Last quarter Moon in Leo on November 1: what it means for you

Illustration of a close-up of the last quarter Moon on a starry sky, beside the Leo constellation — Illustration drawn by Horoscopes Today from the computed positions of the sky. Not a photograph.

The last quarter Moon in Leo is exact on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:28 p.m. ET. In astrology, this phase is linked with review and release, and Leo adds warmth and pride. Here is what it means for each sign and how to use the day.

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Published November 1, 2026, 7:08 a.m. ET · 4 min read

The last quarter Moon in Leo is exact on Sunday afternoon

The last quarter Moon in Leo is exact on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:28 p.m. ET (12:28 p.m. PT). At noon ET the Moon is in Leo and the Sun is in Scorpio. In astrology, a last quarter Moon marks the stretch when a lunar cycle begins to wind down, so Sunday afternoon suits a calm look at what the past few weeks have left on your desk.

Several recent markers lead up to Sunday. Mercury turned retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, October 24, and the full Moon in Taurus peaked on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 12:12 a.m. ET. Halloween followed on Saturday, October 31, with the Moon in Cancer at noon ET. If you read The Moon this weekend: mood by sign, today is its natural next step, as the mood of the weekend settles into something more practical.

A last quarter Moon in Leo pairs review with warmth and pride

In astrology, the last quarter Moon is associated with review, release and finishing what no longer needs your attention. It is a phase for editing rather than starting. The tradition treats it as a quiet checkpoint, a moment to look at what has worked since the full Moon and what can be set down before the next cycle opens.

Leo colors that review. The sign is associated with creativity, generosity, loyalty and the wish to be seen and appreciated. With the Moon there, feelings tend to run warm and expressive, and pride can show up as readily as affection. Mars and Jupiter are also in Leo that day, which gives the sign extra emphasis in the chart.

Three retrograde planets set a slower pace

Mercury, Venus and Saturn are all retrograde on November 1. In astrology, retrograde periods are linked with revisiting, rechecking and slowing down, which fits a last quarter Moon well. Mercury stations direct in Scorpio on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:53 a.m. ET, and Venus stations direct in Libra the same evening. Saturn stays retrograde in Aries until Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Practical ways to use the day and the week ahead

Sunday offers an easy rhythm for small, finishing tasks. Nothing here needs to be dramatic; the idea is to close a few open loops before the Scorpio new Moon, which is exact on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2:02 a.m. ET. Pick one or two of the ideas below rather than all of them, and leave room for an unplanned hour. For the weeks ahead, the November 2026 horoscope lays out the month sign by sign.

Write a short list of what you finished since the full Moon on October 26, and what is still hanging.
Name one thing you are ready to stop doing, such as a standing commitment, an old routine or a cluttered drawer.
Have a warm, direct conversation with someone you have meant to thank.
Spend an hour on something creative, with no audience and no goal.
Read the Leo horoscope for Sunday, November 1 or today’s horoscopes for all 12 signs for a quick read by sign.

What it means for your sign

Aries March 21 – April 19

Creativity gets an easy opening today. Counted from Aries, Leo is the fifth house of romance, fun and creativity, and the trine makes it simple to say yes to play. Finish one hobby project, or plan a small outing with someone you enjoy.

Taurus April 20 – May 20

Home and family may feel a little crowded this afternoon. The Moon falls in your fourth house, and the square asks for patience rather than pushing. Tidy one shared space and keep any difficult family talk for another day.

Gemini May 21 – June 20

Conversations flow well, thanks to a friendly link from Leo to your third house of talk, siblings, neighbors and short trips. Send the message you have postponed, or call a relative or neighbor for a short, easy catch-up.

Cancer June 21 – July 22

A quiet look at what you value suits you now. Leo, the sign after yours, sits in your second house of possessions and self-worth. Sort through belongings you no longer use, and write down a few things you are proud of.

Leo July 23 – August 22

Your own sign hosts the Moon, so attention turns to you and to first impressions. In your first house, the last quarter phase invites a gentle review of how you present yourself. Choose one small change, such as a fresh routine or a tidier look, and keep the rest as it is.

Virgo August 23 – September 22

Rest comes first for you. Leo, the sign just before yours, falls in your twelfth house of solitude and endings, so a slow Sunday is well spent. Take a long walk alone, or close one lingering task so it stops following you around.

Libra September 23 – October 22

Friends and groups bring an easy lift. With a friendly link to your eleventh house of networks and hopes, it helps to reach out to someone you have not heard from in a while. Jot down a hope for the coming weeks and share it with a friend.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21

Work and public life draw your attention while the Sun is in your sign. The square to your tenth house can make small matters at work feel weightier than they are. Review your plans for the week, and trim anything that no longer fits your role.

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21

A wider view comes easily today. Leo trines your sign and sits in your ninth house of travel, study and beliefs. Spend an hour on something you want to learn, or sketch a trip you might take someday, with no need to decide anything.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19

Deeper matters may feel awkward to approach. The quincunx puts Leo in your eighth house of shared resources, intimacy and deep change. Rather than forcing an answer, write down what you want to say to someone close, and bring it up when both of you are rested.

Aquarius January 20 – February 18

Partnerships take center stage, since Leo is your opposite sign. In your seventh house of close one-on-one ties, the phase favors honest listening. Ask a partner or close friend how their week went, and hold your own reply until they finish.

Pisces February 19 – March 20

Daily routines may feel a bit out of step. The quincunx places Leo in your sixth house of work tasks and everyday habits, so small adjustments serve better than big ones. Reorganize one corner of your week, such as a calendar or a to-do list.