April Full Moon Horoscope: Pink Moon Zodiac Guide

Every April, the first full Moon of spring rises low over the eastern horizon, and the Farmers’ Almanac calls it the Pink Moon. Some years it falls early in the month, some years late. In 2026, peak illumination lands on Wednesday, April 1, at 3:12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. In 2027, the next April full Moon arrives Tuesday, April 20. The zodiac frame shifts a little each year, but the rhythm holds: a full Moon in spring, an Aries Sun, and a week most readers find useful for partnership talk, garden planning, and a quiet look at the sky. This guide treats the April full Moon as a planning tool, not a fortune. Use it to mark the calendar, set the household’s week, and decide what to plant. Expert astrologer Kyle Thomas first drafted the sign-by-sign notes below, and they are carried forward in the same order, refreshed for each year’s lunation.

A note on language: the Farmers’ Almanac uses the word “horoscope” in the planning sense the almanacs have used since the 1800s, a snapshot of the sky on a given date. Direct scientific evidence supporting predictive astrology is limited. Treat these notes as calendar prompts the way you would treat the Best Days Calendar, useful nudges to think about a topic, not predictions about outcomes.

When Is the April Full Moon Each Year?

The April full Moon is the Pink Moon, the first full Moon after the spring equinox in most years. The date slides by about eleven days each year as the lunar cycle drifts against the calendar. The table below tracks the date, the day of the week, and the Moon’s zodiac sign at peak for a rolling five-year window so the page stays useful whether you arrive in 2026, 2027, or later.

Year	Pink Moon date	Peak time (Eastern)	Moon sign at peak
2024	Tuesday, April 23	7:49 p.m. EDT	Scorpio
2025	Saturday, April 12	8:22 p.m. EDT	Libra
2026	Wednesday, April 1	3:12 p.m. EDT	Libra
2027	Tuesday, April 20	6:27 a.m. EDT	Scorpio
2028	Sunday, April 9	6:26 a.m. EDT	Libra

A handful of years carry a second full Moon in April, the rare case when the previous full Moon falls in late March and the next one squeezes in by April 30. That extra Moon would be a blue Moon, not a Pink Moon. For the standard rule, April’s Pink Moon is the first (and usually only) full Moon of the month.

What Is the Pink Moon?

The Pink Moon name comes from North American folklore, not from the Moon’s color. April’s full Moon was named for one of the earliest spring wildflowers: Phlox subulata, the moss phlox or ground pink, which carpets meadows and roadside banks in pink across the eastern United States right around this lunation. The Moon itself looks the same off-white it always does, with occasional warm tones near the horizon. For more on the April Moon’s other traditional names, including Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, and Fish Moon, see our companion guide on alternative names for the Pink Moon.

The April Pink Moon was also long known among Atlantic coastal communities as the Fish Moon, because it lined up with the shad swimming upstream to spawn. To Christian readers it has often been the Paschal Moon, the full Moon that anchors Easter Sunday in the Western Christian calendar. None of these names describe the color of the disc. Each one names what spring meant to a community that planned by the Moon.

The Sun travels through Aries from March 20 to April 19, so Aries themes shape the season. A full Moon always falls in the sign opposite the Sun. Most years that opposite is Libra, the sign of partnerships, balance, and shared decisions. Some years (2024 and 2027 in the rolling table above) the full Moon slides past April 19 and lands in Scorpio with a Taurus Sun, a more inward and resource-focused pairing. 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 Zodiac Calendar for the Moon’s sign on any other day of the year.

The Aries to Libra axis is the classic “me” and “we” pairing. Aries is about striking out on your own, starting something, and putting your own goals first. Libra is about partnership, whether that is a marriage, a working partner, or a household. The week of the Pink Moon is a useful time to look at any agreement, contract, or relationship that has been hovering on the planner.

Other April Skywatching Notes

The Pink Moon overlaps with the opening of Shooting Star Season, the spring stretch when meteor activity picks up after winter’s quiet. The Lyrid meteor shower peaks each year around April 22, give or take a night. A bright full Moon will wash out fainter meteors near peak, so plan dark-sky watching for the last week of April when the Moon has waned. For planet spotting through the spring, our guide to locating Venus in the night sky walks through where to look on any given evening. NASA’s monthly skywatching tips are a good cross-check for the exact rise time at your latitude.

April Full Moon Astrology: Forecast by Zodiac Sign

Here is a quick planning guide for how each zodiac sign may want to use the week around the April full Moon. 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. Direct scientific evidence supporting predictive astrology is limited; the value here is the prompt, not the forecast.

Note: The Libra axis runs through the eclipse cycle of 2024 to 2025 as well. If you keep a planner or scroll back through your phone’s photos to that earlier New Moon window in Libra (early October 2024), conversations and decisions from that period often resurface during a Libra Pink Moon. 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. Not sure where you fall? Our what is your zodiac sign primer walks you through it in plain English.

Aries: March 21 to April 19

The Pink Moon falls opposite your Sun sign, Aries, so the week turns attention toward your closest partnerships. This is a planning window to look at where you stand with a spouse, a business partner, or a co-parent. You may either grow closer or part ways in business or love. On a positive note, the Libra Moon is the classic window to sign contracts, make promises, or move in together. If a paperwork step has been waiting, put it on the calendar for the week of the April full Moon.

Taurus: April 20 to May 20

The Pink Moon highlights your daily routine and your work, Taurus. The Libra Moon’s emphasis on balance lands here as a nudge to focus on productivity: clear the inbox, finish the project that has been sliding, set a sustainable pace for the next month. This is a useful moment to assess your work-and-life balance and get back to business. You could pick up new projects, find a new job, or sign a client.

On a separate note, this is a good window for a health check-up if one has been postponed. (Please note: The Farmers’ Almanac does not offer medical advice and information shared is for educational purposes only.)

Gemini: May 21 to June 20

The Pink Moon lights up the part of your chart that deals with romance, creativity, and play, Gemini. The week is a good one to plan a date night, sign up for the art class, or do whatever makes you feel “like a kid again.” For couples, a change around the heart’s desires could be apparent: a breakup if you are not aligned with a partner, or a deeper commitment if you are. Singles often report finding “the one” under this kind of Libra Moon.

Cancer: June 21 to July 22

Cancer is the most domestic sign in the zodiac, and the Pink Moon doubles down on that theme. The week of the April full Moon is an ideal time to focus on spring cleaning or make a meaningful change in the home: rearranging a room, planning a renovation, or making a move you have been weighing. Family will also be on your mind. Set aside an evening for a shared meal and a longer conversation than usual.

Leo: July 23 to August 22

The week of the Pink Moon feels like a rush of wind through your life, Leo, with travel, new contracts, or new skills on offer. The Libra Moon emphasizes connection, so your social life is also likely to be quite festive now. Plan the gathering. Make the call. Send the invitation that has been sitting in drafts. New friends and old acquaintances both surface this week.

Virgo: August 23 to September 22

The Pink Moon spotlights your finances, Virgo. Money in motion, money on the way out, or money waiting on a decision all come into focus. You could see funds flow in, or you may be putting resources into future plans: a down payment, a tuition deposit, a new piece of equipment for the work. Some of you could get a new job, receive a raise, or sign a lucrative client.

Libra: September 23 to October 22

The Pink Moon falls in your sign, Libra, which makes it the most important full Moon of the year 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 or professional goal, and you could find that a core partnership is involved with it, too. Block the calendar; this is your week.

Scorpio: October 23 to November 21

Scorpio runs hot most of the year, but the Pink Moon is telling you to rest and recharge. The week is an ideal one to lie low, sleep in, and meet with a spiritual advisor, counselor, or therapist. Anything that has been quietly draining you is worth naming out loud now, in a low-pressure setting. The Almanac’s general rule for any rest-and-restore window applies: trust the body’s signals before pushing through them.

Sagittarius: November 22 to December 21

The Pink Moon will likely make you feel especially popular, Sagittarius, which is exactly how you like it. This is a time to connect with many friends and acquaintances and get involved. Someone may open a door to one of your hopes, dreams, or aspirations during this week. Be ready to say yes to an introduction.

Capricorn: December 22 to January 19

Capricorn is always on the climb when it comes to career, and the Pink Moon marks a notable spot on the ladder. You could soar higher and reach a new echelon, or realize that you must go in a new direction altogether. A promotion, award, or favorable review could be on offer. If a job conversation has been on your calendar for the week, the Libra Moon’s emphasis on partnership and contract is in your favor.

Aquarius: January 20 to February 18

The Pink Moon is a nudge to embrace your individuality, Aquarius. In fact, stepping even further out of your comfort zone is even more advised than usual. You may have many opportunities for fun and new horizons. Travel, academics, legalities, and international connections could also be spotlit now for some of you. Sign up for the course. Book the trip. Make the unexpected call.

Pisces: February 19 to March 20

The Pink Moon often feels “all or nothing” for Pisces, with everything turned up to eleven. Great transformation can manifest during this window. On a different note, many of you could be dealing with major financial matters, like a debt, inheritance, bonus, or credit line. A bank or estate conversation that has been delayed is worth scheduling for the week of the April full Moon.

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April Full Moon Folklore

Folklore around the April full Moon centers on spring’s return. Atlantic coastal tribes called it the Fish Moon when the shad ran upstream to spawn. Inland Algonquian-speaking communities used the Pink Moon name after the early-blooming wild ground phlox. Anglo-Saxon tradition called it the Egg Moon, marking the return of nesting birds. Christian tradition has long called it the Paschal Moon, the full Moon that anchors Easter Sunday. None of these were predictions. Each was a planning name for what came next, the planting, the fishing, the egg-gathering, the feast.

A few folk weather sayings cluster around the Pink Moon. A halo around the April Moon was read as a sign of rain within three days, a reading that lines up roughly with cirrus-cloud weather patterns. A misty Pink Moon was said to bring “a wet hay-cutting season.” The Farmers’ Almanac records these without claiming they will hold for any given year. As with any folklore, while direct scientific evidence supporting weather-omen outcomes is limited, the practice of watching the sky and recording what follows has paid off for generations of planners. For a wider tour of moon names and meanings, see the Farmers’ Almanac guide to the April Pink Moon and the Britannica entry on full Moon names and traditions.

The Pink Moon and Easter

The Western Christian calendar pins Easter Sunday to the Pink Moon. The rule, set at the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, is straightforward: Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full Moon on or after March 21. That ecclesiastical full Moon almost always lines up with April’s Pink Moon, which is why Easter is an April holiday in most years.

• Easter 2026: Sunday, April 5 (after the April 1 Pink Moon)
• Easter 2027: Sunday, March 28 (rare year when the paschal Moon falls in March)
• Easter 2028: Sunday, April 16 (after the April 9 Pink Moon)

The ecclesiastical full Moon is a calculated date set by the church, not the astronomical full Moon, so the two can differ by a day or two. The two also diverge between the Western and Eastern Christian calendars because the Eastern Orthodox calculation still uses the Julian calendar for the date math. For the full date list and the math behind it, see our when is Easter reference.

Gardening by the Pink Moon (Best Days)

The Farmers’ Almanac has tracked Moon-sign planting for over two centuries. The week of the April full 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, radishes, potatoes) and bulb plantings. Above-ground crops like leafy greens and peas align better with the waxing window before the Pink Moon. The Best Days Calendar applies the same logic to household tasks, from weaning livestock to cutting hair to mowing the lawn. Treat the Pink Moon as the pivot point for the month.

• Before the Pink Moon (waxing): sow lettuce, peas, spinach, herbs, broccoli starts
• Pink Moon week (full): harvest leafy greens; rest the planting beds for a day or two
• After the Pink Moon (waning): sow carrots, beets, radishes, potatoes; plant onion sets
• Always: cross-check the last-frost date for your zone before sowing anything outdoors

Gardeners in the southern United States can usually begin direct sowing by the Pink Moon. Gardeners in the upper Midwest, New England, and the Canadian Prairies often wait another two to three weeks. The April Pink Moon is the start of the planting calendar in most of the country, not the end.

How to See the April Full Moon

The April full Moon is visible to the naked eye, no telescope and no binoculars required. A clear sky and a low eastern horizon are all you need. The Moon looks full for a full day on either side of peak, so even a cloudy April 1 leaves you a backup window.

Best Viewing By Region

Region	What to expect in early April
Northeast and Great Lakes	Clear spring nights are common but cold can return. Look east near sunset for a warm-toned Moon low on the horizon.
Southeast and Gulf	Warmer evenings and frequent thunderstorms. Check the forecast a day ahead.
Mountain West and Plains	Dry air and open horizons give some of the country’s best Moon views.
Pacific Northwest	Cloud cover is the usual obstacle. Aim for a clear window on either side of the Pink Moon.
Canadian Prairies and Maritimes	Long spring evenings give the Moon plenty of sky. Bundle up and look east after dinner.

Practical Tips

• Step outside about 20 minutes before sunset on the night of the Pink Moon to catch the Moon rising in the east.
• Let your eyes adjust for 5 to 10 minutes; the contrast between the bright Moon and dim spring 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.

Pair the night with your April birthstone, the diamond, if you keep one in the family, or with the wild phlox itself if you live anywhere it grows. The Pink Moon week is short. Step outside.

April Full Moon Horoscope FAQ

When is the Pink Moon this year?

In 2026 the Pink Moon peaks Wednesday, April 1, at 3:12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. In 2027 it shifts to Tuesday, April 20, at 6:27 a.m. Eastern. The April full Moon slides by about eleven days each year as the lunar cycle drifts against the calendar. The five-year rolling table near the top of this guide lists the current year and the years on either side.

What zodiac sign is the April full Moon in?

It depends on the year. Most years the Pink Moon falls in Libra, with the Sun in Aries, the classic partnership axis. In years when the full Moon lands after April 19 (2024 and 2027 in the current table), it sits in Scorpio with a Taurus Sun, a more inward and resource-focused pairing. A full Moon always sits in the sign opposite the Sun.

Why is April’s full Moon called the Pink Moon?

The name comes from the early-spring bloom of Phlox subulata, the ground pink or moss phlox, which carpets meadows and roadside banks across the eastern United States right around the April full Moon. The Moon itself does not turn pink; it looks the same off-white it always does, with the occasional warm tone near the horizon.

How does the Pink Moon affect Easter?

The Western Christian calendar sets Easter on the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full Moon on or after March 21. That full Moon is almost always the Pink Moon, which is why Easter usually falls in April. The ecclesiastical full Moon is a calculated church date, not the astronomical full Moon, so the two can differ by a day or two.

Is the Pink Moon a good time to plant?

The Almanac’s Gardening by the Moon Calendar uses the lunar cycle as a planting guide. The waxing window before the April Pink Moon favors above-ground crops like lettuce, peas, and herbs. The waning window after the Pink Moon favors root crops like carrots, beets, and potatoes. Check the regional frost dates first and the Best Days Calendar for the specific day inside that window.

How does the April full Moon affect each zodiac sign?

The Pink Moon’s most common Libra placement emphasizes partnerships, balance, and shared decisions for every sign. The opposite sign, Aries, brings a counterweight of independence and initiative. The full sign-by-sign planning notes are in the section above; treat them as calendar prompts, not predictions. Direct scientific evidence supporting predictive astrology is limited.

Do I need a telescope to see the Pink Moon?

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

Is “April Full 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 Astrology

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 April full 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. The almanac has tracked the sky this way since 1818, and the value of the practice is in the planning, not the fortune-telling.

We hope these April Pink Moon planning notes spark useful conversations with your household and partners this spring. Plan the week. Step outside.

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