Full Moon October 2026: Hunter's Moon in Taurus on October 26 — Time & Meaning

Full moon October 2026 (Hunter's Moon 2026): date, time and sign

The full moon of October 2026 is on October 26 in Taurus. It occurs at 04:12 UTC, which is 00:12 EDT in New York and 07:12 in Moscow. This full moon is traditionally called the Hunter's Moon. The waning phase begins on October 26 and lasts until the new moon on November 9, approximately 14 days.

Full moon in Taurus 2026: what it is about

According to Vronsky, when the Moon transits Taurus, people become more calm, thorough, grounded, and cautious, though also somewhat slow, sleepy, and lazy. Sensitivity and receptivity to the beauty of the surrounding world increase, along with a desire for small joys in life. The Moon in Taurus awakens a wish to enjoy comfort, tidy up the home, tend to flowers, work in the garden, draw, or listen to music. Children usually become calmer and more diligent but need attention and affection. Vronsky also notes that with tense aspects, people become more stubborn, wayward, capricious, touchy, or apathetic, and it is hard to persuade them as suspicion and distrust increase. Appetite often grows, and one may struggle to resist eating something tasty.

The aspects and the sky on the day

At the moment of the full moon, the Sun is in Scorpio and the Moon in Taurus, directly opposite each other. Pluto in Aquarius forms a square to both the Moon and the Sun, with a very close orb. Venus in Libra is in opposition to the Moon and in conjunction with the Sun, also with a close orb. Several planets are retrograde: Mercury in Scorpio (retrograde from October 24 to November 13, with a shadow period from October 4 to November 30), Venus in Libra (retrograde from October 3 to November 14, with a shadow period from August 31 to December 15), Saturn in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, and Neptune in Aries. Mars and Jupiter are in Leo, and Pluto is in Aquarius.

What it may mean inside

This full moon brings a contrast between the steady, sensory Taurus Moon and the intense, probing Scorpio Sun. The close square from Pluto adds a layer of depth and pressure, as if something hidden or transformative is pushing against the need for comfort and stability. The opposition from Venus, which is also retrograde, suggests a review of relationships, values, or beauty — perhaps a tension between what feels secure and what demands change. The retrograde backdrop of Mercury and Venus encourages reflection rather than quick decisions. Inside, one might feel a pull between holding on and letting go, between the familiar and the unknown. It is a time to notice what feels stuck or resistant, and to ask gently: what am I clinging to, and what is ready to shift? The Hunter's Moon, traditionally a time of preparation for winter, can symbolize gathering inner resources and releasing what no longer serves.

How to live the full moon in October 2026

• • Slow down and ground yourself. The Taurus Moon favors calm, sensory activities: take a walk in nature, enjoy a warm meal, listen to music, or do something with your hands like gardening or drawing. Avoid rushing or making hasty decisions.
• • Notice your attachments. With Pluto square the Moon and Sun, observe where you feel stubborn or resistant. It is worth asking: what am I holding onto out of fear? What might need to be released, even if it feels uncomfortable?