The Hunter’s Moon peaks on October 26, 2026 (04:12 UTC — the evening of October 25 in the Americas). Astrologically it falls in Taurus, opposite the Sun in Scorpio.
Why “Hunter’s” Moon?
It is the first full moon after the Harvest Moon. Its light once helped hunters track prey across freshly harvested fields.
A grounding moon amid retrogrades
It arrives during Venus and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio. The Taurus–Scorpio axis contrasts what we own with what we share. Ask yourself: what truly makes me feel secure?
By element
- Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): tangible rewards, need for rest
- Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): intense emotions, clarity in relationships
- Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): rethinking financial priorities
- Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): slowing down and getting practical
Simple ritual
- Light a candle and write what you have harvested since the October 10 New Moon in Libra
- Write what you want to release
- Give thanks, then store or safely burn the paper
- Finish with an act of care for your body
Follow the Moon’s daily influence on your sign with our free lunar horoscope.