On October 26, 2026, the Moon is full at 2°45′ Taurus, opposite the Sun in Scorpio. This is the Hunter’s Moon, and the peak of the lunar cycle that began with the New Moon in Libra on October 10. Taurus is the sign of money, comfort, the body and everything you can hold in your hands; Scorpio is the sign of what you share, what you owe and what you are afraid to lose. With Pluto squaring both the Sun and the Moon almost exactly, this Full Moon is about what you hold on to, and what holds on to you.
Here is the exact time, why it is called the Hunter’s Moon, what this Full Moon means, what to release, and what it brings for each of the twelve zodiac signs.
Full Moon in Taurus 2026: date and exact time
The Full Moon is exact on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 04:12 UTC, at 2°45′ Taurus. In other time zones:
- New York (EDT) — 12:12 a.m. on October 26
- Los Angeles (PDT) — 9:12 p.m. on October 25
- London (GMT) — 4:12 a.m. (UK clocks went back on October 25)
- Sydney (AEDT) — 3:12 p.m.
So on the American West Coast the Moon is technically full on the evening of October 25. Either way, the Moon looks full on both nights, and astrologers count a Full Moon’s influence for about three days on either side of the exact moment. It is a regular Full Moon: not an eclipse and not a supermoon.
Why it is called the Hunter’s Moon
In the Northern Hemisphere, the Hunter’s Moon is the first Full Moon after the Harvest Moon, which is the Full Moon closest to the September equinox. At this time of year the Moon rises only a little later each evening, so bright moonlight follows sunset several nights in a row. Traditionally, that extra light gave hunters time to stock up before winter.
The name suits a Taurus Full Moon unusually well. Taurus is the sign of stores, savings and security; the Hunter’s Moon is about preparing for the lean months. Both ask the same practical question: do you have what you need, and do you need everything you have?
What the Full Moon in Taurus means
A Full Moon is the peak of the lunar month. The Sun and Moon stand opposite each other, the Moon is fully lit, and what was planted at the New Moon becomes visible: results show, feelings run high and hidden things come to light. It is a time to finish, harvest and let go, not to start from zero.
The Taurus–Scorpio axis is the axis of possession. Taurus says mine: my money, my body, my time, my values. Scorpio says ours: shared money, debts, intimacy, trust and power. This Full Moon shows where the two are out of balance: where you give away too much of yourself, or where you hold on to people, things or habits only because letting go feels unsafe. Learn more about the sign itself on our Taurus zodiac sign page.
Pluto square: a Full Moon about power and letting go
Pluto turned direct at 3° Aquarius on October 16 and has barely moved since. On October 26 it squares the Sun and the Moon within half a degree, forming a tight fixed T-square across Taurus, Scorpio and Aquarius. Fixed signs resist change; Pluto forces it. That is the tension of this Full Moon.
In practice, expect power struggles around money, possessions, debts, inheritance and control, and an all-or-nothing mood that makes small issues feel final. The same energy gives you the strength to end something for good: a debt, a draining habit, a deal, or a relationship that only survives on fear. Avoid ultimatums and impulsive money moves, and notice where control is pretending to be security.
Venus and Mercury retrograde: the ruler is hidden
Venus, the ruler of Taurus, has been retrograde since October 3. It met the Sun on October 24, starting a new Venus cycle, and slipped back into Libra on October 25, where it stays retrograde until November 14. So on the night of the Taurus Full Moon, the Moon’s own ruler is out of sight in the Sun’s glare. Your sense of what you value, and of what things are worth, is being quietly reset: write down what you notice, but wait a few weeks before buying, selling or committing on that basis. For the full story, read our guide to Venus retrograde in October 2026.
Mercury has also been retrograde in Scorpio since October 24 and turns direct on November 13. Read contracts twice, keep records of payments and check every number before you sign.
The sky on October 26 at a glance:
- Sun and Moon square Pluto — exact within 0.3°. The strongest feature of this Full Moon: intensity, control and transformation.
- Venus retrograde at 29° Libra — two days after meeting the Sun. Values, love and money are under review.
- Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, square Jupiter in Leo — big promises and big numbers. Check the facts before you believe or repeat them.
- Mars and Jupiter in Leo — courage, pride and generosity. Use them to be fair, not to win.
What to release at the Taurus Full Moon
- A spending habit that comforts you for a moment but costs you more over time.
- Something you keep only out of fear of loss: an object, a contract, a role or a grudge.
- The belief that your worth depends on what you earn or own.
- An old debt, emotional or financial: pay it, renegotiate it or forgive it.
- A power struggle you keep feeding. Ask yourself what it would cost to simply step out of it.
- Clutter: one drawer, one wardrobe, one folder of old files.
Full Moon energy is best for finishing and clearing. On the night of the Full Moon or within the next three days, write a short list of what you are ready to release, then do one small, practical thing about each item. In Taurus, what you do with your hands counts for more than what you promise.
Full Moon in Taurus 2026 for every sign
Read for your Sun sign and, if you know it, your rising sign. Not sure of your rising sign? Find it with our rising sign calculator.
Aries
The Full Moon lights up your money zone. A salary, payment or price question comes to a head, so this is a good moment to ask for what your work is worth. With Pluto in your friendship zone, don’t let a group decide how you spend or what you value.
Taurus
The Full Moon is in your sign: a personal turning point. You see clearly what you want for yourself and where you have been putting others first. Pluto squares from your career zone, so someone in authority may test your limits; hold your ground calmly. Your ruler Venus is retrograde in your health zone, so pace yourself.
Gemini
The Full Moon falls in your hidden twelfth house. You need more rest than usual, and an old worry or secret may surface so that you can finally put it down. Your ruler Mercury is retrograde in your work zone: check tasks and emails twice before you send them.
Cancer
Friends, groups and hopes for the future reach a peak. A wish may come true, or you may realise that a circle you belong to no longer fits you. With Pluto in your shared-money zone, keep money matters with friends clear and in writing.
Leo
The Full Moon lights up your career zone: expect work news, a result or recognition, while home and family ask for attention too. Pluto opposes your sign, so a partner or rival may push for control. Mars and Jupiter in Leo give you courage; just keep pride out of it.
Virgo
Travel, study, legal matters and beliefs come to a head. A course, an application or an official matter may reach a result. Pluto in your work and health zone keeps pushing you to change a routine that no longer works for you.
Libra
Shared money, debts, taxes and intimacy are in focus. A good time to settle a debt or agree who pays for what. Your ruler Venus is retrograde and back in your sign, so you are rethinking how you look, what you value and what you will accept in love.
Scorpio
The Full Moon falls in your relationship zone, opposite your sign, in the middle of your birthday season. A key partnership is highlighted: what you give, what you get and who holds the power. Pluto squares from your home zone and Mercury is retrograde in your sign: say less, and mean every word.
Sagittarius
Work, health and daily routines reach a turning point. Finish a project and listen to your body, which may ask for rest after a busy month. Pluto in your communication zone gives your words weight, so use them with care.
Capricorn
Romance, creativity, children and joy reach a peak. A love story or a creative project comes to an important moment. Pluto in your money zone warns against trying to buy affection or to control others with money.
Aquarius
Home, family and roots are in focus, while your career asks for attention too. With Pluto in your sign squaring both the Sun and the Moon, you feel this Full Moon strongly: something about how you live and who you are is ready to change. Choose that change rather than react to it.
Pisces
Important news or conversations come up close to home: siblings, neighbours, short trips, paperwork. Mercury retrograde asks you to check messages and details twice. Pluto in your twelfth house helps you finally let go of an old fear.
Want dated predictions for your own sign? Read this month’s horoscope for your sign — every prediction has a date you can check, and you can rate it once the date has passed. For each day’s reading as the Moon moves on, see our daily horoscopes; to see tonight’s phase, use our Moon phase tool; and for the rest of the month, read our October 2026 astrology forecast.
Full Moon in Taurus 2026: frequently asked questions
When is the Full Moon in Taurus in 2026?
The Full Moon in Taurus is on October 26, 2026 at 04:12 UTC (12:12 a.m. EDT on October 26, 9:12 p.m. PDT on October 25), at 2°45′ Taurus. It is the only Taurus Full Moon of 2026.
Is the October 2026 Full Moon a supermoon?
Not by most definitions. At the exact Full Moon, the Moon is about 368,900 km from Earth. It reaches its closest point of the month (perigee) two days later, on October 28, so it may look slightly bigger than average. The supermoons of 2026 are the Full Moons of November 24 and December 24.
Is the Full Moon on October 26, 2026 an eclipse?
No. It is a regular Full Moon. The next lunar eclipse is a penumbral eclipse in Virgo on February 20, 2027.
What should I do on the Full Moon in Taurus?
Take stock of your money, possessions and habits, and release what you keep only out of fear. With Pluto in a square and both Mercury and Venus retrograde, avoid ultimatums and big financial decisions made on impulse.
Which signs are most affected by the Taurus Full Moon?
Taurus feels it most, followed by the other fixed signs — Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius — and anyone with planets or the Ascendant in the first degrees (about 0°–8°) of these signs.
When is the next New Moon?
The next New Moon is in Scorpio on November 9, 2026 at 07:02 UTC, at 16°53′ Scorpio. It starts a new cycle about trust, intimacy and transformation.
