Full Moon in Taurus
October 26, 2026
The Full Moon in Taurus peaks on October 26, 2026, at 2°45′ Taurus, opposite the Sun in early Scorpio. It arrives two days after Mercury turns retrograde and one day after Venus — Taurus’s ruling planet — slips back into Libra while still retrograde. This is a Full Moon about security: money, comfort, your body and what you are holding on to. Here is the exact timing, the chart and what it means for your sign.
Exact Time of the Taurus Full Moon
A Full Moon happens when the Sun and Moon stand opposite each other. The Moon is fully lit, and astrologers treat the two or three days around it as a time of culmination: something that started around the New Moon in Libra on October 10 reaches a turning point, and emotions tend to run higher than usual. In the United States the Full Moon peaks around midnight, so the night of October 25 into October 26 is the best time to look up.
What Makes This Full Moon Different
The Taurus–Scorpio axis. Taurus is about what is mine: money, possessions, comfort and the body. Scorpio, where the Sun is, is about what is shared: intimacy, debts, trust and transformation. This Full Moon asks you to look at the balance between the two — what you need to keep and what you are ready to release.
A tight square from Pluto. Pluto at 3° Aquarius squares both the Sun and the Moon within half a degree, forming a T-square. Pluto brings intensity and power dynamics: control over money, jealousy, or a situation where someone holds more power than they should. The upside is real change — this is a strong moment to end something that no longer serves you.
Its ruler is retrograde. Venus, which rules Taurus, is retrograde and re-entered Libra on October 25. That makes this Full Moon less about new purchases or new pleasures and more about reassessing what you already have and what it is really worth to you.
Mercury has just turned retrograde. Mercury stationed retrograde in Scorpio on October 24. Conversations around this Full Moon may bring up old issues. Say what you feel, but avoid final decisions in the heat of the moment. Read our Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio guide.
The key question of this Full Moon: what am I holding on to because it feels safe, not because it still makes my life better?
A Simple Full Moon Practice
Taurus is an earth sign, so the most useful Full Moon rituals are practical and physical. You do not need special tools — just an honest hour with yourself within a day of the Full Moon.
- Write down one habit, purchase or attachment that costs you more than it gives
- Clear one physical space: a drawer, a closet or your desk
- Review your spending for the month and cancel one thing you no longer use
- Do something slow for your body: a walk, a long meal, an early night
- Avoid power struggles over money or possessions
- Avoid big purchases while Venus and Mercury are both retrograde
- Avoid sending messages you will regret when emotions peak
Look back at what you wrote at the New Moon on October 10. Two weeks later, you will often see what has already shifted.
Full Moon in Taurus For Each Sign
The Full Moon lights up a different house of your chart depending on your sign. Read your Sun sign and your rising sign — you can find your rising sign with the free birth chart calculator.
Your 2nd house of money and self-worth. A financial situation comes to a head. Decide what you really value and stop paying for what you don’t. Aries horoscope →
The Full Moon is in your sign. You may feel tired or emotional, and also clearer about who you are becoming. Balance your needs with a partner’s. Taurus horoscope →
Your 12th house of rest and endings. Something quietly finishes. Sleep more, let go of a worry and make room for what comes next. Gemini horoscope →
Your 11th house of friends and goals. A group, friendship or long-term plan reaches a turning point. Keep the people who support you. Cancer horoscope →
Your 10th house of career. Recognition, a decision or a reality check at work. Make sure your public ambitions still fit your private life. Leo horoscope →
Your 9th house of travel and beliefs. A study plan, trip or big question comes into focus. Research now and book once Mercury is direct. Virgo horoscope →
Your 8th house of shared resources and intimacy. Joint money, debts or trust issues surface. Honest numbers and honest feelings both help. Libra horoscope →
Your 7th house of partnership, opposite your Sun. A relationship asks for balance. Say what you need without turning it into a power struggle. Scorpio horoscope →
Your 6th house of health and routines. Your body asks for attention. Adjust your workload and keep one healthy habit you can actually sustain. Sagittarius horoscope →
Your 5th house of romance, creativity and fun. A creative project or love story peaks. Enjoy it without needing to control the outcome. Capricorn horoscope →
Your 4th house of home and family, with Pluto in your sign squaring the Full Moon. A family or home matter needs a real decision. Protect your boundaries. Aquarius horoscope →
Your 3rd house of communication. Important news or a conversation brings clarity. Write things down and double-check the details. Pisces horoscope →
Full Moon in Taurus FAQ
When is the Full Moon in October 2026?
On October 26, 2026, at 04:11 UTC, at 2°45′ Taurus. In the United States it peaks at 12:11 AM Eastern Time on October 26, or 9:11 PM Pacific Time on October 25.
What is the October Full Moon called?
October’s Full Moon is traditionally known as the Hunter’s Moon in North America.
What should I release on the Taurus Full Moon?
Anything you hold on to only because it feels safe: spending habits, clutter, comfort routines that keep you stuck, or a relationship pattern built on control rather than trust.
Does Mercury retrograde affect this Full Moon?
Yes. Mercury turned retrograde on October 24 and Venus is also retrograde, so this Full Moon favors reviewing and releasing over starting something new.
Astrology content on this site is for entertainment and personal reflection. Times and positions were calculated for this article from astronomical data (tropical zodiac, geocentric). See our disclaimer.
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