Hunter’s Moon 2026: October Full Moon Zodiac Sign and Planning Guide

The Hunter’s Moon, the first full Moon after the Harvest Moon, peaks on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The Moon sits in the zodiac sign of Taurus at peak while the Sun travels through Scorpio, the same Taurus to Scorpio axis the Farmers’ Almanac tracks every late October in its Zodiac Calendar. This guide treats that Moon and Sun pairing as a planning tool, not a fortune. Use it to set the calendar for the week of October 22 to October 29, 2026: when to put money decisions on paper, when to lock in the household budget for winter, when to clear an old argument, when to step outside and look up. Expert astrologer Kyle Thomas first wrote this piece for an earlier Hunter’s Moon, and his sign-by-sign planning notes are carried forward below in the same order, refreshed for the 2026 lunation.

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Hunter’s Moon 2026 in Taurus: Date and Sign

Full Hunter’s Moon 2026: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Peak illumination: 11:12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time
Moon sign: Taurus
Sun sign: Scorpio

The Moon reaches full phase at the same moment everywhere on Earth, so the clock shifts by time zone: 10:12 a.m. Central, 9:12 a.m. Mountain, 8:12 a.m. Pacific, and 15:12 UTC for readers across the Atlantic. Peak occurs in daylight in North America, so the brightest viewing window opens at moonrise on Saturday evening, October 24, and runs through moonrise on Monday, October 26. The Moon looks full to the naked eye for about a day on either side of peak.

The Sun travels through Scorpio from October 23 to November 21, so Scorpio themes shape the season. A full Moon always falls in the sign opposite the Sun. In late October that opposite is Taurus, the sign of money, security, and the body. The Farmers’ Almanac has used the Sun and Moon positions for planning for over 200 years; treat this lunation as a calendar prompt, not a fortune. See our guide to the Hunter’s Moon and its other names for the folklore behind the October full Moon, and our Zodiac Calendar for the Moon’s sign on any other day of the year.

The Taurus to Scorpio axis is the classic “what you own” and “what you share” pairing. Taurus governs personal income, possessions, and the steady comforts of the body: food, sleep, a paycheck, a roof. Scorpio governs joint resources, debts, inheritances, taxes, and the trust two people share when money moves between them. The week of the Hunter’s Moon is a useful time to look at any account, loan, or shared expense that has been quietly hovering on the planner.

The Zodiac Setup of the October 2026 Hunter’s Moon

The full Hunter’s Moon arrives on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (8:12 a.m. Pacific) in the zodiac sign of Taurus. The Moon’s brightness builds in the night sky from about October 23 and the planning window the Farmers’ Almanac tracks runs through October 29.

During this period of the year, from October 23 to November 21, the Sun is in Scorpio. That puts the full Moon on its opposite polarity, Taurus. Taurus and Scorpio rule the second and eighth houses in traditional zodiac maps. Taurus is the sign of personal earnings, slow growth, and physical comfort. Scorpio is the sign of joint resources, depth, and what gets shared after the door closes. As much as the body craves the comfort of Taurus, the honest accounting of Scorpio asks who else is at the table.

Taurus, ruled by Venus, is an Earth sign. Scorpio, ruled by Mars and Pluto in modern attributions, is a Water sign. The pairing reads as practical (Earth) and emotional (Water): the budget meeting that turns into a conversation about trust, the inheritance letter that opens a family memory.

Several planetary positions sit alongside the Hunter’s Moon and give the week its texture. The Farmers’ Almanac reads these the same way it reads weather signs: as patterns to plan around, not predictions to act on blindly.

Moon Opposition Mars

The full Moon sits opposite Mars (which is conjunct the Sun in Scorpio for this lunation), an aspect traditionally read as friction around money and power. Plan for a higher chance of short tempers in budget conversations, mismatched expectations on a joint expense, or quick yes-or-no decisions made too fast. The practical move: pad the schedule. Add a buffer day before signing anything, and hold off on the harder family-money conversations until the Moon waxes past full.

Moon Trine Jupiter and Pluto

The Moon forms supportive angles with both Jupiter and Pluto across the week, aspects traditionally read as growth (Jupiter) and depth (Pluto). Trines tend to align with steady progress, useful luck, and the willingness to look at a hard question without flinching. Pair this with the Taurus Moon emphasis on tangible value and the week is a useful one for planning a financial review, a long-overdue conversation about a will or beneficiary, or a household-money meeting that has been waiting. For ritual planners, our Full Moon ritual and self-care guide collects practices the Almanac has published over the years.

Venus, The Ruler Of Taurus

Venus is the traditional ruler of Taurus, so any full Moon in Taurus puts Venus in a starring role. In late October 2026 Venus moves through several aspects worth noting on the planner.

Venus square Saturn is read as the “delay or duty” angle: a tendency to feel that money, affection, or recognition is harder-won than usual. Don’t take a quiet week personally. Wait, draft, and revisit after the Moon wanes.

Venus sextile Jupiter is the “lucky agreement” pairing. Traditionally this is good for long-term financial agreements, a savings plan, or a small purchase that improves the daily comfort of the home. Anyone weighing a refinance, a new mattress, or a kitchen upgrade can find a useful planning window here.

Venus trine Neptune softens the week toward creative work, music, and quiet evenings. A good week to draft the holiday letter, sketch the garden plan for next spring, or read the book that has been sitting on the shelf.

Venus conjunct Mercury can sweeten a difficult conversation. If a money talk has felt stuck, the Hunter’s Moon week is the one to schedule it; choose the calmer middle of the day, not the end of a long one.

Why The October Full Moon Is Called The Hunter’s Moon

The Hunter’s Moon name comes from North American and European farming folklore, not from anything visible in the Moon itself. After the Harvest Moon brought in the late-summer crop, the bright rising Moon of mid-to-late October gave farmers and hunters extra evening light to track deer, fox, and other game grown fat on the leftover grain and stubble. The traditional name is recorded by the U.S. Naval Observatory and astronomy organizations like NASA alongside the Algonquin, Anglo-Saxon, and Celtic naming traditions the Almanac has tracked for decades. The Moon itself looks the same off-white it always does, with occasional warm tones near the horizon. For more on the October Moon’s other traditional names, including the Dying Grass Moon, Sanguine Moon, and Travel Moon, see our companion article on the Hunter’s Moon and its alternative names.

Full Hunter’s Moon 2026 Planning Notes by Zodiac Sign

Here is a quick planning guide for how each zodiac sign may want to use the week around the October 25, 2026 Hunter’s Moon, particularly between October 22 and October 29, 2026. Find your birthday in the date ranges below to find your sign. Treat the notes as calendar prompts the Farmers’ Almanac would publish for any Best Days window: useful nudges to think about a topic, not predictions about outcomes.

Note: The Taurus to Scorpio money axis was lit up earlier in the eclipse cycle of 2022 to 2023, so situations, conversations, and themes from that period often resurface during this Hunter’s Moon. If you keep a planner or scroll back through your phone’s photos to the late-October and early-November Moons in 2022 and 2023, you may notice familiar patterns. The week is a useful one to pick up an unfinished thread.

If you want to share what comes up, our comment section is open at the bottom of this guide.

♈ ARIES March 21 to April 19

The Hunter’s Moon spotlights your personal earnings and your sense of what you are worth, Aries. The week of October 25, 2026 is a planning window to look at the paycheck, the freelance rate, or the household income line that has been sitting at the same number too long. A raise conversation, a new client invoice, or a price increase can land well under the Taurus Moon’s emphasis on tangible value. If the talk has been on your calendar for months, put it on the books for this week.

♉ TAURUS April 20 to May 20

The Hunter’s Moon falls in your sign, Taurus, which makes it one of the most important full Moons of 2026 on your calendar. You are in the spotlight, and you can move matters in your favor more easily than at other times of the year. This lunation could bring the fulfillment of a major personal goal, and your closest partnership is often involved with it, too. Block the calendar. This is your week. The intuition and dreams that often run high under your sign will be especially vivid; keep a notebook by the bed.

♊ GEMINI May 21 to June 20

The Hunter’s Moon nudges you to rest and recharge, Gemini, which is not your usual mode. The week is a useful one to lie low, sleep in, and meet with a counselor, therapist, or trusted advisor about anything that has been quietly running in the background. An important event or milestone with friends may also be on the books, but pace the social calendar so you have one evening to yourself. The Almanac’s general rule for any rest-and-restore window applies: trust the body’s signals before pushing through them.

♋ CANCER June 21 to July 22

The Hunter’s Moon lights up your friendships, communities, and network, Cancer. An important event or milestone with a group can land this week: a reunion dinner, a volunteer shift, a community board you have been weighing. An opportunity to chase a long-held hope, aspiration, or goal can also surface through a friend’s introduction. Say yes to the meeting. The Taurus Moon’s emphasis on slow growth means the conversation may not pay off until the new year, but the seed is planted this week.

♌ LEO July 23 to August 22

A big turning point in your professional life could be on the horizon, Leo, depending on how steadily you have been working through the year. If you are in the right lane, a new job offer, award, or promotion may surface during the Hunter’s Moon week. If you are not aligned with the path, the same week often reveals it is time to take a different approach. The Taurus Moon’s emphasis on tangible value favors any conversation about salary, title, or benefits.

♍ VIRGO August 23 to September 22

The Hunter’s Moon week is a rush of wind through your life, Virgo, with travel, new contracts, or a new skill on offer. The Taurus Moon’s grounded streak balances the energy: you can move quickly, but you can also build something lasting from the week. Travel or immigration, international relations or business, academic matters, legalities, or media projects may also rise to your attention. Plan the trip. Sign the contract. Take the class.

♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 22

You will be taking a microscope to your finances now, Libra, as you debate what you are giving and receiving. The Hunter’s Moon often surfaces a shift around your wealth: a settled debt, an inheritance letter, a tax decision, a refinance offer, or a credit-line change. If you are fulfilled with the arrangement, you may be pulling a partner closer in money matters; if not, you may need to stand up for more. On a different note, a partnership conversation is also likely to be on the table.

♏ SCORPIO October 23 to November 21

Partnership is a top priority for you now, Scorpio. The Hunter’s Moon falls opposite your Sun sign, so the week turns attention toward your closest one-on-one relationships: a spouse, a business partner, a co-parent. You could be making long-term promises or considering marriage, or you may be honestly weighing whether someone is right for you. If you are single, you may find someone special. The Taurus Moon’s emphasis on durability favors any conversation about the long view.

♐ SAGITTARIUS November 22 to December 21

Productivity is a top priority now for you, Sagittarius. You are firing on all cylinders, juggling routines, responsibilities, and a long to-do list before the holidays land. The Taurus Moon’s grounded streak gives you the patience to finish what you start; the Scorpio Sun gives you the focus to cut what is not serving the week. Just make sure your work-life balance is healthy, or the week before Halloween becomes the week you spin off the tracks. Schedule one evening for rest the way you would schedule a meeting.

♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 19

Let the fire of love and creativity have a little oxygen this week, Capricorn. The Hunter’s Moon brings a spotlight to your heart’s desires, your creative projects, and any matter involving children. You could find a soulmate, fall more deeply in love, or decide it is time to reignite your spark with a long-time partner. Others may be celebrating a milestone with a child or grandchild. If you are working on a creative project, the Taurus Moon’s grounded streak helps you finish the draft.

♒ AQUARIUS January 20 to February 18

An important shift to your domestic life is upon you, Aquarius. The Hunter’s Moon week is one to focus on your home, your real estate, or your family of origin. You could be moving, refinancing, planning renovations, or rearranging the interior for the colder months. Others may need to step in for a family member, especially a parent. The Taurus Moon’s emphasis on physical comfort favors any small change that makes the home easier to live in through winter.

♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20

You are radiating with big ideas now, Pisces. You feel curious about life, people, and the world, and you may be debuting an important communications project: a proposal, a website refresh, a new social account, a holiday newsletter. Travel or contracts could be popping up on the sidelines. The Taurus Moon’s grounded streak helps you turn the idea into a workable plan with a budget attached. Write the budget before the launch, not after.

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Using The Hunter’s Moon For Planting And Best Days

The Farmers’ Almanac has tracked Moon-sign planting for over two centuries. The week of the October 25, 2026 Hunter’s Moon falls in the waning portion of the lunar cycle once peak passes, which the Almanac’s Gardening by the Moon Calendar traditionally marks as the better window for root crops (carrots, beets, parsnips, turnips, garlic) and any bulb planting that goes in for next spring. Above-ground crops align better with the waxing window before October 25, though most of the country is past the frost window for tender greens by then. The Best Days Calendar applies the same logic to household tasks, from cutting hair to preserving food to setting fence posts. Treat the Hunter’s Moon as the pivot point for the month, and the cue that the year’s outdoor calendar is closing.

How To See The Hunter’s Moon In 2026

Peak illumination falls in daylight across North America on October 25, 2026, but the Moon looks full to the naked eye for a full day on either side. The brightest viewing window opens at moonrise on Saturday evening, October 24, and runs through moonrise on Monday, October 26. No telescope and no binoculars needed. A clear sky and a low east-facing horizon will do. For exact moonrise times by ZIP code, the U.S. Naval Observatory publishes a one-day rise-and-set calculator that the Almanac cross-checks against its own tables.

Best Viewing By Region

Region	What to expect on October 25, 2026
Northeast and Great Lakes	Clear, cool autumn nights are common; frost is possible inland. Look east near sunset for a warm-toned Moon low on bare branches.
Southeast and Gulf	Mild evenings with occasional Gulf moisture. Check the forecast a day ahead for clear sky after sunset.
Mountain West and Plains	Dry air and open horizons give some of the country’s best Moon views. Bring a jacket; temperatures drop fast after dark.
Pacific Northwest	Cloud cover is the usual obstacle by late October. Aim for a clear window on either side of October 25.
Canadian Prairies and Maritimes	Long evenings and bare horizons give the Moon plenty of sky. Bundle up and look east after dinner.

Practical Tips

• Step outside about 20 minutes before sunset on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to catch the Moon rising large and golden on the eastern horizon.
• Let your eyes adjust for 5 to 10 minutes; the contrast between the bright Moon and the deepening autumn twilight is striking.
• For photography, a phone in night mode works well for a wide scene. A DSLR at 1/125 second, f/8, ISO 200 holds detail on the lunar disc.
• The Moon looks largest near the horizon, an optical illusion that has fooled humans for centuries. Catch it then for the most dramatic photo.
• Check moonrise and moonset for your location in our full Moon dates and times resource before heading out.

Hunter’s Moon FAQ

When is the Hunter’s Moon in 2026?

The Hunter’s Moon peaks on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (8:12 a.m. Pacific, 15:12 UTC). Peak falls in daylight across North America, so the brightest viewing window opens at moonrise on Saturday evening, October 24, and runs through moonrise on Monday, October 26.

What zodiac sign is the Hunter’s Moon in for 2026?

The Hunter’s Moon falls in Taurus in 2026, with the Sun in Scorpio. A full Moon always sits in the sign opposite the Sun. The Taurus to Scorpio axis is the classic “what you own” and “what you share” pairing, which makes the week useful for thinking about money, joint resources, and long-term agreements.

Why is October’s full Moon called the Hunter’s Moon?

The name comes from the autumn hunting season. After the Harvest Moon brought in the late-summer crop, the bright rising Moon of mid-to-late October gave farmers and hunters extra evening light to track deer, fox, and other game grown fat on the leftover grain. The traditional name is recorded by NASA and the U.S. Naval Observatory alongside the Algonquin and European naming traditions.

Is the Hunter’s Moon a good time to plant?

The Almanac’s Gardening by the Moon Calendar uses the lunar cycle as a planting guide. The waning window after the October 25 peak favors root crops, garlic, and bulb plantings going in for next spring. Most of the country is past the frost window for tender greens by late October, so check regional frost dates first and the Best Days Calendar for the specific day inside that window.

How does the Hunter’s Moon affect each zodiac sign?

The Hunter’s Moon’s Taurus placement emphasizes personal earnings, the body, and tangible value. The opposite sign, Scorpio, brings a counterweight of shared resources, debts, and depth conversations. The full sign-by-sign planning notes are in the section above; treat them as calendar prompts, not predictions.

Do I need a telescope to see the Hunter’s Moon?

No. The full Moon is easily visible to the naked eye. Step outside near moonrise, about 20 minutes before local sunset, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and look east. A clear sky and a low horizon are all you need.

Is “Hunter’s Moon Horoscope” the same as the Farmers’ Almanac Zodiac Calendar?

The Farmers’ Almanac uses the Moon’s zodiac sign as a planning calendar, not a fortune-telling tool. The Zodiac Calendar tracks the Moon’s sign every day of the year and is published alongside Best Days and Gardening by the Moon. Same source data, same 200-plus-year tradition; just a planning frame instead of a prediction frame.

FA Zodiac Planning

The Farmers’ Almanac is renowned for Best Days and Gardening by the Moon, calendars that draw insights from the positions of the Sun and Moon. Our Hunter’s Moon planning notes use the same source data: the Moon’s sign, the Sun’s sign, and the planetary aspects that color the week. Treat them as calendar prompts, not predictions.

We hope these Hunter’s Moon planning notes spark useful conversations with your household and partners this October. Happy Hunter’s Moon!

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