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2026 Moon Calendar: Full Moon and New Moon Dates, Signs and Meanings

2026 full moon and new moon dates with zodiac signs and astrological meanings. Includes all 4 eclipses, traditional moon names, and how to use the 2026 lunar calendar in your birth chart.

Published: 2026-06-25

The Moon moves faster than any other body in your chart, and it sets the emotional weather of the entire year. This is your complete guide to the 2026 full moon dates and 2026 new moon dates, with the exact zodiac sign each lunation lands in, the traditional name of every full moon, and a clear note on all four eclipses. Bookmark it, work with it, and let the rhythm of the year work for you.

At a Glance

2026 brings 12 new moons and 13 full moons, for 25 lunations total.
May has two full moons, which makes the second one on May 31 a Blue Moon in Sagittarius.
There are 4 eclipses in 2026: two solar (on new moons) and two lunar (on full moons).
The eclipse signs run along the Leo to Aquarius axis and the Virgo to Pisces axis, the big growth themes of the year.
New moons are for setting intentions and planting seeds. Full moons are for releasing, celebrating, and seeing what has come to light.

How to Use This 2026 Moon Calendar

Think of the lunar month as a breath. The new moon is the inhale, a dark-sky reset where you plant a quiet intention. The full moon, roughly two weeks later, is the exhale, when whatever you started becomes visible and ready to be released or celebrated.

Here is the simple loop to follow all year:

At each new moon, name one thing you want to begin or grow. Keep it tied to the sign the new moon falls in.
At each full moon, notice what has ripened since the matching new moon, then let go of what no longer fits.
During eclipses, slow down. These are accelerated lunations that close and open chapters faster than usual, so rest more than you push.

If you are new to this rhythm, start with the new moon meaning guide and the full moon meaning guide, then come back to the dates below. For a deeper map of the eight phases between each new and full moon, see the moon phases explained guide.

2026 New Moon Dates and Signs

New moons are your reset points. Each one invites a fresh intention colored by the sign it occupies. Two of the 2026 new moons are also solar eclipses, marked below.

Date — Sign — Notes

January 18 — Capricorn — Goals, structure, long-game ambition February 17 — Aquarius — Annular Solar Eclipse at 28 degrees March 18 — Pisces — Dreams, rest, spiritual reset April 17 — Aries — Bold new starts, courage May 16 — Taurus — Stability, money, the body June 14 — Gemini — Ideas, learning, conversation July 14 — Cancer — Home, family, emotional roots August 12 — Leo — Total Solar Eclipse at 20 degrees September 10 — Virgo — Health, routines, useful work October 10 — Libra — Relationships, balance, fairness November 8 — Scorpio — Depth, intimacy, transformation December 8 — Sagittarius — Vision, travel, belief, growth

2026 Full Moon Dates, Names and Signs

Full moons bring things to a peak. The traditional names below come from agricultural and seasonal lore passed down across cultures. Note that May carries two full moons, which makes May 31 a Blue Moon, and two full moons in 2026 are lunar eclipses.

Date — Sign — Traditional Name — Notes

January 3 — Cancer — Wolf Moon — Emotional clarity, home February 1 — Leo — Snow Moon — Self-expression, the heart March 3 — Virgo — (eclipse) — Total Lunar Eclipse at 12 degrees April 1 — Libra — Pink Moon — Relationships come into focus May 1 — Scorpio — Flower Moon — Deep release, honesty May 31 — Sagittarius — Blue Moon — Blue Moon, second full moon of May June 29 — Capricorn — Strawberry Moon — Career and goals peak July 29 — Aquarius — Sturgeon Moon — Community, freedom, vision August 28 — Pisces — (eclipse) — Partial Lunar Eclipse at 4 degrees September 26 — Aries — Harvest Moon — Independence, fresh resolve October 25 — Taurus — Hunter's Moon — Security, values, the senses November 24 — Gemini — Beaver Moon — Communication culminates December 23 — Cancer — Cold Moon — Year-end emotional review

Curious why some months get an extra full moon, or what a Blue Moon really signifies? See the Blue Moon meaning guide.

The 4 Eclipses of 2026

Eclipses are the power lunations of the year. They arrive in pairs, about two weeks apart, and they tend to mark turning points: doors that close, doors that open, and truths that surface whether you are ready or not. The 2026 eclipses fall along the Leo to Aquarius axis and the Virgo to Pisces axis. For the full set of degrees and chart impacts, read the 2026 eclipse calendar.

February 17: Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius

This solar eclipse lands on the new moon at 28 degrees Aquarius. As an annular eclipse, it carries the seed-planting energy of a new moon turned up high. Aquarius themes ask you to reimagine your future, your community, and the systems you live inside. Read more in the new moon in Aquarius guide.

March 3: Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo

Two weeks later, the full moon at 12 degrees Virgo becomes a total lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipses are about culmination and release, and Virgo focuses that release on health, daily habits, work, and the small details that run your life. This is a moment to let go of perfectionism and overwork. See what to release in the Virgo lunar eclipse guide.

August 12: Total Solar Eclipse in Leo

The summer eclipse season opens with a total solar eclipse on the new moon at 20 degrees Leo. This is one of the most dramatic lunations of the year. Leo rules the heart, creativity, joy, and self-expression, so this eclipse asks you to step into a more authentic version of who you are. Set your intentions with the total solar eclipse in Leo guide.

August 28: Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

Eclipse season closes with the full moon at 4 degrees Pisces, a partial lunar eclipse. Pisces softens and dissolves, so this is a tender release point around dreams, boundaries, intuition, and what you have been carrying for others. Learn what to heal in the partial lunar eclipse in Pisces guide.

If you want to understand the mechanics behind eclipses in general, the what is an eclipse guide breaks down why they matter more than ordinary lunations.

How to Read This Calendar for Your Chart

The calendar above tells you what sign each moon falls in. The real magic happens when you map those signs onto your own birth chart. A full moon in Cancer is meaningful for everyone, but it lights up a specific house and possibly a specific planet for you personally.

Here is how to make it personal:

Find your placements. Pull up your free chart on the birth chart calculator and note which houses Cancer, Aquarius, Leo, and the rest occupy for you.
Match the lunation to the house. When a new moon falls in your fifth house, for example, those creativity and romance themes get a reset. When the full moon lands there, they come to a head.
Watch your moon sign especially. Lunations that touch your natal Moon hit your emotional core hardest.

If you want a grounding in what the Moon governs before you go deeper, the Moon in astrology complete guide covers the fundamentals. To see which lunations connect to live planetary movement, your current transits show the bigger picture.

Monthly Highlights: January to December 2026

Here is the full year, month by month, so you can plan ahead.

January

The year opens with the Wolf Moon, a full moon in Cancer on January 3, a tender, home-focused start. The new moon in Capricorn on January 18 then sets a grounded, goal-oriented tone for everything that follows.

February

A short, intense month. The Snow Moon, a full moon in Leo on February 1, spotlights the heart. Then the annular solar eclipse, a new moon in Aquarius on February 17 at 28 degrees, opens the year's first eclipse season with a future-facing reset.

March

Eclipse season closes with the total lunar eclipse, a full moon in Virgo on March 3 at 12 degrees, a powerful release point for habits and health. Calm returns with the new moon in Pisces on March 18, perfect for rest and creative dreaming.

April

A gentle, relationship-rich month. The Pink Moon, a full moon in Libra on April 1, brings partnerships into focus, while the new moon in Aries on April 17 sparks bold, brave beginnings.

May

The busiest moon month of the year, with two full moons. The Flower Moon, a full moon in Scorpio on May 1, asks for deep honesty. The new moon in Taurus on May 16 grounds you in the body and your resources. Then the month closes with the Blue Moon, a full moon in Sagittarius on May 31, an expansive, adventurous bonus lunation.

June

The new moon in Gemini on June 14 opens a curious, conversational chapter. The Strawberry Moon, a full moon in Capricorn on June 29, brings career and long-term goals to a peak.

July

The new moon in Cancer on July 14 resets home and family themes. The Sturgeon Moon, a full moon in Aquarius on July 29, lights up community and freedom. For more on this one, see the full moon in Aquarius July 2026 guide.

August

The year's biggest eclipse month. The total solar eclipse, a new moon in Leo on August 12 at 20 degrees, is a dramatic, heart-led reset. Two weeks later, the partial lunar eclipse, a full moon in Pisces on August 28 at 4 degrees, closes the season with a soft, intuitive release.

September

The new moon in Virgo on September 10 is ideal for resetting routines and health, explored in the new moon in Virgo September 2026 guide. The Harvest Moon, a full moon in Aries on September 26, brings a surge of independence, covered in the full moon in Aries September 2026 guide.

October

The new moon in Libra on October 10 invites fresh balance in your relationships. The Hunter's Moon, a full moon in Taurus on October 25, grounds you in security, values, and the senses.

November

The new moon in Scorpio on November 8 opens a deep, transformative chapter. The Beaver Moon, a full moon in Gemini on November 24, brings conversations and ideas to a culmination.

December

The year closes with vision and reflection. The new moon in Sagittarius on December 8 plants seeds of growth and belief. The Cold Moon, a full moon in Cancer on December 23, offers a tender, emotional year-end review.

FAQ

How many full moons are there in 2026?

There are 13 full moons in 2026. Most months have one, but May has two: the Flower Moon on May 1 and the Blue Moon on May 31. There are also 12 new moons, for 25 lunations in total.

When is the Blue Moon in 2026?

The Blue Moon falls on May 31, 2026, in Sagittarius. It earns the name because it is the second full moon within a single calendar month, a relatively rare event.

How many eclipses are there in 2026?

There are 4 eclipses in 2026: two solar eclipses on new moons (February 17 in Aquarius and August 12 in Leo) and two lunar eclipses on full moons (March 3 in Virgo and August 28 in Pisces).

What is the difference between a new moon and a full moon?

A new moon is the dark-sky start of the cycle, best for setting intentions and starting fresh. A full moon is the bright peak, best for release, completion, and celebration. The new moon vs full moon guide breaks down the contrast in detail.

How do I know which sign my moon sign is?

Your moon sign depends on your exact birth date, time, and place. Generate your free chart on the birth chart calculator, or learn the basics in the what is my moon sign guide.

Why do eclipses matter more than regular full moons?

Eclipses are supercharged lunations tied to the lunar nodes, the points where the Moon's path crosses the Sun's. They tend to accelerate change, closing and opening chapters faster than ordinary new and full moons. The lunar eclipse vs full moon guide explains the difference.

The 2026 lunar year is a rhythm you can actually live by, one reset and one release at a time. The most powerful next step is to make it personal: see how each of these moons lands in your own chart by checking your current transits and watching the sky come alive over your life.