We are going to get 13 Full Moons in 2026, one every 29.5 days and one each month with two in May known as a blue moon. A Full Moon happens when the whole of the Earth-facing side of the Moon is illuminated, so it looks like a round glowing orb, this is because the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, allowing its entire Earth-facing side to be illuminated.
Astrologically, a Full Moon is a time to pause for reflection, review, celebration, completion or release. Everything slows down a little under the lunar intensity and becomes, in the stillness and glow, a little more heightened, amplified, illuminated. We see and feel things more so it’s a time to stop and look around and process your ideas, tasks, emotions, and dynamics. Don’t start anything new or make drastic decisions, simply be as you are and let this lunar event gift you new insight.
This mindful break in proceedings, prompted by each Full Moon, presents a good way to get in the habit of reflecting on your life as it unfolds, and planning what the next 29.5 days will be about as a result.
Full Moon calendar for 2026
Each full moon is associated with certain energies and themes, partly due to the seasonal significance which is an ancient naming system derived from Native Americans, and partly due to the star sign the Moon lands in.
Each Full Moon occurs in a different zodiac sign, and it’s not the sign that the event itself happens in. It’s actually its opposite sign (the one six spaces ahead in the zodiac, that sits opposite it on the zodiac ‘wheel’.) So, for instance, the January Full Moon happens in Capricorn season, which means it’s a Full Moon in Cancer. February’s Full Moon, which happens in Aquarius season, will be a Full Moon in Leo. The other opposite sign pairings are as follows: Pisces and Virgo, Aries and Libra, Taurus and Scorpio, Gemini and Sagittarius.
There are three supermoons in 2026 (January, November and December). A supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that nearly coincides with perigee, the closest point of the Moon to Earth in its orbit. This makes the Moon look bigger and brighter and, astrologically, means its influence is even stronger and more intense.
There are two lunar eclipses in 2026 (March and August). Eclipses are considered emotive, powerful and dramatic full moons that provoke release, self awareness, transformation and breakthrough realisations, often tinged with a little bit of chaos and unpredictable activity. Each zodiac sign experiences the eclipse differently, especially if it connects with the Moon, Sun, or Rising sign in their birth chart. The general advice, during eclipses, is to remain grounded and steadfast and not to do anything radical or drastic. Sit on your hands and wait for it to pass!
Full moon dates, names, astrology and meaning
Below is your ultimate guide to each of 2026’s full moons:
3rd January: Wolf Moon in Cancer (supermoon) - relationships, security, home
1st February: Snow Moon in Leo- 12th February – love, creativity, leadership
3rd March: Full Worm Blood Moon in Virgo (a total lunar eclipse) - duties, healthy lifestyle, work, organisation
1st April: Full Moon Pink Moon in Libra - power dynamics, justice, balance and harmony
1st May: Full Flower Moon in Scorpio - sexuality, secrets, rebirth, reproduction
31st May: Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius (blue moon, as the second in one calendar month) - travel, beliefs and philosophy, adventure and purpose
29th June: Full Buck Moon in Capricorn - success, career, ambition, authority and structures
29th July: Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius - freedom, independence, progress, technology
27th August: Full Corn Moon in Pisces (partial lunar eclipse) - spirituality and intuition, healing, release
26th September: Full Harvest Moon in Aries - courage, ambition, progress, recognition
26th October: Full Hunters Moon in Taurus - money, romance, pleasure, security
24th November: Full Beaver Moon in Gemini (supermoon) - education, communication, friendships
23rd December: Full Cold Moon in Cancer (supermoon) - relationships, security, home
Things to do on a Full Moon
This is a potent time for magic, spell-craft, charging magical objects or crystals, healing or releasing rituals, soul searching, personal development work, and intimate conversations with people you trust and care deeply for.
- Release what’s no longer serving you by writing it down and safely letting it go
- Cleanse your space (open windows, tidy, burn incense or use sound)
- Pull tarot or oracle cards for emotional clarity and insight
- Journal honestly about what’s come to light for you recently
- Take a moonlit walk or spend time outside, even briefly
- Recharge crystals, altar items, spell tools, or meaningful objects
- Have a heartfelt conversation or express something you’ve been holding back
- Practice a grounding ritual (bath, breathwork, gentle stretching)
- Rest more than usual and daydream
- Set intentions for balance and grounding in current reality rather than new beginnings
The perfect Full Moon day schedule
Start your morning slowly. Notice how you feel before reaching for your phone or coffee or to-do list. Hydrate with water (maybe even moon water you made the night before by leaving a glass on your window sill in the moonlight). Stretch, move your body gently, feel yourself opening and waking up. This is a good time for journaling or a single tarot card pull to understand what’s being illuminated for you in the day ahead.
As the day unfolds, keep things simple and easy, leave lots of wriggle room. Full Moons heighten emotions, so avoid overbooking yourself or agreeing to events or meetings that you might dread or feel intimidated by. Tidy your space, answer emails that need closure, and finish lingering tasks - this energy supports completion and release more than starting something new.
In the late afternoon or early evening, start to consciously slow down and reflect inwards rather than taking in more external stimulus (put down your phone). A bath, shower with essential oils alternating hot and cold water, or walk / run outside helps you process whatever has surfaced during the day. Write down what you’re ready to release - habits, thoughts, attachments - and consciously let them go. Maybe do a guided meditation (youtube is full of them) that aligns with your theme of release.
As night falls and the Moon is brightest, create a small ritual. Light a candle, sit quietly, and acknowledge where you’re at now and how far you have come this year. You don’t need to strain for insights or force clarity - the Full Moon will serve you something freely and in flow, maybe even in your dreams tonight.
