Full Moon in Taurus on October 26: what it means for each sign

Illustration of a full Moon beside the Taurus constellation on a night sky — Illustration drawn by Horoscopes Today from the computed positions of the sky. Not a photograph.

The full Moon in Taurus was exact at 12:12 a.m. ET on Monday, October 26, 2026 (9:12 p.m. PT on Sunday). In astrology it points to comfort, values and steadiness. Here is what it means for each sign and how to use the days ahead.

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Published October 27, 2026, 4:06 a.m. ET · 5 min read

The full Moon in Taurus peaked at 12:12 a.m. ET on Monday

The full Moon in Taurus was exact on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 12:12 a.m. ET, which was 9:12 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 25. The Sun was in Scorpio, the sign opposite Taurus, as it always is at a full Moon in this sign. Old Farmer’s Almanac usage calls this one the Hunter’s Moon.

The peak has already passed, but its mood carries into the day. At noon ET on Monday the Sun is in Scorpio and the Moon is still in Taurus. That makes today a natural moment to notice what feels settled in your life, what feels crowded, and what you would like to simplify. You can read today’s horoscopes for all 12 signs alongside this guide.

A full Moon in Taurus is associated with comfort, values and patience

In astrology, a full Moon is traditionally seen as a point of culmination, when something that has been building becomes easier to see. It is a symbolic moment for looking at the whole picture instead of the details, and for noticing what is finished and what is not.

Taurus is an earth sign linked with the senses, steady routines, good food, home comforts and the things we value. A Moon here is associated with slowing down and asking what is truly worth keeping. The themes are practical rather than dramatic: how you spend your days, what makes you feel secure, and where stubbornness helps or gets in your way.

The Sun in Scorpio and three retrogrades give this Moon a reflective setting

Scorpio season began on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:38 a.m. ET, and it runs until the Sun enters Sagittarius on Sunday, November 22. Scorpio is traditionally tied to depth, privacy and honesty, which fits a full Moon that invites a quiet review.

Several planets are also retrograde, a term astrologers use for a planet that appears to move backward from our view on Earth. Mercury turned retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, October 24, and stations direct on Friday, November 13. Venus has been retrograde since October 3 and also turns direct on November 13, in Libra. Saturn has been retrograde since July 26 and stays that way until Thursday, December 10, in Aries.

In tradition, retrogrades are associated with review rather than new starts: rereading, revisiting and double-checking. Together with a Taurus Moon, that favors finishing small tasks and reconsidering plans over launching something new.

Practical ways to use the days after the full Moon

The days after a full Moon are traditionally a time for release and tidying up. Keep the ideas small and everyday, and let them fit your own schedule.

Clear one drawer, shelf or desktop, and keep only what you actually use.
Cook a simple meal and eat it slowly, without a screen.
Take a walk outside and notice what is changing with the season.
Reread an important message before you send it, since Mercury is retrograde.
Write down what you value most right now, in a few plain sentences.

What comes next on the calendar

Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026. That day the Moon is in Cancer at noon ET, the Sun is in Scorpio, and Mercury, Venus and Saturn are all retrograde, so plans made then may benefit from a little flexibility.

The next new Moon is exact on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2:02 a.m. ET, with the Sun in Scorpio. It is traditionally seen as a moment for setting quiet intentions. Until then, you can check the tomorrow horoscope each evening for a short look ahead.

What it means for your sign

Aries March 21 – April 19

Your solar second house, linked to possessions and self-worth, is lit up. Choose one object you keep out of habit and decide whether it still suits you. A small clear-out, or a short note about what you value, is plenty for one day.

Taurus April 20 – May 20

The Moon is in your own sign, so attention turns to your body, your first impressions and your pace. Do one thing purely for yourself, such as a slow meal, a stretch or an early night. Then notice what you actually need. Your Taurus horoscope for October 26, 2026 adds a daily angle.

Gemini May 21 – June 20

Rest and solitude are the theme with the Moon in your solar twelfth house, the sign just before yours. Give yourself a quiet hour away from messages. Writing down what has been on your mind can clear space before the week’s conversations begin.

Cancer June 21 – July 22

A friendly sextile links the Moon to your solar eleventh house of friends, groups and hopes. Reach out to someone you have not spoken with lately, or share a plan with a group you trust. A simple message is enough to start.

Leo July 23 – August 22

Tension with your solar tenth house of career and public role may show up as pressure to perform. Pick a task at work you can finish properly instead of several you half-start, and let the square’s friction sharpen your focus.

Virgo August 23 – September 22

An easy trine from the Moon touches your solar ninth house of study, travel and beliefs. Spend a short stretch on something you want to learn, or sketch a trip you would like to take someday. Curiosity comes more easily than usual.

Libra September 23 – October 22

The Moon sits in your solar eighth house, the area of shared resources and deep change, and the quincunx can feel awkward. Instead of forcing a conclusion, have an honest talk about something you share with someone, and let it stay unfinished.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21

With the Moon in your opposite sign, partnerships take center stage in your solar seventh house. Listen first in your next close conversation and notice what the other person needs. Balance is easier when you ask before you assume. Your Scorpio horoscope for October 26, 2026 has more.

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21

Daily routines and work tasks, your solar sixth house, are where this quincunx shows up as small irritations. Tidy your desk or rework a to-do list so the week runs more smoothly. Small adjustments beat a full overhaul.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19

A trine from Taurus brings an easy flow to your solar fifth house of romance, play and creativity. Spend an evening on something you enjoy for its own sake, whether a hobby, a date or a game with children.

Aquarius January 20 – February 18

The square touches your solar fourth house of home, family and roots, so domestic matters may feel louder than usual. Choose a corner of your home to reset, or call a relative. Keep expectations modest and the tone gentle.

Pisces February 19 – March 20

Conversations, siblings and neighbors fall under your solar third house, and the sextile keeps things friendly. Write the message you have been putting off, or take a short walk around your block and greet someone you pass.