Your Complete 2026 Moon Calendar: New Moons, Full Moons & Eclipses
- The year 2026 will feature monthly full moons and new moons, as well as four eclipses that will impact specific zodiac signs.
As we kick off a brand new year , we can look forward to a treasure trove of opportunities presented by the moon. Every month, we'll move through one full moon and one new moon, and over the course of 2026, there will also be four eclipses that will most significantly impact the mutable signs ( Gemini , Virgo , Sagittarius , and Pisces ) as well as the fixed signs ( Taurus , Leo, Scorpio , and Aquarius ). Whether you want to pinpoint the full and new moons that fall in your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs or simply take note of when to expect heightened emotions and culmination points, read on for a roundup of every new and full moon — as well as new moon and full moon meanings — for the coming year.
Read on to discover the astrology , meaning, and collective horoscope of every new and full moon in 2026, per an expert astrologer.
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January 2026 New & Full Moons
January 3: Full moon in Cancer
Just a few days into 2026, the moon reaches its peak luminosity in the sentimental, family-oriented water sign. Harness the power of this full moon to let go of anything that isn't fueling your emotional centeredness and sense of security. LEARN MORE: 4 Zodiac Signs Hit an Intuitive Breakthrough Under the Cancer Full Moon, According to An Astrologer
January 18: New moon in Capricorn
The mid-January new moon in industrious, pragmatic Capricorn launches a new lunar cycle you can capitalize on by getting clear on a practical, big picture goal you plan to work toward in the Sea Goat's slow, steady, grounded way. LEARN MORE: 4 Zodiac Signs Destined for Success this Capricorn New Moon
February 2026 New & Full Moons
February 1: Full moon in Leo
We kick off February with a dramatic full moon in the fixed fire sign, known for being loyal, charismatic, driven, passionate, and theatrical. You could feel compelled to prioritize self-expression, romance, and any bold move that will amplify fun, spontaneity, and joy in your life. LEARN MORE: 4 Zodiac Signs Experience a Magnetic Shift During the Leo Full Moon
February 17: New moon and solar eclipse in Aquarius
In the middle of February, the new moon coincides with a solar eclipse (the first of the year) in Aquarius, kicking off a whole new series of eclipses on the Aquarius-Leo axis that will span until 2028. This lunar moment is a chance to embrace radical change, potentially involving your community, the urge to strike out against convention, and humanitarian causes. LEARN MORE: 4 Zodiac Signs Enter a Fated New Chapter Under the Aquarius Solar Eclipse
March 2026 New & Full Moons
March 3: Full moon and lunar eclipse in Virgo
The beginning of March plays host to the second eclipse of the new year, a continuation of a storyline that began back in September 2024. This supercharged full moon and lunar eclipse in the service-oriented, often self-critical earth sign Virgo is a chance to ditch negative self-talk in order to cultivate a healthier, happier, more centered practice marked by greater self-compassion. LEARN MORE: March's Lunar Eclipse in Virgo Closes a Door for Each Zodiac Sign
March 19: New moon in Pisces
In mid-March, the new moon in Pisces invites you to tune into your imagination and spiritual core to set a powerful intention that might be tied to healing, your creative impulses, empathy, or protecting your emotional energy. READ MORE: The New Moon in Pisces Meets Mercury Retrograde—Here's How It Affects Each Sign
April 2026 New & Full Moons
April 2: Full moon in Libra
A full moon in the partnership-oriented, diplomacy- and beauty-loving air sign ushers in this springtime month, nudging you to take stock of your one-on-one bonds and how you've been cultivating inner balance. READ MORE: 4 Zodiac Signs Hit Relationship Shifts on April's Libra Full Moon
April 17: New moon in Aries
The new moon in fiery, competitive, action-oriented, direct Aries sets the stage for keying into a vision related to being more independent and assertive, vying for an ambitious win, and channeling your most go-getter energy into a bold, courageous move.
May 2026 New & Full Moons
May 1: Full moon in Scorpio
As we step into May, a celebratory springtime month that features Mother's Day, Memorial Day , and serves as the gateway to summertime, the full moon in magnetic, powerful Scorpio presents an intensely emotional journey that demands you embrace vulnerability to address relationship dynamics that might be standing in the way of the level of intimacy or personal transformation you seek.
May 16: New moon in Taurus
May's new moon hits mid-month and is hosted by the sensual, tenacious, grounded earth sign, presenting a chance to focus on a rational objective that you plan to work toward slowly and steadily — and that might require reflection on your self-worth and values.
May 31: Full moon in Sagittarius
When the moon is full at the end of the month, it'll embody the spirit of Sagittarius, the passionate, jovial, wanderlust-filled fire sign. Meditate on your definition of adventure and any restlessness that's driving your desire to spread your wings beyond the mundane. This moment was made for releasing anything preventing you from broadening your horizons.
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June 2026 New & Full Moons
June 14: New moon in Gemini
June's new moon falls in the curious, adaptable, highly social air sign, presenting you with an opportunity to think about a new way in which you can learn and connect with others.
June 29: Full moon in Capricorn
Make the most of the first full moon of the summer, which falls in the pragmatic, goal-oriented earth sign, by thinking back to mid-January. What industrious intention did you set, perhaps tied to honing your sense of authority, and how can you celebrate how far you've come?
July 2026 New & Full Moons
July 14: New moon in Cancer
The new moon in July is happening in Cancer, the sentimental, family-oriented, intuitive water sign, offering a chance to clarify what you want to achieve in terms of your home life, sense of security, emotional well-being, and how you plan to care for yourself as well as you care for others.
July 29: Full moon in Aquarius
July's full moon occurs in Aquarius, the progressive, future-minded, convention-averse air sign, making this a lunar event in which you might be focused on activities that are especially group-oriented and humanitarian. Take stock of what you need to feel more connected and to contribute to the greater good.
August 2026 New & Full Moons
August 12: New moon and solar eclipse in Leo
When the new moon occurs in August, it'll occur alongside a solar eclipse that is the second event in the new eclipse series on the Aquarius-Leo axis. Big changes could center around how you can step into the spotlight, express yourself more creatively and authentically, and feel more empowered by nurturing your self-image. LEARN MORE: Each 2026 Eclipse, Explained: Dates, Meanings, and Astrology
August 28: Full moon and lunar eclipse in Pisces
The full moon in August is also a lunar eclipse in the empathic, psychic, artistic water sign. You could be swimming in the deep end of your feelings during this supercharged full moon, so take steps to be more mindful as you move through stunning emotional shifts that are likely to occur now.
September 2026 New & Full Moons
September 10: New moon in Virgo
The new moon in September is a chance to work with the service-oriented, detail-focused earth sign's energy to zero in on a wellness, communication-related, or self-improvement goal.
September 26: Full moon in Aries
When the full moon rolls in at the end of September, it'll fall in Aries, the assertive, go-getter, wide-eyed, and impulsive fire sign, asking you to let go of a relationship, habit, or pattern that's standing in the way of achieving an ambitious vision.
October 2026 New & Full Moons
October 10: New moon in Libra
The first new moon of autumn is in partnership-oriented, diplomacy-loving Libra , and it's ideal for setting a goal related to your one-on-one bonds. Whether there's something specific you want to accomplish alongside a dear friend, loved one, significant other, or business partner, or you're aiming for greater fulfillment within your partnerships, you can clarify and begin to move toward your vision now.
October 26: Full moon in Taurus
Think back to mid-May for a sense of the Taurean themes that will recur now, as you could be reaching the finish line on a practical aspiration you landed on back then. Because this full moon is in the sensible, slow-paced, fixed earth sign, you could struggle with adaptability as you move through challenging emotions that come up now. Harness the Bull's sense of determination for the best results.
November 2026 New & Full Moons
November 9: New moon in Scorpio
The new moon in November, falling in dynamic, magnetic, intimacy-seeking, fearless Scorpio, invites you to explore complex, even taboo, emotional terrain to step into your power now and moving forward.
November 24: Full moon in Gemini
The full moon in curious, flexible, social, information-seeking Gemini encourages you to talk through difficult, intense emotions to better understand where you stand, likely in a relationship. Just watch out for the tendency to intellectualize feelings that you're meant to move through to evolve.
December 2026 New & Full Moons
December 8: New moon in Sagittarius
The final new moon of 2026 is in philosophical , opinionated, unfiltered, adventurous Sagittarius, and it's the ideal moment for setting a bold goal related to travel, higher learning, exploring different perspectives, or seeking the truth of any matter.
December 23: Full moon in Cancer
A full moon in the intuitive, instinctive, security-seeking water sign in the midst of the holiday season might bring major family or home life-related drama, but it's also a chance to address any ongoing wounds head-on in order to better nurture your emotional well-being, sense of security, and bonds with your nearest and dearest.
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