclipse
April 1, 2026, full moon in LIBRA (10:12PM; 12º21′)
May 1, 2026, full moon in SCORPIO (1:23PM; 11º21′)
May 31, 2026, full moon in SAGITTARIUS (4:45AM; 9º56′)
June 29, 2026, full moon in CAPRICORN (7:57PM; 8º15′)
July 29, 2026, full moon in AQUARIUS (10:36AM; 6º30′)
August 28, 2026, full moon in PISCES (12:18AM; 4º54′); partial lunar eclipse
September 26, 2026, full moon in ARIES (12:49PM; 3º37′)
October 26, 2026, full moon in TAURUS (12:12AM; 2º46′)
November 24, 2026, full moon in GEMINI (9:53AM; 2º20′); supermoon
December 23, 2026, full moon in CANCER (2 of 2) (8:28PM; 2º14′); supermoon
What to do at the 2026 Full Moons
What to celebrate at each of the Full Moons in 2026
Read on for what to expect for each of the 2026 full moons. Follow your daily horoscope from The AstroTwins to never miss a detail!
CANCER Full moon meaning (Jan 3): Celebrate bonds with your family and inner circle of friends, the places where you feel at home, nostalgic memories and creative alone time.
LEO Full moon meaning (Feb 1): Celebrate the unique way that you shine, your romantic nature, your fashion sense, your childlike wonder, the places where you feel like a natural leader, your competitive streak that won’t let you quit on yourself.
VIRGO Full moon meaning (Mar 3; total lunar eclipse): Celebrate the serenity of a freshly cleaned space, streamlined systems, your helpful spirit, taking care of your body, the magic of nature.
LIBRA Full moon meaning (Apr 1): Celebrate the power of partnerships and synergistic connections, dressing up and socializing, transcendent music and the arts, peaceful moments, the parts of your life that are in beautiful balance.
SCORPIO Full moon meaning (May 1): Celebrate your loyal and caring spirit, the sexiest parts of yourself, the ways you’ve transformed your struggles into gold, true friendship, resourcefulness, your seductive powers.
SAGITTARIUS Full moon meaning (May 31): Celebrate the spirit of wanderlust, your truth, people you love who live far away, the passport stamps you’ve collected (or hope to one day), visionary ideas and cross-cultural connections.
CAPRICORN Full moon meaning (Jun 29): Celebrate people you admire, family legacies and customs, enduring friendships and business relationships, your most ambitious ideas and organizations you believe in and support.
AQUARIUS Full moon meaning (Jul 9): Celebrate your weirdest ideas, teams and communities where you feel seen and embraced, technology that keeps you connected, hopes and dreams for the future, refusing to give up on humanity.
PISCES Full moon meaning (Aug 28; partial lunar eclipse): Celebrate secret fantasies, your creativity, messages from dreams, people who inspire you to think beyond limits, compassion and empathy, the healing magic of tears.
ARIES Full moon meaning (Sep 26): Celebrate your inner (and outer) bad bitch, new experiences you’re brave enough to try, your competitive nature, every unique feature that makes you a rare individual, your fighting spirit that won’t give up.
TAURUS Full moon meaning (Oct 26): Celebrate simple things that bring joy, the beauty of nature, your favorite music, finding holiday gifts that are sustainable and earth-friendly, creating a comfortable home environment, food that you love.
GEMINI Full moon meaning (Nov 24; supermoon): Celebrate trusted bonds, sharing secrets, joining forces (and finances), strategic partnerships, exploring your erotic nature, give everything you do more sizzle and spice.
CANCER Full moon meaning (Dec 23; supermoon): Celebrate bonds with your family and inner circle of friends, the places where you feel at home, nostalgic memories and creative alone time.
Rituals for the 2026 Full Moons
Full moon rituals are relatively simple activities you can do to embrace the energy of a full moon. Many people honor the full moon by doing a full moon ritual.
Visit Full Moon Rituals: 12 Empowered Ideas for rituals to try during each of the 2026 full moons!
2026 Full Moon names
The following full moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac derive from the Algonquin people and were adopted by colonial Americans. You’ll see them often in headlines! Here are the 2026 full moons with their full moon names.
JANUARY Full moon name (in Cancer Jan. 3): Full Wolf Moon
FEBRUARY Full moon name (in Leo Feb 1): Full Snow Moon
MARCH Full moon name (in Virgo Mar 3; total lunar eclipse): Full Worm Moon
APRIL Full moon name (in Libra Apr 1): Full Pink Moon
MAY Full moon name (two in May: in Scorpio May 1 and in Sagittarius May 31): Full Flower Moon
JUNE Full moon name (in Capricorn Jun 29): Full Strawberry Moon
JULY Full moon name (in Aquarius Jul 9): Full Buck Moon
AUGUST Full moon name (in Pisces Aug 28; partial lunar eclipse): Full Sturgeon Moon
SEPTEMBER Full moon name (in Aries Sep 26): Full Harvest Moon
OCTOBER Full moon name (in Taurus Oct 26): Full Hunter’s Moon
NOVEMBER Full moon name (in Gemini Nov 24; supermoon): Full Beaver Moon
DECEMBER Full moon name (in Cancer Dec 23; supermoon): Full Cold Moon
More about Full Moons in Astrology
During a full moon, you reap the seeds that were sown six months prior during the corresponding new moon. These cosmic manifestation moments can be cause for celebration or major eye-openers.
Contradictions stand out in stark reality during full moons, which can stir up intense passion and fierce head-butting. You may realize that you’re done with one path and ready to find whatever’s next. No matter what, emotions and overall intensity will be amplified. Stay aware of how much energy you’re exuding and how people are responding to you.
Full moons can wrap up your efforts with a triumphant bow. Many people purposely choose a full moon for important meetings, debuts and finish-line dates. You can use this knowledge as you’re planning around the 2026 full moons.
Caveat: The energy can be a little TOO strong or intense at a full moon, particularly when it’s a lunar eclipse. Make sure you’re ready before you pop that cork!
Full Moons in astronomy terms
A full moon moon occurs when the Sun and the moon are in opposite zodiac signs, and 180 degrees apart in ecliptic longitude. During this lunar phase, the moon is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. That explains why it’s such a brightly lit spectacle for us to enjoy— and why the full moon is always in the opposite zodiac sign from the Sun each month.
What does a Full Moon look like in the sky?
The full moon is the fifth of eight monthly moon phases which occur in a 29.5-day lunar month—the halfway point.
Is your moon sign important at a Full Moon?
Your moon sign refers to the zodiac sign that the moon was traveling through at your moment of birth. If someone was to look up at the sky when you were born, or the piece of the sky that we measure from our view on Earth.
Your moon sign is a part of your birth chart (or natal chart). You can find your moon sign by entering your time, date and place of birth into our Moon Sign calculator.
Once a year, a full moon falls in the same zodiac sign as your Sun sign and your moon sign. These can be extra powerful dates to wrap up a project. Or, you may see clearly that it’s time to go in a new direction or even end some part of your life that has reached a natural turning point.
Was I born during a Full Moon?
How do you find out? Do a free birth chart! You can also use our moon phase calculator to find out which lunar phase the moon was in when you were born, and what it means about you.
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